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U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 3:50 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks at the 10th Annual Fortune/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership More >>
U.S. Department of State Launches "Free the Press" Campaign
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:45 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State launched its fourth annual “Free the Press” campaign today as part of the Department’s efforts to honor the fundamental importance of a free and independent media in the days leading up to World Press Freedom Day on ... More >>
Secret negotiations on trade treaties: human rights threat
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:41 pm | U.S. Department of State
GENEVA (23 April 2015) – T he Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, Alfred de Zayas, expressed Thursday his deep concern over the general lack of awareness on the adverse effects that existing, or under ... More >>
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:37 pm | U.S. Department of State
State Department Officials Travel to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference at the United Nations in New York City More >>
US assistance for Palestinians in Syria
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:33 pm | U.S. Department of State
In response to the devastating crisis in Yarmouk, Ambassador Samantha Power, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, announced April 24 that the United States is providing an additional $6 million to the United Nations Relief ... More >>
U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) Meeting
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:16 pm | U.S. Department of State
Secretary Kerry and Secretary Carter To Host the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) Meeting in New York City More >>
West Papuan Leaders join International Solidarity Groups
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
West Papuan leaders of the newly formed United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) including Benny Wenda, Octovianus Mote and Rex Rumakiek met in Brisbane over the weekend with Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand solidarity groups. More >>
Remarks at the Religious Action Center of Reform
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:59 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Wendy R. Sherman Under Secretary for Political Affairs Doubletree Hotel Arlington, VA April 27, 2015 More >>
U.S. Deeply Regrets Burundi's Disregard for the Arusha Agree
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:45 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 25, 2015 More >>
Press Availability Following the Arctic Council Ministerial
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:36 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be here in Iqaluit, and we’ve had a very, very interesting day. I’m very grateful to the Canadian Government. I’m particularly grateful to Minister Aglukkaq. I want to thank her for her hospitality ... More >>
P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations With Iran
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:27 pm | U.S. Department of State
Under Secretary Wendy R. Sherman To Deliver Remarks on the P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations With Iran More >>
The earthquake in Nepal
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:20 pm | U.S. Department of State
I join the people of the United States in expressing our deepest condolences to all of those affected by today's earthquake in Nepal, including the families of those who died in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. More >>
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 12:47 pm | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to extend our warmest regards, this April 25th, to the people of Australia and New Zealand on this very special ANZAC Day. More >>
State Of Rights: Media Freedom and Press Access in China
Saturday, 25 April 2015, 12:46 pm | U.S. Department of State
In advance of the 2015 World Press Freedom Day, on Monday, April 27, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor will host a State of Rights event on media freedom and press access in China. The event will be held in the Harry ... More >>
U.S. Deeply Concerned About Rising Tensions in Burundi
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 4:53 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 17, 2015 More >>
Joint Statement on Elections in Sudan
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 10:19 pm | U.S. Department of State
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. More >>
United States Welcomes Polish Missile Defense Tender
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 10:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States welcomes today's announcement from the Polish Ministry of Defense that Raytheon’s PATRIOT system has been awarded the “Vistula” integrated air and missile defense tender. Poland is a stalwart NATO ally, and its defense modernization ... More >>
Terrorist Designations of Ahmed Diriye and Mahad Karate
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 10:11 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State has designated Ahmed Diriye and Mahad Karate under Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. As a result of this designation, all property subject to U.S. ... More >>
Recent Terrorist Designations
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 10:10 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State has designated Christodoulos Xiros and Nikolaos Maziotis under Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism. As a result of these designations, all property ... More >>
Attacks Against the Colombian Military in Cauca
Saturday, 18 April 2015, 11:10 am | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 17, 2015 More >>