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"In November, aid groups distributed 19,000 metric tons of assistance in Sudan," said Secretary Blinken. "Yet to even come close to meeting the immense demand, we need to double that: 40,000 metric tons every single month ...
Veterans Day 2024 - Voice of America
On November 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day. The observance is not limited to the United States—most countries that were involved in the First World War commemorate this day.
U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities for 2024 - Voice of America
“As we head into 2024, we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with those who share our vision for a free, open, prosperous, and secure world,” declared Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a year-end press conference.
Columbus Day 2024 - Voice of America
Oct 14, 2024 · On this day, President Joe Biden annually issues two proclamations: one for Columbus Day, and a second for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
U.S. Institutions - Why is the First Amendment Important?
Feb 20, 2017 · To protect individual rights, the framers of the United States Constitution added ten amendments to the document, which came into force in 1792, three years after the Constitution itself did.
The Most Urgent Security Threats Facing the United States
Nov 18, 2024 · The “most immediate” foreign policy challenge, said National Security Advisor Sullivan, “is Iran and its proxy groups [that] continue to take actions that directly threaten Americans and American interests in the Middle East."
U.S. Intensely Tracking Iranian Regime Threats Against U.S. Officials
Oct 3, 2024 · The United States has been “tracking very intensely for a long time an ongoing threat by Iran against a number of senior officials, including former government officials like President Trump, and some people who are currently serving the administration,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a recent television interview.
Russia Torpedoes New Protections for Sudanese Civilians
Nov 22, 2024 · “It is shocking that Russia has vetoed an effort to save lives – though perhaps, it shouldn’t be,” said Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield. “They claim it is because of Sudanese sovereignty. But Sudan supports the resolution.” The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied ...
Unalienable Rights and Why They Matter - Voice of America
Sep 8, 2020 · Unalienable rights are considered “inherent in all persons and roughly what we mean today when we say human rights,” said Peter Berkowitz, director of the State Department Policy Planning Staff.
After the U.S. Election, Another Peaceful Transfer of Power on the …
Nov 8, 2024 · U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the 2024 election results and the upcoming presidential transition of power, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 7, 2024.