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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.

Change in Behavior Sparks Removal of Sanctions on Iraqi Bank

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:32:31 -0400

The U.S. Department of the Treasury lifts sanctions against the Elaf Islamic Bank in Iraq following what the department says was the bank’s “significant and demonstrated change in behavior.”

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 15:15:36 -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.

Obama's Call with Lebanese President Sleiman

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:39:50 -0400

President Obama and President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon speak by phone to discuss their shared commitment to preserving Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty and security.

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.

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.

State Dept. on Kerry’s Trip to Middle East, Africa

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:04 -0400

The State Department issues a statement on Secretary of State John Kerry’s travels to the Middle East and Africa on May 21–27.

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.

U.S. Increases Sanctions Against Syria

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:26 -0400

The U.S. Treasury Department takes action targeting senior Syrian officials, as well as companies supporting the government of Syria and linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force and Hezbollah.

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.

Amb. Rice’s Message on International Day Against Homophobia

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:52 -0400

“We call on all nations and all peoples to join us in ensuring that human rights are universally protected everywhere every day,” says Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, in a video message on International Day Against Homophobia.

Cricket in America

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:11:27 -0400

When you think of cricket, the United States doesn't immediately come to mind, yet cricket has been played there since the colonial era. Today the game is resurgent, with a USA cricket team, local teams organized by immigrant cricket aficionados and school youth programs.

State Department Daily Press Briefing

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:40:46 -0400

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki briefs reporters at the State Department on May 16.