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Kerry on African Union Mission in Central African Republic
Friday, 22 November 2013, 3:06 pm | US State Department
I am deeply concerned by the ongoing crisis in the Central African Republic and the deplorable levels of violence and lawlessness that affect millions of people every day. In the continuing aftermath of the March 2013 overthrow of the government by ... More >>
Solemn Ceremonies: 50th Anniversary of Kennedy Assassination
Friday, 22 November 2013, 3:05 pm | US State Department
On November 23, the United States will mark 50 years since the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Memories remain vivid for those Americans who heard the shocking news from Dallas and witnessed a nation’s outpouring of grief in the days ... More >>
Ukraine's Decision on Association with the EU
Friday, 22 November 2013, 3:04 pm | US State Department
The United States joins the European Union in its disappointment with the decision of the Government of Ukraine to delay preparations for signature of an Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU. The EU has ... More >>
Political, Economic, and Security Situation in Africa
Friday, 22 November 2013, 2:58 pm | US State Department
Chairman Kaine, Ranking Member Risch, Members of the Subcommittee, it is an honor to appear before you to provide background on U.S. engagement and policy in North Africa. As you know, this is an area of strategic importance to the Obama Administration. More >>
United States: Kinder Morgan Cochin Pipeline Permit
Friday, 22 November 2013, 2:56 pm | US State Department
By virtue of the authority vested in me as Deputy Secretary of State, including those authorities under Executive Order 13337, 69 Fed. Reg. 25299 (2004), and Department of State Delegation of Authority 245-1 of February 13, 2009; having requested and ... More >>
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Friday, 22 November 2013, 2:54 pm | US State Department
Well, thank you. Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Corker and members of the committee, thanks very, very much for welcoming me here to talk about the Disabilities Treaty, which I’m very anxious to do. More >>
Philip Goldberg as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines
Friday, 22 November 2013, 2:53 pm | US State Department
We really appreciate everybody being here this morning, and Mr. Ambassador Cuisia, thank you very much for being here with us. And I want to thank Phil for being – agreeing to be sworn in on such short notice. Everybody understands that we were ... More >>
LiveAtState Virtual Town Hall: Disabilities Treaty
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:59 am | US State Department
Co-Anchor and Managing Editor of PBS NewsHour Judy Woodruff hosts a discussion with Special Advisor for International Disability Rights Judith Heumann and the Honorable Patrick Murphy. More >>
Kerry, Hagel, Australian Ministers’ Joint Press Availability
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:59 am | US State Department
SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon. I’m delighted to welcome Foreign Minister Bishop and Defence Minister Johnston to Washington for what has been a very productive Australia-United States Ministerial meeting, or AUSMIN as we call it for short. More >>
Typhoon Relief Gaining Momentum, Officials Say
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:58 am | US State Department
Humanitarian efforts to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan are gaining momentum with growing international contributions and strong engagement by the Philippines government, according to a senior U.S. disaster assistance official. More >>
Panama’s Canal Project Benefits All Americas, Biden Says
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:56 am | US State Department
The United States is smoothing the way for Panamanian citizens and businesspeople to travel between the two countries by welcoming Panama into the Global Entry Program. More >>
Cassini’s Impressionistic View of Saturn
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:55 am | US State Department
To the Cassini spacecraft’s infrared eyes, Saturn’s graceful clouds sometimes take on the appearance of an impressionist’s painting of the giant planet. This view looks toward the sunlit side of the rings from about 18 degrees above the ringplane. More >>
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 11:52 am | US State Department
The State Department joins people around the world in marking Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of lives lost to violence provoked by fear and hatred of transgender and gender non-conforming people. More >>
Nature Plays Trick on Astronomers
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:30 pm | US State Department
What might look like a colossal jet shooting away from a galaxy turns out to be an illusion. New data from the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) reveal that two galaxies, one lying behind the other, have been masquerading ... More >>
U.S. Increases Typhoon Relief for Philippines
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:28 pm | US State Department
The United States has increased to more than $37 million its funding for emergency relief in areas of the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. The United States originally committed $20 million in relief after the November 8 typhoon, reaching ... More >>
Daily Press Briefing - November 19, 2013
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:27 pm | US State Department
The U.S. has now – the United States has now provided more than $37 million in humanitarian assistance for those affected by the typhoon. Five airlifts from USAID warehouses have now arrived in the Philippines. More >>
Bomb Attacks in Lebanon
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:24 pm | US State Department
The United States strongly condemns today’s senseless and despicable terrorist bombings at the Iranian Embassy in Beirut. We extend our condolences to the victims and their families. We urge all parties to exercise calm and restraint to avoid inflaming ... More >>
U.S. Government's Response to Super Typhoon Haiyan
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 5:23 pm | US State Department
Thank you Mr. Chairman, Senator Rubio, and other Members of the Subcommittee for giving me this opportunity to testify on the U.S. Government’s response to Super Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on November 8th. More >>
Ospreys Fly Supplies to Remote Areas in Philippines
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 4:51 pm | US State Department
In a time-sensitive operation where every minute counts, humanitarian workers and military forces from around the world, including American Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and crews, are supporting the government and armed forces of the Philippines in a ... More >>
Nigeria: Countering the Threat Posed by Boko Haram
Monday, 18 November 2013, 4:57 pm | US State Department
Chairman Smith, Chairman Poe, Ranking Member Bass, Ranking Member Deutch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to update you about U.S. policy on Nigeria and specifically our efforts to help Nigeria counter the threat posed ... More >>
