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Detention of Tariq Khdeir
Sunday, 6 July 2014, 11:12 am | U.S. Department of State
We can confirm that Tariq Khdeir, an American citizen, is being held by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem. He was visited by an official from the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem today. More >>
Abduction and Murder of Muhammad Hussein Abu Khdeir
Friday, 4 July 2014, 4:03 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the despicable and senseless abduction and murder of Muhammad Hussein Abu Khdeir. It is sickening to think of an innocent 17 year old boy snatched off the streets and his life stolen from him ... More >>
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
This is more than a moment to focus on drug abuse and addiction. It’s a time to connect the dots between the global flow of illicit drugs, violence that destroys communities and even nations the world over, and 21st century challenges, from human ... More >>
Assassination of Libyan Activist Salwa Bugaighis
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement on the Assassination of Libyan Human Rights Activist Salwa Bugaighis More >>
Bahrain's Acquittal of Khalil Marzooq
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:17 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 25, 2014 More >>
Press Availability at NATO Headquarters
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Excuse me. As you know, this is the last foreign ministers gathering before NATO’s next Heads of State Summit in September. Excuse me, let me just get a little water here. (Laughter.) I’ve got the travel ... More >>
Libyan Elections
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
We congratulate the Libyan people on yesterday’s elections for a new Council of Representatives. These elections provided an opportunity for the Libyan people to advance their democratic transition and continue to hold leaders accountable to fulfilling ... More >>
Meriam Ibrahim Ishag Released on Bail
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:12 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2014 More >>
Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:49 pm | U.S. Department of State
Deputy Secretary Burns' Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yong More >>
Gubernatorial Elections in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:46 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 23, 2014 More >>
Removal of Declared Chemical Materials from Syria
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
Today, the international maritime task force completed the critical mission of removing the last 8 percent of declared chemical weapons precursors from Syria. With this step, 100 percent of the declared chemicals are out of war-torn Syria. We congratulate ... More >>
2014 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Mo
Monday, 23 June 2014, 5:20 pm | U.S. Department of State
The Department of State joins the world in celebrating LGBT Pride Month and reaffirms its commitment to the promotion and protection of the human rights of LGBT persons around the globe. More >>
Assistant Secretary of State Malinowski's Travel to Burma
Monday, 23 June 2014, 5:14 pm | U.S. Department of State
Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski will lead a delegation of senior U.S. officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury, to Mawlamyine, Mon State, Hpa-An, Karen State, Rangoon, and Naypyitaw, ... More >>
U.S Department of State: Background Briefing on Ukraine
Monday, 23 June 2014, 5:12 pm | U.S. Department of State
MODERATOR: Thanks very much. So thanks to everybody for joining us, and we have with us today a senior Administration official, and we’re here to talk about Ukraine. We don’t have too much time, so I’ll get right into it and turn over the floor. More >>
Remarks: Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah
Monday, 23 June 2014, 5:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: It’s my pleasure to welcome the minister responsible for foreign affairs from Oman, Yusuf bin Alawi, and it’s a great pleasure for me to welcome him here because His Majesty the Sultan of Oman has given the United States important ... More >>
Remarks: Release of the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report
Monday, 23 June 2014, 5:06 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Ambassador Lou CdeBaca, thank you very, very much. Thank you for your leadership, primarily. You’re a visionary on this and a relentless advocate on behalf of human rights. We are all deeply grateful to you for your leadership. ... More >>
Remarks at GLIFAA Pride Event
Friday, 20 June 2014, 4:55 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Robyn, thank you very, very much. Thank you to all of you. Welcome to this celebration of pride here at State, and I’m very, very honored to have a chance to be able to talk with everybody. And thank you especially for putting ... More >>
Plant Scientist Wins the 2014 Annual World Food Prize
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:54 pm | U.S. Department of State
Secretary of State John Kerry delivered the keynote address at a ceremony at the U.S. Department of State on June 18, where eminent plant scientist, Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram of India and Mexico, was named winner of the 2014 World Food Prize for increasing ... More >>
Assessing Threats Facing the U.S.-Korean Alliance
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:52 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Daniel R. Russel Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Wilson Center Washington, DC June 18, 2014 More >>
Opening of the IIJ and the Rule of Law in Valletta, Malta
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:49 pm | U.S. Department of State
Opening of the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law (IIJ) in Valletta, Malta More >>
