Imperial Valley News Center
Condemnation of Attacks on Somalia Central Hotel
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Washington, DC - The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s terrorist attack on the Central Hotel in Mogadishu today. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in the attack, and wish the injured a speedy recovery.
U.S.-Cuba Talks on Re-Establishing Diplomatic Relations
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Washington, DC - On February 27, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will host a delegation from the Cuban government led by Josefina Vidal, general director of the U.S. Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss re-establishing diplomatic relations. The talks will take place at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and will focus on matters related to reopening embassies, including the functions of diplomats in our respective countries.
ESS Food Recalls Pork Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection
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Washington, DC - ESS Food, a Danish establishment, is recalling approximately 50,904 pounds of pork belly product produced in Poland that was not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.
Venezuelan Government Detains Key Opposition Figure
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the detention of Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Antonio Ledezma by Venezuelan security forces, as well as the systematic intimidation of other leading opposition figures. These actions appear to be a clear attempt by the Venezuelan government to divert attention from the country’s economic and political challenges. Rather than imprisoning and intimidating its critics, the Venezuelan government should focus on finding real solutions through democratic dialogue.
Notice of Meeting: U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy will meet in open session at the American Foreign Service Association at 2101 E Street, NW in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, February 26 from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Governor Brown Announces Appointments
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments.
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