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4 weeks ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The United States’ new consulate in Erbil will enhance diplomatic cooperation with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Iraq, a US State Department spokesperson said on Monday.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - The United States on Friday said it had noted concerns about the “consolidation of power” in Damascus and called for an “inclusive, civilian-led” government. “We are following developments that [interim President] Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a so-called constitutional declaration and note concerns expressed around the consolidation of power by al-Sharaa,” US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told Rudaw during a press briefing.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - The United States claimed on Wednesday that its recent attacks against the Houthis in Yemen are continuing to yield results, adding that Tehran has certainly taken notice as well. “President Trump has an approach that he's committed to because he wants a result. And we are seeing some of those results now, and we will continue to see more.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - Kurds, Americans and people from other countries gathered at the American University in Washington on Wednesday to celebrate the Kurdish New Year (Newroz). Some Americans attended the event wearing the traditional Kurdish clothing. "It feels great to be here. It is such an honor. I am so happy that my fried invited me to come with her.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - A member of the United States Congress said on Thursday that Americans do not want extremist groups in control of Syria now that the war-torn country has a chance to embrace democracy. "I always worry about power vacuums. We have seen this come up in the Middle East before where terrorist groups take over.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The United States must ensure that the interests of Kurds in Syria are protected with the deal between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces a “good start” towards a united Syria, a member of the House of Representatives said on Wednesday. Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF chief Mazloum Abdi signed a landmark agreement on Monday to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state apparatus.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - Muslims and non-Muslims came together for a special Iftar meal earlier this week, celebrating unity and understanding. This is the second consecutive year this event has brought people of different faiths together to break their fast during Ramadan.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Joe Wilson said on Tuesday that every efforts should be made to make sure that Iranian influence in the Middle East is reduced. "Every effort we should make to reduce Iranian influence, and I am very confident as we see the people of Syria being successful in removing the Iranian influence that ultimately the Iranian influence was just negative toward peace and prosperity in the region, instability in the region.
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1 month ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - The heated exchange between the US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will have a very significant impact on transatlantic relations, a former US official said on Monday. The heated argument occurred during Zelensky’s visit to the Oval Office on Friday. It has made headlines since then.
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2 months ago | 
rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of State said on Friday that it would welcome any decision by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to lay down arms after the jailed PKK leader called on his followers to abandon their armed struggle. "We've seen the reports on Abdullah Ocalan’s statement. The United States considers the PKK a Foreign Terrorist Organization, so any move to lay down arms and remove that threat is a welcome step," a spokesperson for the US State Department told Rudaw in an email.
