Washington, DC - Secretary John Kerry spoke separately with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas today to express his deep concern over the recent wave of violence and offer his support for efforts to restore calm as soon as possible.

Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns today’s heinous terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey, perpetrated against peaceful demonstrators. We extend our condolences to the Turkish people and especially to the families of the victims.

Washington, DC - The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States affirm their full support to the final text of a framework for a Government of National Accord and the Libyan leaders who will form this government, chosen by Libyan delegates after prolonged and difficult negotiations facilitated by Bernardino Leon and the UN mediation team, whose efforts have been carried out with dedication.

Washington, DC - The International diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) is proud to kick off today the 2015 Global Diaspora Week (GDW), taking place October 11-17 and featuring over 90 events organized throughout the United States and around the world by diaspora-focused organizations and individuals.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of the citizens of the United States, I congratulate the Spanish people as they celebrate La Fiesta Nacional de España on October 12.

Athens, Greece - More than 60 law enforcement officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations' (HSI) Attaché Office in Athens and the Hellenic Customs Authority (HCA) gathered for a new training program focused on enhancing HCA's border interdictions and anti-smuggling investigations.