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Subject IndexTuesday, December 15, 2009
Description: Science On a Sphere exhibit at the Climate Change Conference. Science On a Sphere (SOS)® is a room sized, global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe. Researchers at NOAA developed Science On a Sphere® as an educational tool to help illustrate Earth System science to people of all ages. State Dept Image
Climate Change: Broad Operational Accord
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 15): "Our world is on an unsustainable path that threatens...our environment. It is time to launch a broad operational accord on climate change that will set us on a new course." -Full Text -Climate Change Conference
Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 14): "Our human rights agenda for the 21st century is to make human rights a human reality, and the first step is to see human rights in a broad context." -Full Text
U.S. and Spain: Working Together for Peace
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 14): "Our two presidents have developed a close working relationship, and I think it is reflective of the view about the way forward to achieve more peace, more prosperity, security, and stability around the world." -Full Text

In Other News

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Date: 03/24/2009 Description: Great Seal State Dept Photo
First Bilateral Meeting With Serbian Foreign Minister
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Dec. 15): "The Secretary this afternoon will meet with Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic here at the State Department. This is the first bilateral meeting between Secretary Clinton and Foreign Minister Jeremic." -Full Text -Secretary's Remarks
Date: 12/14/2009 Description: Special Representative for North Korea Policy Stephen W. Bosworth delivers remarks on North Korea following meeting with Russia Deputy Foreign Minister. © AP Image
The Importance of the Six-Party Talks
Special Representative Bosworth (Dec. 14): "We came away from our talks in Pyongyang...encouraged by the fact that the DPRK representatives reiterated their view of the importance of the six-party talks and of their commitment to the joint statement of September 2005." -Full Text
Date: 12/11/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton gives the keynote address at the American Pakistan Foundation's Inaugural Gala Benefit. © State Dept Image
U.S.-Pakistan Relationship
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 11): "We seek not to impose our preferences on Pakistan... Instead, we want a relationship based on mutual respect and shared responsibility." -Full Text -Interviews: Watandost.blogspot.com | SAMAA TV
Date: 12/11/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton gives remarks at the first Diplomacy Briefing Series Meeting, focused on the issues and challenges of U.S. relations with Latin America. © State Dept Image
Diplomacy Briefing: Latin America
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 11): "The purpose of this event goes far beyond the important relationships that we have here in the Americas, because we want all of our citizens to be part of a broader foreign policy discussion." -Full Text
Description: Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith A. McHale State Dept Photo
The New Global Communications Environment
Under Secretary McHale (Dec. 11): "For all of us who have been supporting and advocating for democracy, we should regard this development, where so many voices are a part of the dialogue, where individuals are being heard and are shaping the debate, as a triumph." -Full Text 
Date: 12/09/2009 Description: Ellen Tauscher, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, addresses the States Parties of the Biological Weapons Convention at the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland. © U.S. Mission Photo: Eric Bridiers
Preventing Bioterrorism
Under Secretary Tauscher (Dec. 9): "Last week, President Obama approved a new National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats. Our new strategy has a clear, overarching goal … to protect against the misuse of science to develop or use biological agents to cause harm." -Full Text
Date: 12/12/2009 Description: COP15 © State Dept Image
Climate Change Conference
(Dec. 10): The U.S. is committed to forging an international response and achieving a successful outcome at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-15) in Copenhagen, Dec. 7-18. Special Envoy Stern leads the U.S. delegation. -Learn More
Date: 12/10/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton meets with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic © State Dept Image
U.S. Partnership With Croatia
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 10): "As Croatia has strengthened its democracy, our countries have worked together in close partnership based on mutual respect and mutual interests. Now we are bound together in the greatest and most successful military alliance in history." -Full Text
Date: 10/16/2006 Description: Two children wearing their new shoes share some food in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after receiving their shoes in the first "Shoe Drop 2006" by TOMS Shoes. © AP Image
Awards for Corporate Excellence
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 9): "[T]oday we recognize two exceptional companies [TOMS Shoes and Trilogy International Partners]. ...these two companies have made social investments an essential part of their business plan." -Full Text
Date: 12/09/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton marked International Anti-Corruption Day with a video address to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). © State Dept Image
Anti-Corruption Day
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 9): "Corruption in emerging markets and fragile democracies undermines the confidence of citizens and investors alike, while responsible governance helps to foster sustainable economic development and political stability." -Full Text
Date: 12/07/2009 Description: Secretary Clinton receives an award on behalf of the State Department and USAID from the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. © AP Image
Building Global Cooperation
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 7): "We need to be committed to using American leadership to build a new architecture of global cooperation. ...The 21st century not only presents many shared challenges, but also demands shared responsibility." -Full Text
Date: 12/04/2009 Location: Brussels, Belgium Description: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives at NATO headquarters ahead of a NATO foreign ministers meeting. © AP Image
Secretary Clinton on "Meet the Press"
Secretary Clinton (Dec. 6): "We want the Afghans to ...actually make good on what President Karzai said in his inaugural speech, which is that by five years from now, they’ll have total control for their defense." -Full Text

