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State Department on Situation in Cote d’Ivoire

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:32:42 -0400

The United States condemns the renewed assault by forces loyal to former President Gbagbo against the Republican Forces of Cote d’Ivoire.

Foreign Aid Helps Global Security, Stability, U.S. Officials Say

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:07:13 -0400

Investments in global health and development are investments in global security, according to testimony presented to the U.S. Congress. Administration officials say U.S. programs save millions of lives and should be sustained in the future.

State Department Official and Lawmakers Discuss Libya Crisis

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:04:00 -0400

Senior State Department official James Steinberg tells a U.S. congressional committee that America’s actions on Libya intend to protect Libyan civilians while working in coordination with the international community.

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 31

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:28:04 -0400

White House press secretary Jay Carney briefs reports in Washington on March 31.

Clinton Remarks on New Special Envoy for Sudan

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:57:40 -0400

Secretary of State Clinton makes remarks at the announcement of Princeton Lyman as special envoy for Sudan.

U.S. Combats Growing Global Problem of Maritime Piracy

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:51:51 -0400

The United States has adopted a multilateral approach to deal with the “significant and urgent” problem of maritime piracy, a growing challenge with global implications.

State Department Daily Press Briefing, March 31

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:14:48 -0400

State Department spokesman Mark Toner briefs reporters in Washington on March 31.

U.S. Urges Côte d’Ivoire to Avoid More Civilian Casualties

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:08:49 -0400

A U.S. official says Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo is in “a weakened position” and urges him to step down in favor of the country’s fairly elected president, Alassane Ouattara, in order to avoid more civilian casualties, saying the Ivorians have “already paid a very high price for democracy.”

Clinton Celebrates Agreements Between U.S., Open Skies Partners

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:07:31 -0400

In State Department ceremony to celebrate the negotiation of agreements between the United States and the Open Skies partners, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton extends her appreciation to all stakeholders in the 100-strong partnership.

For Globetrotting Presidents, Air Force One Provides Perfect Ride

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:37:03 -0400

The gleaming jumbo jet called Air Force One is more than a plush ride for the president of the United States. It’s an American icon, an instrument of statecraft and, as a former White House aide put it, “worth 10,000 votes” every time it lands.

Arab-American Groups Offer Civil Society Models to Middle East

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:33:31 -0400

Arab Americans, proud of steps toward democracy in their ancestral homelands, hope to share their experience in civil society. Organizations like the Arab American Institute offer resources on how to encourage voter participation and learn about candidate platforms.

Update on U.S. Embassy Consular Services: Frequently Asked Questions

iipcms@state.gov (iipcms) — Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:31:08 -0400