http://www.america.gov http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080512161044idybeekcm0.1318476.html Help is on the way for the people of Burma as authorities finally allow the first American C-130 cargo plane to land. The plane has humanitarian aid supplies for Irrawaddy Delta communities ravaged by Cyclone Nargis. And the United States is providing an additional $13 million in food aid and assistance. http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080512161044idybeekcm0.1318476.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:55:45 -0400 http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080512140115idybeekcm0.3412592.html North Korea has provided a top U.S. official with new details on its nuclear activities that may be an important first step in getting international efforts to stabilize the Korean Peninsula back on track. The newly released documents date back to 1986 and outline operations at the Yongbyon complex. http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080512140115idybeekcm0.3412592.html Tue, 13 May 2008 16:57:56 -0400 http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080512123847dmslahrellek0.5396234.html President Bush will mix symbolism and substance during a five-day, three-nation trip to the Middle East and will place considerable emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Bush is marking the 60th anniversary of Israel's founding and the 75th anniversary of U.S. ties with Saudi Arabia. http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080512123847dmslahrellek0.5396234.html Mon, 12 May 2008 17:31:24 -0400 http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080509155736dmslahrellek0.9268.html The United States continues to offer full support to the legitimate Lebanese government and condemns the armed attack by Hezbollah and its allies, says Secretary of State Rice. "We condemn the use of force by illegitimate armed groups and call upon all parties to respect the rule of law," she says. http://www.america.gov/st/peacesec-english/2008/May/20080509155736dmslahrellek0.9268.html Mon, 12 May 2008 17:31:56 -0400 http://www.america.gov/st/foraid-english/2008/May/20080508105013AKllennoCcM0.7040522.html The head of the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) has called on countries that ban exports of food commodities to lift those restrictions so more food can be available for humanitarian aid. Approximately 40 countries have imposed bans as commodity prices have soared in the past year, WFP Executive Director Josette Sheeran says. http://www.america.gov/st/foraid-english/2008/May/20080508105013AKllennoCcM0.7040522.html Thu, 08 May 2008 15:36:54 -0400