Singh’s State Visit to Build on U.S.-India Relations
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.
U.S. PEPFAR Program Helps Millions with AIDS in Africa
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.
Muslim Americans Prepare for Hajj
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.
End Distractions and Take Serious Steps, Obama Tells North Korea
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.
U.S., Angola Enjoying Strengthened and Renewed Relationship
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.