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Ambassador Kennedy Welcomes Twitter as a Tool to Enhance the Practice of Diplomacy
“I have tried to build in real-time tweeting into my diplomatic round such as tweets I have sent during the meetings here in Geneva of the Conference on Disarmament.”
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U.S. Shifts Policy on Syria, Announces Direct Support for Rebels
The United States has shifted its policy toward Syria by deciding for the first time to send assistance directly to the rebels fighting to topple the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.
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USAID’s Shah Optimistic About Somalia’s Future
“Today the Somalia government is attempting to build its own capacity and fight corruption to make sure that public finances are transparent and that public services are being delivered to their people.”
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Kerry Confers in France on Trade, Climate, Mideast, Mali
Secretary Kerry and French Foreign Minister Fabius have voiced support for the proposed free-trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
Human Rights News
Ambassador Donahoe’s Statement on the HCHR’s Annual Report – Item 2
Chronic violations of universal human rights can take many forms and are most pervasive among members of vulnerable groups […]
U.S. Remarks at “Women’s Access to Justice” HRC Side Event
DAS Paula Schriefer: “The legal empowerment of women and ensuring their access to justice is an important priority for […]
Esther Brimmer Presents U.S. Priorities at HRC 22 Opening
For all these achievements, the work of the Council remains unfinished, so long as any of us cannot exercise […]
Development & Humanitarian Aid
USAID’s Shah Optimistic About Somalia’s Future
“Today the Somalia government is attempting to build its own capacity and fight corruption to make sure that public […]
USAID Wins Award for Best Government Mobile Development Policy
USAID received the Best Government Policy for Mobile Development Award at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. […]
Nancy Lindborg, USAID Assistant Administrator, remarks in the Syria Humanitarian Forum
The United States is providing $19 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Syria. This brings […]
Latest News: Arms Control
Priorities for Arms Control Negotiations Post-New START
The plan the Administration is pursuing is suited for our security needs and tailored for the global security threats […]
Fifth Session of the Bilateral Consultative Commission Under the New START Treaty
The fifth session of the Bilateral Consultative Commission under the New START Treaty took place in Geneva from February 6-19.
Forging Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities for the NPT
To respond to the challenges we face, we are thinking about creative ways to use technologies, including open source […]
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State Dept. Press Releases
- Press Releases: Remarks With Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi and Syrian Opposition Council Chairman Moaz al-Khatib March 2, 2013
- Press Releases: State Department Releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline March 1, 2013
- Press Releases: U.S. Government Assistance in Support of Free, Fair, and Peaceful Elections in Kenya March 1, 2013
- Press Releases: DOS Releases Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline March 1, 2013
- Press Releases: St. David's Day March 1, 2013
- Press Releases: U.S. Delegation to the 57th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women March 1, 2013
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