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| Terror Engulfs Syria as Hezbollah Helps Assad Regain Military Foothold | |
| Last week, the Hezbollah forces have become publicly and have announced recently that they are taking part in the military activities in Syria. | |
| 09:34 May 23, 2013 PST | |
| US Strengthening Its Relationship With New Zealand | |
| The Department of State hosts the third U.S.-New Zealand Strategic Dialogue this week. | |
| 07:30 May 21, 2013 PST | |
| US Elevating Efforts to Combat Wildlife Trafficking | |
| Mr. Hormats say the US cannot afford to stand idle while poachers and wildlife traffickers hunt and slaughter elephants, rhinos, tigers, bears, or any species often to extinction. | |
| 12:41 May 20, 2013 PST | |
| Cycle of Violence Spikes 'High' in Nigeria | |
| President Jonathan reportedly ordered more troops to be sent to the north-eastern states to stop the flow of insurgency and violence. | |
| 07:19 May 20, 2013 PST | |
| US Helps Refugees Turn Their Stories of Tragedy Into Ones of Triumph | |
| US admits more refugees each year than all other resettlement countries combined more than three million since 1975. | |
| 17:45 May 19, 2013 PST | |
| 14 Camp Hurriya Residents Move to Albania | |
| She says Albania has been a strong partner of the United States in bringing peace and stability to Iraq. | |
| 16:24 May 19, 2013 PST | |
| US-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty Comes Into Force | |
| Secretary Kerry says this treaty deepens both countries relationship even further. | |
| 13:50 May 18, 2013 PST | |
| Iran's Destabilizing Activities in The Middle East Under Scrutiny | |
| Iran funds, trains, and equips these terrorist organizations, in whole or in part, to use in attacks around the world. | |
| 11:32 May 18, 2013 PST | |
| US Strengthening Trade with 'The Rising Continent' Africa | |
| Under Secretary Robert D. Hormats says oil and gas still represent a large portion of Africa's exports and non-petroleum exports under AGOA have tripled to nearly $5 billion since 2001, when AGOA went into effect. | |
| 12:53 May 17, 2013 PST | |
| Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Making Progress Toward Its Euro-Atlantic Path? | |
| Deputy Permanet Representative Rosemary A. DiCarlo emphasizes that the local authorities have a legal obligation to respect the authority of the High Representative and the Dayton framework. | |
| 08:53 May 17, 2013 PST | |
| Is Assad Ready to 'Come to Table' to End Syrian Conflict? | |
| He explains that the Russians Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has informed him that President Assad has already given him the names of people who will negotiate. | |
| 12:17 May 16, 2013 PST | |
| US Slams Iran's Rotation as Chair of Conference on Disarmament | |
| She explains that while the presidency of the CD is largely ceremonial and involves no substantive responsibilities, allowing Iran-a country that is in flagrant violation of its obligations under multiple UN Security Council Resolutions. | |
| 13:31 May 15, 2013 PST | |
| Is China Showing a Sign of Shift in Its Policy Stance on North Korea? | |
| With the reports starting to make headlines that the Bank of China publicly announced last week that it closed the account of North Korea's Foreign Trade Bank, question then emerged, is China showing a sign of shift in its policy stance on North Ko | |
| 20:02 May 14, 2013 PST | |
| Pakistan Holds Historic Elections | |
| The poll was generally seen as successful one, but violence on Saturday killed at least 24 lives. | |
| 12:26 May 14, 2013 PST | |
| Two Car-Bombings Kill 46 in Turkey | |
| Reports say the deadly bombings also injured more than hundred civilians and at least 20 in critical condition. | |
| 07:26 May 13, 2013 PST | |
| Syrian Citizens Warned to Evacuate Town of Qusayr Ahead of An Attack | |
| The leaflets reportedly included a map of a safe route by which to evacuate. | |
| 11:17 May 12, 2013 PST | |
| US and Liberia Boost Bilateral Relationship | |
| At that session, the two countries also plan to convene the first meeting of the Human Development Working Group. | |
| 09:36 May 11, 2013 PST | |
| US Addresses Barriers Faced By Sexual Minority Refugees | |
| The Department has taken steps to ensure gay and other sexual minority refugees are protected by officers of the U.S. Government and by US partners in the US refugee resettlement program. | |
| 07:07 May 11, 2013 PST | |
| US Supports Somalia's Security Reforms | |
| He points out that overcoming grievances hardened over decades of conflict will take time. Thus, it is essential for the UNited States and the international community to increase support to Somalia's security sector reform. | |
| 07:15 May 9, 2013 PST | |
| Transition to New Leadership Crucial to End The Syrian Crisis | |
| President Obama and Secretary Kerry have made clear that US strong preference remains a negotiated transition, he added. | |
| 08:31 May 8, 2013 PST | |
| US Condemns The Killing of Ngok Dinka Paramount Chief Kuol Deng Kuol in Abyei | |
| Ms. Rice highlighted that those committed to peace will continue to have a partner in the United States. | |
| 08:31 May 7, 2013 PST | |
| US Condemns Gruesome Massacre in Al-Bayda | |
| In her remarks in Washington DC, Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki says the US strongly condemns atrocities against the civilian population and reinforce US solidarity with the Syrian people. | |
| 10:34 May 5, 2013 PST | |
| Individuals With Autism Gaining Wider Support Throughout The World | |
| In an event on the sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day, U.S. Representative to ECOSOC Elizabeth Cousens highlighted that over the last few decades, the world has seen a profound shift in the way that people understand autism and other disabiliti | |
| 08:54 May 5, 2013 PST | |
| US Remains Firmly Committed to Promoting and Protecting Press Freedom | |
| US Secretary of State John Kerry says the US hold press freedom as a fundamental component of our democratic fabric, enshrined in the First Amendment to its Constitution. | |
| 10:58 May 4, 2013 PST | |
| Is 2012 The Deadliest Year for Journalists? | |
| Some of theses journalists are threatened and harassed simply for doing their work reporting to all what is going on in their communities and in their countries. | |
| 12:24 May 3, 2013 PST | |
| US and Spain Collaborate to Promote Security and Prosperity on Global Scale | |
