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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.

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.

Obama Honors Pioneering Astronaut Sally Ride

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:34:56 -0400

President Obama announces that he will award a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut to travel to space.

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

Turkish Officials Visit Pentagon

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:37 -0400

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with Turkish officials to discuss the defense relationship between the United States and Turkey.

State Department Daily Press Briefing

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:55:10 -0400

State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell briefs reporters in Washington on a range of international topics.

State's Cook on 2012 International Religious Freedom Report

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:57 -0400

State Department Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook talks with reporters about the importance of religious freedom and the release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report.

Russian Missiles in Syria Prolong Suffering, U.S. General Says

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:25 -0400

Russia’s planned delivery of advanced anti-ship missiles and the S-300 air defense system to Syria “is at the very least an unfortunate decision that will embolden the regime and prolong the suffering,” says U.S. Army General Martin E. Dempsey.

"Dramatic Progress" in Global Health, but Virus Threat Lurks

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:26:37 -0400

Global health officials from more than 190 countries are meeting for the World Health Assembly. The conference works toward long-range goals of improving health care access everywhere and potential near-term problems of global disease outbreak.

Religious Freedom Is Moral, Strategic Concern for U.S.

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:21 -0400

Attacks on religious freedom are both a moral and a strategic national security concern for the United States, says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Kerry on 2012 International Religious Freedom Report

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:24:33 -0400

Secretary of State John Kerry talks on the importance of religious freedom and the release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report.

Facts on U.S. Support for International Religious Freedom

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:33:27 -0400

A State Department fact sheet explains the U.S. policy and programs that support international religious freedom.

Nine-Year-Old Mars Rover Passes 40-Year-Old Record

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:45 -0400

NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity has broken the record for the longest distance traveled by a NASA vehicle on another world.

International Religious Freedom Report 2012 Executive Summary

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:55 -0400

The State Department releases its International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, which surveys religious rights in countries around the world.

Edgy Art in New York

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:12:57 -0400

Witness the largest multiarts festival in North America: FringeNYC.

Hagel, French Defense Minister Discuss Continued Cooperation

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:22 -0400

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian discuss Mali, NATO, Syria and other issues on May 17 at the Pentagon.

U.S. Envoy at U.N. on French Polynesia, Self-Determination

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:05:47 -0400

Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis, U.S. alternate representative to the United Nations for special political affairs, explains why the United States disassociated itself from consensus resolution on French Polynesia and self-determination.

State Department Daily Press Briefing

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:56:38 -0400

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki briefs reporters in Washington on a range of international topics.

Kerry, Others at Meeting on Combating Trafficking in Persons

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:41:57 -0400

Secretary of State Kerry and other administration officials discuss efforts to monitor and combat trafficking in persons.

Obama Proclamation on World Trade Week 2013

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:43:53 -0400

President Obama proclaims May 19 through May 25 World Trade Week and encourages all Americans to observe the week with events, trade shows and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of trade and the global economy.

Native American Roots in Oklahoma

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:39 -0400

Experience the rich traditions of Native American culture at Oklahoma City’s Red Earth Festival.

U.S. Agencies Cite Progress Against Human Trafficking

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:22:23 -0400

Better coordination among U.S. federal government agencies is showing results in the struggle to end human trafficking, U.S. officials say.

New Mexico’s Market for Traditional Art

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:13 -0400

From beaded necklaces and carved wooden boxes to handwoven hammocks and flat weave carpets, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market has the world’s best folk art.

Diving High and Low in Chicago

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:10 -0400

Experience the sky-high thrills of the 55th annual Chicago Air and Water Show.

Celebrating Minnesota’s Bounty

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:21 -0400

Attracting nearly 1.8 million visitors a year, the Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest expositions in the world.

Riding the Rodeo in Wyoming

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:36:01 -0400

Dust off your boots and find your cowboy hat for Cheyenne Frontier Days, the largest outdoor rodeo in the United States.

Galaxy’s Ring of Fire

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:11:23 -0400

The “starburst ring” at the center of a galaxy about 17 million light-years away is a region of frenetic star formation.

More Governments Step into Arctic Circle

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:56:14 -0400

The Arctic is gaining in popularity. Five new nations gain official designation as observer states of the Arctic Council, whose membership is limited to eight nations with Arctic Ocean shorelines.

Two California Men Sentenced for Rhino Horn Trafficking

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:04 -0400

The sentencing of two California businessmen in Los Angeles for trafficking in rhino horn will send both to prison and ensure that $800,000 of their illegally acquired “profits” end up helping protect rhinos in Africa.