U.S Department of State:News

Daily Press Briefing: Saudi Arabia and Iran

SPOKESPERSON KIRBY (JAN. 5): “Obviously, we want to see further dialogue between the two and we want to see some sense of engagement to try to resolve the tensions that resulted in the wake of these executions.” Full Text»

Seating of the Venezuelan National Assembly

SPOKESPERSON KIRBY (JAN. 5): “The United States congratulates the people of Venezuela on the installation of their new, democratically-elected National Assembly.”Full Text»

Saudi Executions

SPOKESPERSON KIRBY (JAN. 2): “We have previously expressed our concerns about the legal process in Saudi Arabia and have frequently raised these concerns at high levels of the Saudi Government.” Full Text»

The Passing of Ambassador Stephen Bosworth

SECRETARY KERRY (JAN. 5): “One of our nation’s most capable and admired diplomats, Ambassador Bosworth is a legend in Foggy Bottom, beloved by all.” Full Text»

CES 2016 Innovation Award

JAN. 4: The State Department congratulates Golden West Humanitarian Foundation for winning the 2016 CES Innovation Award with its Advanced Ordnance Training Materials project. More»

Rwandan Elections

SPOKESPERSON KIRBY (JAN. 2) “The United States is deeply disappointed that President Paul Kagame has announced his intention to run for a third term in office.” Full Text»

Source: U.S Department of State

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