Papua New Guinea's Independence Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I wish you and the people of Papua New Guinea a happy Independence Day. In its 40 years of independence Papua New Guinea has made incredible strides towards a more prosperous future. We extend our heartiest congratulations for the remarkable accomplishments you have achieved.
Ambassador Catherine Russell Travels to the Philippines
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Washington, DC - Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell will travel to Manila, Philippines September 14 – 18 to lead the U.S. delegation to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings on women and the economy.
Local and national governments spur growth better in tandem
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Cambridge, Massachusetts - The country of Colombia has long been riven by paramilitary groups and guerillas. Over the last five years or so, the government has gradually reclaimed lost ground, but the process has been a difficult one. Can Colombia teach us anything about state-building and its challenges?
United States and Cuba Hold Inaugural Bilateral Commission in Havana
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Havana, Cuba - The United States and Cuba held the inaugural session of the bilateral commission in Havana today. The discussions were full and frank, extensive and conducted in a courteous and respectful manner. Both governments agreed to concrete steps to continue on the path toward normalized relations.
Saving rural India’s “liquid cash” milk
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Cambridge, Massachusetts - India is the world’s leading milk producer, with many of its people relying on milk as a primary source of income. Indian dairies buy milk from local farmers at village collection centers, and then sell the milk or use it to make dairy products.
The Zabadani Women's Initiative
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned about thousands of Syrian civilians trapped in Zabadani, a besieged Syrian town near the Lebanese border that has been subjected for months to relentless regime airstrikes and barrel bombs, as well as ground attacks by Hezbollah. The Asad regime has prevented remaining civilians from leaving, blocked food and humanitarian assistance from entering the area, and harassed, detained, or even killed some of those who have escaped. A temporary ceasefire in August failed.
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