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Selection of Annual U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 20 July 2018 20 July 2018
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA), is pleased to announce the selection of the annual U.S. Youth Observer to the United Nations. Mr. Michael Scott Peters of Utah was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants that included top-ranked university students and young professionals from across the United States.
Travel Scams in Full Swing During Summer Months Precautionary Steps to be a Savvy Traveler
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- Published: 20 July 2018 20 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - With temperatures skyrocketing into triple digits, many Arizonans are scrambling to book getaways in cooler places to beat the heat. Before you book a hotel, Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants to warn consumers about the latest travel scams and how to avoid them. By following the tips below, Arizona consumers can stay safe, avoid the scams, and make the most of their vacations.
Online Romance Scam Victimizing Arizona Residents
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- Published: 20 July 2018 20 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning Arizonans to be wary of online romance scams after an investigation found Valley residents tried to wire thousands of dollars overseas.
Attorney General Brnovich Urges U.S. Supreme Court To Protect Consumers From Class Action Settlement Abuses in Google Case
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- Published: 20 July 2018 20 July 2018
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich, leading a bipartisan coalition of 19 state Attorneys General from across the country, filed a brief urging the United States Supreme Court to protect consumers from class action settlement abuse when it decides on a Google class action settlement appeal next term.
Amendments to the Terrorist Designations of al-Shabaab
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 20 July 2018 20 July 2018
Washington, DC - The Department of State has amended the designation of al-Shabaab – an al-Qa’ida affiliate in Somalia – to include al-Hijra and other aliases. These aliases have been added to al-Shabaab’s designations as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224. Additionally, the Department of State also completed al-Shabaab’s legally required five-year FTO review and determined that the designation would be maintained.