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Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:14
If you are reading this on a smartphone, then you are probably holding in your palm the conflict minerals that have sent the biggest manufacturing trade group in the U.S. into a court battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. At stake in this battle between the National Association of Manufacturers and the government is whether consumers will know the potentially blood-soaked origins of the products they use every day and who gets to craft rules for multinational corporations—Congress or the business itself.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:16
The United Nations mission in Mali has received allegations of serious misconduct by its peacekeeping troops last week, including an alleged incident of sexual abuse.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:17
Addressing today General Debate of the 68th United Nations General Assembly, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan called for continued international efforts to overcome transborder crimes, such as terrorism and piracy, and promoted the fundamentals of democracy as requisite for sustainable development in Africa.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:19
The top United Nations official in Somalia today urged the international community to redouble its efforts to help defeat militant groups in the country, including Al-Shabaab, which reportedly claimed responsibility for last weekend’s terrorist attack in neighbouring Kenya.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 13:21
US President Barack Obama met with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in New York City Monday, underscoring the strength of the relationship between the two countries but also stressing that security in the region remains a paramount concern.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 06:49
“Over the past two decades, the State of Georgia and the Country of Georgia have built a very close and effective relationship through the State Partnership Program that is mutually beneficial to all parties."
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 06:52
We welcome the Georgian government’s continued, peaceful approach to the resolution of these conflicts, and encourage all sides to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve this situation.
U.S. Embassy Completes “Women’s Empowerment” Pilot Program for Tajik Female Law Enforcement Officers
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 07:21
The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Office, through its contractor The Emergence Group (TEG), and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tajikistan, completed an intensive six-week Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) for female law enforcement officers.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:12
U.S. President Barack Obama gave a speech to the United Nations General Assembly arguing for international action against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime in Syria and discussing challenges and progress in the U.S.-Iranian relationship. He also provided an overarching framework for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:18
The U.S. State Department announced that it will provide $339 million in additional U.S. humanitarian aid to support those affected by the ongoing crisis in Syria, including refugees in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, and inside of Syria itself.