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Terrorist Designation of Ahmed Abdulrahman Sihab Ahmed Sihab
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 12:26 pm | US State Department
The Department of State designated Ahmed Abdulrahman Sihab Ahmed Sihab, also known as Abdulrahman al-Sharqi, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224. More >>
Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 2:10 pm | US State Department
PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: I want to welcome you – shall I say this formally? – Secretary of State Clinton, Hillary, to Jerusalem once again. And I’m – we were just discussing how turbulent and how swiftly changing the world is, in our part ... More >>
Secretary Clinton's 2012 Hours Against Hate Campaign
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 2:09 pm | US State Department
Secretary of State Clinton's 2012 Hours Against Hate Campaign Launches the Walk A Mile Olympic Program More >>
U.S. Humanitarian Aid Reaching Syria & Neighboring Countries
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 2:07 pm | US State Department
The United States is pursuing every avenue to provide humanitarian relief to those affected by the violence in Syria and is engaged in focused diplomatic efforts to secure full and unfettered access for humanitarian organizations to reach those in ... More >>
Opening Plenary Address at U.S. - ASEAN Business Forum
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 2:04 pm | US State Department
Robert D. Hormats Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment , Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs More >>
US & Republic of Cyprus Extend Agreement to Protect Heritage
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 2:03 pm | US State Department
United States and Republic of Cyprus Extend Agreement to Protect Archaeological and Ethnological Heritage of Cyprus More >>
UN Office on Drugs and Crime Launches Public Service Announc
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 2:01 pm | US State Department
On July 16, the Vienna-based UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a public service announcement (PSA) as part of a media campaign underscoring the serious and widespread harm resulting from transnational organized crime. The U.S. Department ... More >>
Meets With the Staff and Families of Embassy Tel Aviv
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:58 pm | US State Department
Thank you so much. You all are great, a great sight to see. And I am so happy I have this chance to come and thank you personally for everything you do. And Yael, thank you for your leadership. I first got to know her over the phone as she was eight ... More >>
Remarks With Israeli President Shimon Peres
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:56 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, my friend. I am delighted once again to be here with you and to have this opportunity to discuss the issues that you have laid out in detail. I always benefit from your advice and counsel, and I have once ... More >>
Background: Secretary Clinton's Upcoming Trip to Jerusalem
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:55 pm | US State Department
MODERATOR: All right We’re on our way from Alexandria to Jerusalem. Here to set up our day in Jerusalem tomorrow with both the Israelis and the Palestinians is [name and title withheld], hereafter known as Senior State Department Official. More >>
Remarks at Flag-Raising Ceremony
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:52 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much. And let me begin by expressing appreciation for your patience. We had excellent meetings in Cairo today, but they all ran long There was a lot to say, and we wanted everybody to be able to say it. So I apologize ... More >>
Remarks With Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:50 pm | US State Department
FOREIGN MINISTER AMR: (Via interpreter.) I’m delighted to have Mrs. Clinton, the U.S. Secretary of State here for the first time to Egypt since the revolution. It’s a very important visit, and especially in light of the U.S.-Egyptian historic relation, ... More >>
Background Briefing En Route to Cairo
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 1:44 pm | US State Department
MODERATOR: All right, everybody. We are en route from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Cairo, Egypt. With us to talk about the Secretary’s visit to Cairo and Alexandria is [Senior State Department Official], hereafter Senior State Department Official. Take it away, ... More >>
Press Availability After Meeting With Libyan Prime Minister
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:41 pm | US State Department
Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be in Tripoli. And it’s a pleasure to meet again with the Prime Minister, and with other Libyan leaders at this extraordinary moment. More >>
Ethiopian Court's Sentencing in Anti-Terrorism Trial
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:38 pm | US State Department
The United States remains deeply concerned about the trial, conviction, and sentencing of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, as well as seven political opposition figures, under the country's Anti-Terrorism Proclamation. The sentences handed down today, ... More >>
Lower Mekong Initiative Gender Equality, Women's Empowerment
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:36 pm | US State Department
________________________________________ On July 12-13, the U.S. Government and the Royal Government of Cambodia convened the first-ever Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy Dialogue as part of the Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI). Secretary ... More >>
Question & Answer Session in Beirut
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:34 pm | US State Department
Q: Is the U.S. Administration looking into establishing a safe zone in north Lebanon following Senator McCain’s call last week? More >>
Remarks to the Press
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:31 pm | US State Department
It’s a pleasure to be back in Beirut. I had good meetings with Speaker Berri and Prime Minister Mikati as well as with General Kahwagi and former Prime Minister Siniora. During these meetings, we consulted on developments in Lebanon, and in the region. ... More >>
Assad Regime Massacre in Traymseh
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:25 pm | US State Department
I was deeply saddened and outraged to learn of reports of yet another massacre committed by the Syrian regime that has claimed the lives of over 200 men, women, and children in the village of Traymseh. Credible reports indicate that this unconscionable act ... More >>
Asia-Pacific Strategic Engagement Initiative
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 12:23 pm | US State Department
________________________________________ Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced the Asia-Pacific Strategic Engagement Initiative (APSEI) on July 12 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. APSEI is a new integrated assistance framework that engages ... More >>
