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Briefing on the Country Reports on Terrorism 2011
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 11:06 am | US State Department
MR. VENTRELL: Okay. Good afternoon, everyone. We have with us today Ambassador Dan Benjamin, the State Department’s Coordinator for Counterterrorism. He is here today to present our annual report on worldwide terrorism, and without further ado, I’m ... More >>
Preview of the EU Emissions Trading System Meeting
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 4:19 pm | US State Department
MODERATOR: Hi, folks. It’s [Moderator]. I’m sorry for the late notification for the call. We’ve been getting a couple of inquiries on ETS, and we have for you today [Senior Administration Official]. The ground rules for the call are we’re ... More >>
Release of 2011 International Religious Freedom Report
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 4:18 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, thank you very much, and it’s indeed a pleasure to join you here today to talk about an issue that shapes the lives of people worldwide as much as any other, religious freedom. And I want to thank Jessica Matthews not just ... More >>
Arms Trade Treaty Conference
Monday, 30 July 2012, 1:37 pm | US State Department
The United States supports the outcome today at the Arms Trade Treaty Conference. While the Conference ran out of time to reach consensus on a text, it will report its results and the draft text considered back to the UN General Assembly (UNGA). More >>
President Traore's Return to Bamako
Monday, 30 July 2012, 11:40 am | US State Department
The United States welcomes the return of interim President Dioncounda Traore to Bamako. His return represents an important step in moving Mali back onto a path leading to the restoration of a freely elected democratic government. More >>
Rejection of Chinese Dissident Ni Yulan's Appeal
Monday, 30 July 2012, 11:40 am | US State Department
The United States is deeply concerned by the rejection of property and petitioner rights advocate Ni Yulan’s appeal contesting her and her husband Dong Jiqin’s April 2012 conviction on charges of creating a public disturbance. More >>
U.S. Government Assistance to Tunisia
Monday, 30 July 2012, 11:38 am | US State Department
Tunisia has inspired the world with its peaceful, steadfast march toward a more democratic, prosperous society. As Tunisia continues in this critical phase of its history, the United States remains a committed partner in working with the Tunisian government, ... More >>
U.S. Government Assistance to Libya
Monday, 30 July 2012, 11:37 am | US State Department
The United States has a strategic interest in a stable and prosperous Libya, and is supporting Libya’s democratic transition in cooperation with the UN and other international partners. Recognizing Libya’s own substantial resources, the United ... More >>
Peru's Independence Day
Friday, 27 July 2012, 2:23 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Peru as you celebrate the 191st anniversary of your independence this July 28. More >>
Vanuatu Independence Day
Friday, 27 July 2012, 2:17 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Vanuatu as you celebrate the 32nd anniversary of your independence this July 30. More >>
Consular Staffing at the London Embassy
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:48 pm | US State Department
Question: Do we have any numbers on the increase in consular staffing at the London Embassy for the Olympics? More >>
U.S. Department of State Spanish Twitter Briefing
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:43 pm | US State Department
MIKE HAMMER: Hello, good afternoon. This is Mike Hammer, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Public Affairs, and welcome once more to our conferences via Twitter in Spanish. I hope you take advantage of this opportunity and ask us many questions. ... More >>
Two New Science Outreach Platforms Announced
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:40 pm | US State Department
On July 25, Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns announced the creation of Networks of Diasporas in Engineering and Science, or NODES, at an event organized by the Office of the Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State (STAS). At the same ... More >>
Assistant Secretary Richard Travels to Burkina Faso & Geneva
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:36 pm | US State Department
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to Burkina Faso and Geneva, July 29- August 4, 2012. During the visit, Assistant Secretary Richard will join UN High Commissioner for ... More >>
State Dept Agreement with Pasadena Police in California
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:32 pm | US State Department
Partnership Agreement Signed between United States Department of State and Pasadena Police Department in California More >>
Confidentiality of Visa Records
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:28 pm | US State Department
Question: Is the issuance of a waiver during the visa process protected under visa confidentiality as part of the visa process? More >>
Keynote Remarks at Global Diaspora Forum - Science
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:23 pm | US State Department
Thank you for that kind introduction. I bring you greetings from Secretary Clinton, who was delighted to launch the Global Diaspora Forum earlier today and asked me to convey her deepest support for your efforts. More >>
PEPFAR - $5 Million for Together for Girls Partnership
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:15 pm | US State Department
On July 25th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby announced $5 million from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for the Together for Girls partnership to address violence ... More >>
Swearing-In of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:12 pm | US State Department
I want to congratulate President Mukherjee on his swearing-in as the 13th President of India. President Mukherjee has been a strong partner to America and the American people, working throughout his career to deepen our cooperation on a wide range of ... More >>
U.S. Engagement in Central Asia
Friday, 27 July 2012, 12:09 pm | US State Department
Chairman Burton, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today on the status of U.S. engagement in Central Asia. I would particularly like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for all you have done to support our efforts, including ... More >>
