Former Owner of Marble Mining Company in Afghanistan Convicted for Defrauding U.S. government Agency and Defaulting on a $15.8 Million Loan
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Washington, DC - The former owner of a now-defunct marble mining company in Afghanistan was found guilty Monday by a federal jury for his role in defrauding the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), a U.S. government agency, and defaulting on a $15.8 million loan.
Tuvalu National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Tuvalu on their Independence Day.
The People's Republic of China National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the people of the United States, I wish congratulations to the People’s Republic of China as you celebrate your National Day on October 1.
The United States, the United Kingdom and France Co-Sponsor an UNGA High Level Event With Syrian Human Rights Defenders To Condemn Assad Regime Detentions in Syria
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Washington, DC - Senior representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and others concerned about the situation in Syria were briefed by Syrian human rights activists from the Center for Civil Society and Democracy in Syria, the Syrian Network for Human Rights, Families for Freedom, and the Syria Justice and Accountability Center on the estimated 210,000 individuals detained, 85,000 disappeared, and 14,000 tortured since the start of the conflict in Syria.
Republic of Palau National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly congratulate all Palauans as you celebrate your 24th Independence Day.
Deputy Secretary of State Sullivan's Meeting With Qatari Foreign Minister Al Thani
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met Wednesday with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, the Deputy Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed a range of regional and bilateral topics, including ways to promote regional ties, security, and stability.
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