Bill Richardson

Migrants make their way to the checkpoint "Kuznitsa" at the Belarus-Poland border near Grodno, Belarus

EU places new sanctions on entities facilitating migration to Belarus

The EU is placing new sanctions on travel companies helping to transport migrants to Belarus. Also, American journalist Danny Fenster, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison, has been released by the military junta in Myanmar. And, Austria imposes a lockdown on people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

EU places new sanctions on entities facilitating migration to Belarus
Released American journalist Danny Fester, centre, poses next to former US Ambassador to the UN Bill Richardson, third from left and members of his team at the Naypyitaw Airport in Naypyitaw, Myanmar

US journalist jailed in Myanmar for nearly six months is freed

US journalist jailed in Myanmar for nearly six months is freed
A man sits down with flags in the background

Bill Richardson says Aung San Suu Kyi 'doesn't deserve credit' for releasing two jailed journalists

Bill Richardson says Aung San Suu Kyi 'doesn't deserve credit' for releasing two jailed journalists
US President Donald Trump is seen walking next to North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un  who has his hand on Trump's back.

Recovery of US troops' remains in North Korea complicated by cash, politics

Recovery of US troops' remains in North Korea complicated by cash, politics
A girl from the Pauktaw township stands in front of her family's shelter in a Rohingya internally displaced persons camp

The Rohingya crisis lead to a falling out between Bill Richardson and Aung San Suu Kyi

The Rohingya crisis lead to a falling out between Bill Richardson and Aung San Suu Kyi
Draft executive orders proposed a 40% cut in funding to the United Nations.

What a cut to its UN funding does to US leverage in the world

What could funding cuts mean for the US at the United Nations? A former ambassador explains.

What a cut to its UN funding does to US leverage in the world

Can Gov. Bill Richardson Negotiate Kenneth Bae's Release from North Korea?

Can Gov. Bill Richardson Negotiate Kenneth Bae's Release from North Korea?

Google Diplomacy: Eric Schmidt's Controversial Trip to North Korea

Google chairman Eric Schmidt is back from his controversial trip to North Korea. He says he told North Korean leaders to loosen their restrictions on internet access in the recluse nation, or risk being left behind.

Google Diplomacy: Eric Schmidt's Controversial Trip to North Korea

Google C.E.O. Travels to North Korea

Google C.E.O. Travels to North Korea

What Google's Eric Schmidt and Former Governor Bill Richardson Will Achieve in North Korea

The United States Department criticized the decision of Google's Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to visit North Korea, just weeks after a controversial rocket launch took place there.

What Google's Eric Schmidt and Former Governor Bill Richardson Will Achieve in North Korea
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Billy the Kid pardoned 130 years later

As one of his final acts in office, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson says he will pardon the man known as "Billy the Kid," delivering one of America's best known criminals the pardon he had anticipated for much of his life.

Billy the Kid pardoned 130 years later
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Amid Tensions in North Korea, A Diplomatic Mission for Nuclear Transparency

Amid Tensions in North Korea, A Diplomatic Mission for Nuclear Transparency

States struggle with Arizona's immigration laws

At least nine states have plans to introduce legislation similar to Arizona's new immigration law. Not everyone is happy about it, and everyone is looking to the feds.

States struggle with Arizona's immigration laws
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The Idiot's Guide to vetting a cabinet nominee

Bill Richardson, Tom Daschle, Nancy Kilefer, Tim Geithner, and now Hilda Solis. Does President Obama have a vetting problem? To answer that question we are joined by Kenneth Gross, a vetting expert who worked with President Bill Clinton.

The Idiot's Guide to vetting a cabinet nominee
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Richardson withdraws his name from consideration for administration post

Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico is no longer being considered for Secretary of Commerce in the Obama Administration. While Richardson said he has acted properly, the investigation could drag out the confirmation process when quick action is needed.

Richardson withdraws his name from consideration for administration post