| The US commends Spain's contributions to help keep NATO strong. US-Spain military partnership and cooperation on promoting security for both countries is an important component of the relationship. | |
| 08:50 May 2, 2013 PST | |
| Kazakhstan and India Helped Strengthen Stability in Afghanistan | |
| Aside from helping Afghanistan develop the minerals of Afghanistan, India also helps develop the infrastructure that will be needed to get those minerals to market. | |
| 18:24 May 1, 2013 PST | |
| Is US Scrutinizing Syria's Clandestine Nuclear Activities? | |
| Assistant Secretary Thomas M. Countryman indicates that in June 2011 the IAEA Board of Governors found Syria in noncompliance with its safeguards agreement and, in accordance with the IAEA Statute, referred the matter to the UN Security Council. | |
| 12:32 May 1, 2013 PST | |
| Enrico Letta Sworn in as Prime Minister of Italy | |
| The US wishes him the best as he promotes reform at home and ensures continued Italian leadership abroad. | |
| 12:38 Apr 30, 2013 PST | |
| Kkazakhstan Displays Extraordinary Leadership in Curbing Nuclear Proliferation | |
| Reaffirming strong cooperation in nonproliferation efforts, the United States of America today said Kazakhstan has displayed extraordinary leadership in curbing nuclear proliferation in the region and around the globe. | |
| 09:06 Apr 29, 2013 PST | |
| Are US, China and Russia in Competition for Influence in Central Asia? | |
| US thinks that China has quite an important role to play in Central Asia as well. | |
| 14:11 Apr 28, 2013 PST | |
| Afghanistan Moving Closer to a Self-Governing Nation? | |
| US hopes that the elections next April will be a unifying moment for Afghanistan, one that advances a reconciliation process that ends the violence and brings peace to the region. | |
| 09:01 Apr 27, 2013 PST | |
| Will US and Europe Benefit from 'The Transatlantic Trade and Investment'? | |
| US indicates that US and EU will now benefit from the shaping of a great new trans-Atlantic endeavor of far-reaching significance from the jobs and investment that it will create and the strong new economic dimension it will add to the traditional s | |
| 07:46 Apr 27, 2013 PST | |
| Syrian Crisis Getting Worse Every Day | |
| March was reportedly the deadliest month of the conflict with over 6,000 Syrians killed and with three to 4 million people are now internally displaced. | |
| 07:45 Apr 26, 2013 PST | |
| Are US and Europe Threatened By The 'Rising' China? | |
| He notes that the new leadership of China is very interested in playing a different kind of role. | |
| 09:46 Apr 25, 2013 PST | |
| US Vows to Support The Syrian Opposition | |
| US Secretary of State John Kerry says the US wants to see the coalition lead the way by ramping up its ability in order to be able to provide assistance, deliver services, and respond to the needs of the Syrian people. | |
| 07:13 Apr 24, 2013 PST | |
| Georgio Napolitano Re-Elected as Italy's President | |
| Reports say President Georgio Napolitano has won another term as president with 739 out of 1,007 votes cast for his reelection. | |
| 13:35 Apr 23, 2013 PST | |
| Deadly Quake Kills 186 in China | |
| A major rescue operation is underway involving emergency services and six thousand Chinese troops to reach trapped people in various communities across the region. | |
| 11:17 Apr 23, 2013 PST | |
| Is Media Under Increasing Threat? | |
| To cite an example, in Ethiopia, Eskinder Nega remains behind bars, and Calixto Ramon Martinez Arias spent six months in a Cuban prison for writing about a cholera outbreak. | |
| 08:00 Apr 23, 2013 PST | |
| Kosovo and Serbia Strike New Pact to Normalize Relations | |
| Under the deal, Serbia has approved recognition of Kosovo in exchange for wider autonomy of Kosovo's Serbs. | |
| 07:18 Apr 23, 2013 PST | |
| Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured Alive! | |
| Reports say the suspect was bleeding and in serious condition. He was admitted to a nearby Boston hospital. | |
| 10:33 Apr 20, 2013 PST | |
| Prevention Key to Curb Scourge of Sexual Violence in Conflict | |
| Recognizing that the scourge of sexual violence persists, the United States of America today draw attention to the need for greater emphasis on prevention of sexual violence in conflict. | |
| 10:00 Apr 20, 2013 PST | |
| US and Brazil Collaborate in Assumption of Global Responsibilities | |
| Both countries are helping Haiti rebuild, with steadfast Brazilian leadership of the UN peacekeeping force. | |
| 13:12 Apr 19, 2013 PST | |
| US Optimistic About South Sudan's Future | |
| South Sudan has surpassed the four decades of civil war, religious and racial persecution, untold destruction and loss of life. | |
| 12:46 Apr 19, 2013 PST | |
| Is Asia The World's Most Dynamic Region? | |
| According to Secretary Kerry, throughout Asia, he has now seen that very same spirit firsthand, people overcoming conflicts that seem to be locked in time. | |
| 09:15 Apr 18, 2013 PST | |
| Powerful Quake Rattles Iran-Pakistan Border | |
| Reports say Tuesday's quake was felt over a vast area of west and south Asia. | |
| 12:52 Apr 17, 2013 PST | |
| India's Emergence as a Leader Benefits The World | |
| As India emerges as a regional leader, with rising power comes greater global responsibility and in moving beyond its tradition of non-alignment. | |
| 11:42 Apr 17, 2013 PST | |
| US Supports Media Freedom in Georgia | |
| In her remarks on Media Freedom at Tbilisi in Georgia, Under Secretary Tara Sonenshin for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs says Gergia's press is often criticized for being unprofessional. | |
| 07:50 Apr 17, 2013 PST | |
| US and China Collaborate on Denuclearization of Korean Peninsula | |
| Both countries are committed to taking actions in order to make good on that goal and both are determined to make that goal a reality. | |
| 10:32 Apr 16, 2013 PST | |
| US Strengthening Space Cooperation with Asia | |
| To deepen its engagement, the US State Department is following the comprehensive, multidimensional strategy laid out by President Obama and other senior leaders. | |
| 12:00 Apr 15, 2013 PST | |
| US Working With Partners to Alleviate Human Suffering in Syria | |
| The crisis reportedly killed 70,000 citizens since the beginning of the conflict and the number is rising as the fighting in Damascus and southern Syria intensifies. | |
| 16:34 Apr 14, 2013 PST | |
| IDF Arrests American Teen in West Bank | |
| Reports say Israeli forces detained Mohammad K. on stone-throwing charges during a predawn raid on his home. | |
