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Deaths of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya

Secretary Clinton (Sept. 12): "We condemn in the strongest terms this senseless act of violence, and we send our prayers to the families, friends, and colleagues of those we’ve lost." Full Text» Remarks by President Obama» Briefing»

Changing Minds, Changing Lives

Under Secretary Sonenshine (Sept. 10): "Study abroad for American students ... allows them to form lifelong ties and form enduring networks. That vibrant flow of exchange students creates a bridge between our country and other nations." Full Text» More»

Date: 09/11/2012 Description: Indonesian and U.S. high school students plant mangrove trees during their Indonesia-U.S. Youth Leadership exchange program. - State Dept Image

Building Digital Literacy

TechCamp Kyiv marks the 14th TechCamp supporting Secretary Clinton’s Civil Society 2.0, an initiative which builds the digital literacy of civil society organizations around the world. TechCamp Bangladesh» More»

Date: 06/30/2011 Description: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at TechCamp Vilnius in Vilnius, Lithuania. © AP Image

In Other News

Daily Press Briefing: September 11: Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 11): "On this day, we also honor all victims of terrorism, including those who have been targeted by al-Qaida and other groups around the globe, and we redouble our efforts with partners around the world to combat terrorism in all of its forms." Full Text»

Kenya - Tana River Violence: Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 12): "We urge community leaders and the Kenyan Government to intensify efforts to bring opposing factions together to end the violence and establish peaceful mechanisms to address disputes in the future." Full Text»

Conversations With America: Submit your questions now via DipNote or Twitter (hashtag: #EngageAfrica) for the next discussion: Building Americans' Engagement With Sub-Saharan Africa. More»

Launch of the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue: Sept. 12: Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for Morocco Saad-Eddine Al-Otmani will launch the U.S.-Morocco Strategic Dialogue with opening remarks at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 13. More»

Election of New Somali President: Secretary Clinton (Sept. 11): "With the election of a New Federal Parliament and Speaker, the national constituent assembly's adoption of a provisional constitution, and the election of a new president, Somalia has completed its political transition." Full Text»

Release of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani: Spokesperson Nuland (Sept. 10): "The U.S. welcomes reports that Iranian authorities have released Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani and finally allowed him to reunite with his family." Full Text»

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My State Department: Version 1.1 adds more topics and improves the interface. Create a custom view of state.gov so you can easily stay on top of favorite foreign policy topics. More»

Date: 09/07/2012 Location: Washington, DC Description: Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer delivers remarks on International Literacy Day 2012, at the Ronald Reagan Building , Washington, DC, September 7, 2012. - State Dept Image

State @ Work: Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer delivers remarks on International Literacy Day 2012, at the Ronald Reagan Building. More»

Innovation in Arms Control: In the spirit of harnessing the ingenuity of the American people, the State Department launched the "Innovation in Arms Control Challenge." More»

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state.gov for Mobile: Get foreign policy information on your handheld device by scanning in the above QR code or visiting m.state.gov. Other Government apps»

Smart Traveler App: "Smart Traveler" for iPhone and Android is for U.S. travelers going abroad. More» Other Government apps»

Description: Artist's rendering of the US Diplomacy Center museum, showing glass walls and ceiling spanning the courtyard on the 23rd street entrance to the Department of State - State Dept Image

U.S. Diplomacy Center: What will visitors to the future museum of the Department of State experience? Find out more about plans and programs. More>>