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Kerry: US, allies, ready to step up aid rebels

The U.S. and several key allies sought Wednesday a strategy to end Syria's civil war, their united efforts unable at the moment to stem the Assad regime's military gains and Washington still unwilling to join those providing the rebels with lethal military aid.Full story

African Union celebrates 50th year

African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters. Now leaders want to map out the next 50 years of political and economic integration. Full story

Kerry hails tentative Raytheon arms sale to Oman

MUSCAT (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry hailed on Wednesday what U.S. officials said was an estimated $2.1 billion deal for Oman to buy a ground-based air defense system from U.S. defense contractor Raytheon Co.. Full story

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Kerry visits Oman for arms deal, talks on Syria, Mideast

Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast

Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan

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  Will we reach a tipping point with Syria?

Shibley Telhami, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and author of the upcoming book “The World Through Arab Eyes: Arab Public Opinion and the Reshaping of the Middle East,” and MSNBC Contributor Rula Jebreal talk with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about the ongoing conflict in Syria and Secretary o

  Kerry heads to Middle East, focus on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the Middle East this week to meet with leaders in the area. It is expected that Syria will be a major point of discussion. Shibley Telhami of the Brookings Institute and journalist Rula Jebreal join MSNBC with more.

  Syria remains a problem for US, Israel

Author David Rohde talks about the situation in Syria and how the U.S. and Syria should proceed to handle it.

  Republicans seek more testimony into Benghazi

Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, discusses the ongoing investigation into the Benghazi attacks and President Barack Obama’s reaction.

  Foreign correspondent talks Syria

David Rohde, a foreign affairs columnist at Reuters, talks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about his recent reporting trip to Russia and the ongoing violence in Syria.

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during a joint news conference in Amman
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks during a joint news conference with Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh in Amman May 22, 2013. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed (JORDAN - Tags: POLITICS)