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Combating Corruption and Supporting Transition Countries’ Asset Recovery Efforts
Posted by on November 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM ESTRecovering and returning stolen assets denies corrupt actors the ability to enjoy the proceeds of their crime(s) and can provide governments with much needed funds to promote the welfare of ordinary citizens.
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A Major Milestone in Our Effort to Eliminate Syria’s Chemical Weapons Program
Posted by on November 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM ESTThe Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons announces it is now confident that no additional chemical agents or munitions can be produced in Syria.
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U.S. Government Co-Hosts the 4th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Malaysia
Posted by on October 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM ESTThe 4th Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kuala Lumpur highlights the importance of supporting and promoting entrepreneurs at home and overseas
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U.S. on Protecting and Promoting LGBT Rights in Europe
Posted by on October 25, 2013 at 8:54 AM ESTActing Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Uzra Zeya argues that protecting and promoting the human rights of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is a foreign policy priority for the U.S. government.
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President Obama Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Posted by on September 30, 2013 at 4:00 PM ESTThe two leaders discuss ongoing negotiations with the Palestinian Authority; the situation in Syria; their shared commitment to a constructive relationship with Egypt; and their agreement that Iran must not possess a nuclear weapon.
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Weekly Wrap Up: “No one should go broke just because they get sick”
Posted by on September 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM ESTWeekly Wrap Up: Talking Health Care, United Nations General Assembly, Memorial Service for Victims of the Navy Yard Shooting, and Vice President Biden Travels to Colorado.
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Diplomacy in Action: The United Nations General Assembly
Posted by on September 25, 2013 at 9:32 AM ESTOn September 23 and 24, President Obama joined Heads of State from all around the world at the opening of the 68th session of the U.N. General Assembly. The President’s speech to the General Assembly outlined the United States’ perspective on the challenges that the international community is confronting.
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President Obama Discusses the Prospects for Progress at the United Nations General Assembly
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Making Energy More Accessible in Africa: The Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge
Posted by on September 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM ESTTo accelerate the delivery of electricity to rural populations, the U.S. African Development Foundation has teamed up with GE Africa to launch the $2 million, three-year Power Africa Off-Grid Energy Challenge.
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Equal Futures Partnership— A New Agenda for Progress
Posted by on September 23, 2013 at 3:57 PM ESTAt the UN General Assembly, Valerie Jarrett hosts an event to mark the one year anniversary of the launch of the Equal Futures Partnership – a coalition of countries who have committed to take action to remove barriers to opportunity and promote equality for women and girls in our countries.