| 11:41 Apr 14, 2013 PST | |
| Yemeni President Issues New Military Restructuring Decrees | |
| The decree reportedly reorganized Yemen's military into five units-the army, navy, air force, border force, and strategic reserve forces. | |
| 11:37 Apr 13, 2013 PST | |
| The World Makes 'Clear Progress' in Combating Piracy | |
| There are fewer attempted attacks in no small measure because pirates are increasingly less successful at hijacking ships. | |
| 10:09 Apr 13, 2013 PST | |
| What's New in US Nuclear Policy? | |
| The US clearly states that it is in the U.S. interest and that of all other nations that the nearly 68-year record of non-use of nuclear weapons be extended forever. | |
| 10:08 Apr 13, 2013 PST | |
| US Says 'Iran Cannot Have and Will Not Have a Nuclear Weapon' | |
| Reports say Iran has disclosed new uranium production facility and two extraction mines this week, saying its enrichment activities aim for its peaceful energy programme. | |
| 07:07 Apr 12, 2013 PST | |
| Five UN Peacekeepers Killed in Jonglei Ambush | |
| A deadly ambush has killed five peacekeepers and seven civilians working for the UN mission in South Sudan. | |
| 10:13 Apr 11, 2013 PST | |
| US 'Saddened' by Margaret Thatcher's Death | |
| In a press statement in Washingto DC, US Secretary of State John Kerry says the US joins millions across the United Kingdom and around the world in mourning her loss and celebrating her life. | |
| 13:10 Apr 10, 2013 PST | |
| Is The United States Becoming Energy Self-Sufficient? | |
| In his keynote address at the Pacific Energy Summit, Under Secretary Robert D. Hormats for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment reported U.S. oil imports have fallen to their lowest level since 1987. | |
| 07:39 Apr 10, 2013 PST | |
| US Mourns Loss of Young Diplomat Killed in Afghanistan | |
| In contrast, Secretary Kerry says Taliban terrorists who woke up that day not with a mission to educate or to help, but with a mission to destroy. | |
| 11:12 Apr 9, 2013 PST | |
| Deadly Attack Kills Five Americans in Afghanistan | |
| Reports say three US soldiers and a young woman diplomat were killed during the attack. An American civilian also died in a separate incident. | |
| 07:09 Apr 8, 2013 PST | |
| US Stays 'Calm' Amid Hot War Rhetoric From North Korea | |
| With the war rhetoric reaching an unprecendented level from North Korea against US and South Korea, the United States of America responded with calmness and reiterated its readiness of defending itself and its allies. | |
| 07:15 Apr 7, 2013 PST | |
| US Increasing Role of Women in The Arab World | |
| She says the US government must continue to work to support democratic, peaceful and prosperous outcomes for women everywhere. | |
| 07:39 Apr 6, 2013 PST | |
| New Full-Fledged UN Stabilization Mission to Address Turmoil in Mali | |
| Alongside the UN stabilization mission, a parallel force is reportedly be created to conduct counterterrorism operations as well. | |
| 11:53 Apr 5, 2013 PST | |
| US Ready to Defend South Korea Against DPRK's Aggression | |
| Secretary Kerry says they are fully prepared and capable of doing so, and he thinks the DPRK understands that. | |
| 13:32 Apr 4, 2013 PST | |
| US 'Proud' to Vote in Favor of Adopting The Arms Trade Treaty | |
| Ms. Dicarlo says the treaty is the product of a long, intensive negotiation, and I know that no nation, including my own, got everything it may have sought in the final text. | |
| 12:21 Apr 4, 2013 PST | |
| UN Approves 'Historic' Global Arms Trade Treaty | |
| UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the vote and said the treaty 'will help to keep warlords, pirates, terrorists, criminals and their like from acquiring deadly arms.' | |
| 08:56 Apr 3, 2013 PST | |
| Collective Action Vital to Shut Down The Global Illegal Economy | |
| Mr. Luna points out that through collective action and a multi-sector approach, countries could strive to shut down the global illegal economy and help communities to nurture transformative and sustainable markets | |
| 05:39 Apr 3, 2013 PST | |
| US Honors Four African Democratic Partners in DC | |
| In his remarks at a luncheon in honor of four African countries, Deputy Secretary William J. Burns welcomes the President Banda of Malawi, Prime Minister Neves of Cape Verde, Foreign Minister Ndiaye of Senegal, and Foreign Minister Kamara of Sierra | |
| 08:21 Apr 2, 2013 PST | |
| US Supports Re-election of Jurist Joan E. Donoghue to International Court | |
| Before joining the Court, Judge Donoghue had a distinguished career in the service of international law including as senior career lawyer at the State Department | |
| 18:28 Apr 1, 2013 PST | |
| Iran, North Korea, and Syria Reject Adoption of UN Arms Trade Treaty | |
| Media reports say the UN arms trade treaty supposedly would regulate the multibillion-dollar international arms trade which required agreement by all 193 U.N. member states. | |
| 16:52 Apr 1, 2013 PST | |
| US Slams Rebel Takeover of Central African Region | |
| Reports say President Michel Djotodia, a former civil servant turned rebel leader seized power last week. | |
| 15:15 Mar 31, 2013 PST | |
| New UN 'Offensive' Brigade to Counter Rebel Groups in Congo | |
| The surge of rebel attack has reportedly displaced an estimated 500,000 people since the M23 rebels began bringing terror in April last year. | |
| 16:58 Mar 30, 2013 PST | |
| 10 Amazing Facts About US State Department Bureau Of Counterterrorism | |
| US partners are using their criminal justice agencies to prosecute, adjudicate and incarcerate terrorists, the less new government will resort to extra-legal methods to crack down on a domestic threat. | |
| 14:36 Mar 30, 2013 PST | |
| Is US Pursuing Agenda Other Than Human Rights in Sri Lanka? | |
| He adds that US also wants to continue to build its relations with the Sri Lankan people. | |
| 14:40 Mar 29, 2013 PST | |
| US Rising Above The Legacy of Slavery | |
| According to Secretary Kerry, one hundred and fifty years ago, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that removed the chains of slavery and declared all people enslaved in the rebellious states | |
| 23:26 Mar 28, 2013 PST | |
| US Helps Afghanistan Stand Up and Take Control of Its Future | |
| He says the United States supports a strong and a united Afghanistan that secures its rightful place in the community of nations over the course of these next years. | |
| 14:23 Mar 28, 2013 PST | |
