Taste Vacations, a new initiative from Zephyr Adventures, includes culinary tours in Spain and Peru.
Source: New York Times
In Transit Blog: Food Tours, Tastings and Cooking
vendredi 31 octobre 2014
Collected Department Releases: Panama"s Independence Day
Panama’s Independence Day
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Panama as you begin Fiestas Patrias celebrations on November 3.
The Republic of Panama has much to celebrate this year. You marked the 100-year anniversary of the Panama Canal. Your government created the Panama Bilingue initiative which will significantly increase educational exchanges between our two nations. And you inaugurated a new president after a spirited campaign.
I was honored to attend President Varela’s inauguration this July. I watched as thousands of Panamanians in Rommel Fernandez Stadium celebrated another peaceful transfer of power – the hallmark of a strong democracy. I visited Panama as a young Navy officer in 1969. To return to your country decades later and witness the great strides you have made in bringing prosperity to your people and building a lasting democracy is remarkable.
Alongside all Panamanians, the United States looks forward to the upcoming Summit of the Americas and the expansion of the Panama Canal. You have a pivotal role to play in helping further democratic ideals, advancing the role of civil society, protecting human rights, and expanding economic development for the benefit of all peoples of our hemisphere.
On this day of celebration, I send best wishes to all Panamanians. Felicidades!
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Collected Department Releases: Panama"s Independence Day
Collected Department Releases: The New European Commission
The New European Commission
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
I look forward to collaborating with a new European Commission that will take office on November 1 under the leadership of President Jean-Claude Juncker.
He has assembled a talented group of European leaders for his new Commission, including old friends like incoming High Representative Federica Mogherini.
The United States and the European Union share a common past – one we honor a century after the start of the First World War. Today, we share a common vision for a Europe whole, free, and at peace.
Almost two decades ago, leaders of the United States and the European Union committed to work together to promote peace, stability, and democracy around the world. We agreed to respond to global challenges, together. And we agreed to expand world trade, bring our economies closer together, and build transatlantic bridges for people and ideas.
The issues we confront have changed over the years. But we have stayed true to our bedrock commitments. Today, we face serious threats to peace and stability from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, ISIL in the Middle East, and Russia’s actions in Ukraine. These are crises we will combat together. And we are negotiating an ambitious trade and investment partnership to bring our economies even closer.
After a decade of his remarkable leadership at the helm of this Commission, I thank outgoing Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. I am also grateful for High Representative Catherine Ashton’s partnership over the years.
As the new Commission takes office, I look forward to working closely with them to reinforce the ties that bind the United States and the European Union.
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Source: Dept. Of State – Releases
Collected Department Releases: The New European Commission
T Magazine: Inside the T Winter 2014 Travel Issue
The issue finds romantic inspiration in locales near and far — from Cape Town to Bhutan, Montauk to the Orient Express.
Source: New York Times
T Magazine: Inside the T Winter 2014 Travel Issue
Collected Department Releases: Tonga Independence Day
Tonga Independence Day
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send my warmest wishes to the people of the Kingdom of Tonga on your national day this November 4.
The United States and Tonga share a history of close partnership rooted in our commitment to international security and environmental conservation. We hope to strengthen our relationship in the future through continued promotion of open and transparent governance and cooperation on issues of mutual concern like climate change and natural resource management.
As you celebrate your national day, know that the United States remains a partner and friend to your country. We wish you and the people of Tonga peace and prosperity in the years to come.
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Collected Department Releases: Tonga Independence Day
Collected Department Releases: Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day
Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of the Federated States of Micronesia as you celebrate your nation’s independence this November 3.
Our two countries enjoy a warm friendship, strengthened by our cooperation in advancing our shared values and interests. The importance of these interests spans the range of environmental, economic, and security realms, and includes the protection of fragile marine habitats, economic development, and growing stability and prosperity in the region.
Now more than ever, I would also like to thank the citizens of your country who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces for the sacrifices they and their families make.
We wish you and all of your fellow citizens around the world a joyous celebration and peace and prosperity over the coming year.
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Source: Dept. Of State – Releases
Collected Department Releases: Federated States of Micronesia Independence Day
T Magazine: The Golden Age of Airport Restaurants
Thanks to a doubling of air traffic in the past 15 years, eating preflight no longer means preflipped burgers and cafeteria seating.
Source: New York Times
T Magazine: The Golden Age of Airport Restaurants
T Magazine: Great Escapism
A stay at a nice hotel can give us a brief opportunity to escape our regular lives, to be someone else and to return home refreshed. So, we hope, can a magazine.
Source: New York Times
T Magazine: Great Escapism
Collected Department Releases: Assistant Secretary Brownfield"s Travel to Honduras
Assistant Secretary Brownfield’s Travel to Honduras
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, will travel to Honduras, November 3-4.
He will meet with President Juan Orlando Hernandez to discuss cooperation on bilateral security and justice issues. Ambassador Brownfield will also visit U.S. Government-supported vetted units and task forces, where he will participate in an awards ceremony recognizing these units and task forces for their recent successes, including arrests of major drug traffickers.
