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In Tajikistan, “Little Drops Make the River”

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:03 -0400

The U.S. Agency for International Development is working with the government of Tajikistan to keep local water systems maintained and in operation.

Kerry Urges Israeli, Palestinian Leaders to Restart Peace Talks

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:40:40 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry urges Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to show the leadership needed to restart peace talks.

Obama Outlines Evolving U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:01:57 -0400

Saying that America is at a crossroads, President Obama outlines an evolving counterterrorism strategy aimed at threats that are lethal yet less capable, at threats to U.S. diplomatic and business interests abroad and at homegrown threats.

Greater Efficiency "Absolutely Critical" to Energy Future

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:46:45 -0400

Using less fuel through greater energy efficiency must be among the national strategies for the future, according to the top U.S. energy official. The new energy secretary takes office with a pledge for new efficiencies in homes and industries.

First Afghan Female Pilot Graduates from Training

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:35:50 -0400

Afghan Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Niloofar Rhmani becomes the first Afghan woman to complete undergraduate pilot training and earn the status of pilot.

Group Urges U.S. to Spend More on Agriculture Science

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:17:01 -0400

A prominent, nonpartisan advocacy group calls on the United States to double annual spending on agriculture and food research.

Treasury Announces New Sanctions Against Iran

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:32:22 -0400

The U.S. Treasury Department takes action against 20 individuals and entities for their involvement in Iran’s nuclear and missile proliferation networks and Iran’s continued attempts to circumvent sanctions.

Reforming Land Management in Cape Verde Sees Early Success

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:45 -0400

The compact between Cape Verde and the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation is leading to a system to modernize the land-management system in the country.

Open Markets to Advance Food Security, Ambassador Says

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:44 -0400

Opening global markets efficiently helps advance global food security, says Ambassador Isi Siddiqui, chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Grant Winners Focus on Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:19 -0400

Seven grant winners will be testing new and cost-effective solutions to water challenges around the world under an initiative jointly funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a U.S. Agency for International Development partnership.

Active Atlantic Hurricane Season Ahead, Forecasters Say

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:16 -0400

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and weather forecasters are warning those in the storm zone to be ready for greater than average activity in 2013.

Partnership Aims to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:23:12 -0400

The United States Agency for International Development is supporting a new public-private research partnership between the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics and India-based Vibha Agrotech to develop new climate-resilient varieties of rice and wheat, two of the “big three” primary crops required to feed the world.

Biden’s Trip to Latin America to Focus on Boosting Partnerships

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:23 -0400

Vice President Biden’s upcoming trip to Latin America — his fourth during the Obama administration — is testimony to the growing partnerships between the United States and the countries of that region, a U.S. official says.

Kerry's Visit to African Union Summit Shows Continent's Value

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:38:00 -0400

As African countries mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity, the Obama administration is moving forward with a new U.S. strategy for sub-Saharan Africa, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect.

Friends of Syria Press for Syrian Peace Conference

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:14:52 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry meets with his counterparts from 10 countries in Europe and the Middle East to lay out a common course to press for an international peace conference for Syria.

USAID Expands Partnership to Improve Access to Technology

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:27:23 -0400

USAID and Qualcomm Inc. announce a global commitment to use technology to improve economic and social development in emerging markets.

Coast Guard Offers Plan for Safety, Security in Arctic

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:17:55 -0400

With a view toward safety and security, the U.S. Coast Guard has developed a strategic plan for protecting U.S. interests in a changing Arctic Ocean. Partnership with other nations is a key element of the plan.

One Year On, U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact Creating Closer Ties

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:23 -0400

One year after the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement went into effect, acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank says the agreement has allowed more Colombian companies to gain access to U.S. markets and made U.S. goods more affordable to Colombian citizens.

USAID Awards Grants for Innovative Farm Technologies

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:17:57 -0400

USAID has selected the World Cocoa Foundation and the American startup DripTech to receive grants to get specialized technologies to thousands of smallholder farmers.

China, U.S. Can Build on Common Ground, Admiral Says

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:01:27 -0400

The United States and China can build a foundation of trust while fostering regional security and prosperity, the top U.S. commander in the Pacific says.

New Leader Plugs in at U.S. Department of Energy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:55 -0400

A scientist with a background in theoretical nuclear physics and energy technology takes over the top job at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Burma, U.S. Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:44:42 -0400

The new Trade and Investment Framework Agreement signed between the United States and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar will create a platform for dialogue and cooperation on trade and investment issues between the two governments, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says.

Czechs Receive Material from U.S. for Reactor Research

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31:19 -0400

The U.S. Energy Department transfers 75 kilograms of fluoride salt to the Czech Nuclear Research Institute Řež for experiments at Řež’s critical test facility.

U.S. Praises Power of Inclusive Growth for World Economy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:33 -0400

Treasury Under Secretary Lael Brainard says the United States is committed to the recapitalization of the international financial institutions to support inclusive growth around the world.

With 1960s Group The Doors, Ray Manzarek Revolutionized Rock

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:21:16 -0400

Influenced by Chicago jazz and blues, as well as Russian classical composers, the late Ray Manzarek of The Doors crafted some of the most influential sounds of the 1960s, which will continue to haunt and electrify music lovers.

Researchers Use Bacteria to Control Malaria Parasite

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:50:25 -0400

U.S. medical researchers are finding a way to put a bacterium to work to help in the global fight against malaria. The disease sickens hundreds of millions of people each year.

Tunisia, U.S. Launch Initiative to Support Small Businesses

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:40 -0400

The United States and Tunisia launch an initiative to support the growth of small- and medium-sized businesses, boost trade, and promote broad-based economic growth.

Polish, U.S. Air Forces Working Together

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:51 -0400

Nearly 100 airmen with the Wisconsin Air National Guard arrive at Lask Air Base, Poland, to train with the Polish air force.

Increased Domestic Demand Will Help Spur Global Growth

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:36:42 -0400

The global economy "remains sluggish and fragile," says U.S. Treasury Under Secretary Lael Brainard, but the world's major economies can help by encouraging domestic demand, as well as showing more flexibility on currency exchange rates.

USAID to Bring Clean Water, Sanitation to More People

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:14 -0400

The U.S. Agency for International Development aims to bring sustainable access to clean water to 10 million people and improved sanitation to 6 million people, the agency states in its five-year water and development strategy report, released May 21