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Remarks With President of Yemen Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:25 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. It’s my great pleasure to welcome President Hadi of Yemen here this afternoon. Yemen has been going through an extraordinary transformation, moving towards democracy, and is working in comprehensive ways with ... More >>

Remarks With Ambassador Martin Indyk

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:24 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everybody. Well, as you all know, it’s taken many hours and many trips to make possible the resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. And the negotiators are now en route to Washington, even as we speak here. And I ... More >>

US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - July 29, 2013

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:22 pm | US State Department

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - July 29, 2013 07/29/2013 04:24 PM EDT Jen Psaki Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC July 29, 2013 Index for Today's Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Direct Final Status Negotiations / Nine Month ... More >>

Call with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:12 pm | US State Department

I spoke yesterday with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit to reiterate the United States’ concerns about the political situation in Juba, as well as the deeply disturbing violence and worsening humanitarian crisis in Jonglei State. More >>

Attack On Diplomatic Residences In Somalia

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:11 pm | US State Department

The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Turkish diplomatic residences in Mogadishu, Somalia. We extend our condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and wish the injured a speedy recovery. More >>

US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - July 23, 2013

Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 5:21 pm | US State Department

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - July 23, 2013 07/23/2013 06:00 PM EDT Jen Psaki Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC July 23, 2013 Index for Today's Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Remains Closely Engaged Parties ... More >>

The European Union Agrees To Designate Hezbollah

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 5:14 pm | US State Department

We applaud the European Union (EU) for the important step it has taken today in agreeing to designate the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. More >>

Press Availability in Amman, Jordan

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 5:12 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody, thank you very much for your patience. I apologize for the delay. I’m just going to make a statement, and I’m not going to take any questions at this point in time. More >>

Getting the U.S.-China Climate Partnership Right

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 5:10 pm | US State Department

President Nixon once changed the world with a single handshake on a Beijing tarmac, beginning a new relationship with China. More >>

US Participation As An Observer to the Pacific Alliance

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 5:06 pm | US State Department

The United States Government thanks the Governments of Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Chile for welcoming the United States as an observer to the Pacific Alliance today. We look forward to developing closer cooperation with the Alliance. More >>

Migration Talks with Cuba

Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:06 pm | US State Department

On Wednesday, July 17, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington to discuss the implementation of the 1994 and 1995 U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. This marks the first time since January 2011 that these periodic talks have been held. Under the Accords, ... More >>

Remarks on Nelson Mandela International Day

Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:03 pm | US State Department

On the fifth annual Nelson Mandela International Day, which this year marks Mandela’s 95th birthday, we honor his lifelong commitment to service, tolerance, and respect for our common humanity. He showed us that one man’s courage and perseverance can ... More >>

Consultations on Côte d'Ivoire, Somalia and Eritrea

Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:02 pm | US State Department

U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Remarks at the Security Council Stakeout Following Consultations on Côte d'Ivoire, Somalia and Eritrea More >>

Protection of Journalists In Armed Conflict

Friday, 19 July 2013, 5:00 pm | US State Department

U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Remarks at a Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: Protection of Journalists More >>

Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh

Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:56 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, obviously, the stories that I’ve just heard and the people that I’ve just met put a real face on the level of the humanitarian crisis, and it underscores the urgency of the international community, one, helping to take care ... More >>

Outer Space: Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures

Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:49 pm | US State Department

Statement on Consensus Achieved by the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures for Outer Space Activities More >>

Conviction & Sentencing of Alexey Navalniy & Pyotr Ofitserov

Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:47 pm | US State Department

We are very disappointed by the conviction and sentencing of opposition leader Aleksey Navalniy and his co-defendant, Pyotr Ofitserov, to lengthy prison terms for alleged embezzlement by a court in the city of Kirov. Throughout the case we have expressed ... More >>

Anniversary of Terrorist Attacks in Bulgaria & Argentina

Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:46 pm | US State Department

The United States notes that July 18 marks the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack in Burgas, Bulgaria, that claimed the lives of six innocent civilians and the 19 year anniversary of the attack in Buenos Aires, Argentina that killed 85 innocent ... More >>

Anti-Defamation League Chicago Regional Centennianial Dinner

Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:43 pm | US State Department

I congratulate the ADL on its 100-year history of dedication to the cause of combating anti-Semitism. Working towards the vital mission to “Imagine a World without Hate,” the ADL has shown itself to be a tireless force for change, a champion of America’s ... More >>

US State Department: Daily Press Briefing - July 18, 2013

Friday, 19 July 2013, 4:37 pm | US State Department

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - July 18, 2013 07/18/2013 05:14 PM EDT Marie Harf Deputy Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC July 18, 2013 Index for Today's Briefing CHINA Xu Zhiyong Taken into Custody / U.S. Concern DEPARTMENT ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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