http://www.state.gov/ Top Stories from the State Dept homepage. U.S. Department of State No en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:02:07 EDT Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:02:07 EDT 60 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2009/nov/132203.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2009/nov/132203.htm Deputy Spokesman Wood (Nov. 20): "The United States welcomes the resolution passed today by the United Nations calling upon the Government of Iran to respect its human rights obligations fully. In addition, to longstanding concerns about the human rights situation in Iran, the resolution expresses deep concern about the brutal response of Iranian authorities to peaceful demonstrations in the wake of the June 12 election. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/index.htm?docid=132161 http://www.state.gov/index.htm?docid=132161 Secretary Clinton (Nov. 19): "I am delighted to have this chance to come by and thank you in person for what you’re all doing. I’m very grateful to the leadership that both General McChrystal and General Rodriguez are giving to NATO-ISAF and to our American team. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/132080.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/132080.htm Secretary Clinton (Nov. 18): "We want to be a strong partner with the government and the people of Afghanistan. And I always say both because it’s not either/or. It has to be both. And I will look forward to the conversations that I will be having with the president and others. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/p/af/rls/rm/2009/132062.htm http://www.state.gov/p/af/rls/rm/2009/132062.htm Assistant Secretary Carson (Nov. 17): "While the security challenges in the Sahel are not new, several attacks in recent months against African and western targets have drawn additional focus to the situation. Key countries in the area, including Algeria, Mali and Mauritania, have intensified efforts to coordinate their activities against AQIM and address the region’s short, medium, and long-term vulnerabilities. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/132027.htm http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/nov/132027.htm On November 7-8, heavy rainfall related to Tropical Storm Ida caused floods and landslides in much of the central and eastern areas of El Salvador, including the capital city of San Salvador, which has resulted in more than 190 deaths and severe infrastructural damage and agricultural losses. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/remarks/132040.htm http://www.state.gov/r/remarks/132040.htm Under Secretary McHale (Nov. 16): "We are delighted to release Open Doors today, because we have very good news to share with all of you. Hosting foreign students and scholars not only enriches the educational experience of the exchange participants, it helps to build lasting ties among peoples and nations. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/131957.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/131957.htm Secretary Clinton (Nov. 16): “We’re grateful for your generosity and your steadfast belief in the importance of the Expo, the American role here and what this USA pavilion here can do to strengthen cooperation and partnership between the American people and the people of China. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/11/15/shanghai-town-hall http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/11/15/shanghai-town-hall On November 16, President Obama will have a town hall meeting with Chinese youth in Shanghai, China. At the meeting, the President will interact with young Chinese and discuss the relationship between our two countries in the years ahead. -White Hous Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/131939.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/131939.htm Secretary Clinton (Nov. 15): "We agree that our goal here is to defeat al-Qaida. That has been a clear goal and a mission from the President ever since he made his commitment of additional troops back in the spring. And we understand that the Afghans themselves need help in order to defend themselves against the Taliban. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/131926.htm http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/11/131926.htm Secretary Clinton (Nov. 13): "We have a lot of challenges at home that we need to address, particularly the economic ones. …If we are not involved, people want us involved; and if we’re involved, they say, oh, well, you shouldn’t be involved, except if we aren’t, then they want us back. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EDT