| US Allocates $51M in Humanitarian Aid to Sahel Region | |
| According to Secretary Kerry, an estimated 18.7 million people in the Sahel were at risk of food insecurity, including one million children at risk of severe acute malnutrition in 2012. | |
| 14:57 Mar 27, 2013 PST | |
| Seleka Rebels Overrun Central African Capital | |
| Ousted President Francois Bozize reportedly sought refuge in Cameroon earlier this week. | |
| 13:16 Mar 27, 2013 PST | |
| US Calls for Freedom of American Pastor Detained in Iran | |
| The US government also welcomes reports that Mr. Abedini was examined by a physician and expect Iranian authorities to honor their commitment to allow Mr. Abedini to receive treatment for his injuries from a specialist outside the prison. | |
| 05:57 Mar 27, 2013 PST | |
| Israel and Turkey Finally Reconciled? | |
| Prime Minister Erdogan reportedly agreed to normalize relations between the two countries. | |
| 08:12 Mar 26, 2013 PST | |
| US Reveals Obama's Priorities for Arms Control and Nonproliferation | |
| She adds it was just six years later that the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) was in force. | |
| 06:37 Mar 25, 2013 PST | |
| Ruthless African Warlord Bosco Ntaganda Heads to ICC | |
| Mr. Ntaganda arrived in The Hague and was taken to a cell shortly before midnight Friday. | |
| 21:03 Mar 24, 2013 PST | |
| US Committed to Achieving a Water-Secure Future | |
| In an event celebrating World Water Day in Washington DC, US Secretary of State John Kerry says water security requires global cooperation to ensure people have the water they need, where they need it, when they need it, reliably and sustainably. | |
| 19:47 Mar 24, 2013 PST | |
| Kurdistan Workers' Party Calls for Cessation of Violence | |
| Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan Thursday called for a truce with the government of Turkey. | |
| 18:25 Mar 24, 2013 PST | |
| UN Passes Resolution Against Sri Lanka on Human Rights | |
| The US and other countries and rights groups assert Sri Lanka's own probe into the alleged war crimes were inadequate. | |
| 15:31 Mar 24, 2013 PST | |
| UN Probes Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria | |
| United Nations will launch a special investigation into allegations that chemical weapons were used in Aleppo, Syria. | |
| 11:49 Mar 23, 2013 PST | |
| US Hails the Release of Somali Journalist Abdiasis Abdinur Ibrahim | |
| The US is hopeful that this ruling, along with earlier statements of Somalia's President and Prime Minister expressing concern over the original verdict, will help strengthen protection of freedom of expression in Somalia, | |
| 06:35 Mar 23, 2013 PST | |
| Cyprus Court Convicts Hezbollah Courier on Terrorism Charges | |
| Reports say Cypus court found Mr. Yaacoub guilty of participating in a plot to attack Israeli tourists on the east Mediterranean island, participation in a criminal organization, participation in committing a crime, and money laundering. | |
| 16:32 Mar 22, 2013 PST | |
| US Responds to Refugee Crisis Unfolding in Syria | |
| Assistant Secretary Anne C. Richard notes the US is the leading donor to aid operations in response to the crisis and is currently providing $385 million to respond to the growing humanitarian needs in Syria and in neighboring countries. | |
| 08:37 Mar 22, 2013 PST | |
| Afghanistan Ready to Take Over Security Responsibility? | |
| Ms. Rice underlines that while transitioning security responsibility to the Afghans is necessary for stability, it is not itself sufficient. | |
| 15:07 Mar 21, 2013 PST | |
| US and Australia Strengthen Alliance in The 21st Century | |
| Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr adds that one of the reasons that their relationship is so strong is that Australia is a vital partner in the United States efforts, begun by President Obama several years ago, to strengthen our reengagement in t | |
| 12:27 Mar 20, 2013 PST | |
| Yemen Begins National Dialogue Over New Constitution | |
| The talks was originally scheduled to start in mid-November. But due to boycott in some factions in the south of Yemen, the talk was delayed and resumes this week. | |
| 14:15 Mar 19, 2013 PST | |
| Albania Offers Asylum for Former Camp Ashraf Residents | |
| The government of Alabania is ready to accommodate in Albania for 210 members of the People's Mujahedeen of Iran' or the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK). | |
| 06:17 Mar 19, 2013 PST | |
| US Concerned Over Central African Republic Unrest | |
| US Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland says the Government of National Unity is the single, representative entity agreed to by all the parties in the Libreville Agreement to govern the country in this critical transitional period. | |
| 09:15 Mar 18, 2013 PST | |
| US Only Supports Arms Trade Treaty Consistent With US Laws | |
| US United States could only be party to an Arms Trade Treaty that addresses international transfers of conventional arms solely and does not impose any new requirements on the U.S. domestic trade in firearms or on U.S. exporters. | |
| 16:27 Mar 17, 2013 PST | |
| US Sanctions Dr. Dimitris Cambis For Helping Iran Smuggle Oil | |
| The United States also imposed sanctions on Kish Protection and Indemnity Club (Kish P&I), and Bimeh Markazi-Central Insurance of Iran (CII) for providing insurance or reinsurance to NITC. | |
| 07:26 Mar 17, 2013 PST | |
| US Committed to Promoting Stability in Libya | |
| According to Secretary Kerry, the Libyan people have begun to chart the course for their own future, and they're defining it. | |
| 04:36 Mar 16, 2013 PST | |
| US Exempts Japan and 10 EU Countries From Iran-Related Sanctions | |
| Secretary Kerry announces that based on additional significant reductions in the volume of its crude oil purchases from Iran, Japan has again qualified for an exception to sanctions outlined in Section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act | |
| 13:00 Mar 15, 2013 PST | |
| US and Norway Collaborate in Advancing Global Peace and Security | |
| He says Norway really played an oversized role in creating that great moment of the handshake here in Washington, and everybody is not without a sense of responsibility for the fact that we are still talking about some of the very same issues. | |
| 08:27 Mar 15, 2013 PST | |
| World's 1.2 Billion Catholics Rejoice Over New Pope | |
| Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, has been confirmed as the new Pope today and will take the name Pope Francis. | |
