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The U.S. Department of State has designated Ansar al-Dine as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State has designated Ansar al-Dine (AAD) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the...
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative Report Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Over the last 13 years, governments, major multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations have worked together in the Voluntary Principles on...
New Mobile App helps US Dept. of State Connect with Possible Foreign Service Candidates
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Recruitment, Examination and Employment has announced the release...
United States announces Support for the Arms Trade Treaty that advances global security and respects national sovereignty
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to the U.S. Department of State, "The United States looks forward to working with our international partners at the...
New U.S. Embassy Dedicated in Dakar, Senegal occupying a 10-acre site near Pointe des Almadies
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, in an important symbol of America’s commitment to an enduring friendship with Senegal, U.S. Ambassador to the Republics of...
Democracy and Human Rights: Civic Activism and the Media at 2013 Washington, D.C. Fulbright Enrichment Seminar
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host the 2013 Washington, D.C. Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, March 13-17. The theme...
U.S. Embassy in Kabul and Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sign Agreement to Support Counter Narcotics
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Stephen G. McFarland and Afghan Foreign Deputy Minister Jawid Ludin signed agreements allocating $249 million for...
US Announces New Sanctions for Iran Sanctions Act and the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the United States imposed sanctions on Greek national Dr. Dimitris Cambis and Impire Shipping for disguising the Iranian origin...
International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for 2013 Submitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State submitted the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for 2013 to Congress on March 4, 2013....
First Meeting of the Japan – U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space: Joint Statement
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States of America and the Government of Japan...