U.S. Government
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 13:04
The United States welcomes the announcement of the final results of Madagascar’s presidential election. We commend the Malagasy electoral authorities for organizing a poll that reflects the will of the Malagasy people and are grateful to the United Nations for its support to the electoral process.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:46
A Central African was fishing on a riverbank last month when a group of 19 men, women, and children emerged from the bush and called out to him in Swahili. Holding their weapons over their heads, they announced that they were part of Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and wanted to defect. At the group’s request, the fisherman took them across the river in his boat, and soon a Ugandan military helicopter arrived.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:19
I had the opportunity to express to the President the deep appreciation of our President and our Secretary for the important role that Turkmenistan has played with respect to the economic and humanitarian support that Turkmenistan has provided and continues to provide to Afghanistan.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:11
"The U.S. Embassy, through the EXBS program, is pleased to assist the Customs Service in its effort to enhance its training capacity which will enable it to better combat the threat of contraband, including the very real threat of weapons of mass destruction.”
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:04
The visit reaffirmed U.S. support for Georgia's democratic development and territorial integrity, as well as U.S. appreciation for Georgia's sacrifices and contribution to the NATO mission in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:03
I think the Government is now in a better position to seize the opportunity to make sure that the judicial process and the legal process in Georgia now meets the highest standards of due process.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11:58
During CEANCO, senior enlisted military leadership from over 40 nations will engage in discussions of current and future challenges facing their militaries, including the role of the NCO during force transformation, NCO professional development, NCO education, NCO evaluation, and veteran care.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11:54
The United States believes that Azerbaijan’s future prosperity and stability is best ensured by enhancing respect for human rights and strengthening progress on democratic reform. And we continue to urge the government of Azerbaijan to ensure fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and association.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 11:27
The aircraft the U.S. showcased in static displays included the C-130J Hercules, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-18E/F Hornet, MV-22 Osprey, and UH-1Y Huey Venom, AH-1Z Viper and MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 10:42
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses confidence building measures ahead of the Geneva talks, a potential framework agreement between Israelis and Palestinians, Dep Secretary Burns' meeting with Iraqi officials, aid to Nigeria given the country's LGBT record, and other issues.