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US, EU Transparent, Non-Discriminatory Investment Policies
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 3:52 pm | US State Department
Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the U.S. Department of State and the United States Trade Representative. More >>
Clinton: Remarks at "The Lady" Film Screening
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 12:54 pm | US State Department
Well, thank you all very much. And you are in for such a treat. This is a terrific movie, one that I had the great privilege of watching on my way to Burma. And I particularly would like to thank the director for that honor, and also it’s wonderful to see ... More >>
The Proliferation Threat: Why It Matters for the GCC
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 12:09 pm | US State Department
The international community has long recognized the threat that weapons of mass destruction (WMD) – nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons – and their delivery systems pose to global and regional security. And all of us are fully aware of the ... More >>
Clinton and Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba
Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 12:00 pm | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It’s a pleasure to welcome the foreign minister back to Washington. Cherry blossoms have come and gone, but we are still celebrating the 100th anniversary of Japan’s beautiful gift to our country. ... More >>
Horn of Africa: Increase in U.S. Funding to Drought Relief
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:51 pm | US State Department
The United States continues to be deeply concerned by the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa, and particularly the hard-hit Somali population. Despite the end of famine conditions in February, nearly 10 million people in the region still ... More >>
Charges Involving Violations of the Arms Export Control Act
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:49 pm | US State Department
Alpine Aerospace Corporation and TS Trade Tech Incorporated of New Jersey Settle Charges Involving Violations of the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations More >>
Roberta S. Jacobson Sworn In
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:47 pm | US State Department
Roberta S. Jacobson Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 5, 2012 More >>
New London Embassy: Early Contractor Involvement Selection
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:45 pm | US State Department
The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has selected B.L. Harbert International, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama for the New London Embassy (NLE) preconstruction and construction services contract. More >>
Assassination Attempt Against Samir Geagea
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:41 pm | US State Department
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 5, 2012 More >>
U.S. Department of State Names Evan Lysacek as Sports Envoy
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:39 pm | US State Department
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named Olympic gold medalist figure skater Evan Lysacek as a Sports Envoy. On his inaugural trip done in partnership with U.S. Figure Skating, Lysacek will travel to Stockholm, ... More >>
Assistant Secretary Carson on U.S-Nigeria
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:38 pm | US State Department
Assistant Secretary Carson to Speak on U.S. Engagement with Nigeria at the Center for Strategic and International Studies More >>
Meeting with Russian Special Presidential Representative
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:36 pm | US State Department
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine Meets with Russian Special Presidential Representative for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail E. Shvydkoy More >>
The Political and Security Situation in Mali
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:32 pm | US State Department
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 6, 2012 More >>
20th Anniversary of the Siege of Sarajevo
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:30 pm | US State Department
20th Anniversary of the Siege of Sarajevo and U.S. Recognition of Bosnia and Herzegovina More >>
Commemoration of 18th Anniversary of 1994 Rwandan Genocide
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:28 pm | US State Department
Today we remember and honor the lives lost and families destroyed on that tragic day 18 years ago in Rwanda. The United States stands in solidarity with the Rwandan people, and we admire their resilience and the enormous strides they have made in ... More >>
Political Transition in Yemen
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:27 pm | US State Department
Press Statement Mark C. Toner Acting Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 7, 2012 More >>
International Roma Day
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 3:25 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I want to send best wishes to all Roma as they mark International Roma Day. Today we celebrate the history, impact and culture of Romani people. From music and art to science and literature, ... More >>
Remarks to the U.S.-Brazil Partnership for the 21st Century
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 2:21 pm | US State Department
Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC April 9, 2012 More >>
University of Washington Law School Grants for LESPA
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 2:18 pm | US State Department
The United States Government Provides Grant to University of Washington Law School for Legal Educators Support Program for Afghanistan More >>
New President of Malawi
Tuesday, 10 April 2012, 2:14 pm | US State Department
Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 9, 2012 More >>