| 15:15 Mar 14, 2013 PST | |
| Tunisia Forms New Government | |
| In a press statement in Washington DC, US Secretary of John Kerry says the United States welcomes the establishment of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Laarayedh. | |
| 13:09 Mar 14, 2013 PST | |
| US Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism as Global Ill | |
| Committed to standing up for fair treatment for the State of Israel, the United States of America today spoke out against intolerance and anti-semitism as global ill. | |
| 09:10 Mar 13, 2013 PST | |
| US Names DPRK Officials Directly Tied to Proliferation Activities | |
| According to the US State Department, the new designations are pursuant to Executive Order 13382, which targets proliferators of WMD and their supporters | |
| 07:56 Mar 12, 2013 PST | |
| Sudan and South Sudan Agree on Safe Demilitarized Border Zone | |
| Reports say both parties agreed to immediately and unconditionally withdraw their forces from the contested areas within the next two weeks. | |
| 04:45 Mar 11, 2013 PST | |
| Uhuru Kenyatta Wins Kenya's Presidential Poll | |
| He says across the country, Kenyans turned out by the millions to exercise their most fundamental democratic right. | |
| 15:58 Mar 10, 2013 PST | |
| International Women's Day: US Applauds Achievements of Women Globally | |
| In the celebrations of International Women's Day, U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Susan E. Rice says from the announcement that combat positions would be open to the women bravely serving in the US military | |
| 07:29 Mar 10, 2013 PST | |
| US Says 'North Korea's Nuke Test Has Costly Consequences' | |
| Combined with the measures in resolutions 1718 and 1874, UNSCR 2087 further constricts North Korea's efforts to procure weapons components, send agents abroad, smuggle dual-use items, and make headway on its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile pr | |
| 18:42 Mar 9, 2013 PST | |
| New UN Resolution Imposes Financial Sanctions Against DPRK | |
| North Korean banks will find it much harder to launder money for the DPRK nuclear program, she said. | |
| 12:55 Mar 9, 2013 PST | |
| Syrian Crisis: Is US Turning a Deaf Ear? | |
| According to Secretary Kerry, the President has led an effort together with a number of other countries, but led an effort that Secretary Clinton was very active and moving around, trying to speak with the opposition, identify them, bring them toget | |
| 06:11 Mar 9, 2013 PST | |
| Iran's Nuclear Issue Threatens International Security | |
| Ms. Rice notes Iran's actions neither build international confidence nor bring us closer to a comprehensive and peaceful solution. | |
| 18:52 Mar 8, 2013 PST | |
| World Takes Major Strides to End Violence Against Women and Girls Worldwide | |
| Domestic violence is now outlawed in 125 countries, she added. | |
| 18:51 Mar 7, 2013 PST | |
| New Security Council Resolution Suspends Somalia's Arms Embargo | |
| Ms. Rice emphasizes that US will continue to work to support the Government of Somalia as they endeavor to turn the page on two decades of civil war by maintaining recent progress and working closely with regional and international partners | |
| 06:40 Mar 7, 2013 PST | |
| Patrick Ventrell Says US Deeply Concerned By Recent Steps Taken in Ukraine | |
| In a press statement, Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell says the United States is deeply concerned by recent steps taken in Ukraine to remove Members of Parliament from the Rada. | |
| 09:16 Mar 6, 2013 PST | |
| US Applauds Kenya for Peaceful Elections | |
| Mr. Ventrell also points out it is critical that Kenya avoid the post-election violence that marred the December 2007 presidential contest. | |
| 08:09 Mar 6, 2013 PST | |
| US Helps Egypt Achieve Its Aspirations for Democracy | |
| Secretary Kerry notes it is important, even urgent, that the Egyptian economy gets stronger and that people have jobs and have opportunity and that the energy of this country can be focused on a more prosperous future. | |
| 05:37 Mar 5, 2013 PST | |
| US Backs Burma as It Siezes The Opportunity of Change | |
| Changes in Burma include from the release of hundreds of political prisoners to the revision of several repressive laws that many would have said were unthinkable just two years ago. | |
| 09:21 Mar 4, 2013 PST | |
| US and Turkey Collaborate on Syrian Crisis | |
| In his remarks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu after their meeting in Ankara in Turkey, Secretary Kerry says both countries have actually both undertaken different steps, some of them in concert together and some of them individually, | |
| 04:45 Mar 4, 2013 PST | |
| US Provides $60M of Nonlethal Assistance to Syrian Opposition | |
| In addition, the funding will help those who work within them, those without blood on their hands, to be able to continue to do their important humanitarian work. | |
| 12:12 Mar 3, 2013 PST | |
| US Advances Women's Access to Justice | |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary Paula Schriefer says women in the United States fought long and hard to achieve laws that protect women from discrimination based on gender. | |
| 16:06 Mar 2, 2013 PST | |
| US Combating Terrorism Around The World | |
| According to Mr. Blake, US foreign assistance programs seek to build the capacity of Central Asian countries to address transnational threats such as those posed by Islamist militant groups while promoting regional economic integration | |
| 08:39 Mar 2, 2013 PST | |
| US Unveils Efforts to Cope With Increasing Amount of Space Debris | |
| Deputy Assistant Secretary Frank A. Rose discusses the topic of space situational awareness, or what is also known as SSA. | |
| 20:16 Mar 1, 2013 PST | |
| US Concerned Over Incessant Conflict in Darfur | |
| Mr. Ventrell reports over the past decade the United States has provided over $7.5 billion in funding for humanitarian, transition, and peacekeeping assistance for vulnerable populations in Darfur and eastern Chad. | |
| 06:00 Feb 28, 2013 PST | |
| Iyad ag Ghali Designated as Global Terrorist Leader | |
| The UN listing requires all member states to implement an assets freeze, a travel ban, and an arms embargo against Ghali. The UN action demonstrates international resolve in eliminating Ghali's violent activities in Mali and the surrounding region. | |
| 10:22 Feb 27, 2013 PST | |
| US-UK Alliance Remains Stronger Than Ever | |
