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Statement on the Release of Theo Curtis
Monday, 25 August 2014, 2:35 pm | US Department Of State
We are profoundly relieved that journalist Theo Curtis is finally safe after nearly two years in captivity. More >>
Press Releases: Maliki Steps Aside and Supports Al-Abadi
Friday, 15 August 2014, 1:43 pm | US Department Of State
We commend the important and honorable decision by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to support Prime Minister-designate Haider Al-Abadi in his efforts to form a new government and develop a national program in line with Iraq’s constitutional timeline. ... More >>
Statement: France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and the US
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 3:12 pm | US Department Of State
Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States More >>
U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Engagement
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 3:02 pm | US Department Of State
U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Engagement Secretary's Remarks: U.S. Vision for Asia-Pacific Engagement August 13, 2014 More >>
Special Representative: The Arctic Papp's Travel to Alaska
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 5:13 pm | US Department Of State
U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic Admiral Robert Papp will visit Alaska August 12-19 to consult with policy-makers, local representatives, indigenous leaders, environmental organizations, business leaders, and others in America’s Arctic state. ... More >>
US Department of State, Secretery Remarks (Sydney Australia)
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 5:06 pm | US Department Of State
Remarks With Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, and Australian Minister of Defense David Johnston More >>
Joint Communique AUSMIN 2014
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 4:47 pm | US Department Of State
Begin Text: Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop, Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston, Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met on 12 August in Sydney for the annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing: August 12, 2014
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 4:34 pm | US Department Of State
Daily Press Briefing: August 12, 2014 Marie Harf Deputy Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC August 12, 2014 Today's Briefing •LIBYA •AUSTRALIA •IRAQ •AFGHANISTAN •RUSSIA •EGYPT •BURMA •CHINA •YEMEN •MIDDLE EAST PEACE ... More >>
John Kerry: Death of Robin Williams
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:37 pm | US Department Of State
There wasn’t anybody Robin Williams couldn’t touch. His humor was just that expansive. He was an absolute genius, with an extraordinary zest for his profession. It’s safe to say that there was more going on in him in one minute than most people in ... More >>
Safeguarding Heritage Sites in Syria
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:47 pm | US Department Of State
The U.S. Department of State and the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) have signed a $600,000 cooperative agreement to comprehensively document the current condition of cultural heritage sites in Syria and assess the future restoration, ... More >>
U.S. Contributes $30 million to Yemen's Social Welfare Fund
Tuesday, 5 August 2014, 3:26 pm | US Department Of State
In support of President Hadi and the Yemeni government’s efforts to better meet the aspirations of all Yemenis and set their country on the path to stability and prosperity through economic reform and development, the United States is pleased ... More >>
Criminal Charges Against Leyla Yunus in Azerbaijan
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:43 pm | US Department Of State
The criminal charges levied against prominent human rights defender Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif Yunus on July 30 are deeply concerning and represent a further restriction on peaceful civil society activities in Azerbaijan. Ms. Yunus is being held in pre-trial ... More >>
TechGirls Exchange Brings Middle East, African Teens to US
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:33 pm | US Department Of State
From July 31-August 22, tech-savvy teenagers from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, and Yemen will participate in the third TechGirls exchange program. While in the United States, they will engage side-by-side ... More >>
US: IUU Fishing and Seafood Fraud
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:28 pm | US Department Of State
Departments of State and Commerce Co-Chair Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and Seafood Fraud More >>
Joint Statement on the Fifth India-U.S. Strategic Dialogue
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:18 pm | US Department Of State
Below is a joint statement issued by the United States and India on July 31, 2014 in New Delhi. More >>
U.S.-India Counterterrorism, Homeland Security Cooperation
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:04 pm | US Department Of State
Accelerating our partnership following the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, the United States and India continue to expand their counterterrorism and homeland security cooperation, enhancing global as well as bilateral security through ongoing dialogues, ... More >>
Huang Case
Friday, 1 August 2014, 12:00 pm | US Department Of State
On July 30, 2014, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman and Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Anne Patterson met with family and representatives of U.S. citizens Matthew and Grace Huang concerning their ongoing legal proceedings ... More >>
Joint Statement on the Cease-fire Announcement in Gaza
Friday, 1 August 2014, 11:47 am | US Department Of State
ecretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United States Secretary of State John Kerry announce that the United Nations Representative in Jerusalem, Special Coordinator Robert Serry, has received assurances that all parties have agreed to an unconditional humanitarian ... More >>
Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - July 28, 2014
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 2:53 pm | US Department Of State
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. QUESTION: Welcome back. MS. PSAKI: Thank you. I was going to make up a story, but I couldn’t come up with a good one. So I injured it over the course of the last couple of weeks. So this boot will be with me for about six ... More >>
Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Tuesday, 29 July 2014, 2:42 pm | US Department Of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Wow. What a great group. Thank you. Please, sit down. Sit down, sit down. Thank you. It is so good to see you all. Welcome. You having fun? More >>
