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Implementing Missile Defense in a Global Context
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:44 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Frank A. Rose Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance 3AF Missile Defense Conference Mainz, Germany June 17, 2014 More >>
Protecting the Health of the Ocean: A Worldwide Challenge
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:42 pm | U.S. Department of State
“ Just as we share a common dependence on the ocean, we must join together in a common endeavor to save the ocean from damage caused by humans .” – Secretary of State John Kerry More >>
Release of World Bank Assessment on Roghun Dam
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:40 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Government will carefully review the World Bank’s comprehensive, independent assessment of the proposed Roghun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan, as well as the supporting consultants’ reports. In support of that process, we encourage all interested ... More >>
Syria: the OPCW Fact-Finding Mission
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:37 pm | U.S. Department of State
Question: Is the United States doing a separate analysis of the relevant evidence and will we draw our own conclusions? More >>
Remarks With Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key
Friday, 20 June 2014, 3:20 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for keeping folks waiting for a moment here. It’s my great privilege to welcome the prime minister of New Zealand, the great Kiwi friend of the United States and someone I’ve had the pleasure ... More >>
Elections in Colombia
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:47 pm | U.S. Department of State
We congratulate President Santos on his victory, as well as the Colombian people and electoral officials on a peaceful and orderly election. We look forward to continuing to work with President Santos and his administration to advance our bilateral relationship ... More >>
ISIL Claims Massacre in Tikrit
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:45 pm | U.S. Department of State
The claim by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) that it has massacred 1700 Iraqi Shia air force recruits in Tikrit is horrifying and a true depiction of the bloodlust that these terrorists represent. While we cannot confirm these reports, ... More >>
U.S State Department Press Release: Iraq
Monday, 16 June 2014, 3:26 pm | U.S. Department of State
________________________________________ The United States strongly supports Iraq and its people as they face security challenges from violent extremists. The people of Iraq have repeatedly rejected violent extremism and expressed their desire to ... More >>
Secretary Kerry's Call With Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:51 pm | U.S. Department of State
Secretary Kerry spoke with the Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari today to discuss the situation in Iraq. The Secretary stressed to the Foreign Minister that the United States is committed to supporting Iraq and that the President is examining a range ... More >>
Conclusion of Afghan Elections
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:49 pm | U.S. Department of State
Millions of Afghan men and women once again went to the polls today to choose their next president, laying the groundwork for the first democratic transition in Afghanistan's history. These brave Afghans from all walks of life again defied the threat of violence ... More >>
Reward Offers for Information on African Terrorists
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:48 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program is offering rewards for information on four terrorists operating in western and northern Africa. The Secretary of State has authorized rewards of up to $5 million each for information leading ... More >>
Press Availability With UK Foreign Secretary Hague and UNHCR
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:45 pm | U.S. Department of State
Joint Press Availability With United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie More >>
Secretary Kerry's Call to Action to Help Protect Our Ocean
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 4:00 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry today issued a call to action to people around the world to help protect our ocean, an encouragement as the Our Ocean Conference hosted by the Department of State in Washington, D.C., approaches onJune 16-17. More >>
United States Signs Loan Guarantee Agreement with Tunisia
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 3:03 pm | U.S. Department of State
Today, the United States and Tunisia signed a loan guarantee agreement which will allow Tunisia to access up to $500 million in affordable financing from international capital markets. The loan guarantee underscores the United States’ commitment to ... More >>
U.S Department of State: Daily Press Briefing: June 2, 2014
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 2:58 pm | U.S. Department of State
o Welcoming Visiting Students o Upcoming Our Ocean Conference o • BERGDAHL • o Bowe Bergdahl Release o Status of Other Detained American Citizens o Determination that Transfer Should Move Forward / NDAA o Qatari Assurances on Handling of Released ... More >>
Joint Statement on Libya
Monday, 26 May 2014, 3:27 pm | U.S. Department of State
Below is the text of a joint statement by the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More >>
Coup in Thailand
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:28 pm | U.S. Department of State
I am disappointed by the decision of the Thai military to suspend the constitution and take control of the government after a long period of political turmoil, and there is no justification for this military coup. I am concerned by reports that ... More >>
Statement on Security Council Action to Sanction Boko Haram
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:18 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement on Security Council Action to Sanction Boko Haram More >>
Boko Haram: The Growing Threat to Schoolgirls in Nigeria
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
Testimony Sarah Sewall Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, DC May 21, 2014 More >>
Flooding in the Balkans
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:52 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States wishes to express its condolences to all those in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Croatia who have suffered as a result of the devastating flooding over the past several days. We extend our readiness to assist the governments and people ... More >>
