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Back-to-School 2016 Shopping Predictions and Influencers in Traditional Supplies
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- Written by Marissa Cox Marissa Cox
- Published: 02 July 2016 02 July 2016
New York - The back-to-school season is a crucial time for the traditional supplies industry, accounting for 35 percent of the $11.8 billion in yearly sales and nearly half of unit sales in the U.S., according to global information company The NPD Group. While the season’s importance to the industry is consistently high, at the same time how and where consumers shop, combined with other influencers from teachers to online shopping, is shaking up the industry.
Terror Attack in Bangladesh
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 02 July 2016 02 July 2016
Washington, DC - The United States joins the people of Bangladesh in condemning the brutal act of terrorism in Dhaka. We offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the twenty or more civilians slain and Bangladeshi law enforcement officials who were killed or injured responding to the attack. We can confirm that a U.S. citizen was also among those senselessly murdered in this attack.
Vice President Joe Biden’s Call With President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 01 July 2016 01 July 2016
Washington, DC - The Vice President spoke by telephone today with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to congratulate the Colombian government on the recent breakthrough in the peace negotiations with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as the FARC, which was announced on June 23rd.
U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth Travel to Khartoum
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 02 July 2016 02 July 2016
Washington, DC - On June 29 and 30, Special Envoy Donald Booth visited Khartoum and engaged with government officials on a range of issues, including the political negotiations to end the conflicts, the National Dialogue, and implementation of a cessation of hostilities. He also met with the leadership of the United Nations African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) on how to support its efforts to protect civilians and achieve a sustainable end to conflict in Darfur.
Assistant Secretary Anne C. Richard Travels to Costa Rica
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 01 July 2016 01 July 2016
Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Anne C. Richard will travel to San Jose, Costa Rica from July 5-8 to attend a high-level roundtable convened by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Organization of American States (OAS), entitled "Call to Action: Protection Needs in the Northern Triangle of Central America.”