Highlights

Secretary Clinton recently traveled to Brussels, Belgium December 4.

Click on any trip marker to go to a larger interactive map, complete with video, photos, and the Secretary's remarks from the trip.
U.S. Diplomacy and the Berlin Wall
Through Voices of U.S. Diplomacy and the Berlin Wall, you can explore the dynamic work of diplomats who labored in Germany from the end of World War II through German unification in 1990. The story is told through their oral histories, artifacts, and more.
Doors to Diplomacy 2010
Date: 2008-11-06 00:00:00.0 Description: Doors to Diplomacy website contest. State Dept PhotoThe Doors to Diplomacy award competition recognizes the student-created Global SchoolNet Web projects that best teach others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. -More
United We Serve
Date: 06/17/2009 Description: United We Serve. Serve.gov. © Serve.gov imageServe.gov is a new portal for you and all Americans to find ways to serve in your communities. 
Virtual Student Foreign Service Internships
Date: 05/12/2009 Description: Virtual Student Foreign Service logo: Outline of world map in square surrounded by the words Virtual Student Foreign Service. State Dept PhotoVirtual Student Foreign Service Internships will harness technology and a commitment to global service among young people to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement. 
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Date: 08/25/2003 Location: Malta Description: Aerial view of Mellieha village with its parish church, Malta. © AP Photo
Malta
Malta was an important cultic center for earth-mother worship in the 4th millennium B.C. Archeological work shows a developed religious center there, including the world's oldest free-standing architecture, predating that of Sumer and Egypt.
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Date: 2009-05-11 00:00:00.0 Location: Singapore Description: The Fullerton Hotel, flanked by the financial center. Singapore, May 2009. [U.S. Embassy Singapore photo.]
Singapore
Singapore has a varied linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage. Malay is the national language, but Chinese, English, and Tamil also are official languages. English is the language of administration and also is widely used in the professions, businesses, and schools.
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Date: 05/24/2007 Location: Vienna, Austria Description: Concert by Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra held on grounds of Schoenbrunn Palace. © AP Photo
Austria
Austrian history as such dates back to 976, when Leopold von Babenberg became the ruler of much of present-day Austria. In 1276 Rudolf I became the first Habsburg to ascend to the throne. Although never unchallenged, the Habsburgs ruled Austria for nearly 750 years.
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Date: 03/09/2009 Location: Meknes, Morocco Description: Crowds of buyers pack the markets in the old town of Meknes, Morocco, during the Mawlud an-Nabi public holiday when Muslims celebrate the birthday of Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Vineyards around Meknes produce most of the 35 million bottles of wine bottled each year in Morocco. © AP Image
Morocco
Moroccans are predominantly Sunni Muslims of Arab, Berber, or mixed Arab-Berber ancestry. Morocco is home to 14 public universities. Mohammed V University in Rabat is one of the country’s most famous schools. Founded over 1,000 years ago, Karaouine University is the oldest center for Islamic studies in the Maghreb. Morocco’s most prestigious private English-language university, Al-Akhawayn, was founded in 1993. Its curriculum is based on an American model. - Full Text
A yacht sails past the Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour, Australia, July 13, 2006. [© AP Images]Australia
Much of Australia's culture is derived from European roots, but distinctive Australian features have evolved from the environment, aboriginal culture, and the influence of Australia's neighbors. The vigor and originality of the arts in Australia--film, opera, music, painting, theater, dance, and crafts--have achieved international recognition.
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