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28 August 2008 - State Releases Update on Counternarcotics in Afghanistan

28 August 2008 - U.S. Muslims Observe Ramadan in Supportive Environment

28 August 2008 - American Indian Vote Will Be a Factor in Several Swing States

27 August 2008 - Democrats Stress Barack Obama’s Willingness to Work with Allies

26 August 2008 - Pneumonia caused most deaths in 1918 flu pandemic

26 August 2008 - Threats to Marine Turtle Raise International Concern

26 August 2008 - Opening Night of Democratic Convention Celebrates Obama’s Story

26 August 2008 - U.S. Election Helping America’s Image Worldwide

25 August 2008 - Envoy to Islamic Group Discusses Building Interfaith Relations, Webchat with Sada Cumber  (transcript)

25 August 2008 - Religious Freedom Laws Help Create Culture of Tolerance

25 August 2008 - For Women, Starting a Business Is the Same Worldwide

22 August 2008 - Clean Energy Conference Offers New Directions

21 August 2008 - International Students Getting More Graduate Program Offers

21 August 2008 - U.S. Treasury, Muslim Charities Intensify Dialogue on Safe Giving

21 August 2008 - Harnessing Creativity Vital to Economic Growth

20 August 2008 - Fact Sheet: Protecting America from Terrorism

20 August 2008 - U.S. Foreign Aid Agency Joins with MTV to Fight Human Trafficking

20 August 2008 - Family Business Imports Tea from Asia and Africa

18 August 2008 - Bush Says Russia Has Damaged Its Global Credibility

18 August 2008 - United States Pledges Continued Cooperation with Pakistan

15 August 2008 - Economics Continues to Dominate Presidential Campaign

15 August 2008 - U.S. Minorities Will Be the Majority by 2042, Census Bureau Says

13 August 2008 - Experts Target Prevention to Slow Global AIDS Epidemic

13 August 2008 - Experts Ponder Why U.S. Presidential Contest Remains Tight

13 August 2008 - Americans Shocked by Fuel Prices into New Lifestyles

12 August 2008 - Environmental Concerns Climb Higher on Political Issues List

12 August 2008 - Quest for Oil Hampered by Resource Nationalism

11 August 2008 - Many Americans Change Religious Beliefs

11 August 2008 - RESEARCH OF THE WEEK (Injected vitamin C slows tumor growth)

08 August 2008 - The United States Supports the People of Burma

08 August 2008 - High Oil Prices Herald Era of Hard-to-Get Resource

07 August 2008 - Bush Statement on 10th Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Attack in Africa

07 August 2008 - Journalist Daniel Schorr Says Youth Vote Key to 2008 Election

07 August 2008 - Terrorism Cannot Destroy Strong U.S.-Africa Ties

06 August 2008 - President Bush’s Remarks in Bangkok, Thailand

06 August 2008 - Martian Soil, Chemistry Hold Surprises for Scientists

06 August 2008 - Trade Facilitation Offers Path for Expanding Commerce

05 August 2008 - World’s Largest AIDS Conference Calls for Universal Action Now

05 August 2008 - 2008 Presidential Race Shatters Old Barriers for Candidates

01 August 2008 - The Blind Can Now Use the Web from Anywhere

01 August 2008 - One New York City Neighborhood Is a World of Religious Diversity

01 August 2008 - Religious Groups Offer Wide-Ranging Services to New Immigrants

01 August 2008 - U.S. Space Agency Confirms Water on Mars

01 August 2008 - United States at "Turning Point" as Voters Go to Polls November 4

31 July 2008 - American Firms Provide Help to Fight AIDS Pandemic

31 July 2008 - Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS Combine Treatment, Prevention, Care

31 July 2008 - U.S. Law Extends Global Assistance for HIV/AIDS by Five Years

31 July 2008 - Different Faiths Team Up to Bridge Differences in New York

31 July 2008 - Fact Sheet: PEPFAR Reauthorization to Combat Global HIV/AIDS

30 July 2008 - Science Team Boosts Nutritional Value of Vital Cassava

30 July 2008 - Global Trade Talks End Without Breakthrough

29 July 2008 - Bush Reaffirms Commitment to Expand Partnership with Pakistan

25 July 2008 - Candidate McCain Aims to Revitalize U.S. Global Standing

25 July 2008 - Obama Emphasizes Multilateral U.S. Foreign Policymaking

25 July 2008 - Record Number of Overseas Visitors Coming to United States

24 July 2008 - International Struggle to Develop HIV/AIDS Vaccine Continues

24 July 2008  - Clean-Energy Fuels Create Buzz on Capitol Hill

18 July 2008 - U.S. Environment Agency Seeks To Regulate Carbon Dioxide Storage

18 July 2008 - Increased Global Trade Depends on Individual Governments

18 July 2008 - Indian, Pakistani Youth Plant "Seeds of Peace"

17 July 2008 - State Officials Welcome South Asian Seeds of Peace Participants

17 July 2008 - Young People Are Seen as Key to Success of Interfaith Efforts

17 July 2008 - Presidential Candidates’ Foreign Policy Advisers a Diverse Group

17 July 2008 - Open Skies Concept Builds Security; Could Be Used for Disasters

16 July 2008 - State’s Glassman Briefs on Public Diplomacy, War of Ideas

16 July 2008 - World Space Agencies Coordinate on Future Exploration

15 July 2008 - PEPFAR: A Historic Commitment to Compassion

15 July 2008 - Martian Soil Similar to That of Earth, Scientists Say

15 July 2008 - Research of the Week (Monoclonal Antibodies Against Flu)

14 July 2008 - U.S. Statement on Open Skies Treaty 500th Flight Commemoration

11 July 2008 - Statement on Regulating Greenhouse Gases

11 July 2008 - Thermostat Maker Deploys Climate Control Against Climate Change

10 July 2008 - Legal Empowerment Vital to Ending Poverty, Commission Declares

10 July 2008 - Internet Revolutionizes Campaign Fundraising

10 July 2008 - Presidential Spouses Play Important Role in American Politics

09 July 2008 - Bush, Indian Prime Minister Photo Opportunity Remarks (Leaders discussed nuclear cooperation, education, environment, trade)

09 July 2008 - Bush Praises Significant Progress on Climate Change

08 July 2008 - G8 Toyako Declaration on World Economy

08 July 2008 - G8 Toyako Declaration on Global Food Security

08 July 2008 - G8 Toyako Declaration on Environment and Climate Change

08 July 2008 - G8 Leaders Statement on Counterterrorism

08 July 2008 - G8 Declaration on International Institutions

08 July 2008 - G8 Declaration on Political Issues

08 July 2008 - Scientists Find Active Magnetic Field, Volcanic Plains at Mercury

08 July 2008 - G8 Supports Cutting Greenhouse Emissions 50 Percent by 2050

07 July 2008 - A Teenager’s View of Islam in America

07 July 2008 - Uganda HIV/AIDS Meeting Targets Prevention, Way Forward

03 July 2008 - President Bush Discusses Upcoming G8 Summit

03 July 2008 - Countering Violence with Words

02 July 2008 - Food Aid, Development Issues Figure Prominently in G8 Summit

02 July 2008 - Presidential Message on Independence Day 2008

02 July 2008 - State’s Glassman Discusses Public Diplomacy for the 21st Century

01 July 2008 - Statement by Bush on Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty

30 June 2008 - South Asia Faces Food Crisis Despite India’s High Productivity

27 June 2008 - Economists Cite Six Factors for Oil, Food Price Hikes

27 June 2008 - Hospital Ship Offers Treatment in Southeast Asia, Pacific

26 June 2008 - Remarks by Secretary Rice on Upcoming G-8 Ministerial in Japan

26 June 2008 - U.S. Kingpin Act Lowers Global Threat of Drug Traffickers

26 June 2008 - Rising Prices, Weak Growth to Dominate Industrial Powers Summit

25 June 2008 - United States Seeks Long-Term Partnership with Pakistan

24 June 2008 - Nations Extol Virtues of Fighting Together Against Nuclear Terror

24 June 2008 - Botanic Energy Resources Make Hot Research Topics

23 June 2008 - Democratic Delegates Turn Westward for National Convention

20 June 2008 - Scholars See Varied Political Implications of Food Shortages

20 June 2008 - Experts Learn to Collaborate as Changing Climate Affects Health

20 June 2008 - Afghan Justice, Agriculture Sectors Grow, Confront Opium Trade

19 June 2008 - U.S. Statement on World Refugee Day

19 June 2008 - Remarks by Rice at Heritage Foundation on U.S. Policy in Asia

19 June 2008 - International Community Investing in Afghanistan’s Future

18 June 2008 - Exhibit Showcases Love-Hate Relationship Between FBI and Press

18 June 2008 - Avian Influenza Subtype H7 Has Pandemic Potential, Scientists Say

18 June 2008 - Report Finds Hong Kong and Singapore Most Open to Foreign Trade

16 June 2008 - Sophisticated Trafficking Networks Move Contraband

16 June 2008 - Wildlife Trafficking Is a Serious Problem, Lucrative Business

16 June 2008 - Two Former U.S. Senators Named 2008 World Food Prize Recipients

16 June 2008 - European Leaders Join Bush on More Iranian Sanctions

13 June 2008 - Scholar Calls for Greater Investment in Agriculture

13 June 2008 - White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary, Laura Bush

13 June 2008 - World Bank Focuses on Plight of Tiger

12 June 2008 - Summary of U.S. Assistance in Support of Afghanistan Compact

12 June 2008 - U.S. Statement on World Day Against Child Labor

12 June 2008 - Remarks by Secretary Rice at Afghanistan Donors’ Conference

12 June 2008 - RESEARCH OF THE WEEK (NIH finds new way to fight AIDS virus)

12 June 2008 - Asians Especially Vulnerable to Food Shortages and High Prices

12 June 2008 - U.S. First Lady Says Food Crisis Demands Global Response

12 June 2008 - Afghan Determination Earns $20 Billion in New Aid

11 June 2008 - Afghans Appeal for Aid at Paris Conference

11 June 2008 - Asian Women Play Role in Shaping Family and National Fortunes

11 June 2008 - Convergence of Food and Fuel Is "Historic Opportunity"

10 June 2008 - 71 Nations Join to Prevent Nuclear Terror Attack

10 June 2008 - U.S.-EU Cooperation to Advance Freedom, Prosperity Worldwide

09 June 2008 - Student Exchanges Build Relations Between Countries

09 June 2008 - Paris Conference to Showcase Afghanistan’s Progress

09 June 2008 - New U.S. Public Diplomacy Head Cites "Arsenal of Persuasion"

09 June 2008 - First Lady Urges Redoubled Effort in Afghanistan

06 June 2008 - U.S. Science Adviser on Global Challenges in Science, Technology

06 June 2008 - Joining the Circus is No Fun if You are a Slave (Three Nepalese liberate children who have been trafficked into circuses)

06 June 2008 - Satellite Imagery Drives U.S. Global Food Security Effort

06 June 2008 - U.S. Supports Ambitious U.N. Plan to Combat Global Food Crisis

05 June 2008 - U.S. Agriculture Secretary at World Food Security Meeting in Rome

05 June 2008 - Famine Early Warning System Can Predict Food Shortages

05 June 2008 - World Entrepreneur of Year Borrows Attitude From Silicon Valley (French cardiologist creates new approach to pharmaceuticals research)

05 June 2008 - Actor Harrison Ford Speaks Out Against Wildlife Trafficking  (  Video)

04 June 2008 - The Path to the 2008 Presidential Nomination )Barack Obama, John McCain presumed party nominees)

04 June 2008 - U.S. Navy Ships to Begin Withdrawing from Burma Coast June 5

04 June 2008 - Efforts Grow to Give Garment Workers a Fair Deal

03 June 2008 - World Leaders Begin Debate on Crop Use for Biofuels, Food

03 June 2008 - U.S. Official Says World Needs Tools to Fight Spread of Weapons

02 June 2008 - East Asian Security Strengthened by U.S. Alliances

30 May 2008 - Multiple Factors Drive Up Global Food Prices

29 May 2008 - Governments, Industry Working to Stem CO2 Emissions from Coal

28 May 2008 - Chicago Derives Many Benefits from Green Buildings

28 May 2008 - Nations Endorse Declaration on Counterproliferation Initiative

27 May 2008 - Burmese Activist’s Detainment Will Not Affect U.S. Disaster Aid

26 May 2008 - A Book That Changed a Nation (Carson’s Silent Spring influenced the thoughts, actions of humankind)

22 May 2008 - High Energy Prices Stimulate Energy-Saving Concepts

15 May 2008 - United States Completes 13th Humanitarian Aid Flight to Burma

14 May 2008 - Burma Cyclone Survivors Need World’s Help (U.S. official urges Burma’s leaders to let aid workers save lives)

14 May 2008 - United States Commits $17.4 Million to Assist Burma (Government, private aid reaching country)

14 May 2008 - South Asia Offers Challenges, Opportunities, U.S. Diplomat Says (U.S. budget request for South Asia aid totals $2 billion in 2009)

16 April 2008 - Technology-based Policy on Climate Change Urged by Bush: Urges technology development, realistic regulation, global cooperation

16 April 2008 - What is Earth Day?

10 April 2008 - State Department Issues List of Foreign Terrorist Groups: Fact sheet lists current designated foreign terrorist organizations

10 April 2008 - Solar and Wind Resources Can Fuel the Future: Energy specialist Sandalow sees renewable energy as an "essential solution"

09 April 2008 - America Savors its Music During Jazz Appreciation Month: Smithsonian expert tours clubs, historic sites devoted to jazz

29 January 2008 - Presidential Proclamation on National African American History Month

28 January 2008 - President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address

17 January 2008 - Martin Luther King's Dream of Racial Equality - A dream fulfilled?

07 January 2008 - Presidential Candidates Make Their Case to New Hampshire Voters: Voters show up in large numbers to hear from those running for office