News from March 2021
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Le Drian emphasized the special role of the Transatlantic Alliance in addressing global security challenges. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed Iran, Russia, and China, and the political process in Libya. They also spoke about peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod. Secretary Blinken emphasized the importance of advancing mutual goals, including combating climate change, developing green technology, enhancing defense cooperation, ...
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: In an introductory call with Special Envoy Martin Griffiths on Mar. 14, the Secretary expressed U.S. concern regarding the conflict in Yemen, particularly the humanitarian toll on the Yemeni people. He highlighted that the United States supports a unified, stable Yemen free from foreign influence, and that there is no military solution to the conflict.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
News Release: On the second anniversary of the horrendous attacks on two mosques in Christchurch on Mar. 15, the United States stands with New Zealand in condemning all forms of terrorism, regardless of ideology. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families. As a democratic society, we reject any attempts by individuals or groups to stoke the flames of intolerance and hate.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez. The Secretary reiterated U.S. support for the Paraguayan people as they struggle with the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and outlined our efforts ...
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price...
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Albio Sires, Chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, issued the following joint statement on the 3rd anniversary of the assassination of Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro City Councilor and human rights activist. Marielle Franco was fatally shot with impunity on March 14th, 2018...
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: On the second anniversary of the horrendous attacks on two mosques in Christchurch on March 15, the United States stands with New Zealand in condemning all forms of terrorism, regardless of ideology. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families. As a democratic society, we reject any attempts by individuals or groups to stoke the flames of intolerance and hate.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: America’s alliances are our greatest asset, and leading with diplomacy means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our allies and key partners once again.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price.
By State Newswire | Mar 14, 2021
Release: On the second anniversary of the horrendous attacks on two mosques in Christchurch on March 15, the United States stands with New Zealand in condemning all forms of terrorism, regardless of ideology. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families. As a democratic society, we reject any attempts by individuals or groups to stoke the flames of intolerance and hate.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 13, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON – Homeland Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas has directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support a government-wide effort over the next 90 days to safely receive, shelter, and transfer unaccompanied children who make the dangerous journey to the U.S. southwest border.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2021
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my sincere congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis as he celebrates the eighth anniversary of his election as Bishop of Rome.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 13, 2021
News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced the arrest of seven additional defendants in an on-going investigation involving the distribution of methamphetamine and heroin on the Western Slope. The following defendants were arrested and made their initial appearance in federal court in Denver and Grand Junction this week...
By Interior Newswire | Mar 13, 2021
News Release: The Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park is temporarily closed, due to road closures and severe weather. The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remains open.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 13, 2021
News Release: Norfolk, VA - U.S. Marshals and the Norfolk Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect from the March 12th murder of a mother and her daughter. Kenyatta Ferrell Jones, 27, is charged with two counts each of second degree murder and use of firearm in commission of a felony.
By State Newswire | Mar 13, 2021
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send my sincere congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis as he celebrates the eighth anniversary of his election as Bishop of Rome.
