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Ongoing Detention of Chinese Women's Rights Activists
Saturday, 11 April 2015, 11:23 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly urges China to immediately and unconditionally release the “Beijing+20 Five” – Li Tingting, Wu Rongrong, Zheng Churan, Wei Tingting, and Wang Man. These women were detained before International Women’s Day in March ... More >>
The importance of a free and open Internet
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 1:59 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Charles H. Rivkin Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Japan Association of the New Economy (JANE), New Economy Summit Tokyo, Japan April 7, 2015 More >>
Countering Radical Ideologies
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:48 pm | U.S. Department of State
As part of the State Department’s ongoing efforts to counter violent extremism, 11 high-level government representatives from Counter-ISIL Coalition countries will begin a U.S. exchange program this week aimed at discrediting and de-legitimizing ... More >>
Condemning the Deaths of Red Cross/Red Crescent Staff
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:47 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 6, 2015 More >>
Death of Tan Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:46 pm | U.S. Department of State
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of those on board the recent helicopter crash in Semenyih, Malaysia. Among those lost was Tan Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis, who spent 2009-2012 as Malaysia's envoy to the United States focused on taking our ... More >>
Recent Violence Against Civilians in Syria
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 11:16 am | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 3, 2015 More >>
Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 11:13 am | U.S. Department of State
The observance of UN International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on April 4 allows the United States to take pride in its efforts to address the humanitarian impact of these deadly devices on civilian populations around the ... More >>
On the Occasion of the Republic of Senegal's National Day
Sunday, 5 April 2015, 11:09 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Senegal on the 55th anniversary of your independence on April 4. More >>
On the Garissa University College Attack
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:05 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attack on Garissa University College in Kenya today. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the innocent victims who were killed in the attack. We also direct our thoughts ... More >>
Terrorist Attacks in Sinai
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:04 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 2, 2015 More >>
Russian Shutdown of Crimean Tatar Media
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:00 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 2, 2015 More >>
U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in 2015 and Beyond
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:57 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Puneet Talwar Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs The Commonwealth Club San Francisco, CA April 1, 2015 More >>
Department of State Ranks High as Most Attractive Employer
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:54 am | U.S. Department of State
Department of State Once Again Ranks High as Most Attractive Employer for Undergraduates in 2015 More >>
Forum on Women's Role in Post-War Reconciliation
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:51 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Tom Malinowski Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Colombo, Sri Lanka April 2, 2015 More >>
Anne C. Richard Travels to Turkey and Jordan
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:48 am | U.S. Department of State
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard Travels to Turkey and Jordan More >>
France Science and Technology Cooperation
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:46 am | U.S. Department of State
Ms. Anne Grillo, Director of Cultural, Academic and Research Cooperation at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, Directorate-General of Global Affairs, Development and Partnerships, and Ms. Marianne de Brunhoff, Director ... More >>
National Bureau of Asian Research Roundtable
Friday, 3 April 2015, 11:44 am | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Daniel R. Russel Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Seattle, WA April 1, 2015 More >>
On Nigerian Election Results
Friday, 3 April 2015, 1:04 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria and the Nigerian Government on historic and largely peaceful elections the weekend of March 28. We especially applaud all voters who showed patience and demonstrated their commitment to participate ... More >>
START Treaty Aggregate Numbers of Strategic Offensive Arms
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:59 am | U.S. Department of State
(Data in this Fact Sheet comes from the biannual exchange of data required by the Treaty. It contains data declared current as of March 1, 2015. Data will be updated each six month period after entry into force of the Treaty.) [1] More >>
Her Majesty Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's 60th Birthday
Friday, 3 April 2015, 12:52 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, it is with great pleasure that I wish Her Majesty Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn a joyous 60th birthday. More >>