Gabon National 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 send my best wishes to the Gabonese citizens everywhere on the 55th anniversary of your nation’s independence on August 17th.
Russian policy toward Afghanistan unsettled and precarious
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Stanford, California - Russian leaders are grappling with difficult and complex foreign policy choices on Afghanistan in the wake of the U.S. and NATO military exit, a Stanford expert says.
China's currency responding more closely to market forces
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Stanford, California - China's surprise devaluation of its currency this week will likely boost the country's exports and generate more jobs at home, Stanford scholars say.
Counselor Thomas Shannon Travels to Addis, Ababa for IGAD Plus Summit
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Washington, DC - Ambassador Thomas Shannon, Counselor of the U.S. Department of State, will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 17 to represent the United States during the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Plus Heads of State Summit on South Sudan.
Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States
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Washington, DC - The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the ongoing barbaric acts by ISIL-affiliated terrorists in the Libyan city of Sirte. We are deeply concerned about reports that these fighters have shelled densely populated parts of the city and committed indiscriminate acts of violence to terrorize the Libyan population.
Dominican Republic: Start of Deportations
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Washington, DC - The United States is aware of the decision by the Dominican Republic to begin deporting persons who are deemed illegally present in the country. We recognize the prerogative of the Dominican Republic to remove individuals from its territory who are present without authorization.
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