U.S.-Japan Aviation Talks To Bring Daytime Trans-Pacific Flights to Haneda
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Tokyo, Japan - Delegations representing the governments of the United States and Japan announced in Tokyo today that they have successfully negotiated an amendment to their Open Skies agreement. The proposed amendment provides for the first time since 1978 daytime services by U.S. and Japanese air carriers between the United States and Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), the busiest in Japan and the closest to downtown Tokyo.
United States Condemns Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Turkey
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Turkish military personnel and civilians today in Ankara, Turkey. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those killed, and we wish a quick recovery to those injured.
On Bahrain
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Washington, DC - Five years ago this week, Bahrainis from all backgrounds called for political reforms that would bring greater respect for their universal rights and fundamental freedoms.
On the Occasion of Kosovo's National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the citizens of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of the Republic of Kosovo as you celebrate your eighth anniversary of independence on February 17.
Release of U.S. Citizens in Iraq
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Washington, DC - The Department of State welcomes the news that the Government of Iraq has secured the release of three U.S. citizens who were reported as missing in January.
U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern Travel to Europe
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Washington, DC - U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern will travel February 16 – 19 to Brussels, London and Paris, where he will meet with European officials to discuss climate change.
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