http://www.state.gov/ Top Stories from the State Dept homepage. U.S. Department of State No en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 06:32:08 EDT Wed, 16 May 2012 06:32:08 EDT 60 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189957.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189957.htm May 15: The United States and Indonesia demonstrated their commitment to enhancing bilateral science and technology cooperation at the inaugural Joint Committee Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation in Jakarta, Indonesia. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/nato_matters_security http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/nato_matters_security Assistant Secretary Gordon (May 14): "The Alliance is the mechanism through which the United States confronts diverse and difficult threats to our security together with like-minded states who share our fundamental values of democracy, human rights and rule of law. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189859.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189859.htm May 14: The State Department announced an international exchange that brings 34 women entrepreneurs to the United States to develop business networks with their U.S. colleagues. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189950.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189950.htm Secretary Clinton will hold a Global Town Hall with Civil Society Representatives at the State Department, under the auspices of the Department's Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society 2012 Summit. Watch it here live on May 16 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. DipNo Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2012/05/189969.htm#DEPARTMENT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2012/05/189969.htm#DEPARTMENT Spokesperson Nuland (May 15): "The U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement enters into force today. This agreement's going to provide duty-free treatment for more than 80 percent of U.S. exports and consumer and industrial products and expanded bilateral trade and promote economic growth between our countries. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/s/d/2012/189867.htm http://www.state.gov/s/d/2012/189867.htm Deputy Secretary Burns (May 14): "During World War II, Raoul Wallenberg could have chosen to live a life of comfort and safety with his loving family. Instead, he risked his life to save the lives of others." Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189817.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189817.htm May 14: The new facility will incorporate numerous sustainable features, including a restored stream that will become a key landscape feature and contribute to storm water management. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189815.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189815.htm The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs hosts the first of two "From Lab to Market" Enrichment Seminars for Fulbright foreign students, May 15-19. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2012/05/189811.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2012/05/189811.htm Secretary Clinton (May 12): "The Government of Algeria invited international and non-governmental organizations to send observation missions and conducted elections that provided the Algerian people with the opportunity to express their will." Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189752.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/05/189752.htm May 11: Bahrain is an important security partner and ally in a region facing enormous challenges. Maintaining our and our partners' ability to respond to these challenges is a critical component of our commitment to Gulf security. ‪ Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT