September 2011
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Detention of Sub-Saharan African Refugees and...
On September 12, 2011, Spokesperson Victoria Nuland released a statement on the detention of sub-Saharan African refugees and migrants in Libya. Spokesperson Nuland said: “The United States is deeply concerned about reports of arbitrary detention and abuse of sub-Saharan African migrants and refugees. We also understand that some Libyans are also being victimized based on the color of their...
DipNote: The Week in Review
About the Author: Luke Forgerson serves as DipNote’s Managing Editor.
Today, Americans commemorated the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. To honor those who were lost, September 11 has been designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama marked the anniversary by joining ceremonies at each of the three sites where...
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A Day of Remembrance
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama marked the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks by attending memorials at each of the three sites where the planes crashed ten years ago today. Their first stop was New York City, where they joined the annual service that includes reading the names of all of the almost 3,000 victims. The President and First Lady joined former President George...
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WatchIn a video message, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton encourages service on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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An Update on the U.S. Response to the Humanitarian...
More than 12.7 million people—primarily in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia—are in need of emergency assistance in the Horn of Africa. The United States is deeply concerned by the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa, the famine that is occurring in parts of Somalia, the ongoing conflict within Somalia, and the escalating refugee crisis across the region. A large-scale...
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WatchU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks on U.S. counterterrorism strategy at the John Jay School during events marking the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in New York City, September 9, 2011.
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USA.gov: Honoring the Victims of the September 11... →
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Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, PA. Please observe a moment of silence on September 11 at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the victims.
The anniversary is a day to remember those we lost,…
#Israel & #Egypt are key U.S. partners & allies; both have made clear their continuing commitment to maintain their bilateral relationship.
#SecClinton delivers remarks on 10th anniversary of #Sept11 and U.S. #counterterrorism strategy 10:40 AM EDT Sept. 9: http://t.co/e2WVmML
Join U/S Tom Shannon and @USAenEspanol 3:30 PM ET 09/08 to discuss the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Use #AskUSA. http://t.co/oubxgTG
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WatchU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and others deliver remarks at reception marking Eid ul-Fitr in Washington, D.C. on September 7, 2011.
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Bombing of New Delhi High Court, India
Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson , Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 7, 2011 The United States condemns in the strongest terms this morning’s deadly bombing outside the New Delhi High Court and extends its deepest condolences to those affected by these cowardly attacks. The people of India have once again demonstrated remarkable resiliency and...
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WatchU.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing by Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland, September 7, 2011.
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U.S. Engagement in the Pacific
The United States is a Pacific nation with deep, enduring, and historic ties to the countries of the Pacific region. As the region adapts to face the challenges of the 21st century, the United States is committed to engaging closely with friends and partners in all areas - diplomatic, defense, and development – to meet those challenges. To underscore this, Deputy Secretary of State Tom Nides is...
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WatchAssistant Secretary of State Esther Brimmer discusses U.S. priorities for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly during an event at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. on September 7, 2011.
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National Children’s Study Examines Origins of...
About the Author: Krysten Carrera is a Presidential Management Fellow at the National Cancer Institute. She presently serves in the Department of State’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO).
If you knew that your child’s lifestyle would greatly impact his or her health as an adult, would you make a change? Later this month, the United Nations will draw together health...
