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Use of Iraqi Airspace by Iran for Arms Shipments to Syria

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:53 am | US State Department

Question : Has the Embassy had discussions on this issue with the Government of Iraq? More >>

Detention of Hana Shalabi (Taken Question)

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:52 am | US State Department

________________________________________ Question: Do you have any reaction to a Palestinian woman prisoner Ms. Hana Shalabi undergoing a month long hunger strike? More >>

Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:50 am | US State Department

Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Marc Grossman Travels to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Belgium More >>

Nowruz Message

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:50 am | US State Department

I am delighted to send best wishes to all those celebrating the festival of Nowruz. For over 3,000 years, Nowruz has been a time of hope for millions of people around the world. The spirit of compassion, family, and renewal is deeply woven throughout ... More >>

On the Passing of Pope Shenouda III

Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 10:48 am | US State Department

Today, Americans stand alongside Egyptians in offering our deepest condolences on the passing of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church for more than 40 years. Pope Shenouda III was a beloved leader of ... More >>

North Korean Announcement of Missile Launch

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:34 pm | US State Department

________________________________________ North Korea’s announcement that it plans to conduct a missile launch in direct violation of its international obligations is highly provocative. UN Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874 clearly and ... More >>

The Work of the T Family Bureaus

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:32 pm | US State Department

Remarks Rose Gottemoeller Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Chiefs of Mission Conference Washington, DC March 15, 2012 More >>

U.S. Government Contributes $1 million to the United Nations

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:31 pm | US State Department

U.S. Government Contributes $1 million to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's Regional Program for Promoting Counternarcotics Efforts in Afghanistan and Neighboring Countries Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March ... More >>

University of Pennsylvania UNESCO Chair for Literacy

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:30 pm | US State Department

Greetings to Director-General Bokova, Vice Provost Emanuel, Dean Porter, Dr.Wagner, and distinguished guests. Thank you for your warm welcome. I am very honored to speak with you today. More >>

Message for World Heritage Convention

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:28 pm | US State Department

140 years ago, the United States established Yellowstone as our first national park. A century later, as a charter member of UNESCO, we proposed the World Heritage Convention, initiating a global movement to protect the earth’s irreplaceable resources and ... More >>

Azerbaijan: Alleged Plot

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:27 pm | US State Department

Question: Can you confirm reports of the arrests of individuals on suspicion of plotting attacks on the US. and Israeli embassies in Baku? Can the U.S. provide detail on the identity of those arrested? More >>

Keynote Address to the Africa Travel Association

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:25 pm | US State Department

Address Reuben Brigety Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs Washington, DC March 16, 2012 More >>

On the Occasion of St. Patrick's Day

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:24 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 Ireland as you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this March 17. Today, we honor the rich history and cultural heritage of the Irish ... More >>

ICC Conviction of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo

Saturday, 17 March 2012, 3:23 pm | US State Department

Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 16, 2012 More >>

Remarks at Innovation Awards For the Empowerment of Women

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:29 pm | US State Department

Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC March 9, 2012 More >>

Remarks: Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:28 pm | US State Department

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good morning, and welcome to the State Department. It’s always a pleasure to have Foreign Minister Kim back in Washington. And I also have the honor of greeting incoming Ambassador Choi, who presented his credentials at ... More >>

Press Briefing in Spanish

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:26 pm | US State Department

**This is an English translation of this press briefing, which was held in Spanish. Please see the original Spanish transcript at http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/185745.pdf ** More >>

International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:25 pm | US State Department

An International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities: Strengthening Long-Term Sustainability, Stability, Safety, and Security in Space More >>

Secretary Clinton To Chair Human Trafficking Meeting

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:23 pm | US State Department

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will chair the annual meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 15 at the White House. Those attending include Attorney General ... More >>

Anniversary of Lebanon's Cedar Revolution

Friday, 16 March 2012, 4:22 pm | US State Department

Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 14, 2012 More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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