|
News Feeds |
|
U.S. Department of State - Press Releases
|
The Office of the Spokesman, Bureau of Public Affairs, releases about 2-5 statements or notices to the press each day.
|
-
Somalia - Murder of World Food Program Official
The United States condemns the murder of Abdulkadir Diad Mohamed, an administration and finance assistant for the World Food Program in Mogadishu, Somalia. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to Mohamed’s family and colleagues. While the brutal murder of Mr. Mohamed was a callous and cowardly act, his death is a reminder of the risks humanitarian staff in Somalia regularly take to provide assistance to the millions of unfortunate innocents caught in the ongoing turmoil.
-
Passing of Zambian President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa
I want to express my deepest sympathy for the untimely death of Zambian President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and to all Zambians during this time of loss. President Mwanawasa’s passing is a great loss for Zambia and Africa.
-
Terrorist Attack in Algeria
The United States strongly condemns today's attack against the gendarme police academy in Issers as well as Sunday's attack against security forces in Skikda. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, and our thoughts and prayers to those who were injured.
-
Industry Advisory Panel of Overseas Buildings Operations Meeting
The Industry Advisory Panel of Overseas Buildings Operations will meet on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., in Room 1107 of the U.S. Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW (entrance on 23rd Street) Washington, D.C. This meeting will be open to the public.
-
Daily Appointments Schedule for August 19, 2008
SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: ON FOREIGN TRAVEL MORNING PRESS GAGGLE: 11:00 a.m. with Robert Wood Please arrive in room 2109 by 10:59 a.m. THERE WILL NOT BE A DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
-
Daily Appointments Schedule for August 18, 2008
SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: ON FOREIGN TRAVEL MORNING PRESS GAGGLE: 11:00 a.m. with Robert Wood Please arrive in room 2109 by 10:59 a.m. THERE WILL NOT BE A DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
-
Pakistan: Resignation of President Pervez Musharraf
We strongly support the democratically elected civilian government in its desire to modernize Pakistan and build democratic institutions. The United States supported the transition to democratic government in Pakistan and respects the results of the election.
-
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice To Travel to Brussels and Warsaw
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Brussels, Belgium and Warsaw, Poland, departing on August 18. Under instructions from President Bush, Secretary Rice has requested an emergency session of the North Atlantic Council to discuss with her counterparts the situation in Georgia and its implications for the region.
-
Release of Aleksandr Kozulin
The United States welcomes the release today of Belarus political opposition figure Aleksandr Kozulin. We look forward to other positive steps from the Belarusian authorities that could open the possibility of a significant improvement in relations between the United States and Belarus.
-
Briefing on the U.S-Libya Comprehensive Claims Settlement
(5:15 p.m. EDT) MR. WOOD: Well, you all know Assistant Secretary Welch. He’s going to make some brief remarks and then take your questions on the Comprehensive Claims Settlement Agreement. So why don’t I turn it over to Assistant Secretary Welch.
|
|