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U.S. Perspectives On The Wider Black Sea Region
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:49 am | US State Department
"The Black Sea lies at a strategic crossroads of geography and culture, where Russia intersects with the EU, where energy producers of Eurasia connect to energy consumers of central and Western Europe, where Islamic traditions meet Christian traditions." More >>
U.S. & Canada Energy Consultative Mechanism Talks
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:47 am | US State Department
The annual Energy Consultative Mechanism talks between the United States and Canada concluded June 10 at the State Department. The meeting allowed for a wide ranging exchange of views to advance cooperation in energy and the environment. More >>
4th Global Initiative To Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 9:46 am | US State Department
Partners will be able to strengthen support at varied levels to combat nuclear terrorism. In Madrid, Partner nations will also discuss the important role that exercises have in improving partner capacity to combat the threat of nuclear terrorism. More >>
US State Dept. Middle East Digest: June 10, 2008
Thursday, 12 June 2008, 8:13 am | US State Department
"We have worked very closely with, now, two French governments on the issue of Lebanon. And we’ve gotten real results, and we are going to continue to work very closely with the French Government on issues related to Lebanon." More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 10, 2008
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 7:29 pm | US State Department
Iraq: Status of Forces Agreement Negotiation / Will Be a Transparent Agreement / Offer to Brief Congress in Good Faith on SOFA Negotiation. Afghanistan: Karzai's Leadership / Performance of Afghan Government / U.S. Commitment to Afghanistan. More >>
Bo Derek: Stopping Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 10:04 am | US State Department
"The idea of trying to protect our endangered wildlife just doesn't work unless we reduce the demand, the idea that we can protect these animals in parks or in the seas around the world, when there's a bounty on their head." -- Bo Derek. More >>
Fact Sheet: U.S. Foreign Assistance To Afghanistan
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 8:29 am | US State Department
The U.S. is the leading donor to Afghanistan. U.S. foreign assistance to Afghanistan supports the people of Afghanistan in building a democratic, secure, and prosperous country. Total assistance to Afghanistan, FY 2001--FY 2008, is more than $26 billion. More >>
Proliferation: Assessment Of Tools & Policy Issues
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 8:23 am | US State Department
Combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is one of this administration's highest national security priorities. President Bush has said that we must keep the world's most dangerous weapons out of the hands of the world's most dangerous regimes. More >>
Burma: United Nations Report On Human Rights
Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 7:41 am | US State Department
The United States continues to urge the Burmese regime to release all political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi, and to begin a genuine dialogue with democratic and ethnic minority leaders on a transition to democracy. More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 9, 2008
Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 12:35 am | US State Department
Iran: EU Statement Consistent with U.S. Policy / Sanctions / Bilateral Measures / P5+1 Briefing to Iranians. Iraq: Relations with Iran / Third Country Relationships / SOFA Negotiation / UNSC Council Mandate. Afghanistan: First Lady Laura Bush Visit. More >>
Somalia – U.S. Welcomes The Agreement In Djibouti
Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 12:27 am | US State Department
"We welcome the commitment of both parties to take concrete steps to implement this agreement, including committing to a cessation of hostilities, and undertaking efforts to ensure unhindered humanitarian access to affected populations in Somalia." More >>
US: Combating Transnational Criminal Organizations
Saturday, 7 June 2008, 8:03 pm | US State Department
"With increased globalization, we have seen further proliferation of illegal migration, narcotics and weapons trafficking, violent gangs, laundered money and counterfeit goods - all phenomena whose effects spill across national boundaries." More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 5, 2008
Friday, 6 June 2008, 9:36 pm | US State Department
Zimbabwe: Situation Concerning U.S. Diplomats Unjustly Detained by Zimbabwean Forces / UK Vehicle As Well / Actions Outrageous, Unacceptable / Will Not be Forgotten / U.S. Actions at UN Conference on Food Security and in the Security Council. More >>
Education for the 21st Century Knowledge Society
Friday, 6 June 2008, 9:04 am | US State Department
"Science and technology are increasingly recognized as the drivers of economic growth today, and they will have an increasing role in the future. Nations will prosper in proportion to their scientific, technological and engineering capacity." More >>
Briefing: 8th Annual Trafficking in Persons Report
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 8:09 pm | US State Department
"In virtually every country around the world, including the U.S., men, women and children are held in domestic servitude, exploited for commercial sex, coerced into work in factories and sweatshops. Children are forcibly recruited as soldiers." More >>
Rice Comment: Annual Trafficking in Persons Report
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 5:42 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY RICE: Good morning. As many of you know, combating human trafficking is a top priority for the Bush Administration. Human traffickers prey on the most vulnerable of our society, particularly women and children, and they use that vulnerability ... More >>
US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: June 4, 2008
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 9:48 am | US State Department
Zimbabwe: U.S. Calls for Immediate Release of Morgan Tsvangirai / Crackdown on Charities in Zimbabwe / U.S. to Use Levers of International Politics On Situation in Zimbabwe / South Africa is in Unique Position / U.S. Call for Free and Fair Elections. More >>
U.S. Commitment: The US-Afghan Women's Council
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 7:35 am | US State Department
The Council promotes public-private partnerships between U.S. and Afghan institutions and mobilizes private sector resources to help Afghan women. Specifically, the Council seeks to identify concrete actions to bring real and practical benefits to the women. More >>
Negroponte Press Conference in Medellin, Colombia
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 7:29 am | US State Department
"We have a very extensive relationship of cooperation with the Government of Colombia--in the areas of military cooperation, military assistance, military advisors, and so forth. We also have intelligence cooperation. So that is something that continues." More >>
China in Africa: Implications for U.S. Policy
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 7:25 am | US State Department
China's growing presence in Africa has generated significant discussion during the last several years. This attention reflects the reality that China has important and growing interests in Africa, including access to resources and markets. More >>
