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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko
11 Nov

President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko on November 8, 2024, in Gaborone, Botswana.  The Honorable Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, will lead the delegation. ### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/07/president-biden-announces-presidential-delegation-to-botswana-to-attend-the-inauguration-of-his-excellency-duma-gideon-boko/
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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
11 Nov

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

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The United States stands with the global journalism community in commemorating the 10th International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. Far too many journalists worldwide are targeted for their reporting. The Committee to Protect Journalists has indicated that over 200 journalists were murdered in the last decade without their killers facing justice. A free and independent press is a critical pillar of democracy. Impartial journalists are essential to informing the public and ensuring accountable governance, especially during crises and emergencies. However, ongoing global crises have caused increased concerns for journalist safety. To address these concerns, the United States has proudly partnered…
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G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué
10 Nov

G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué

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G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué Release Date: October 11, 2024 Preamble We, the Interior and Security Ministers of the G7 and the Vice President of the EU Commission and the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, met on 2 to 4 October 2024 in Mirabella Eclano, Italy. Under the chairmanship of Italy, we discussed the complex challenges to the security of our nations and renewed our commitment to fighting threats to our societies and democratic values. Recognizing our common challenges, we are ever more determined to tackle them together, whilst also upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the freedoms…
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Condemning Russia’s Conviction of Robert Shonov
09 Nov

Condemning Russia’s Conviction of Robert Shonov

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The United States strongly condemns Russia’s conviction and sentencing of Robert Shonov, a former employee of U.S. Mission Russia.  The allegations against Mr. Shonov are entirely without merit, and his conviction is an egregious injustice. His targeting under the “confidential cooperation” statute highlights the Kremlin’s blatant use of increasingly repressive laws against its own citizens. Official news published at https://www.state.gov/condemning-russias-conviction-of-robert-shonov/
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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko
07 Nov

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, October 21, 2024

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1:56 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q Good afternoon. Q Hi, Karine. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: It feels like there’s an echo. Q Yes, there is. Q There is. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I don’t know if you guys want to hear me twice. I don’t know if they’re fixing it or not. Okay. Let’s get going. Q (Inaudible.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: I know. It does. Q (Inaudible.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: (Laughs.) Okay. Today, the Biden-Harris administration is taking a major step to expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Republican elected officials have made…
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Second COHA Anniversary – United States Department of State
07 Nov

Second COHA Anniversary – United States Department of State

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On November 2, 2022, in Pretoria, South Africa, the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front signed the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), ending a devastating two-year war.  The United States worked with the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations to lay the groundwork for peace.  Today, on the second anniversary of the COHA’s signing, we reflect on the war’s tremendous human toll, remember the victims, and honor Ethiopian citizens working to build a more peaceful future. The United States welcomes important progress made on implementation of the COHA.  Most importantly, the guns…
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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko
05 Nov

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thank you to each of the speakers, including the survivors, who preceded me. You are each both humbling and inspiring, and I am deeply grateful to have listened to what you have shared with us. It is an honor to be here with you at the fourth convening of the Eradicate Hate Global Summit. Thank you, Brette for your generous words — and thank you for taking on this vital leadership role.  The Summit has convened thousands of experts and developed multiple innovative approaches – including the “Up End Hate” campaign that empowers young people to prevent violence. …
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G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Communiqué
05 Nov

Call for a G7 Action Plan to Prevent and Counter the Smuggling of Migrants

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Call for a G7 Action Plan to Prevent and Counter the Smuggling of Migrants Release Date: October 11, 2024 Preamble We, the Interior and Security Ministers of the G7, in the context of the G7 Coalition to Prevent and Counter the Smuggling of Migrants launched by our Governments at the G7 Apulia summit as part of an approach ‘to enhance border management and enforcement and curb transnational organized crime involved in migrant smuggling and trafficking in persons’, reiterate and confirm our determination to intensify our efforts to prevent, counter and eradicate organized crime groups engaged in migrant smuggling, also in…
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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Botswana to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Duma Gideon Boko
03 Nov

Remarks by Vice President Harris in Press Gaggle | Royal Oak, MI

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Royal Oak Music TheatreRoyal Oak, Michigan 3:59 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Well, we are here in Michigan, just left Pennsylvania.  And then after Michigan, we’ll be on our way to Wisconsin.  And I will mention a couple of things that have just recently come up — for example, that my opponent, Donald Trump, does not believe we should raise minimum wage.  And I think everyone knows that the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour, which means that the person who is working a full day and working full weeks will make $15,000 a year,…
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Caretaker Prime Minister Mikati
03 Nov

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Caretaker Prime Minister Mikati

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Today, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Caretaker Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The Secretary reiterated the United States commitment to a diplomatic resolution to the conflict across the Blue Line that implements United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and allows displaced citizens in both Israel and Lebanon to return to their homes. He underscored enduring United States support for Lebanese institutions that can help stabilize the country, including the Lebanese Armed Forces. The Secretary also discussed the United States’ recently announced nearly $157 million in humanitarian aid to support populations affected by conflict in Lebanon and the…
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