Yuma News
Chile's National Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 16 September 2016 16 September 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I offer warm wishes to the people of Chile as you observe your nation’s Independence Day on September 18.
Secretary of State John Kerry's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 16 September 2016 16 September 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary Kerry spoke today via telephone with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Syria. The Secretary and Foreign Minister Lavrov reaffirmed the importance of extending and solidifying the cessation of hostilities in Syria. They agreed on the urgent need for humanitarian aid to begin flowing.
Drying Fruit and Making Fruit Leather
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 16 September 2016 16 September 2016
Yuma, Arizona - On Saturday, October 1st, Melissa Wyatt, Yuma County Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences Agent for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, will present “Drying Fruit & Making Fruit Leather” at 10:00 a.m. at the Main Library. Learn about the benefits of food dehydration, and how to dry and store fruits.
State Department Terrorist Designation of Senior Hamas Official - Fathi Hammad
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 16 September 2016 16 September 2016
Washington, DC - The Department of State has designated Fathi Ahmad Mohammad Hammad as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which imposes sanctions on foreign persons and groups determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States. As a result of this designation, all property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in which Hammad has any interest is blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with Hammad.
Papua New Guinea Independence Day
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, congratulations to the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate the 41st anniversary of your independence on September 16.
International Day of Democracy
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On the International Day of Democracy, we remember that freedom and democracy remain the greatest safeguards to peace, security, and prosperity worldwide.
U.S.-Burma Relations
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- Written by State Department State Department
- Published: 15 September 2016 15 September 2016
Washington, DC - Aung Sang Suu Kyi’s historic visit in her new capacities as State Counsellor and Foreign Minister is testament to the far-reaching change Burma has undergone in the past few years. Burma now has a civilian-led, democratically elected government focused on bringing peace and national reconciliation, economic prosperity and social welfare, and respect for human rights to its people.