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Department of State Announces Call for New Partner Institutions for Diplomacy Lab
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State announced today that the Diplomacy Lab will be accepting applications for new partner institutions.
Influence the Future of Cybersecurity Education—Join the NICE Working Group
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Washington, DC - Addressing the nation’s rapidly increasing need for cybersecurity employees, the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is seeking members from the public and private sectors and academia to join its new working group and encourages interested individuals to participate in a kickoff teleconference the afternoon of January 27, 2016.
Strengthening the International Response to the Global Refugee Crisis
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Davos, Switzerland - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced today in Davos, Switzerland, that the United States is seeking significant new international commitments to strengthen the international response to the global refugee crisis. This effort responds to the growing numbers and needs of refugee populations around the world, and reflects our sense of urgency about expanding the humanitarian safety net and creating more long-term, durable opportunities for refugees.
Vice President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi of Iraq
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Washington, DC - The Vice President met today in Davos with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. The Vice President congratulated Iraqi Security Forces on their liberation of Ramadi and pledged continued U.S. support in the counter-ISIL campaign.
President Obama’s Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
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Washington, DC - The President spoke today by phone with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. The President, on behalf of the American people, offered condolences for the loss of German life in the January 12 attack in Istanbul, Turkey.
President Obama Hosts Over 250 Mayors to Strengthen Partnerships and Grow the Economy
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Washington, DC - President Obama today will host over 250 bipartisan Mayors at the White House during their annual U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. During their visit to the White House this evening, the President will thank the Mayors for their steadfast partnerships over the past seven years and will outline the Administration’s priorities for cities across the country in the year ahead. The convening will also focus on the economic progress that each city has made since the President took office.
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