U.S. Government
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 14:20
The U.S. government is taking a number of actions to underscore the critical importance we place on human rights and fighting against discrimination, protecting vulnerable populations, respecting freedom of expression and association, and advancing inclusive governance.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 12:54
The international maritime task force completed the critical mission of removing the last 8 percent of declared chemical weapons precursors from Syria. With this step, 100 percent of the declared chemicals are out of war-torn Syria.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 09:21
Today's conviction and chilling, draconian sentences by the Cairo Criminal Court of three Al Jazeera journalists and fifteen others in a trial that lacked many fundamental norms of due process, is a deeply disturbing set-back to Egypt's transition.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 08:08
This year’s Trafficking in Persons Report offers a roadmap for the road ahead as we confront the scourge of trafficking." -- John F. Kerry, Secretary of State
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:09
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses the bombing in Lebanon, Iraq's ongoing crisis, the hostage crisis in Turkey, media restrictions in Egypt and Jordan, Uganda's anti-LGBT law and U.S. support for LGBT in Nigeria, a new travel warning in Kenya, and U.S. calls for restrain in Israel and Palestine.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 09:35
Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit THREE are in Belize working with the Belize Coast Guard SEALs as part of Southern Partnership Station 2014.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 09:33
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today removed 308 individuals and entities from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list.