| Mr. Kerry points out that both countries thrived together in peace and stood together time and time again in order to meet the world's great challenges. | |
| 08:23 Feb 27, 2013 PST | |
| New Peace Deal for Congo and The Region Signed in Addis Ababa | |
| Reports say eleven African countries signed a UN-drafted peace deal on Sunday to stabilise DRC where rebels allegedly supported by neighbouring countries. | |
| 07:04 Feb 26, 2013 PST | |
| Deadly Shellings Intensify in Aleppo | |
| The Syria missile strikes in Aleppo have reportedly killed 58 people, among them 36 children. | |
| 12:36 Feb 25, 2013 PST | |
| US and Japan Reaffirm Continued Global Alliance and Partnership | |
| Mr. Kerry expresses gratefulness to the people of Japan and the leadership of Japan for their extraordinary cooperation on a number of global issues: on counterterrorism - the efforts with respect to Afghanistan | |
| 08:49 Feb 25, 2013 PST | |
| Russia Accuses US of Blocking UNSC Statement on Damascus Bombing | |
| Reports say Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said US has disappointed Moscow by blocking a statement condemning 'terrorist attacks' near the Russian embassy in Damascus that killed scores of civilians. | |
| 12:34 Feb 24, 2013 PST | |
| US Unveils Best Practices to Protect Human Rights of Migrants | |
| US trafficking legislation is an excellent example of a law that advances both law enforcement and humanitarian objectives - objectives that can and must work together. | |
| 09:15 Feb 24, 2013 PST | |
| US Working on Prevention of Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Terrorism | |
| Ms. Gottemoeller says it was almost four years ago that President Obama set out his vision that the United States would seek the safety and security of a world without nuclear weapons. | |
| 10:49 Feb 23, 2013 PST | |
| US Maintains a Robust Diplomatic Presence in Iraq | |
| According to Mr. Nides, US had the largest transition since the Marshall Plan taking place as of January 1st this year. | |
| 20:22 Feb 22, 2013 PST | |
| Afghanistan Expected to Take Full Responsibility for Its Security By 2014 | |
| Deputy Secretary Thomas Nides says since last November 2012, seven provinces and municipalities have already begun transition. | |
| 09:39 Feb 22, 2013 PST | |
| US Shares Interest in Stability and Prosperity of Pakistan | |
| We are committed to the people of Pakistan. And, we recognize how challenging this past year has been. And, I am heartened that we are working through our differences very constructively. | |
| 17:41 Feb 21, 2013 PST | |
| US Supports Entrepreneurship Around The World | |
| Deputy Secretary Thomas Nides for Management and Resources explains the US can't have stable societies without economic opportunity, and nothing creates opportunity like entrepreneurship. | |
| 12:59 Feb 21, 2013 PST | |
| Economics At The Heart of America's Strategy in Asia | |
| He says many Asian countries have long recognized the links between economics and foreign policy. | |
| 10:55 Feb 21, 2013 PST | |
| Is Feeding The World Getting Harder? | |
| Assistant Secretary Jose W. Fernandez for Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs reports in sub-Saharan Africa, about 4 billion dollars worth of grain is lost every year. | |
| 06:31 Feb 21, 2013 PST | |
| US Responds to Evolving Crisis in Mali | |
| According to Mr. Carson, the evolving crisis in Mali is one of the most difficult, complex, and urgent problems West Africa has faced in decades. | |
| 14:09 Feb 18, 2013 PST | |
| Ex Maldives' Leader Evades Arrest Warrant by Seeking Refuge in Indian Embassy | |
| Mr. Nasheed is charged with abusing his power as president after winning the first free elections in the country in 2008. | |
| 05:56 Feb 17, 2013 PST | |
| US Condemns Continued Imprisonment of Iranian Opposition Leaders | |
| The US is equally equally concerned by the ongoing bans on political parties and the imprisonment of political leaders in the lead up to Iran's presidential elections in June. | |
| 07:46 Feb 16, 2013 PST | |
| US and Jordan Discuss Syrian Crisis in DC | |
| Both countries are currently engaged in a humanitarian effort directed at about 250,000 of them, with approximately $52 million or so from the American people, in an effort to address this humanitarian challenge. | |
| 06:45 Feb 16, 2013 PST | |
| Preventing Mass Astrocities Remains a Core Moral US Responsibility | |
| Active in addressing issues in protecting civilians in armed conflict, the United States of America today said preventing mass atrocities remains a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility of the United States. | |
| 08:53 Feb 15, 2013 PST | |
| Instability in Congo Calls for International Response | |
| He explains that it would be a serious mistake for the people of the Congo, for those countries in Central Africa who neighbor and border it, and the global community that the instability in the D.R.C. is not cost free to the United States. | |
| 09:49 Feb 14, 2013 PST | |
| World Slams DPRK's Nuclear Test | |
| Ms. Rice says North Korea does not and will not benefit from violating international law. | |
| 07:55 Feb 14, 2013 PST | |
| US Responds to World Refugee Crisis | |
| Ms. Richard says the U.S. Refugee Admissions program relies upon our partnerships with non-governmental organization and municipal partners. | |
| 07:30 Feb 13, 2013 PST | |
| Catholics Stunned by Pope Benedict XVI Resignation | |
| Pope Benedict XVI is reportedly the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years. | |
| 07:15 Feb 12, 2013 PST | |
| Rocket Attack Kills Six in Camp Hurriya | |
| Ms. Nuland says the Government of Iraq has undertaken to promptly investigate the attack. | |
| 15:45 Feb 11, 2013 PST | |
| Iran Under Fire for Arms Shipment to Yemen | |
| Investigation is underway as Yemeni authority is gathering information from the vessel's crew. | |
| 04:43 Feb 11, 2013 PST | |
| New Committee to Review Political Prisoners' Detention in Burma | |
| Reports say the committee will include officials and representatives of political parties and civil society. | |
| 09:35 Feb 10, 2013 PST | |
| Yemen's National Dialogue Set For March 18 | |
| Reports say President Hadi also called on all political parties to work strongly to make the conference a success, and to grab the historic opportunity to achieve justice, freedom and equality. | |
| 06:27 Feb 10, 2013 PST | |
| US Concerned About Escalating Tribal Violence in North Darfur | |
