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December 15, 2022
Turkey’s Conviction and Sentencing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
The United States is deeply troubled and disappointed by a Turkish court’s verdict against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, sentencing him to two years and seven months in prison and banning him from political activity. -
December 15, 2022
U.S. Department of State Announces Nearly 1,500 Benjamin Gilman Scholars, Expanding Access to Study Abroad for American Undergraduate Students
Gilman Scholars are U.S. undergraduate students who qualify and receive Pell Grants to cover the costs of their higher education. -
December 13, 2022
Joint Statement on the United States-Uzbekistan Strategic Partnership Dialogue
Both the United States and Uzbekistan reaffirmed the value of the Strategic Partnership Dialogue in finding common ground on issues of deep mutual interest.
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Understanding Food Security
Food security is having enough safe and nutritious food to eat. Food insecurity can destabilize societies, increase hunger and malnutrition, drive migration and conflict, and cause severe economic dislocation.
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December 12, 2022
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Iran
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December 14, 2022
December 14, 2022
Removal of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women
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