Secretary of State John Kerry Announces Launch of Impact Economy Forum
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry today announced he will convene a global Impact Economy Forum, focused on clean energy investments and climate change, this fall.
Condemning Escalating Violence in South Sudan
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the intensified fighting and violence in Unity, Upper Nile, and Jonglei states in South Sudan by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, the armed opposition, and forces led by General Johnson Olony that have led to massive new displacements and had a devastating effect on civilians. We call on all armed groups to immediately halt offensive actions taken in contravention of the January 2014 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement.
Subnational Global Climate Leadership Memorandum of Understanding
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Today’s announcement represents a bold effort by leaders of states and provinces across three continents and seven countries to combat a defining challenge of our time. And it reflects the recognition that fighting climate change is a job for all of us.
New version of global economic database released
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West Lafayette, Indiana - The Center for Global Trade Analysis based at Purdue University released the latest version of its GTAP Data Base of worldwide economic transactions Tuesday (May19).
Shelling of the Russian Embassy in Damascus
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns today's mortar attack on the Russian Embassy compound in Damascus, a facility protected by international law.
Concerns About Burma's Health Care for Population Control Bill
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Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned about legislative passage of the Health Care for Population Control Bill in Burma, paving the way for it to be enacted into law. This bill and the three other draft bills to purportedly “protect race and religion,” which address religious conversion, interfaith marriage, and monogamy, contain provisions that could be enforced in a manner that would undermine respect for reproductive rights, women’s rights, and religious freedom.
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