Washington, DC - In an important symbol of enduring friendship with Turkmenistan, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Allan Mustard and local officials broke ground today on the new U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat.

Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns all acts of violence, including the ‎tragic stabbing in the Old City of Jerusalem today that left two victims dead and two injured.

Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place late Thursday evening in the West Bank.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the citizens of the United States, I congratulate the people of Germany on your celebration of the Day of German Unity on October 3.

Washington, DC - We welcome the announcement by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi, an alleged member of the Islamic extremist group Ansar al-Dine (AAD), has been surrendered to the Court by Nigerien authorities. This is an important step toward holding accountable those responsible for serious crimes in Mali. The charges against Mr. Al Faqi are the first charges at the ICC relating to intentionally directing attacks against religious and historic buildings and monuments. They are also the first charges brought in the ICC’s ongoing investigation of the situation in Mali.

Washington, DC - The United States remains deeply concerned about the fragile political and security situation in Burkina Faso.