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U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Seven Russians, 17 Companies It Links to Putin Reuters The United States on Monday imposed sanctions against seven Russian government officials and 17 companies linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin in its latest action to punish...

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Iran Admits Nuclear Agency Reshuffle to Pave Way for 5+1 Talks Mehrdad Balali / Reuters President Hassan Rouhani’s government confirmed rumors on Monday it had reshuffled the leadership of Iran’s atomic agency to sideline nuclear experts opposed to talks...

Welcome, Undersecretary Stengel

Last week, Rick Stengel was sworn into office, as the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Stengel, who has previously served as a journalist and managing editor of TIME Magazine, will provide leadership of Department of State’s public...

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Germany Ushers In Renewable Energy Reform Markus Wacket and Madeline Chambers Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet approved on Tuesday a reform of Germany’s renewable energy law designed to curb a rise in the cost of electricity in Europe’s biggest...