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Religion and Diplomacy: A Transatlantic Dialogue
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:38 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Uzra Zeya Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Brookings Institution Washington, DC May 14, 2014 More >>
Timor-Leste's Restoration of Independence Day
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:35 pm | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send my warmest wishes and congratulations to the people of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the 12th anniversary of your independence this May 20. More >>
Violence in Northern Mali
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
In recent days, the outbreak of violence in Kidal, Mali, has killed at least one government security official, injured civilians and UN peacekeepers, and resulted in the seizure of government buildings and the taking of hostages. We condemn these ... More >>
Background Briefing on P5+1 Talks
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:33 pm | U.S. Department of State
Special Briefing Senior U.S. Administration Official Via Teleconference Washington, DC May 16, 2014 More >>
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Human Rights Issues
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
“People everywhere long for the freedom to determine their destiny; the dignity that comes with work; the comfort that comes with faith; and the justice that exists when governments serve their people -- and not the other way around. The United States ... More >>
Boko Haram and U.S. Counterterrorism Assistance to Nigeria
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
“The kidnapping of hundreds of children by Boko Haram is an unconscionable crime, and we will do everything possible to support the Nigerian Government to return these young women to their homes and to hold the perpetrators to justice. I will tell you, ... More >>
70th Anniversary of Crimean Tatar Deportation
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:12 pm | U.S. Department of State
The 70th anniversary of Joseph Stalin’s forcible deportation of more than 230,000 Crimean Tatars from their homeland in Crimea weighs especially on our minds today. More >>
U.S funds landmine clearance program in Tajikistan
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has awarded a grant for over $350,000 to plan and conduct a regional training course May 12-30 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The course is for senior managers working to safeguard communities ... More >>
Remarks at GLOBSEC 2014
Friday, 16 May 2014, 4:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Victoria Nuland Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bratislava, Slovakia May 14, 2014 More >>
U.S. Disturbed by Court Ruling in Sudan Apostasy Case
Friday, 16 May 2014, 4:10 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 15, 2014 More >>
Press Availability in London
Friday, 16 May 2014, 4:08 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. First of all, let me just thank Foreign Secretary William Hague for his terrific hosting today, convening all of us together to be able to talk about a number of challenging issues that we’re facing together, ... More >>
Background Briefing on the Situation in West Africa
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 11:50 am | U.S. Department of State
MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Thanks so very much for joining us today. We are going to open up with very brief remarks by [Senior State Department Official] hereafter will be referred to as Senior State Department Official, as a Senior State Department ... More >>
HIV Prevention and Control Act by the Ugandan Parliament
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 11:38 am | U.S. Department of State
I am deeply concerned by yesterday’s passage of the HIV Prevention and Control Act by the Ugandan Parliament. From all reports, among the legislation's most troubling provisions is the criminalization of “attempted transmission of HIV” and “intentional ... More >>
Gulf Cooperation Council and Ballistic Missile Defense
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 11:35 am | U.S. Department of State
I’m very happy to be with you today to address our efforts in working with Gulf Cooperation Council to enhance Ballistic Missile Defense cooperation in the region, as I have just recently returned from the Middle East Missile & Air Defense Symposium ... More >>
Boko Haram and U.S. Counterterrorism Assistance to Nigeria
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 11:31 am | U.S. Department of State
“The kidnapping of hundreds of children by Boko Haram is an unconscionable crime, and we will do everything possible to support the Nigerian Government to return these young women to their homes and to hold the perpetrators to justice. I will tell you, ... More >>
Terrorist Designations of Groups Operating in Syria
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 11:28 am | U.S. Department of State
The Department of State announced the amendment of the designation of al-Qa’ida in Iraq (AQI) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity ... More >>
The Transatlantic Friendship and Mobility Initiative
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 3:33 pm | U.S. Department of State
The Transatlantic Friendship and Mobility Initiative: Promoting Increased U.S.-France Student and Scholar Exchange More >>
Assessing Venezuela's Political Crisis: HR Violations
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 2:44 pm | U.S. Department of State
Testimony Tom Malinowski Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC May 8, 2014 More >>
Remarks on the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
Friday, 9 May 2014, 3:38 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Ambassador Martin Indyk Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations The Washington Institute's Weinberg Conference Washington, DC May 8, 2014 More >>
United States Assistance to Combat Transnational Crime
Friday, 9 May 2014, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
Testimony William R. Brownfield Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Statement before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Washington, DC May 7, 2014 More >>
