http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/ The Office of the Spokesman, Bureau of Public Affairs, releases about 2-5 statements or notices to the press each day. U.S. Department of State No en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:32:04 EDT Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:32:04 EDT 60 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/09/172244.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2011/09/172244.htm Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon® is an innovative partnership to leverage public and private investments in global health to combat cervical and breast cancer – two of the leading causes of cancer death in women - in developing nations in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/165348.pdf http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/165348.pdf %PDF-1.4 % 7 0 obj <> endobj 51 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID /Index/Info 6 0 R/Length 172/Prev 770818/Root 8 0 R/Size 92/Type/XRef/W>>stream h bbd` ``b`` I D k H T j6 ee 2 3X| B$ \ ^ f 3 p : `] l{ ` R ` ` : j kF _ 633p 4 @ $# endstream endobj 8 0 obj <>>> endobj 9 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox/Type/Page>> endobj 10 0 obj <>stream h ko 6 ? Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/12/153475.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/12/153475.htm Q: Does the United States put any restrictions on U.S. citizens traveling to North Korea? A: While the United States government does not restrict travel to North Korea, the Department of State warns U.S. citizens against entering North Korea without first having received a explicit official permission and an entry visa from the Government of North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea). Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/p/eap/rls/prs/2010/151916.htm http://www.state.gov/p/eap/rls/prs/2010/151916.htm The United States stands in solidarity with our South Korean allies and the international community in condemnation of North Korea's artillery attack against the island of Yeongpyong on November 23. The United States calls upon the DPRK to cease its provocative and irresponsible actions against its neighbors, fully abide by the terms of the Armistice, and adhere to its international obligations. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/11/151734.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/11/151734.htm Special Representative for North Korea Policy Ambassador Stephen Bosworth is leading an interagency delegation to Asia to consult with counterparts from the Republic of Korea, Japan, and China on North Korean issues. The delegation departed from Washington on the morning of November 20, will arrive in Seoul on November 21, travel to Tokyo on November 22, and depart for Beijing November 23. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/11/151102.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/11/151102.htm On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I commend the Government of Benin for hosting this international symposium honoring the 50th anniversary of independence for 17 Francophone African countries. On this historic occasion, African leaders from government, business, and civil society have a unique opportunity to discuss the challenges of the last 50 years and share ideas about the way forward. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/07/144407.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/07/144407.htm The UN Security Council's condemnation of North Korea's attack on the South Korean ship Cheonan sends a clear message that such irresponsible and provocative behavior is a threat to peace and security in the region and will not be tolerated. Attacks on the Republic of Korea are unacceptable and the United States joins the Security Council in calling for North Korea to uphold the Korean Armistice Agreement. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/04/139378.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/04/139378.htm The United States is pleased to announce an initial contribution of $200 million toward the 2010 operations of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The contribution will support UNHCR efforts worldwide. These activities include refugee returns to Afghanistan and Burundi; local integration and third-country resettlement of refugees; and protection and provisions of water, shelter, food, healthcare, and education to people under UNHCR's care. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/01/134915.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2010/01/134915.htm Ambassador Robert King, Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, will visit South Korea from January 11-14 and Japan on January 15. This will be Ambassador King's first visit to the region since being confirmed by the Senate in November 2009. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/dec/134296.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/dec/134296.htm The United States welcomes the continued engagement between Chad and Sudan to normalize relations as discussed during meetings last week with Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki and Sudanese Presidential Advisor Dr. Ghazi Salahuddin. The United States is encouraged by the decision of these two neighboring countries to implement their 2006 bilateral Security Protocol. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EDT