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U.S. Observes World Refugee Day, 20 June 2008
Friday, 20 June 2008, 9:39 am | US State Department
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has made refugee protection the theme of this year’s events. All refugees should have access to basic life-sustaining assistance, including shelter, food, water, sanitation, health, and nutrition. More >>
Sanctions Lifted From China Great Wall Ind. Corp.
Friday, 20 June 2008, 9:14 am | US State Department
The U.S. lifted today sanctions imposed against China Great Wall Industry Corporation pursuant to Executive Order 13382 through a de-listing by the US Treasury Department. China Great Wall has made positive and cooperative responses to the sanctions. More >>
US Policy Toward Asia - Secretary Condoleezza Rice
Friday, 20 June 2008, 6:48 am | US State Department
"For over 60 years, the U.S. presence in Asia - diplomatic, economic, and military - has had a calming effect on relations between the region's major powers, relations that have been marked historically by tension, mistrust, and conflict." - Sec. Rice. More >>
Zimbabwe: Campaign of Terror Dims Election Hopes
Friday, 20 June 2008, 6:42 am | US State Department
Escalating violence and intimidation in Zimbabwe is seriously jeopardizing any hope of free and fair elections in the upcoming June 27, 2008 presidential run-off. Robert Mugabe's ruling ZANU-PF party has unleashed a wave of political violence. More >>
Burma's Unjustified Detention Of Aung San Suu Kyi
Friday, 20 June 2008, 6:03 am | US State Department
"Rather than risking further unrest in Burma by its unjustified detention of political prisoners and its holding of a rigged referendum in May on a sham constitution, the regime should release all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi." -- Rice. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 18, 2008
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 11:42 am | US State Department
Israel/Palestinians: U.S. Supportive of Egyptian Mediation Efforts to Help Maintain Security / Possible Negotiations Between Israel and Lebanon / Ultimately Up to Parties / Annapolis Process / Efforts to Engage Neighbors / Comprehensive Settlement. More >>
US Efforts To Train & Equip Police In Afghanistan
Thursday, 19 June 2008, 8:14 am | US State Department
Ravaged by nearly 30 years of war, much of the infrastructure in Afghanistan has been destroyed and its human resource capacity is extremely low. The justice sector was particularly devastated, with prosecutors lacking basic equipment. More >>
United States Supports End Of Conflict With LRA
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 3:49 pm | US State Department
The U.S. continues to support a peaceful end to the 22-year-old conflict between the Lord's Resistance Army and the Govt of Uganda. We call on LRA leader Joseph Kony to sign and adhere to the Final Peace Agreement (FPA) negotiated in Juba, Sudan. More >>
Sec. Rice Remarks On Meeting w/ Michel Suleiman
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 1:59 pm | US State Department
"There should be a demarcation of the border between Lebanon and Syria so that in international affairs it’s important to have demarcated borders. And that, by the way, is also an obligation of UN Security Council resolutions." - Sec. Rice. More >>
John D. Negroponte At The 4th North American Forum
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 11:52 am | US State Department
Everyone here knows how vital this partnership [NAFTA] is to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. It has given vast numbers of Canadians, Mexicans and Americans much better lives, and positioned our nations for lasting success in a evermore competitive world. More >>
P5+1 Updated Incentives Package Presented To Iran
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:48 am | US State Department
"Reaffirmation that a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue would contribute to non-proliferation efforts and to realizing the objective of a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction, including their means of delivery." More >>
US Co-Sponsors Prisoners of Conscience Declaration
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:38 am | US State Department
The Prisoners of Conscience Declaration, which was entered into the United Nations record and circulated to all member states on June 17, calls on all nations to work for the freedom of prisoners of conscience throughout the world. More >>
Science To Industry: US - Israel Binational Model
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:30 am | US State Department
"Supporting scientific cooperation requires more than creating the right conditions between countries. It requires governments to invest in education, promote women’s equality, and encourage entrepreneurship -- in other words, to create the right conditions." More >>
Sec Rice After Meeting With Saad Hariri Of Lebanon
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:19 am | US State Department
"We remember well former PM Rafik Hariri and the fact that he was brutally assassinated, but in giving his blood really helped to launch Lebanon on a more democratic and independent path. And we talked today about the support of the U.S." - Sec. Rice. More >>
Sec Rice Remarks On Talks w/ Nabih Berri, Lebanon
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:16 am | US State Department
"It is up to the Lebanese people, the composition of their government, and we'll continue to work with the democratically elected Government of Lebanon. We hope that the government formation will proceed, and proceed rapidly." - Sec. Rice. More >>
Sec Rice Remarks After Meeting With Fouad Siniora
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:12 am | US State Department
"The U.S. very much looks forward to working with Lebanon to strengthen its democratic institutions and to help bring greater prosperity to its people. I also said to the PM that the U.S. looks forward to attending the conference in Vienna." - Rice. More >>
Chad: Situation Following Renewed Fighting In East
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 4:39 pm | US State Department
"The U.S. condemns the renewed attacks being conducted by Chadian rebels since June 11, 2008. We are deeply concerned by the serious threat that this recent surge in violence poses to stability. We call for all rebel factions to cease violent operations." More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 16, 2008
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 4:32 pm | US State Department
Taiwan/Japan: East China Sea Dispute / U.S. Urges Restraint and Peaceful Resolution. United Arab Emirates: UK Travel Advisory. Chad: U.S. Embassy Operations in Chad / Non-Emergency Staff Temporarily Repositioned in Cameroon / Embassy Staff Decision. More >>
US Amb. To Bolivia In Washington For Consultations
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 8:15 am | US State Department
U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia Philip S. Goldberg will return to Washington for consultations on Embassy security in the wake of violent protests in La Paz on Monday, June 9. The Ambassador's consultations will provide an opportunity to explore options. More >>
Broadband Policy: Building on Success & Expanding
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 7:29 am | US State Department
Government's public policy goals in the ICT field should be about maximizing the benefits of technologies and services for the people we serve. The challenge is to provide a framework that will allow companies to provide affordable ICT goods. More >>
