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Sec. Rice & Partnership For Democratic Governance

Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 9:41 am | US State Department

This unique multinational partnership focuses the international community on specific ways to help developing nations strengthen their institutions of governance. It expands our multilateral capability to support democratic institutions, sustainable development, ... More >>

US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 01 Oct 2007

Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 9:32 am | US State Department

Waxman Report / Blackwater Company's Involvement in Shooting Incidents / System in Place for Reviewing Incidents / Primary Responsibility is Protection / Difficult Circumstances for PSDs to Operate / Still Must be Held Accountable / Investigation ... More >>

Sec. Rice, And Others, At Harriet Tubman School

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 10:12 am | US State Department

I want to be here to talk to the kids, to talk to the wonderful teachers, but also I'm so glad to have representatives for the Parents and Teachers Association, because parents are obviously an awfully big part of that bargain too, so thank you for all ... More >>

US Condemns Killing of AU Peacekeepers in Sudan

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 10:09 am | US State Department

We condemn the September 29-30 attack on the African Union Mission in Sudan's (AMIS) base camp at Haskanita in Darfur that killed at least 10 African peacekeepers and left many more injured and missing. More >>

Transatlantic Agenda: Common Values, Concerns

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:44 am | US State Department

Ours is an alliance of values. We have a shared unshakeable belief in human freedom, justice, rule of law, limits on the power of the state, freedom of speech, assembly and worship –and an enduring conviction that every human being has dignity and ... More >>

10th Anniversary Of Partnerships On Mine Action

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:42 am | US State Department

Working with the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs' Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, these partners have contributed resources that reinforce U.S. Government efforts to combat the global landmine problem. More >>

Civil Aviation Adopts Plan To Address Environment

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:41 am | US State Department

36th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreed September 28 in Montreal, Canada to a set of actions to address an array of aviation environmental issues, including aircraft noise, local emissions, and greenhouse gas emissions. More >>

U.S.-Kyrgyz Agree On Combating Nuclear Smuggling

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:41 am | US State Department

This political agreement expresses the intention of our governments to cooperate to increase the capabilities of the Kyrgyz Republic to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to attempts to smuggle nuclear or radioactive materials. More >>

Pre-Dinner Talk With Press At 6-Party Talks

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:40 am | US State Department

It's a pretty complete draft that we made some comments, but I don't know what the others think about it. I don't know if we'll have a joint statement or not. More >>

Chris Hill Morning Press At 6-Party Talks, Beijing

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:38 am | US State Department

I am pretty confident that we know what the next steps will be, and we have an understanding that will take us through to the end of the year with respect to disablement and declaration. So this is not the situation that presented itself in February, where ... More >>

Chris Hill & Press At 6-Party Talks, Beijing, Sep

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:37 am | US State Department

The four countries Russia, South Korea, U.S. and China have agreed to participate in the total amount and the 50,000 tons of fuel oil with respect to this tranche of denuclearization actions. So there's the declaration of all the nuclear programs ... More >>

Chris Hill With Reporters At 6-party Talks Beijing

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:36 am | US State Department

We don't really have any substantive disagreements among the parties. The only issue is, do you want a statement with a lot of details, or do you want one that doesn't have a lot of details. And so we'll see where we are in the morning. More >>

Chris Hill To Press On Departure From 6-Party Talk

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:35 am | US State Department

As of last night we were not really expecting to see a joint statement. I think the Chinese put together a very detailed joint statement. A lot of detail that I think is useful. But I need to take it back; several of us need to take it back to capitals ... More >>

US State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 28 Sep 2007

Sunday, 30 September 2007, 9:11 am | US State Department

Pat Kennedy Review of Personal Security Contractors / Team will Conduct Broad Review of the Use of Personal Security Contractors / Media Reports on Blackwater Incident Based on Rumor / Hunt Oil Deal with Kurdistan Regional Govt / PKK. More >>

Burma: US Visa Ban Targets More Burmese Officials

Sunday, 30 September 2007, 7:47 am | US State Department

In response to the Burmese regime's continued crackdown, the State Department has designated more than three dozen additional government and military officials and their families as ineligible to receive visas to travel to the United States. More >>

David M. Luna On Strategies To Fight Kleptocracy

Friday, 28 September 2007, 11:52 am | US State Department

The United States seeks to engage and cooperate with committed partners in the global fight against corruption. The strategies outlined in the following article provide an overview of U.S. Government and international efforts to combat corruption. More >>

Supplemental Request For Wars In Iraq, Afghanistan

Friday, 28 September 2007, 11:49 am | US State Department

Our Embassy in Baghdad and the Prime Minister's office have established a joint Government of Iraq and U.S. Government Commission of Inquiry to examine issues of security and safety related to USG-affiliated Personal Security Detail operations. More >>