US & Canada
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The historic announcements of the ROK and Japanese governments
press releaseAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of State We welcome today’s historic announcements by the governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan regarding the conclusion of discussions on sensitive historical issues. The ROK and Japan are two of the United States’ most important allies, and we are inspired by the work they have done to advance their bilateral relationship. We…
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President Joe Biden on Japan ROK announcement
OPINION Today’s announcements between the Republic of Korea and Japan mark a groundbreaking new chapter in cooperation and partnership between two of the United States’ closest allies. With two historic statements by foreign ministers, President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida are taking a decisive step to create a safer, more secure and more prosperous future for the Korean and Japanese…
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Media Note: US High-Level Side Events on the fringes of the UN Commission on the Status of Women Side Events
United States Mission to the United NationsOffice of Press and Public DiplomacyFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 3, 2023 Media Note: US High-Level Side Events on the fringes of the UN Commission on the Status of Women Side Events The 67thth The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will meet on March 6-17, 2023. With a focus on gender justice and…
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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield as US Head of Delegation at the 67th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
United States Mission to the United NationsOffice of Press and Public DiplomacyFor Immediate ReleaseMarch 3, 2023 Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Representative to the United Nations, will serve as the US Head of Delegation to the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women The United States Mission to the United Nations today announced the US delegation to…
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Op-Ed: The US Inflation Reduction Act is good for Norway
The US Inflation Reduction Act is good for Norway. Here’s why. By Marc Nathanson, US Ambassador to Norway This comment was posted in Norwegian on March 3, 2023 by Dagens Næringsliv. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the most significant move by the US government to combat climate change in our history. Because of the size of the US economy…
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Demonstrations planned in Madrid from March 3 to 10, 2023
DATE DURATION PURPOSE OF DEMONSTRATION LOCATION March 03, 2023 1600-1900 Increase the visibility of international students **Expected participation: 1000 C. de Ferraz 1-0, C. de Bailén, Pl. de los Carros March 03, 2023 1630-1800 Work questions: Hospital Zendal Prta del Sol, C. de Alcalá, C. de la Virgen de…
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Fifth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue promotes economic and commercial cooperation
Fifth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue promotes economic and commercial cooperation The United States and Qatar held the Economic and Commercial Cooperation Session as part of the Fifth Annual Strategic Dialogue on Monday, February 20 in Doha, Qatar. Dilawar Syed, Special Representative of the US Department of State for Trade and Business Affairs, opened and chaired the session. Special Representative Syed was…
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Additional US military aid to Ukraine
press releaseAntony J. Blinken, Secretary of StateMarch 3, 2023 This week, as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great cost, we are once again reminded of the boundless courage and unwavering determination of the Ukrainian people, and of the international community’s strong support for Ukraine. Pursuant to a full powers of attorney delegation from President Biden, I authorize…
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Black History Month 2023 – U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Portugal
As reported by Comunidade Cultura e ArteThe US Embassy Lisbon hosted a public concert at the Teatro da Trindade – one of Lisbon’s most popular venues – with the aim of showcasing music rooted in the African American experience. Under the concert name “L’USA-Fonia”, recognized lusophone musicians performed American gospel, jazz and hip-hop hits, attracting an audience of American music…
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Defense of Ukrainian art and culture from destruction
Workers take action to protect a lion statue in Odessa from Russian shelling September 16, 2022. (© Ivan Strahov/UNESCO) The Ukrainian people and their supporters around the world are working to preserve Ukrainian culture and document the damage done by the Russian military. For its part, the US State Department announced on February 23 that its Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response…
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