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‘His legacy transcends borders and will echo throughout the ages’: President Biden expresses condolences for loss of anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a hero in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, passed away in December at age 90, leading President Joe Biden and several government officials to express condolences for his loss.
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Up to $5 million offered for information on 2015 murder of influential blogger Avijit Roy in Bangladesh
The U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information related to a terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh that left U.S. citizen Avijit Roy dead and his wife, Rafida Bonya Ahmed, seriously injured.
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U.S. honors International Migrants Day, pledges support for humanitarian programs
The U.S. Department of State recently honored International Migrants Day by reiterating its pledge to support safe, orderly and humane migration globally through the implementation of humanitarian programs.
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India can meet electricity demand through use of renewable energy, study finds
The Flexible Resources Initiative (FRI) of the U.S.-India Clean Energy Finance Task Force recently found that India’s electricity requirements, expected to double by 2030, can be economically met through the use of renewable and flexible energy plans including thermal power production already present in the country, hydropower, and solar.
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U.S targets members of al-Qaida support network in Brazil to ‘deny the group’s access to the formal financial system’
The U.S. recently took action against members of a Brazil-based al-Qaida network and their related companies to prevent funding for the organization and curtail its influence in the country and beyond.
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State Department raises red flags over Hong Kong’s autonomy
The State Department is raising some red flags about efforts by the Chinese government to prevent Hong Kong citizens from participating in the recent Legislative Council elections.
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DOS announces focus on policy, foreign assistance plan to ‘bolster democracy’
The U.S. Department of State on Dec. 10 issued a press release that highlighted initiatives for policy and foreign assistance to uphold democracy.
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State Department bans 12 foreign officials with human rights violations from U.S.
The Department of State is holding 12 foreign government officials accountable for human rights violations, making them ineligible to enter the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently announced.
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Biden Administration's 'diplomatic boycott' of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics draws both support, criticism
The White House's recent announcement to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in response to ongoing human rights abuses in China has drawn mixed reactions.
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United States and Kenya hold dialogue on cyber issues ‘to ensure an interoperable, reliable, and secure cyberspace’
The first U.S.-Kenya Cyber Dialogue, which addressed issues each country is facing due to cybercrime and the need for cybersecurity, was held Dec, 1.
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Deputy Secretary of State for Management Resources meets with Afghan allies at Camp Atterbury
Deputy Secretary of State for Management Resources Brian P. McKeon traveled to Camp Atterbury in Indiana Dec. 1 where he met Afghan staff previously employed at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, according to a release by the U.S. Department of State.
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US ‘salutes women human rights defenders’ during International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
On Nov. 29, the U.S. celebrated International Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) Day, commemorating the work of women’s rights defenders across the globe.
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Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security attends conferences in Europe
Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins attended events in Europe Dec. 1-8 to discuss nonproliferation and disarmament issues ahead of the upcoming Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference.
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U.S. announces visa restrictions against top Cuban officials
The U.S. Department of State has recently imposed visa restrictions on nine Cuban officials believed to be involved in silencing citizens through repressive and unmerited detentions on Nov. 15 following peaceful demonstrations in the country in July.
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U.S. stands behind Australia's decision to label Hizballah a terrorist organization
The U.S. is standing in support of Australia's plan to declare Hizballah a terrorist organization.
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Revolutionary Forces of Columbia no longer considered a Foreign Terrorist Organization
The Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) will no longer be classified as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the U.S. Department of State said in a press release Tuesday.
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PEPFAR joins international campaign for '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence'
The international campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is approaching this year's halfway mark with a global theme of “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”
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State Department wraps up cybersecurity workshop
During sessions, participants develop modernization plans, establish goals
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Kamian named to Bureau of Energy Resources post
State Department veteran has been assigned to posts around the globe during 29-year career
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State Department ‘aims to address the climate crisis,’ launches CEED initiative
The State Department has recently launched the Climate Entrepreneurship for Economic Development (CEED) Initiative to address climate issues while improving economic growth.