Mina Fabulous
Mina Fabulous follows the news, especially what is going on in the US State Department. Mina turns State Department waffle into plain English. Mina Fabulous is the pen name of Carmen Avalino, the NewsBlaze production editor. When she isn’t preparing stories for NewsBlaze writers, she writes stories, but to separate her editing and writing identities, she uses the name given by her family and friends.
Obama Tells Palestinians ‘Efforts to Delegitimize Israel Will End in Failure’
Ms. Brimmer also said United States maintains extensive military cooperation and assistance to Israel, which helps maintain Israel's qualitative military edge over potential threats.
Iceland Celebrates its National Day
The United States was the first country to recognize Icelandic independence in 1944. Ms. Clinton said the friendship between Iceland and United States has grown deeper over the past decades.
Pregnant Women With HIV Now Assured of Giving Birth to HIV-Free...
President Kikwete said reduction of maternal and child mortality is very much a function of the capacity built on controlling malaria and HIV/AIDS.
Iran Supports Asad Regime’s Vicious Assaults on Peaceful Protesters
Ms. Clinton said that repression continues in the region. Ms. Clinton said Iran is supporting the Asad regime's vicious assaults on peaceful protesters and military actions against its own cities in Syria.
Pediatric AIDS Now An Artifact of History
U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby said pediatric AIDS is now an artifact of history in the United States and Europe.
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty An Essential Step To World Peace, Security
She stated the United States do not expect it will be easy for them or it will happen quickly. She noted the U.S. governmente will work hard to make it happen.
Clean Water a Crucial Ingredient for Sustainable Progress
Ms. Otero highlighted the women's role as the mother, daughter, sister and even grandmother. She said the women is first to raise her hand, stand up, make the long walk, or pass on vital information to the next generation.
US Remains Strong Supporter of UNDP Mission
At the UNDP Executive Board Meeting, Mr. Torsellas said UNDP is well-positioned to help countries build political and economic foundations for long-term growth
African Union Vital to Solve Problems Confronting Africa and The World
Ms. Clinton further cited that the United States seeks new and dynamic partnerships with African peoples, nations, and institutions. She said the United States wants to help Africa accelerate the advances that are underway in many places and collabo
Women’s Economic Participation Contributes to Economic Growth
According to Ms. Verveer, when she travels to Africa, she is always reminded just how rich the Continent is in its beauty and resources-the greatest of which is its people. She stressed that Africa's biggest underutilized resource-in fact, the most
Women Play Crucial Role in Nourishment of Their Families and Communities
According to Ms. Otero, hunger strikes first at the individual. She aid too often, its early victims are women and children. She noted hunger strikes even at communities and entire societies.
‘1,000 Days’ Partnership Scales Up Nutrition for Mothers and Children
'Bread for the World' and 'Concern Worldwide' hosted the event to highlight the importance of improving nutrition for mothers and their children.
African Countries Begin to Show Great Growth
Ms. Clinton clarified that the United States doesn't see the Chinese commercial and diplomatic interest in Africa as inherently in conflict with U.S. interest.
Tanzania Expands Energy Supply
In her visit to Symbion Power Plant, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said she found herself standing in front of a very large jet engine which will bring electricity to thousands of homes here in Tanzania, is a good metaphor.
Tanzania a Land of Optimism and Promise
Ms. Clinton happily recalled that she was very touched by the people that she met, particularly the women and the civil society groups. They also enjoyed their time traveling around the country from the visit to Arusha, to the crater, to the Serenge
Trade Between United States and Africa Quadrupled in 10 Years
Ms. Clinton stated that there are still barriers to trade, investment, especially foreign direct investment. She said some of them are external and some of them are internal like better infrastructure, making sure that corruption doesn't stifle bus
More Volunteers Choose Zambia Than Anywhere Else in The World
At the meeting with staff and families of Embassy Lusaka, Ms. Clinton was thrilled to announce new funding for the African Women's Entrepreneurship Program, which will be based in Lusaka.
AGOA Increases Economic Opportunity Within Africa
Ms. Clinton thanked the government of Zambia for its warmest welcomes that she could imagine. She said the AGO conference was a great success by everyone's measurement.
Harun Fazul’s Death a Significant Blow to Al Qaeda
The key al-Qaeda figure was killed by Transitional Federal Government forces in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.
CTBT Establishes Global Legal Ban on Any Nuclear Weapon Test Explosion
Ms. Gottomoeller said she had participated in the conference on the future of nuclear power in 2006. At that time she was at the Carnegie Moscow Center and was very much focused on potential areas of cooperation between the United States and Russia.