U.S. Celebrates CITES 40th Anniversary
Ambassador Betty E. King delivered remarks at an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Convention for International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The U.S. Mission sponsored an exhibit and film presentation to mark the occasion.
Read moreSecretary Kerry Praises “Milestone” Election in Jordan
Citing a record turnout in Jordan’s January 23 elections, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the vote represents “a huge first step” in Jordan’s political reform process.
Read moreEU, U.S. to Launch Talks on Comprehensive Trade Deal
Economic ties between the United States and the European Union account for half of the world’s economic output and nearly $1 trillion, or one-third, of the global trade in goods and services.
Read moreU.S. Government on Russia’s Suspension of U.S. Meat Imports
The United States is very disappointed that Russia has taken action to suspend all imports of U.S. meat, which is produced to the highest safety standards in the world.
Read moreObama Offers Sweeping Second-Term Agenda
“Together, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis,” he said, “and we can say with renewed confidence that the State of our Union is stronger.”
Read moreStatement by the President on North Korean announcement of nuclear test
North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs constitute a threat to U.S. national security and to international peace and security.
Read moreU.S. Envoy at OSCE on Internet 2013 Conference
The United States is looking forward to the Internet 2013 conference being hosted by OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic from February 13-15.
Read moreJob Announcement: USEFM Program and Liaison Officer
The Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) and Justice Rapid Response (JRR) is seeking an individual for the position of Program and Liaison Officer.
Read moreU.S. to Auction Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Exploration Rights
Oil and gas prospectors will be able to bid on leases March 20 to explore and develop petroleum resources in the central Gulf of Mexico as part of the Obama administration’s five-year leasing program for the region.
Read moreState Department on Terrorist Attack on Camp Hurriya in Iraq
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the vicious and senseless terrorist attack that took place this morning at Camp Hurriya killing 6 people and injuring dozens more.
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