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Lincoln made a solemn vow for a peaceful transfer of power | 60 Minutes
On Election Day 160 years ago, the Civil War wasn’t going well, and it looked like Abraham Lincoln would not be reelected. So, Lincoln wrote a secret memo and sealed it. Inside, he vowed a peaceful ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Harris’s Lebanon pledge shows she’s serious about Middle East peace
Vice President Harris has exhibited strong leadership with our allies and partners in the Middle East to protect our interests and prevent the further suffering of more innocent victims.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
A peaceful but determined resistance to Trump must start now | Robert Reich
I still have faith in America. But we must mobilize to protect those at risk if Trump achieves his worst impulses. US election 2024 – live news updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election. “Congratulations to ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Seek an Israel-Lebanon peace treaty, not an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire
The democratically elected Lebanese government did not authorize Hezbollah to initiate this war against Israel.Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
White House preparing for peaceful transition of power to Trump administration
President Biden will address the nation Thursday morning for the first time since Donald Trump won the presidential election as the Biden administration prepares to leave the White House. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Jimmy Fallon Relays Biden’s Promise of a Peaceful Transfer of Power
“Democrats were like, ‘Well, I guess at this point we can let him speak again,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Biden calls for unity, pledges peaceful transition after Trump victory
Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden called for unity and calm amid political divides and urged Americans to "bring the temperature down" on rhetoric. He pledged a peaceful transition ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Trump ally says Ukraine focus must be peace, not territory
Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Trump ally: Ukraine focus is to achieve ‘peace and stop the killing’
Spokesperson for Trump’s presidential transition effort said Bryan Lanza had not been speaking on behalf of president-elect. US elections 2024 – live updates A senior adviser to Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
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Trump thanks Biden for 'smooth transition' in White House meeting
President-elect Donald Trump will return to Washington on Wednesday — entering the White House for the first time since being voted out of office — to meet with President Joe Biden for a ceremony ...Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
Trump, Biden pledge peaceful transition in Oval Office meeting: 'Politics is tough'
President-elect Trump and former President Biden sat down for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, just more than a week after the Republican's decisive win secured his return to the White ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Rafael Nadal ‘in peace’ before curtain falls on legendary career at Davis Cup
Spaniard announced decision to retire last month ‘I worked with passion, love, and determination’ Rafael Nadal says he is at peace as the Spaniard prepares to end his legendary career at the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
G20 waters down support for Ukraine amid pressure for peace talks
Advanced economies omit criticism of Moscow targeting civilian infrastructure and nuclear threats in Rio statementWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
European troops in Ukraine would secure Trump peace deal, says Estonia
Kyiv’s allies consider options on how to guarantee country’s security in any accord brokered by US presidentWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against HamasWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack
Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel
Air raid sirens echoed across Tel Aviv early Wednesday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to end a visitWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Israel Bombs Lebanese City as Blinken Hints at New Ideas for Gaza Cease-Fire
The Israeli military struck targets in the port city of Tyre on Wednesday, the latest phase of a bombardment campaign against the militant group Hezbollah.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Blinken announces additional $135 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians during Mideast visit
Blinken announces additional $135 million in U.S. aid to the Palestinians during Mideast visitWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Israeli offensives continue in Lebanon and Gaza, Blinken still trying to jumpstart cease-fire talks
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills 17 as Blinken says cease-fire talks will resume
Palestinian officials say an Israeli strike on a school where displaced people were sheltering in the central Gaza Strip has killed at least 17 peopleWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli military says it is carrying out strikes on military targets in Iran
IDF spokesman says strikes are a response to ‘months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran’, as blasts reported in Tehran and nearby city of Karaj. Lebanon’s health minister, Firass Abiad ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Blinken condemns North Korean ICBM test, says 8,000 DPRK troops deployed near Ukraine border
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Ukraine's border and are expected to engage in combat for Russia. Blinken said the use of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Blinken: 8,000 North Korean troops in Kursk, could join Ukraine war in days
About 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia are in the country’s Kursk border region and are expected to enter Moscow’s war with Ukraine in the “coming days,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined in its final months to help Ukraine keep fighting its war with Russia next yearWorld - ABC News - November 14
