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Ethiopian Court's Conviction of Two Swedish Journalists
Friday, 23 December 2011, 11:44 am | US State Department
The United States notes with concern an Ethiopian court’s recent conviction of two Swedish journalists on a terrorism-related charge, in which the verdict appears to equate reporting about terrorism with support for terrorism. The court also found ... More >>
Briefing on New Rewards for Justice Reward Offer
Friday, 23 December 2011, 10:44 am | US State Department
MR. TONER: Good afternoon. Welcome to the State Department. We’re going to begin today with a special joint briefing on a new reward offer for information on a wanted international terrorist. After the briefers’ opening remarks, we’ll take any ... More >>
Rewards for Justice - Ezedin Abdel Aziz Khalil
Friday, 23 December 2011, 9:39 am | US State Department
The U.S. Department of State has authorized a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the location of Ezedin Abdel Aziz Khalil, better known as Yasin al-Suri. Al-Suri is a senior al-Qaida facilitator and financier based in Iran. Operating under ... More >>
Media Interaction in Mumbai With Five Vernacular Journalists
Friday, 23 December 2011, 9:23 am | US State Department
DEPUTY SECRETARY BURNS: Thanks. Well, I am delighted to be back in India. This is my first trip as Deputy Secretary of State. I’ve been to Mumbai actually several times in my previous incarnation as Under Secretary for Political Affairs and certainly ... More >>
Japan's National Day
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 1:34 pm | US State Department
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States I am delighted to send best wishes to His Imperial Majesty on his 78th birthday this December 23rd, and I congratulate the people of Japan as you celebrate your national day. More >>
Publication: 2010 Digest of US Practice in International Law
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:51 am | US State Department
The Department of State is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of the 2010 Digest of United States Practice in International Law , covering developments during 2010. This edition of the Digest is available electronically on the State ... More >>
State Department Deploys Additional Staff to Process Visas
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 11:19 am | US State Department
The U.S. Mission to Brazil processed a record number of visa applications – 820,000 – in fiscal year 2011, a 42 percent year-over-year increase. To meet the surging demand for U.S. visas in Brazil, the Department of State is deploying waves of temporary ... More >>
Has Syria Assigned a New Ambassador to the United States?
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 10:33 am | US State Department
QUESTION: Has a new Syrian ambassador to the United States been identified? If so, what is the individual’s name? More >>
Iraq: Conditions at Ashraf
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 9:35 am | US State Department
Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC QUESTION: Are reports of a blockade at Ashraf true and are residents receiving food, fuel and water? More >>
Milestones in the Tunisian Transition
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 2:18 pm | US State Department
The United States congratulates the people of Tunisia for achieving another critical step in their transition in selecting three key leadership positions: Speaker of the Constituent Assembly, President of the Republic, and Prime Minister of Tunisia ... More >>
Passing of National Defense Commission Chairman Kim Jong Il
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:19 pm | US State Department
With the passing of National Defense Commission Chairman Kim Jong Il, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is now in a period of national mourning. We are deeply concerned with the well being of the North Korean people and our thoughts and prayers ... More >>
Address: Secretary Clinton on Women, Peace, and Security
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:14 pm | US State Department
Today, I want to focus on one aspect of peacemaking that too often goes overlooked – the role of women in ending conflict and building lasting security. Some of you may have watched a week ago Saturday as three remarkable women – two from Liberia, ... More >>
Supreme Court Decision on Results of DR Congo Election
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 12:00 pm | US State Department
The United States is deeply disappointed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the electoral commission’s provisional results without fully evaluating widespread reports of irregularities. We believe that the ... More >>
Video Remarks to the Deforestation Partners Conference
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 11:34 am | US State Department
I am delighted to send greetings and thank each of you for your hard work protecting forests around the world. I also want to thank Avoided Deforestation Partners for hosting this event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Wangari Maathai, a true visionary. ... More >>
E. Asia and the Pacific: Daily Press Briefing - Dec 20, 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 11:24 am | US State Department
Iran o Un General Assembly / Human Rights o Detained American Citizen o Iaea o Sanctions • Dprk o Secretary's Statement o Nutritional Assistance o Discussions With Foreign Ministers Yang And Lavrov • Syria o Arab League / International Monitors o Asad ... More >>
Remarks With Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:21 pm | US State Department
Today the foreign minister and I discussed the evolving situation on the Korean peninsula in light of the reports from North Korea state-owned media on the death of Kim Jong-il. We both share a common interest in a peaceful and stable transition in North Korea, ... More >>
Violent Protests in Western Kazakhstan
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:18 pm | US State Department
The United States is deeply concerned by the recent outbreak of violence in western Kazakhstan. We have expressed our condolences for the loss of life and urged restraint by all parties as Kazakhstani authorities work to restore calm. We are concerned ... More >>
Secretary Clinton's Remarks on Women, Peace, and Security
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 1:16 pm | US State Department
There are dozens of active conflicts today, many of them brutal civil wars. These wars often involve non-state actors and have become increasingly deadly for civilians, especially women, who face abduction, rape and dislocation on a massive scale. More >>
Remarks: Tenth Edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety Report
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 11:05 am | US State Department
SECRETARY CLINTON: Hi. I see we have some special reporters here today. Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here. Maybe you can help your dad do his work here. (Laughter.) Good morning, and I am pleased to be here this morning to release the 10th edition ... More >>
To Walk the Earth in Safety: Global naLandmine Clearance
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 10:49 am | US State Department
The State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has released the Tenth Edition of To Walk the Earth in Safety . The report summarizes the actions and accomplishments of the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction Program, including the U.S. Humanitarian ... More >>
