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  • Kerry’s Travel to the Middle East and  Africa

    Kerry’s Travel to the Middle East and Africa

    Beginning May 22, the Secretary will visit Amman, Jerusalem and Ramallah and Addis where he will meet with senior Ethiopian officials to discuss bilateral issues and participate in the Golden Jubilee of the Organization of AU.

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  • London II Conference on Somalia

    London II Conference on Somalia

    When we last met at Lancaster House, the fate of Somalia’s transition was very much in doubt. But thanks to the courageous efforts of the Somali people and the sustained and unified support of AMISOM ...

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  • Tom Donilon on Global Energy Policy

    Tom Donilon on Global Energy Policy

    Remarks by Tom Donilon, National Security Advisor to the President At the Launch of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy

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  • Eritrean Film 'Aklasia' Recieves Rami Award

    Eritrean Film 'Aklasia' Recieves Rami Award

    At the 46th International Film Completion conducted on 20 April in Houston city, USA, the Eritrean film 'Aklasia' has been nominated the best foreign film and thus received Rami Award.

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  • Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012
    Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease.

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