America.Gov Latest Items from Washington http://www.america.gov Singh’s State Visit to Build on U.S.-India Relations http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/November/20091120113847dmslahrellek0.1855127.html The state visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is seen by the Obama administration as a new beginning for U.S.-India relations and a window to work on pressing issues, a senior U.S. diplomat says. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:08:42 -0500 http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/November/20091120113847dmslahrellek0.1855127.html U.S. PEPFAR Program Helps Millions with AIDS in Africa http://www.america.gov/st/scitech-english/2009/November/200911191603341ejrehsiF0.2920191.html Millions of AIDS sufferers in sub-Saharan Africa are alive and well, thanks to a commitment to international health and the U.S. PEPFAR program that its administrator, Dr. Eric Goosby, says is supported enthusiastically by President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton and the U.S. Congress. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:08:01 -0500 http://www.america.gov/st/scitech-english/2009/November/200911191603341ejrehsiF0.2920191.html Muslim Americans Prepare for Hajj http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2009/November/20091119111748attocnich0.499798.html An estimated 10,000 to 12,000 American Muslims will participate in the Hajj in 2009. The number of Americans making the trip is down from previous years, according to tour operators who offer travel packages for the Hajj as well as Umrah trips to the sacred cities of Mecca and Medina. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:07:24 -0500 http://www.america.gov/st/peopleplace-english/2009/November/20091119111748attocnich0.499798.html End Distractions and Take Serious Steps, Obama Tells North Korea http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/November/20091119124725esnamfuak0.1271631.html President Obama says North Korea can have economic sanctions reduced and enjoy greater integration with the international community, but it must take concrete action on ending its development of nuclear weapons. Obama also urges Iran to accept a proposal from the International Atomic Energy Agency. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:25:50 -0500 http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2009/November/20091119124725esnamfuak0.1271631.html U.S., Angola Enjoying Strengthened and Renewed Relationship http://www.america.gov/st/africa-english/2009/November/20091117155452WCyeroC0.9319727.html Both the United States and Angola are demonstrating a “renewed commitment to expand and strengthen” their bilateral relationship, a trend the United States hopes and expects will continue in the years to come, says Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:05:56 -0500 http://www.america.gov/st/africa-english/2009/November/20091117155452WCyeroC0.9319727.html