Study shows effects of toilet facilities on child health in rural Africa
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Stanford, California - Roughly one out of four people worldwide has no access to a toilet. A program underway in 50 countries could provide a solution, by motivating communities to build latrines and stop open defecation. The approach increases access to – and use of - sanitation facilities, according to a study co-authored by a Stanford researcher.
Foreign Ministers Joint Statement on Libya
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Washington, DC - The Foreign Ministers of Algeria, France, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Qatar, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs call upon all parties to the Libyan Political Dialogue to immediately approve the political agreement brokered by UN Special Representative Leon following the meetings of the parties in Skhirat and Geneva.
Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces the Construction Award for the New U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico
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Washington, DC - The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) announces the design-build construction award for a new U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico, to BL Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama.
Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon Travel to Vienna, Austria
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Washington, DC - Ambassador Tom Shannon will travel today to Vienna, Austria to lead the U.S. delegation to the first Joint Commission meeting under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Ambassador Shannon will be accompanied by Lead Coordinator for Iran Nuclear Implementation Ambassador Steve Mull and nuclear and sanctions experts from relevant U.S. government agencies.
Assistant Secretary Nuland Travels to Madrid, Ankara, and Athens
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Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland will join Secretary Kerry October 18-19 in Madrid, Spain, where he will meet with King Felipe VI, President Rajoy, and Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo to discuss a range of bilateral and global issues.
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall to Travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Washington, DC - Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from October 18-24, 2015.
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