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Eighth Anniversary of Disappearance of Robert Levinson
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 3:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
We ask the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to work cooperatively with us on the investigation into Robert Levinson’s disappearance so we can ensure his safe return. More >>
International Women's Day
Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 3:30 pm | U.S. Department of State
On International Women’s Day we celebrate the courage and contributions of women and girls around the world. More >>
Remarks with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 12:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Laurent, thank you very, very much. Thank you for hosting us here today. I really appreciate the welcome, as always. It’s always wonderful to be in Paris, though obviously only for a few hours today. More >>
South Sudan: Leaders Fail to Meet Deadline for Peace Deal
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 12:14 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 6, 2015 More >>
Remarks at the International Women of Courage Ceremony
Sunday, 8 March 2015, 12:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Catherine M. Russell Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Heather Higginbottom Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Ms. Nadia Sharmeen Washington, DC March 6, 2015 More >>
ISIL's Destruction of Historical Heritage
Saturday, 7 March 2015, 11:44 am | U.S. Department of State
I am deeply disturbed by reports that ISIL has extended its destruction of Iraq’s historical treasures to the ancient archeological site of Nimrud. These depraved acts are an assault on the heritage of the Iraqi and Syrian people by an organization ... More >>
Celebrating Ghanaian Independence
Saturday, 7 March 2015, 11:18 am | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Ghana as you celebrate 58 years of independence on March 6. More >>
Press Availability with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister
Friday, 6 March 2015, 1:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Availability John Kerry Secretary of State Riyadh Air Base Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 5, 2015 More >>
Facebook Q&A on Combating Wildlife Trafficking
Friday, 6 March 2015, 1:11 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State to Host Facebook Q&A for Press, Public on Combating Wildlife Trafficking More >>
45th Anniversary of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Friday, 6 March 2015, 1:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
All countries share responsibility to confront nuclear proliferation. All countries benefit if nuclear weapons do not spread to additional countries. All countries also profit when there is smart, continuous action in the direction of nuclear disarmament. ... More >>
Update on Ambassador Mark Lippert
Friday, 6 March 2015, 1:05 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 5, 2015 More >>
Secretary Kerry on South Sudan Negotiations
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 3:41 pm | U.S. Department of State
The warring parties in South Sudan must seize the current and final round of negotiations to deliver a sustainable peace. We are well past the point where enough is enough. Leaders must put the interests of their people above their own. The violence must ... More >>
The United States Congratulates Lesotho on Peaceful Election
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 3:39 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States congratulates the people of Lesotho for participating peacefully in Lesotho’s snap parliamentary election on February 28. More >>
U.S. and Djibouti Launch Binational Forum of Cooperation
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 3:38 pm | U.S. Department of State
On February 25 and 26, in Washington, DC, senior officials of the United States and the Republic of Djibouti Governments met to launch the inaugural U.S.-Djibouti Binational Forum, a key outcome of the historic May 5, 2014, White House meeting between U.S. ... More >>
Science Envoy Travels to Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 12:46 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Geraldine Richmond will return to Southeast Asia March 2-14 in support of President Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. This is Dr. Richmond’s second trip to Southeast ... More >>
Statement on the Occasion of Bulgaria's National Day
Tuesday, 3 March 2015, 12:36 pm | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Bulgaria on your National Day. More >>
Continued Detention of Nadiya Savchenko
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 11:34 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States is deeply concerned by today’s decision by a Russian court to continue the detention of Ukrainian Member of Parliament Nadiya Savchenko to May 13. Ms. Savchenko has been on a hunger strike for 75 days to protest being held hostage ... More >>
Murder of Boris Nemtsov
Sunday, 1 March 2015, 11:30 am | U.S. Department of State
I am shocked and saddened to learn of the brutal murder of former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov in central Moscow. Boris Nemtsov committed his life to a more democratic, prosperous, open Russia, and to strong relationships between ... More >>
Second Round of U.S.-Cuba Talks
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 12:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
On Friday, February 27, the Department of State will host the second round of talks to re-establish diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. More >>
White House Nomination of U.S Ambassador to Somalia
Saturday, 28 February 2015, 12:08 pm | U.S. Department of State
President Obama, today, nominated Katherine S. Dhanani to serve as the first United States Ambassador to Somalia since 1991. This historic nomination signals the deepening relationship between the United States and Somalia. It also allows us to mark the ... More >>
