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Investigating war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine

Learn what the U.S. and the international community are doing to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
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New U.S. Embassy in Tonga shows ‘enduring commitment’

The U.S. opened an embassy in Tonga, building on a partnership that is addressing issues such as economic development and the climate crisis.
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Timeline of U.S.-Japan diplomatic history

For more than 70 years, Japan and the United States have been close allies, cooperating on many issues. Here's a timeline of their partnership.
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Europe moves away from Russia’s oil and gas

EU countries were already moving toward renewable energy, but Russia's war against Ukraine accelerated that trend.
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America sent gear to the USSR to help win World War...

The Lend-Lease program played a big role in World War II. Learn how this U.S. program boosted a key ally, the Soviet Union, in the fight against Hitler.
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Biden is committed to NASA’s Artemis program for the moon and...

The United States is advancing multilateral plans to return to the moon and explore Mars. Learn about upcoming NASA missions.
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Timeline of U.S.-Republic of Korea relations

The U.S. led the U.N. coalition that stopped the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's invasion of the Republic of Korea in 1950 and helps defend it today.
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How NATO allies advance arms control and nonproliferation

The U.S. is hosting NATO allies and other partners for talks on reducing weapons threats globally. Learn more about nonproliferation efforts.
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Sharing in Notre Dame Cathedral’s revival

Learn how U.S. college students built a replica of part of Notre Dame Cathedral and learned traditional French building techniques.