| The conflict began when two Arab tribes,the Beni Hussein and the Northern Rezigat fought over rights to gold mines. | |
| 20:24 Feb 9, 2013 PST | |
| Is Subjugation of Women a Threat to Common Security of The World? | |
| She underlines that collaborative effort by all states can help make sure that every girl in the world has a chance to live up to her own dreams and aspirations as well. | |
| 15:52 Feb 5, 2013 PST | |
| US Pledges Long-term Commitment to Fight Global Hunger | |
| The United States wants to help small farmers worldwide produce more food. | |
| 09:15 Feb 5, 2013 PST | |
| New Presidential Memorandum Advances Rights of Women and Girls Globally | |
| US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says President Obama's National Security Strategy explicitly recognizes that 'countries are more peaceful and prosperous when women are accorded full and equal rights and opportunity. | |
| 06:32 Feb 2, 2013 PST | |
| Will US Intervene in Syrian Crisis? | |
| The US worked very hard to help stand up such an opposition, she added. | |
| 18:42 Feb 1, 2013 PST | |
| Is President Morsi a Good Partner to US and Israel? | |
| With the recent report that of of President Mohamed Morsi's senior aides telling the world that Holocaust didn't exist, question then started to stir if the Egyptian President is a good partner to United States and Israel. | |
| 06:47 Feb 1, 2013 PST | |
| What Went Wrong in Benghazi Terror Attack? | |
| According to Ms. Clinton, the US has a long list of attacks averted, assassination plots broken up, and so much more. | |
| 08:46 Jan 31, 2013 PST | |
| Is Egypt Falling Apart? | |
| Ms. Clinton highlighted that it's very difficult going from a closed regime and essentially one-man rule to a democracy that is trying to be born and learn to walk. | |
| 06:18 Jan 31, 2013 PST | |
| Is Russia Blocking Meaningful Action on Syrian Crisis? | |
| Secretary Clinon notes she had reason to believe that the they would be going to the Security Council to pursue the actions. | |
| 07:43 Jan 30, 2013 PST | |
| Why US Takes Relationship With India So Seriously | |
| The United States sees the ASEAN and India as two of the strongest pillars of the global economies in the 21st century. | |
| 06:16 Jan 29, 2013 PST | |
| US Designates Abdallah Azzam Brigades as Global Terrorist Group | |
| Reports say AAB has campaigned to carry out attacks against Western interests in the Middle East. | |
| 06:42 Jan 27, 2013 PST | |
| Who is Slated to Become The Next Secretary of State? | |
| Senator Kerry has been a valued partner to this Administration and to me personally, she added. | |
| 09:57 Jan 26, 2013 PST | |
| US Sanctions DPRK Entities Directly Tied to Proliferation Activities | |
| The rocket launch reportedly used ballistic missile technology in violation of UN Security Council resolutions 1718 and 1874. | |
| 07:54 Jan 26, 2013 PST | |
| US Does Not Consider UN Resolution Bestowing Palestinian 'Statehood' | |
| Ms. Rice reitarates the only way to establish a real Palestinian state is through the painstaking work of direct negotiations on final status issues, without preconditions, between the Israelis and Palestinians. | |
| 06:54 Jan 26, 2013 PST | |
| US Adds Ahmed Abdullah Saleh Al-Khazmari Al-Zahrani to List of Terrorists | |
| Abu Maryam al-Zahrani is a Saudi citizen currently wanted for extradition by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for participating in terrorist activities and for his ties to al-Qa'ida. | |
| 18:31 Jan 25, 2013 PST | |
| Is Secretary Clinton Taking Responsibility in Benghazi Attack? | |
| Secretary Clinton says taking responsibility meant moving quickly in those first uncertain hours and days to respond to the immediate crisis, but also to further protect the American people and posts in high-threat areas across the region and the wo | |
| 09:01 Jan 25, 2013 PST | |
| Bombing Attacks Kill Shiite Worshippers Across Iraq | |
| The US expresses its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims. | |
| 09:03 Jan 24, 2013 PST | |
| US Disappointed Over Delayed Implementation of Sudan-South Sudan Agreements | |
| Ms. Nuland says continued delay in resolving outstanding issues, particularly in accepting and implementing the African Union-endorsed proposal on the final status of the disputed region of Abyei, further undermines the peace process. | |
| 06:56 Jan 24, 2013 PST | |
| Fugitive Abul Kalam Azad Sentenced to Death for Crimes Against Humanity | |
| Reports say Jamaat-e-Islami campaigned in 1971 against Bangladesh's war of separation from Pakistan. The organization is accused of taking part in atrocities committed by Pakistani troops. | |
| 08:53 Jan 23, 2013 PST | |
| Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Calls for National Dialogue | |
| Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland says the United States welcomes His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's call to launch an inclusive, comprehensive political dialogue in Bahrain. | |
| 06:55 Jan 23, 2013 PST | |
| New UN Resolution Condemns North Korea's Rocket Launch | |
| The Council reiterated its call for the North Korea to end its nuclear weapons program in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner. | |
| 06:08 Jan 23, 2013 PST | |
| Three Americans Die in Algeria Hostage Crisis | |
| Department Spokesperson reports that U.S. officials identified Texas resident Frederick Buttaccio as the first death last week. | |
| 06:47 Jan 22, 2013 PST | |
| US and Japan Boost Alliance in the 21st Century | |
| Both countries address regional issues from North Korea to those in ASEAN and meet global challenges together from Afghanistan to Iran, and worked to respond to the earthquake and tsunami. | |
| 06:52 Jan 21, 2013 PST | |
| US Takes Historic Step By Recognizing the Government of Somalia | |
| The US respects the sovereignty of Somalia, and as two sovereign nations will continue to have an open, transparent dialogue about what more they can do to help the people of Somalia realize their own dreams, Ms. Clinton underlined. | |
| 06:59 Jan 20, 2013 PST | |
| US Supports Resolution of Claims Involving Holocaust-Era Looted Art | |
| In reaffirming these commitments, Ms. Clinton states that the Department of State expresses no view on any issue currently in litigation. U.S. policy will continue to support the fair and just resolution of claims involving Holocaust-Era looted art | |
| 07:06 Jan 19, 2013 PST | |
| US Calls for Action on Missing Lao Civil Society Leader | |
