U.S. and Cuba Sign Search and Rescue Agreement
Jan. 18: The United States and Cuba signed a bilateral agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of maritime and aeronautical search and rescue. Full Text» More»
Secretary of State Kerry will address employees at approximately 3:30 p.m., Thursday, in the C Street Lobby and then depart the State Department for the final time as Secretary of State. More»
Secretary Kerry (Jan. 17): "The United States of America has been more engaged on more issues with more crises simultaneously and with greater outcomes and consequence to that engagement on a global basis than at any time in American history." Full Text» Trip Page»
Assistant Secretary Richard (Jan. 17): "During the last eight years, the number of refugees in the world has climbed to levels not seen since World War II. ... In response, using funds provided by Congress, PRM has nearly doubled contributions to life-saving aid operations in crisis zones." DipNote»
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Iraq Issues $1 Billion Sovereign Bond With U.S. Guarantee
Jan. 18: The Republic of Iraq successfully closed on its offering of a $1 billion sovereign bond issuance guaranteed by the United States of America. More»
United States Condemns Attack in Mali
Spokesperson Kirby (Jan. 18): "The United States strongly condemns the cowardly attack on a military camp in Gao that houses government forces and members of the primary armed groups that signed the Malian peace accord." Full Text»