Philip J. Crowley

U.S. Takes Iran Case to UN After Assassination Plot Against Saudi Diplomat

The Obama administration today gave United Nations diplomats detailed intelligence to support charges that Iran plotted to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States.

Clinton Urges Investigation Into New Cairo Violence

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke today to Egypt’s new vice president, Omar Suleiman , and urged him to conduct an investigation into violence that rocked Cairo’s Tahrir Square.

State Department's Philip J. Crowley Resigns, Citing WikiLeaks Comments

State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley has resigned following comments criticizing the U.S. military for its treatment of Private First Class Bradley Manning, a soldier detained on allegations he shared classified documents with the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks, according to a statement from the agency.

Qaddafi’s Fall to Test Mettle of Libyan Rebels United by War

Defeating Muammar Qaddafi may turn out to be the easy part for Libya’s rebels. Managing the aftermath will test the loose alliance of former exiles, Arab nationalists, Islamists and regime defectors who united to boot out the dictator.

U.S. Traces Egypt Attacks to Groups Tied to Government

The U.S. has evidence that “elements close to” Egypt’s government or ruling party played a role in violent counterdemonstrations in Cairo, State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley said today.

Ivory Coast Power Sharing Agreement Ruled Out by U.S., Regional Spokesmen

The U.S. is ruling out a power- sharing agreement in the Ivory Coast because the outcome of the November election was clear, State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley told reporters yesterday in Washington.

U.S. Seeks China's Backing to Enforce New Sanctions Against North Korea

The U.S. will ask China to help it enforce new sanctions against North Korea , targeting members of Kim Jong Il ’s regime and the front companies and foreign banks that help sustain the country’s weapons industry.

U.S. Consults Pakistan on Role in Afghanistan-Taliban Reconciliation Talks

The U.S. and Pakistan are discussing the role the Asian nation, striving to rebuild an economy devastated by floods, can play in reconciliation talks between neighboring Afghanistan and the Taliban.

Ferry With Seasick U.S. Evacuees From Libya Arrives in Malta

A chartered ferry carrying mostly U.S. citizens and embassy staff from Libya arrived at the island of Malta today, where many were being rushed into treatment for dehydration and seasickness.

Obama Assured By Pentagon That WikiLeaks Detainee Not Mistreated

President Barack Obama said Pentagon officials have assured him that the treatment of Private First Class Bradley Manning, the detained soldier accused of providing classified documents to the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks, is “appropriate” and “meeting our basic standards.”

"He will definitely be able to do that order of magnitude given the revised politics of the country today versus 2009."

- Philip J. Crowley on Jun 20, 2011

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