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Dr. Jill Biden's Recent Visit to Kenya: Special Assistant to the President Smith (Aug. 9): "Dr. Biden wanted to do this trip...to highlight the crisis in the Horn of Africa and basically help mobilize both an American response, but also a global response to a crisis that is acute." Full Text» USAID» More»

Date: 08/08/2011 Description: In this photograph taken during an official White House organized visit, Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, sits with Somali refugees during a photo opportunity at a UNHCR screening center on the outskirts of Ifo camp outside Dadaab, eastern Kenya, 100 kms (60 miles) from the Somali border, Monday Aug. 8, 2011. © AP Image

First U.S.-Japan International Sports Exchange: Secretary Clinton (Aug. 9): "We are so delighted to welcome the ambassador and also Cal Ripken, Jr., here today as we celebrate the wonderful program, the Japanese sports visitor program, that’s been going on for a long time." Full Text» More»

Working With Our Partner and Neighbor: Secretary Clinton (Aug. 4): "We are bound together in so many obvious ways. So as close neighbors who work, trade, and interact with one another, we are seeking ways to create jobs for our own citizens, Canadians and Americans alike." Full Text»

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Humanitarian Crisis in the Horn of Africa: Aug. 9: Secretary Clinton will deliver remarks on the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2011. More»

Darfuri People: Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Aug. 8): "Ambassador Smith will meet with humanitarian agencies and organizations to discuss how to support international efforts aimed at creating sustainable opportunities to improve the livelihoods of the Darfuri people while decreasing dependence on humanitarian assistance." Full Text»

Deaths of UN Peacekeepers in Abyei: Secretary Clinton (Aug. 5): "We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the fallen, to the people of Ethiopia and to the United Nations. ...This tragic incident also underscores the importance of establishing peace and security in Abyei, and between Sudan and South Sudan." Full Text»

Haitian Youth Ambassadors: Aug. 4: The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomed the first-ever group of youth ambassadors from Haiti to the United States on August 7. More»

Sanctions on Syria: Spokesperson Nuland (Aug. 9): "As you know, the United States and many other countries have significant sanctions on Syria. We want to continue to work with our partners and particularly those with continuing economic interest in Syria to strengthen those sanctions." Full Text» More»

21st Century Deterrence Challenges: Assistant Secretary Gottemoeller (Aug. 4): "These changes represent a stronger and more comprehensive approach to arms control and they put us in a better position. New thinking and innovation is already paying dividends." Full Text» More»

Assessing North Korea's Food Aid Needs: Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Aug. 4): "We’re trying to assess whether we can provide food assistance in a way that’s consistent with our policy." Full Text»

Preventing Mass Atrocities: Secretary Clinton (Aug. 4): "The new interagency Atrocities Prevention Board announced by President Obama today will develop cross-cutting strategies to prevent atrocities and ensure that senior officials throughout our government are warned about emerging threats." Full Text»

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Date: 08/01/2011 Description: Nguyen Van Anh: August 2011 State Alumni Member of the Month - State Dept Image

Alumni Member of the Month: Nguyen Van Anh is the August State Alumni Member of the Month. Learn about Ms. Van Anh's efforts to combat domestic violence and promote volunteerism. More»

State Department iPhone App: The "Smart Traveler" iPhone App is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 06/24/2011 Description: Chart that illustrates President Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2012. © White House Image

President's 2012 Budget: The President’s 2012 Budget is a responsible approach that puts the nation on a path to live within our means so we can invest in our future. More on 2012 Budget»

Date: 07/18/2011 Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Description: U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Pamela Spratlen and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Roza Otunbayeva greet one another before the opening of the Women's Economic Symposium. - State Dept Image

State @ Work: Amb. Verveer, Kyrgyz Amb. Spratlen and Kyrgyz President Otunbayeva greet before the opening of the Women's Economic Symposium. More»

Date: 02/09/2011 Description: QR Code for m.state.gov - State Dept Image

state.gov for Mobile: Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.gov. More» Other Government apps»

Date: 2011 Description: Open Government Plan. - State Dept Image

Open Government Plan: The State Department has a longstanding history and commitment to sharing information with the public about the diplomatic work that we conduct.... More»

World IPv6 Day: The State Department joined Facebook, Akamai, and other organizations in offering their content over IPv6 for a 24-hour “test flight.” More»

Date: 06/22/2011 Description: Former Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson delivers remarks during her recording of "The Ambassador Series" at the Sangamo Club in Springfield, Illinois. - State Dept Image

Public Diplomacy in Action: Tracey Ann Jacobson participated in "The Ambassador Series" to discuss what the State Department does around the world. More» Watch Now»

Date: 06/16/2009 Description: A demining technician from The HALO Trust conducts clearance operations in Georgia. - State Dept Image

Making the World Safer: The U.S. is the world’s leading provider of financial and technical assistance for countries seeking to build peace though conventional weapons destruction. More»

Description: The lighted Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, July 12, 2001. [© AP Images]

Background Notes: Background Notes include facts about land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. More»