Rex Tillerson
What kind of secretary of state will Mike Pompeo be?

What kind of secretary of state will Mike Pompeo be?
Donald Trump’s pick to be America’s top diplomat is a man made in his own image
24 Apr 2018
Donald Trump fires Rex Tillerson on Twitter 

Donald Trump fires Rex Tillerson on Twitter
CIA director Mike Pompeo to take over as secretary of state
13 Mar 2018
US withdraws from Unesco, citing ‘anti-Israeli bias’

US withdraws from Unesco, citing ‘anti-Israeli bias’
Surprise decision to pull out of UN’s cultural body criticised by international community
13 Oct 2017
Rex Tillerson ramps up pressure on Pakistan

Rex Tillerson ramps up pressure on Pakistan
The country's special status as a military ally could end if it doesn't act against the Taliban
23 Aug 2017
Trump reversal threatens US-Cuba relations

Trump reversal threatens US-Cuba relations
US President expected to undo work of Barack Obama and tighten trade and travel restrictions
15 Jun 2017
North Korea detains another US citizen

North Korea detains another US citizen
Kim Hak-song of Pyongyang University of Science and Technology accused of 'hostile actions' against the state
8 May 2017
Exxon Mobil 'seeks waiver' from Russia sanctions

Exxon Mobil 'seeks waiver' from Russia sanctions
Oil giant once under the control of Rex Tillerson wants to resume its oil exploration venture with Rosneft
21 Apr 2017

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Vladimir Putin critic in coma after suspected poisoning

Vladimir Putin critic in coma after suspected poisoning
Opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza placed in medical coma - two years after suffering similar symptoms
7 Feb 2017
Who is Rex Tillerson? From Exxon chief to secretary of state

Who is Rex Tillerson? From Exxon chief to secretary of state
Donald Trump appears to dismiss concerns of energy leader's 'too-cosy' relationship with Putin
13 Dec 2016