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United States and the Russian Federation Sign New Bilateral Framework on Threat Reduction
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- Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 20:08
- Written by White House
Washington, DC - The United States and the Russian Federation signed a new bilateral framework on threat reduction that reinforces our longstanding partnership on nonproliferation.
Cultural Repatriation in Moscow
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- Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 19:15
- Written by IVN
Moscow, Russia - A letter written by famous Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky dated Feb. 11, 1876, was one of eight documents returned to the Russian Federation during a repatriation ceremony Thursday.
The Philippines Joins G8 Global Partnership
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- Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 16:40
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State congratulates the United Kingdom, 2013 Chair of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (GP), as they welcome the Philippines as the 26th member of the GP.
Result of the Iranian Presidential Election
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- Created on Saturday, 15 June 2013 21:54
- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "We have seen the announcement by Iran’s Interior Ministry that Hassan Rouhani has been declared the winner of the country’s 11th presidential election.
America's Oldest Ally Remains Key U.S. Strategic Partner
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- Created on Friday, 14 June 2013 09:04
- Written by NAPSI
Washington, DC (NAPSI) - When asked to name America's oldest ally, many would be surprised to find the correct answer is the Kingdom of Morocco.
Iraqi Government and Civil Society Leaders Participate in U.S. Program To Support Iraqi Widows and Female Heads of Household
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- Created on Thursday, 13 June 2013 14:55
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - A delegation of five senior Iraqi government officials and civil society leaders is visiting Washington, DC, from June 13-20 to meet with U.S. counterparts to discuss ways to address the challenges facing widows and female heads of household in Iraq.
On the Occasion of the Official Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
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- Created on Thursday, 13 June 2013 14:48
- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send warmest congratulations and best wishes to the people of the United Kingdom in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Official Birthday on June 15.
Conviction of Liu Hui
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- Created on Wednesday, 12 June 2013 19:53
- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The United States is deeply concerned that Liu Hui, the brother-in-law of Nobel laureate and imprisoned activist Liu Xiaobo, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for purportedly engaging in fraud related to a disputed land deal.
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