Oct. 25: In cooperation with Appfrica International, the State Department will be announcing the launch of the third annual Apps4Africa contest -- Apps4Africa 2012: Business Challenge. DipNote»
Spokesperson Nuland (Oct. 26): "We obviously condemn this bombing and this attack on innocent worshippers, which further demonstrates the insurgents’ lack of respect for religion, for faith, and its disregard for the safety and the security of the Afghan people." Full Text»
On October 29, the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and the Woodrow Wilson Center will co-host a panel discussion on international efforts to combat drug trafficking in West Africa. More»
Oct. 26: Through Global Connections 2.0, teachers and students in the Middle East and North Africa will expand their computer literacy skills, gain a deeper understanding of other countries’ cultures, and develop their leadership skills. More»
In the spirit of harnessing the ingenuity of the American people, the State Department launched the "Innovation in Arms Control Challenge." The contest runs until October 26, 2012. More»
Director Luna (Oct. 26): "It is a great pleasure to join some of the world’s 'thought leaders' here today as we expose the harms of illicit trade and the illegal economy to international peace and security, social cohesion, and economic growth and development." Full Text»
Oct. 24: Sixty-seven years after the UN's founding, the United States joins the global community in commemorating this historic day and marking the many ways that the United Nations supports our national interests. DipNote»
The Department of State is committed to cyber security awareness. More»
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Members of the International Security Advisory Board (ISAB), meet with Acting Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller at the Department of State. More»