U.S. Department of State - Latest News [Page 26]
Terrorist Designations of Maulana Fazlullah
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 10:55 am | U.S. Department of State
The Department of State has designated Maulana Fazlullah, also known as Mullah Fazlullah, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. ... More >>
U.S.-Honduras High Level Security Dialogue
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 10:50 am | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 12, 2015 More >>
Remarks on the Terrorist Attack in Paris
Monday, 12 January 2015, 11:42 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Polish Foreign Minister Grzegorz Schetyna Treaty Room Washington, DC January 7, 2015 More >>
Suicide Attack in Tripoli, Lebanon
Monday, 12 January 2015, 11:34 am | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC January 11, 2015 More >>
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Borno State
Monday, 12 January 2015, 11:31 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns the recent escalation of attacks on civilians carried out by Boko Haram, which shows no regard for human life. All those responsible for these recurring terrorist attacks must be held accountable. More >>
Conclusion of Sri Lankan Elections
Monday, 12 January 2015, 11:24 am | U.S. Department of State
The Sri Lankan people deserve great credit on the successful conclusion of their elections. They turned out in great numbers to exercise their democratic rights and every vote was a victory for Sri Lanka. More >>
119 Pakistani Students Begin Global UGRAD Exchange Program
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:58 am | U.S. Department of State
This week, 119 student leaders from underserved populations across Pakistan arrived in the United States to begin their semester of undergraduate study through the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Throughout the semester, participants ... More >>
U.S. Contributes $1 Million to IAEA in Ebola Fight
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:57 am | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Government has contributed $1 million to the International Atomic Energy Agency for a new project that will improve and streamline efforts to diagnose the Ebola virus in Africa. Of the total U.S. contribution, $650,000 is provided through ... More >>
Saudi Human Rights Activist Raif Badawi
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:55 am | U.S. Department of State
We are greatly concerned by reports that human rights activist Raif Badawi will start facing the inhumane punishment of a 1,000 lashes, in addition to serving a 10-year sentence in prison for exercising his rights to freedom of expression and religion. ... More >>
Palestinian Efforts to Accede to the Rome Statute of the ICC
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:40 am | U.S. Department of State
Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC Question Taken at the January 7, 2015 Daily Press Briefing January 8, 2015 More >>
Robust UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:35 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States welcomes the start of the UN Electoral Observation Mission to Burundi (MENUB) on January 1. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as it once again becomes a stand-alone ... More >>
On the Explosion at the Police Academy of Sana'a
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:31 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns today’s attack on the Police Academy of Sana’a and the senseless murder and injury of Yemeni citizens, many of whom sought to undertake public service and protect the Yemeni people. We express our sincere condolences ... More >>
Oil Tanker Bombing in Derna, Libya
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:23 am | U.S. Department of State
We strongly condemn the January 4 bombing of a Greek-operated oil tanker near Derna, Libya, that killed two crewmen. We extend our sincere condolences to the victims’ families. More >>
U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Forum
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:21 am | U.S. Department of State
Joint U.S.-Mexico Statement on the U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation, and Research: Connecting Tomorrow's Leaders Today More >>
Attempted Coup in The Gambia
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:14 am | U.S. Department of State
On the U.S. Indictment of Two Individuals for Their Role in the Attempted Coup in The Gambia More >>
New START Treaty Aggregate Numbers
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:11 am | U.S. Department of State
(Data in this Fact Sheet comes from the biannual exchange of data required by the Treaty. It contains data declared current as of September 1, 2014. Data will be updated each six month period after entry into force of the Treaty.) [1] More >>
On the Passing of Senator Edward W. Brooke
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:09 am | U.S. Department of State
When I came to the Senate, I was humbled to walk in the footsteps of remarkable public servants like the man who preceded me, Paul Tsongas, and the man who preceded Paul, the trailblazing Ed Brooke. More >>
Science Envoy Travels to Thailand and Vietnam
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:07 am | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Geraldine Richmond will travel to Thailand and Vietnam January 4-21 in support of President Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. Dr. Richmond will meet with representatives ... More >>
Border Card Fee for Mexican Citizens Under Age 15 to Change
Monday, 12 January 2015, 10:01 am | U.S. Department of State
Border Crossing Card Fee for Mexican Citizens Under Age 15 to Change on January 1, 2015 More >>
Detention of Shaikh Salman in Bahrain
Monday, 12 January 2015, 9:58 am | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Jeff Rathke Director, Bureau of Public Affairs, Office of Press Relations Washington, DC December 31, 2014 More >>
