U.S. Department of State - Latest News [Page 19]
Funding opportunity for NGO programs benefiting refugees
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 11:05 am | U.S. Department of State
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.520 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe More >>
Joint Statement on Libya
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:58 am | U.S. Department of State
Following is a joint statement on Libya by Foreign Ministers Fabius, Steinmeier, Gentiloni, García-Margallo, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Hammond, and Secretary of State Kerry. More >>
Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal death sentence
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:43 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States supports bringing to justice those who committed atrocities in the 1971 Bangladesh war of independence. In doing so, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) trials must be fair and transparent, and in accordance with international obligations ... More >>
Bengali New Year
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:40 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I am delighted to send our warmest greetings to all Bengali-speaking people around the world as you celebrate Pahela Boishakh. More >>
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:37 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer our warmest greetings to the people of Sri Lanka and the vibrant global Sri Lankan diaspora. More >>
Thingyan Water Festival and New Year
Saturday, 11 April 2015, 11:45 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send my warmest wishes to the people of Myanmar on the occasion of the Thingyan Water Festival and New Year. More >>
Lao New Year
Saturday, 11 April 2015, 11:45 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, I am honored to wish the people of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic peace and prosperity on the occasion of the Lao New Year. More >>
Ongoing Detention of Chinese Women's Rights Activists
Saturday, 11 April 2015, 11:23 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly urges China to immediately and unconditionally release the “Beijing+20 Five” – Li Tingting, Wu Rongrong, Zheng Churan, Wei Tingting, and Wang Man. These women were detained before International Women’s Day in March ... More >>
The importance of a free and open Internet
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 1:59 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Charles H. Rivkin Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Japan Association of the New Economy (JANE), New Economy Summit Tokyo, Japan April 7, 2015 More >>
Countering Radical Ideologies
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:48 pm | U.S. Department of State
As part of the State Department’s ongoing efforts to counter violent extremism, 11 high-level government representatives from Counter-ISIL Coalition countries will begin a U.S. exchange program this week aimed at discrediting and de-legitimizing ... More >>
Condemning the Deaths of Red Cross/Red Crescent Staff
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:47 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 6, 2015 More >>
Death of Tan Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:46 pm | U.S. Department of State
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of those on board the recent helicopter crash in Semenyih, Malaysia. Among those lost was Tan Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis, who spent 2009-2012 as Malaysia's envoy to the United States focused on taking our ... More >>
Recent Violence Against Civilians in Syria
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 11:16 am | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 3, 2015 More >>
Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 11:13 am | U.S. Department of State
The observance of UN International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on April 4 allows the United States to take pride in its efforts to address the humanitarian impact of these deadly devices on civilian populations around the ... More >>
On the Occasion of the Republic of Senegal's National Day
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 11:09 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Senegal on the 55th anniversary of your independence on April 4. More >>
On the Garissa University College Attack
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:05 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attack on Garissa University College in Kenya today. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the innocent victims who were killed in the attack. We also direct our thoughts ... More >>
Terrorist Attacks in Sinai
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:04 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 2, 2015 More >>
Russian Shutdown of Crimean Tatar Media
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:00 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 2, 2015 More >>
U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in 2015 and Beyond
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:57 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Puneet Talwar Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs The Commonwealth Club San Francisco, CA April 1, 2015 More >>
Department of State Ranks High as Most Attractive Employer
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:54 am | U.S. Department of State
Department of State Once Again Ranks High as Most Attractive Employer for Undergraduates in 2015 More >>
