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U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Korea Free Trade Agreement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington October 21, 2011.

U.S. - South Korea Environmental Cooperation Agreement

The United States and South Korea signed both the Environmental Cooperation Agreement and the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

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Sudan and South Sudan remain deadlocked in their ongoing dispute over untangling their oil industries.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gestures during a news conference with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, at the State Department in Washington, January 20, 2012.

U.S. - Germany Strong Allies

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently hosted German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle at the State Department.

U.S. Committed To Honduras Security

A team of technical experts will travel there to step up collaboration on bilateral efforts to fight crime.

2011 Awards For Corporate Excellence

This year's winners are Sahlman Seafoods, Incorporated, in Nicaragua; and Procter & Gamble in Nigeria and in Pakistan.

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Posner On The Digital Earthquake

"Creators and purveyors of technologies have a responsibility to respect human rights."

A New Day For Burma

The United States is moving to restore full diplomatic relations with Burma.

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New measures are meant to increase pressure on the Iranian regime to persuade it to meet its international nuclear obligations.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Ivory Coast President Alassane Dramane Ouattara hold a joint news conference at the Presidency in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, January 17, 2012.

U.S. Committed To Democracy In Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d’Ivoire has made great progress in returning to peace, stability and economic development.

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U.S. Support For Democratic Transition In Egypt

"This is ... a very important moment for Egypt, as it seeks a successful democratic transition as well as an essential economic recovery

Burns On U.S.- Turkey Partnership

“This is a partnership based on mutual benefit and mutual respect ."

Verveer In Bangladesh

Despite gains, societal problems, including violence against women, continue to hamper lives.

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Gordon On Human Rights Strategy In Russia

“The United States will continue to be forthright in our firm support for universal human rights."

Promoting Cross-Border Trade

Trade between the United States and Mexico will be easier, faster and safer in 2012.

Gordon On U.S.-Russian Relations

“Our aim now is to deepen . . . and widen the arc of our cooperation."

Fernandez On How To Increase Food Production

Feed the Future is investing in entire value chains to meet growing demand and need.

Corporate Sector And Human Rights

The United States is working in partnership with the corporate sector, NGOs and governments to advance human rights.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns

Burns On U.S. - India Partnership

The region has witnessed unprecedented levels of economic growth, leading to reductions in poverty without parallel in human history.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in Busan, South Korea

Making Aid Effective

It is critical to follow the recipient country's lead to “spark self-sustaining progress.”

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