Tragedy in Philadelphia: Nigerian Uber Driver Shot Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Suspected Targeted Attack 
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family 
Gabon’s Military Leader Brice Nguema Clinches Presidency with Overwhelming 90% Vote Share 
Massive Fire Ravages Sierra Leone’s State House 
The Largest Interfaith Israeli–Palestinian Iftar in the West Bank : A Message of Unity and Courage in a Time of Division 
The Bronx Community Mourns Mandela.
On Monday, December 9, 2013, doors will open at 9:00 am at the Bronx Al Iman Community Center that...
Remarks at the 4th Annual Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue
Remarks William J. Burns Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC December 6, 2013 Good morning. We gather here...
Press Availability at Ben Gurion International Airport
Press Availability John Kerry Secretary of State Tel Aviv, Israel December 6, 2013 SECRETARY KERRY: We’re here this...
Agribusiness East Africa to showcase region’s potential
By Godfrey Olukya 6-12-2013 An agribusiness congress is to be held in Dar-es Salam to showcase the region's agricaulture...
Death of Nelson Mandela
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 5, 2013 Madiba’s 'long walk to freedom' gave new...
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC December 3, 2013 It is my great pleasure to join...
Solo Press Availability at NATO
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Interview With Gwen Ifill on PBS NewsHour
Interview Wendy R. Sherman Under Secretary for Political Affairs Washington, DC December 4, 2013 QUESTION: For more on the nuclear...
Remarks at Moldova Trade and Investment Showcase
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Joint Statement With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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The 3rd Global Conference on Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Change
Remarks Jonathan Shrier Acting Special Representative, Office of Global Food Security Johannesburg, South Africa December 4, 2013 The Food and...
The Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Business Roundtable on Food Security with Private Sector Representatives of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Remarks Jonathan Shrier...
The Magnificent Seven Members of the Moreland Commission
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Presidents Uganda’s president Museveni and Nigerias’ Goodluck Jonathan in bilateral talks
By Godfrey Olukya 4-12-2013 President Yoweri Museveni has met and held a bilateral discussion with his Nigerian counterpart President...
HIV-Aids still a threat in Africa
By Godfrey Olukya 2-12-2013 African countries have been advised to continue fighting against HIV-Aids although there are signs of improvement...
Thousands turn up to support move by regional heads.
By Godfrey Olukya 2-11-2013 Thousands of Ugandans on Saturday turned up at Kololo ceremonial grounds to render support...
World AIDS Day Event
Remarks at President Obama's World AIDS Day Event Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State The White House Washington, DC December...
Newsletter: The INL Beat, November 2013
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs First Reward Announced for Information on Transnational Organized Criminals Before...
Promoting a Legacy of Non-Violence in the Niger Delta
Fact Sheet Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations December 2, 2013 In September 2013, the U.S. Consulate...
Remarks at the Partnership Symposium of The Global Fund’s Fourth Replenishment Conference
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Willard Hotel Washington, DC December 2, 2013 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much....
HAPPY PEACE DECEMBER
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Cameroon hosts anti terrorism symposium
By Godfrey Olukya 30-11-2013 Combating terrorism and illicit trafficking were the focus of an international audience who gathered recently in...
Regarding Significant Reductions of Iranian Crude Oil Purchases
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 29, 2013 As President Obama has made clear, the...
UN Convention Against Corruption
Opening Statement at the UN Convention Against Corruption Remarks M. Brooke Darby Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law...
More fighting and chaos in Central African republic
By Godfrey Olukya 28-11-2013 Médécins Sans Frontières (MSF) has today renewed call to the international community, especially UN agencies,...
New Egyptian law on demonstrations queried
By Godfrey Olukya 27-11-2013 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay has warned that a new law regulating...
Department of State Releases Online Tool to Share Critical Safety Information with U.S. Citizens Abroad
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 27, 2013 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular...
State Department Debars Former Honeywell International Employee for Export Violations
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 27, 2013 The State Department issued an order administratively...
FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees From Syria in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq
Funding Opportunity Announcement Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration November 26, 2013 FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement...
IRAN’S ARM DEAL
Secretary Kerry's Video Message on the Geneva Talks With Iran Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 26,...
2013 AAFSW Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad
Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 26, 2013 Six men and women will...
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Keynote Remarks at North West Model UN Conference Opening Ceremony Remarks Paula Schriefer Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs...
International Criminal Court
Statement of the U.S. at the Twelfth Session of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court Remarks...
FOREIGN SECRETARY HAGUE
Remarks With United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague and Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan After Their Meeting Remarks John Kerry...
Interview With George Stephanopoulos of ABC’s This Week
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Geneva, Switzerland November 24, 2013 QUESTION: Thank you for joining us, Mr....
Press Availability After P5+1 Talks
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Geneva, Switzerland November 24, 2013 SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good very early morning...
Remarks at the Closing Session of the 2013 U.S.-China High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC November 21,...
Remarks at the Earth Gathering Plenary University College Dublin
Remarks Kerri-Ann Jones Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Washington, DC November 14, 2013 Good...
Political, Economic, and Security Situation in Africa
Testimony Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs Washington, DC November 21, 2013...
Kinder Morgan Cochin Pipeline Permit
Bureau of Energy Resources PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZING KINDER MORGAN COCHIN, LLC TO CONNECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES...
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Opening Remarks at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Remarks...
The Mayor’s Interagency Task Force
MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF STUDY ON NEW YORK CITY’S EFFORTS TO REDUCE CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM TO DRIVE STUDENT ACHIVEMENT ...
Africa, China cooperation has big potential for global economy
By godfrey Olukya 21-11-2013 President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized that improving production, consumption and infrastructure are crucial links to economical development, adding that...
HISPANIC CLERGY TO PRAY FOR ALEX RODRIGUEZ
Rubén Díaz Contact:Samaris Gross, 718-991-3161 For Immediately Release, November 20, 2013 New York State Senator Reverend Rubén Díaz (D-Bronx) and...
Remarks at the Overseas Security Advisory Council’s 28th Annual Briefing
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC November 20, 2013 Greg, thank you very...
Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN)
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 20, 2013 Following is the text of the 2013 AUSMIN...
U.S. Department of State Sends U.S. Soccer Legends to Burma as Sports Envoys
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 20, 2013 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of...
Advice on ending Darfur conflict peacefully
By Godfrey Olukya 20-11-2013 The AU- UN Joint Special Representative (JSR) for Darfur, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has urged tribal leaders...
BILL NUMBER 250-A
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wPOWER: Promoting Women’s Critical Role in Clean Energy Solutions to Climate Change
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 19, 2013 In honor of “Gender Day” at...
The 5th AFENET Scientific Conference kicks off
By godfrey Olukya 19-11-2013 An estimated 500 participants converged in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa for the 5th AFENET Scientific Conference,...
Crisis in the Central African Republic
Testimony Robert P. Jackson House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on African Affairs, Global Health, Human Rights and International Organizations...
Electricity regulation forum to be held soon
By Godfrey Olukya 18-11-2013 Some 150 participants from West Africa and elsewhere are expected to attend the fourth annual Forum...
Remarks With Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu
Press Availability John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC November 18, 2013 SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody....
Countering the Threat Posed by Boko Haram
Testimony Linda Thomas-Greenfield Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs House Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on Africa, Global Health, Human Rights, and International...
Ghana’s prisons are in sorry state
By Godfrey Olukya 17-11-2-13 The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Juan E. Méndez, today expressed deep concern about the...
Gerson Borrero: I Hate This Country But I Love Its Money!!!.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz 32nd Senatorial District, Bronx County, New York Tel. 718-991-3161 You should...
US envoy meet President Museveni
By Godfrey Olukya 14-11-2013 President Yoweri Museveni has met and held discussions with the American Ambassador to Uganda Scott...
Boko Haram
Background Briefing on Designation of Boko Haram and Ansaru as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and as Specially Designated Global Terrorists Special...