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News Release: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit Mexico City, Mexico November 9-10. As the United States and Mexico approach the 200th anniversary of our diplomatic relations in December, the Deputy Secretary’s visit is an opportunity to continue momentum following the High-Level Economic and Security Dialogues and prepare for the next North American Leaders’ Summit.
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Designating Associates of an Al-Qa’ida Financial Facilitator
News Release: The United States is taking action against two associates of U.S.-designated Al-Qa’ida facilitator Ahmed Luqman Talib, pursuant to a sanctions authority that targets terrorist groups and their supporters.
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30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Risk Analysis and Management (RAM) OMB Control Number 1405-0204 discussed on Nov. 9 by State Department
The US State Department published a two page notice on Nov. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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McCaul: With the Right Weapons, Ukraine Can Defeat Russia
News Release: Austin, TX- House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released a statement on Russia’s announced withdrawal from Kherson, the only regional capital illegally seized since the February 24 invasion by Russia’s invading forces.
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U.S. Government and Foundations Announce New Public-Private Effort to Unlock Finance to Accelerate the Energy Transition
News Release: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund announced a partnership today to work toward the creation of an Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) intended to catalyze private capital to accelerate the clean energy transition in developing countries.
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U.S. Government and Foundations Announce New Public-Private Effort to Unlock Finance to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Release: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Bezos Earth Fund announced a partnership today to work toward the creation of an Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) intended to catalyze private capital to accelerate the clean energy transition in developing countries.
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NATO’s 2022 Cyber Defense Pledge Conference
Release: On November 9 and 10, 2022, NATO’s 2022 Cyber Defense Pledge Conference will take place in Rome, at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The event is co-hosted by Italy and the United States with the support of the NATO International Staff.
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Mobile Network Investment Opportunity in Panama
Release: Topic: Mobile Network Investment Opportunity in Panama.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Mexican Foreign Secretary Ebrard
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
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DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting Nov. 10
Fellowship for Counter Nuclear Smuggling in Support of U.S. Security and Nonproliferation Projects grant opened on Nov. 10.
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Designating Associates of an Al-Qa’ida Financial Facilitator
Release: The United States is taking action against two associates of U.S.-designated Al-Qa’ida facilitator Ahmed Luqman Talib, pursuant to a sanctions authority that targets terrorist groups and their supporters.
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Second High-Level Meeting of the U.S.-France Bilateral Clean Energy Partnership
Release: The second High-Level Meeting of the U.S.-France Bilateral Clean Energy Partnership was held in Washington, D.C., co-chaired by the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of State, France’s Ministry for the Energy Transition, and France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. This Partnership aims to address: (i) energy policy, technology, and innovation; and (ii) diplomatic efforts to accelerate energy transitions and achieve climate objectives.
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Russia’s Continued Wrongful Detention of Brittney Griner
News Release: Following a sham trial and the unjust sentencing of Brittney Griner, Moscow is transferring her from a prison in Moscow to a remote penal colony. It is another injustice layered on her ongoing unjust and wrongful detention.
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U.S. Government and Foundations Announce New Public-Private Effort to Unlock Finance to Accelerate the Energy Transition
Release: Thank you, Liz. And welcome, all of you, to the U.S. Center. I’m thrilled you can all join us for the start of what I believe is an absolutely critical conversation.
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China analysts: 'Xi’s brand of aggressive expansionist authoritarianism here to stay'
Steve Yates, chair of the China Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), and Adam Savit, director of AFPIs' China Policy Initiative, wrote in a Washington Times opinion piece that Chinese President Xi Jinping grabbing a third term means China will likely stay on its current course.
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ChinaAid founder: Opression of Chinese Christians 'battle of light and darkness'
It is a “battle of light and darkness” is how Bob Fu sees the ongoing oppression of Chinese Christians, in and out of the country.
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DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting Nov. 10
Fellowship for Afghan Chemical and Biological Experts in Support of U.S. Security and Nonproliferation Projects grant opened on Nov. 10.
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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Return from Travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
Release: U.S. Special Envoy Tim Lenderking yesterday returned from travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, where he met with Emirati, Saudi, Yemeni, and other international senior officials, including representatives from P5 and other current and incoming UN Security Council Member States. These...
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Russia’s Continued Wrongful Detention of Brittney Griner
Release: Following a sham trial and the unjust sentencing of Brittney Griner, Moscow is transferring her from a prison in Moscow to a remote penal colony. It is another injustice layered on her ongoing unjust and wrongful detention.
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Assistant Secretary Monica Medina’s Participation in the Opening of the Ocean Pavilion at COP27
Release: Good evening, everyone. It’s a pleasure to join you here for the opening of the Ocean Pavilion.
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