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18 Jun 2015, 4:00 am by Howard Friedman
The diversity and patriotism of America’s religious communities give strength to all of us, and our freedom to worship reminds us of the values we share.The press release also indicated that again this year the President will host an iftar dinner at the White House.Also yesterday the State Department released a press statement  from Secretary of State Kerry wishing Muslims "a joyful Ramadan Kareem. [read post]
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 pm
In addition to a full suite of sanctions administered by the US Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce has issued amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that impose new restrictions on exports, re-exports, and retransfers of items subject to the EAR to Russia (and releases in Russia), established policies of denial for license applications, and transferred military end users to the Entity… [read post]
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 pm
In addition to a full suite of sanctions administered by the US Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce has issued amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that impose new restrictions on exports, re-exports, and retransfers of items subject to the EAR to Russia (and releases in Russia), established policies of denial for license applications, and transferred military end users to the Entity… [read post]
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 pm
In addition to a full suite of sanctions administered by the US Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce has issued amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that impose new restrictions on exports, re-exports, and retransfers of items subject to the EAR to Russia (and releases in Russia), established policies of denial for license applications, and transferred military end users to the Entity… [read post]
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 pm
In addition to a full suite of sanctions administered by the US Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce has issued amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that impose new restrictions on exports, re-exports, and retransfers of items subject to the EAR to Russia (and releases in Russia), established policies of denial for license applications, and transferred military end users to the Entity… [read post]
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 pm
In addition to a full suite of sanctions administered by the US Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce has issued amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that impose new restrictions on exports, re-exports, and retransfers of items subject to the EAR to Russia (and releases in Russia), established policies of denial for license applications, and transferred military end users to the Entity… [read post]
23 Feb 2022, 10:00 pm
In addition to a full suite of sanctions administered by the US Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC), the US Department of Commerce has issued amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that impose new restrictions on exports, re-exports, and retransfers of items subject to the EAR to Russia (and releases in Russia), established policies of denial for license applications, and transferred military end users to the Entity… [read post]
26 Mar 2012, 10:26 am by P.J. Blount
The Treaty enhances transparency by affording each State Party the opportunity to overfly the territory of other States Parties using sensor-equipped observation aircraft. [read post]
24 Oct 2007, 5:50 pm
[JURIST] US State Department security chief Richard Griffin [official profile] submitted his resignation Wednesday under pressure following September's Blackwater USA [corporate website; JURIST archive] shooting of 17 Iraqis, according to AP citing unnamed officials. [read post]
6 Feb 2009, 5:05 am
[JURIST] US State Department [official website] spokesperson Robert Wood said Wednesday that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton [official profile] has told Congress that she intends to begin preliminary negotiations with Russia [press briefing] on a new treaty that would significantly lower nuclear stockpiles in both countries. [read post]
31 Mar 2009, 10:28 am
Last February, the US State Department issued its annual report on human rights in China - something it does by congressional mandate for... [read post]
24 May 2009, 6:56 am
The State Department will offer equal benefits and protections to same-sex and opposite-sex partners of American diplomats, the New York Times is reporting. [read post]
20 Feb 2020, 5:12 am by Yige Wang
The Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) of the US State Department announced Tuesday that five Chinese state-run media organizations will be designated as foreign missions, including the Xinhua News Agency; China Global Television Network, which falls under China Central Television, CCTV; China Radio International; China Daily Distribution Corporation; and Hai Tian Development USA, which is the distributor for the People’s Daily in the US. [read post]
5 Nov 2018, 1:10 pm by Manny Marotta
The US State Department announced Monday that it would reimpose sanctions upon Iran previously lifted by the Obama administration’s nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA). [read post]
27 Jun 2006, 8:57 am
[JURIST] John Bellinger [official profile], the top legal adviser for the US State Department [official website], said Monday that the US would like to close its detention camp at Guantanamo Bay [JURIST news archive], but must first make sure that detainees will not pose a security risk or face torture when returned to their native countries. [read post]
28 Feb 2007, 3:44 pm
[JURIST] US State Department Legal Advisor John Bellinger [official profile] told reporters in Brussels Wednesday that European investigations into allegations of CIA misconduct in Europe may dampen intelligence sharing efforts between the US and European countries. [read post]
25 Jun 2008, 6:37 am
The Fairfax County (VA) Board of Supervisors has voted to renew the lease of a former county high school building for another year to the controversial Saudi Academy, but subject to State Department approval. [read post]
15 Jun 2022, 4:00 am by Howard Friedman
On June 2, the State Department issued its annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom. [read post]
16 Mar 2012, 8:03 am by P.J. Blount
State Department: North Korean Announcement of Missile Launch Press Statement Victoria Nuland Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 16, 2012 North Korea’s announcement that it plans to conduct a missile launch in direct violation of its international obligations is highly provocative. [read post]