The 2015 G-20 Summit in Antalya, Turkey
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Antalya, Turkey - The G-20 is the world’s premier forum for economic policy cooperation, where Leaders representing economies that account for about 85 percent of global economic output assemble to promote strong, sustainable and balanced growth and to address urgent global economic challenges. At this year’s Summit in Antalya, Leaders committed to undertake a number of concrete actions to strengthen the global economy, make global growth more inclusive, enhance the resilience of the international financial system, mobilize investment to raise long-term growth, and implement previous commitments on economic reform and labor markets.
Removal of Sam Rainsy from the Cambodian National Assembly
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Washington, DC - We are deeply concerned by today’s removal of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) leader Sam Rainsy from the National Assembly in a unilateral move by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party. His removal is another step backwards for Cambodia’s progress towards a free and democratic society.
Ambassador Catherine Russell Travels to London
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Washington, DC - Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell will travel to London, November 17–18, to attend the Trust Women conference.
Giant Magellan Telescope, World’s Largest, Breaks Ground in Chilean Desert
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Atacama Desert, Chile - Leaders and supporters from The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory, along with representatives from an international group of partner universities and research institutions, are gathering on a remote mountaintop high in the Chilean Andes today to celebrate groundbreaking for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT).
Under Secretary Sewall To Travel to the United Kingdom and Norway
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Washington, DC - Dr. Sarah Sewall, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, will travel to the United Kingdom and Norway, November 16–18.
Alstom Sentenced to Pay $772 Million Criminal Fine to Resolve Foreign Bribery Charges
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Washington, DC - Alstom S.A., a French power and transportation company, was sentenced today to pay a $772,290,000 fine to resolve criminal charges related to a widespread corruption scheme involving at least $75 million in secret bribes paid to government officials in countries around the world, including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Bahamas and Taiwan.
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