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U.S. Department of State - Latest News [Page 31]
Tonga Independence Day
Monday, 3 November 2014, 5:11 pm | 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 the Kingdom of Tonga on your national day this November 4. More >>
Secretary Kerry Travels to Paris, Beijing, and Muscat
Monday, 3 November 2014, 5:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France, November 4-6, to meet with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. More >>
U.S. Condemns ISIL Executions in Anbar Province
Monday, 3 November 2014, 3:00 pm | U.S. Department of State
We are deeply concerned by reports of mass executions of Sunni tribesmen in Anbar province by ISIL and strongly condemn the brutal actions that ISIL continues to perpetrate against the Iraqi people. One of the primary goals of ISIL is to sow fear into the ... More >>
Investors Summit Deepens Commitment to Energy Integration
Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:58 pm | U.S. Department of State
On November 4, Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina will host the 2014 Mesoamerican Energy Investment Summit, convening regional energy ministers and electricity regulators, the Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank, private companies, commercial banks, ... More >>
Dominica's Independence Day
Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:48 pm | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Dominica on the 36th anniversary of your independence on November 3. More >>
U.S. Calls on Military To Transfer Power
Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:44 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns the Burkinabe military’s attempt to impose its will on the people of Burkina Faso. We call on the military to immediately transfer power to civilian authorities. We urge civilian leadership to be guided by the spirit of ... More >>
U.S. Deeply Concerned by Sentence of Ethiopian Journalist
Friday, 31 October 2014, 4:35 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States is deeply concerned by the October 27 sentencing of Ethiopian journalist Temesgen Desalegn to three years in prison for “provocation and dissemination of inaccurate information.” Freedom of expression and freedom of the press are fundamental ... More >>
Situation in Jerusalem
Friday, 31 October 2014, 4:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
I strongly condemn yesterday’s shooting of a U.S. citizen outside the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. The State Department is in touch with authorities as we seek more information. More >>
U.S. Condemns Violence in South Sudan's Unity State
Friday, 31 October 2014, 4:33 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the latest attacks by Sudan People’s Liberation Movement /Army - In Opposition (SPLM/A - IO) in and around Bentiu, South Sudan. Since last December, thousands of people have been killed and millions have ... More >>
UNGA:Other Disarmament Measures and International Security
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 2:02 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Christopher L. Buck, Alternate Representative, Delegation of the United States of America New York City October 28, 2014 More >>
Meeting With Embassy Ottawa Staff
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:59 pm | U.S. Department of State
AMBASSADOR HEYMAN: Okay, everyone. This is an incredibly special day. As you all know, we’ve looked forward to your visit for a long time – (laughter) – a lot longer than this weekend. More >>
Partnership Opportunity Delegation to Tanzania
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:51 pm | U.S. Department of State
The Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships, in partnership with the Aspen Institute, the International Trade Center, and the Dar Teknohama Business Incubator (DTBi), will lead a delegation of U.S. investors, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists to Tanzania ... More >>
Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia Meets in Dubai
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:50 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States joined over 80 countries, international organizations, and companies in Dubai on October 28 for the 17thPlenary of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military ... More >>
Refugee Children in the Middle East and North Africa
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:49 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Anne C. Richard Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Remarks at the First Regional Conference Dedicated to the Protection of Refugee Children and Adolescents Sharjah, United Arab Emirates October 15, 2014 More >>
Proposed Changes to Burkina Faso Term Limits
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:39 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 28, 2014 More >>
Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 2:35 pm | U.S. Department of State
I join President Obama in congratulating Ukraine on successful parliamentary elections. The people of Ukraine have spoken, and they have again chosen to chart the course of democracy, reform, and European integration. More >>
Elections in Brazil
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 2:29 pm | U.S. Department of State
I congratulate President Dilma Rousseff on her hard-fought victory, and we particularly congratulate the Brazilian people and electoral officials on another successful election marked by extraordinary participation and energetic debate. We look forward to continuing ... More >>
Execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari
Monday, 27 October 2014, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
We condemn this morning’s execution in Iran of Reyhaneh Jabbari, an Iranian woman convicted of killing a man she said she stabbed in self-defense during a sexual assault. There were serious concerns with the fairness of the trial and the circumstances ... More >>
U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attack in Sinai
Monday, 27 October 2014, 3:12 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack that targeted a military checkpoint in the Sinai near al-Arish, and killed tens of Egyptian soldiers and injured dozens. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims, and hope for the ... More >>
Remarks With Sir Elton John Before Their Meeting
Monday, 27 October 2014, 3:11 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: It’s my enormous pleasure to welcome Sir Elton John here to the State Department. We met a few years ago when we were talking and I was still in the Senate about the challenge of PEPFAR and creating the next AIDS-free – the ... More >>