| She cites that Mr. Sombath went missing on December 15, 2012 after being stopped at a police checkpoint in the capital city of Vientiane. | |
| 14:33 Jan 18, 2013 PST | |
| Is American Engagement in The Middle East Good for America? | |
| Under Secretary Tara Sonenshine says the reason is simple and that American engagement in the Middle East is good for America and for the region. | |
| 07:17 Jan 18, 2013 PST | |
| Aleppo University Bombing Kills at Least 82 People | |
| Reports say two explosions destroyed the front of a six-storey building of the university. Most of the dead were reportedly students. | |
| 16:17 Jan 17, 2013 PST | |
| Ten Amazing Things About The State Department | |
| Global Health initiative is a six-year, $63 billion initiative to help partner countries improve measurable health outcomes by strengthening health systems and building upon proven results. | |
| 07:09 Jan 17, 2013 PST | |
| US Deepens Partnership With Liberia | |
| According to Ms. Clinton, the agreement establishes working groups in three key areas. | |
| 19:25 Jan 16, 2013 PST | |
| Al-Qaida Survives and Continues to Threaten The World | |
| The United States commended the success of the Yemeni government, military, and people in re-taking important areas of southern Yemen, including the cities of Ja'ar and Zinjibar, from al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). | |
| 08:21 Jan 16, 2013 PST | |
| US Hails New Cooperation Agreements Between Sudan, South Sudan | |
| Resolution of Abyei's final status is critical to promoting sustainable peace, she added. | |
| 07:41 Jan 10, 2013 PST | |
| US Adds Two Sudanese Nationals to List of Terrorists | |
| The US State Department has disclosed the names of the terrorist as Abdelbasit Alhaj Alhassan Haj Hamad and Mohamed Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed. | |
| 08:09 Jan 9, 2013 PST | |
| Is Assad Clinging to Power Amid Ongoing Turmoil in Syria? | |
| Asad has lost all legitimacy and must step aside to enable a political solution and a democratic transition that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people. | |
| 07:42 Jan 8, 2013 PST | |
| Secretary Clinton Leaves NY Hospital After Blood Clot Treatment | |
| He reports that Secretary Clinton and her family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care she received from the doctors, nurses, and staff at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. | |
| 06:46 Jan 4, 2013 PST | |
| UN Imposes Sanctions on Congo's Notorious Rebel Groups | |
| Reports say UN Security Council has imposed an arms embargo on M23 rebels and the FDLR as violence continues to escalate in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern region. | |
| 10:54 Jan 3, 2013 PST | |
| US Urges Rebels to End Hostilities in Central African Republic | |
| In her statement, Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland says US urgently call on the CAR government to ensure that its security forces respect the human rights of the Central African people and foreign populations within the CAR. | |
| 06:48 Jan 3, 2013 PST | |
| Secretary Clinton in Hospital With Blood Clot | |
| According to media reports, Ms. Clinton is predicted that she would make a full recovery. | |
| 08:53 Jan 1, 2013 PST | |
| Russia Ends Inter-Country Adoptions to United States | |
| Today, Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell says the US deeply regret Russia's passage of a law ending inter-country adoptions between the two countries and restricting Russian civil society organizations that work with American partners. | |
| 08:36 Dec 29, 2012 PST | |
| US Closes Embassy in Central African Republic | |
| U.S. ambassador and its diplomatic staff have reportedly flown out of Bangui and headed to Kenya. | |
| 09:09 Dec 28, 2012 PST | |
| Egypt Approves New Constitution | |
| Oppositions particularly the Mursi's Leftist, liberal, secularist and Christian have launched a massive street protests upon hearing the disclosure of the results. | |
| 09:48 Dec 26, 2012 PST | |
| 60 People Killed in Syrian Bakery Attack | |
| The United States urges the regime to capitalize on the Joint Special Representative's efforts in order to transition to a new government and end the brutal repression of the Syrian people. | |
| 06:28 Dec 26, 2012 PST | |
| US Welcomes New UN Resolution to End Turmoil in Mali | |
| According to Mr. Ventrell, the US government has worked collaboratively with its Security Council partners, the African Union, ECOWAS, and the European Union to ensure that this resolution provides a framework to address Mali's primary challenges. | |
| 10:23 Dec 23, 2012 PST | |
| President Obama Appoints Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State | |
| In her remarks today in washington DC, Ambassador Susan E. Rice says America is fortunate that Senator John Kerry will be the next Secretary of State, once confirmed by the Senate. | |
| 08:41 Dec 23, 2012 PST | |
| US Responds to Refugee Crisis Around the World | |
| According to Ms. Richard, the U.S. Government is providing $210 million in humanitarian aid to the region and its aid is reaching millions. | |
| 07:40 Dec 23, 2012 PST | |
| Four Russians Killed in UNMISS Helicopter Attack | |
| The US calls on the Government of South Sudan to fully investigate the incident, hold those responsible to account, and take steps to ensure that UN staff are protected from incidents like this in the future. | |
| 14:02 Dec 22, 2012 PST | |
| Rwandan Ex-Minister Convicted for Genocide | |
| According to Ms. Nuland, there are still nine ICTR fugitives at-large, including three high level fugitives who will be prosecuted by the residual mechanism of the ICTR upon capture: Felicien Kabuga, Protais Mpiranya, and Augustin Bizimana. | |
| 08:19 Dec 22, 2012 PST | |
| US Helps Congo Achieve Sustainable Peace | |
| People of North and South Kivu provinces in particular have faced repeated cycles of conflict, atrocities, and displacement, with the current crisis simply being the latest iteration. | |
| 08:43 Dec 21, 2012 PST | |
| Is Al-Qaida Core on The Path to Defeat? | |
| According to Mr. Benjamin, in South Asia, AQ's core has been seriously degraded. | |
| 07:22 Dec 20, 2012 PST | |
| US Committed to Protect and Assist Asylum-Seekers Globally | |
| Today, the United States recognizes more than 214 million migrants globally today as the world commemorates International Migrants Day 2012. | |
| 08:12 Dec 19, 2012 PST | |
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