Ambassador Brownfield will also meet with Minister of Coordination Jorge Ramon Hernandez Alcerro and Security Minister Arturo Corrales to discuss U.S. Government-supported programs. He will then host a roundtable discussion with civil society regarding access to justice, human rights, and civil society engagement.
Contact INL-PAPD@state.gov for more information. You can follow the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs on Twitter @StateINL and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/StateINL.
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Collected Department Releases: Assistant Secretary Brownfield"s Travel to Honduras
Collected Department Releases: Counselor Shannon Travels to Central America
Counselor Shannon Travels to Central America
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Counselor of the Department of State, will travel to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, November 3-5.
Ambassador Shannon will meet with senior government officials and private sector representatives in each of the three countries to discuss security, governance, and economic prosperity.
This trip will provide an opportunity to follow-up President Obama’s meeting with his counterparts from these three countries in July and Secretary of State John Kerry’s meeting with the foreign ministers of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras at the UN General Assembly in September.
Ambassador Shannon’s trip is in advance of Vice President Biden’s participation in “Investing in Central America: Unlocking Opportunities for Development,” a conference hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank on November 14.
For further information, please contact WHA Press at whapress@state.gov or visit www.state.gov/.
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Source: Dept. Of State – Releases
Collected Department Releases: Counselor Shannon Travels to Central America
Collected Department Releases: Secretary Kerry Travels to Paris, Beijing, and Muscat
Secretary Kerry Travels to Paris, Beijing, and Muscat
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
Secretary of State Kerry will travel to Paris, Beijing, and Muscat, November 4-12.
Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris, France, November 4-6, to meet with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.
November 7-8, Secretary Kerry will lead the Department of State’s delegation to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministerial Meeting (AMM).
While in Beijing, Secretary Kerry will participate in a broad range of multilateral and bilateral meetings with officials from APEC member countries in advance of President Obama’s visit to Beijing for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
APEC is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade, and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Promoting trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific remains a key component of the U.S. rebalance policy.
November 9-10, Secretary Kerry will travel to Muscat, Oman, to participate in a trilateral meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU High Representative Catherine Ashton as part of the EU-coordinated P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran. The Secretary will be accompanied by former Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador William J. Burns, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman, Senior Advisor Jake Sullivan, and the U.S. negotiation team.
November 10-12, Secretary Kerry will return to Beijing to accompany President Obama during his visit to China to participate in bilateral meetings.
Follow Secretary Kerry’s travel via @JohnKerry and @StateDept on Twitter and go to the Department’s Flickr account for the latest trip photos. Stay connected at http://blogs.state.gov/social-feeds and keep track of all of the Secretary’s travels at http://www.state.gov/secretary/travel/index.htm.
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Source: Dept. Of State – Releases
Collected Department Releases: Secretary Kerry Travels to Paris, Beijing, and Muscat
Road Trip: In Baja, Camping, Cactus and Cocktails
Retracing a honeymoon car trip along the Baja California Peninsula.
Source: New York Times
Road Trip: In Baja, Camping, Cactus and Cocktails
Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave
For the adventurous who endure the trek to reach the giant Hang En cave, the rewards are otherworldly.
Source: New York Times
Deep in Vietnam, Exploring a Colossal Cave
Collected Department Releases: U.S. Condemns ISIL Executions in Anbar Province
U.S. Condemns ISIL Executions in Anbar Province
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
We are deeply concerned by reports of mass executions of Sunni tribesmen in Anbar province by ISIL and strongly condemn the brutal actions that ISIL continues to perpetrate against the Iraqi people. One of the primary goals of ISIL is to sow fear into the hearts of all Iraqis and drive sectarian division among its people. We condemn these tactics in the strongest possible terms and stand in solidarity with the Iraqi people against these horrendous and senseless acts of violence. ISIL’s indiscriminate crimes prove, yet again, that it is targeting all Iraqis, regardless of faith or region.
The depravity of the reported executions of the Sunni tribesmen from the Albu Nimr tribe, and other Anbar tribes, reports of mass executions of Shiite prisoners in Mosul, the reports of a mass grave outside of Ramadi, and the continued persecution of other Iraqi minority groups, are further evidence of ISIL’s campaign of terror. Those individuals responsible for these horrendous acts of violence must be identified and held fully accountable.
ISIL does not represent the people of Iraq; they are murderers and terrorists, who do not govern, but bleed the country they occupy. It should also be clear that ISIL is not only a threat to the stability of Iraq, but a threat to the entire region. The international community, including prominent Islamic religious leaders, continues to condemn and reject ISIL’s unrelenting depravity and twisted ideology.
To stop ISIL’s campaign of terror and horror against the Syrian and Iraqi people, we remain steadfast in our efforts to work with the Iraqi Government and our regional partners and lead the international coalition to degrade and defeat ISIL. The United States will do its part to help Iraq move beyond this crisis and we urge all Iraqis to unite against this violence and continue to reject the path of hatred that ISIL represents.
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Source: Dept. Of State – Releases
Collected Department Releases: U.S. Condemns ISIL Executions in Anbar Province
Collected Department Releases: Under Secretary Stengel"s Travel to the Czech Republic
Under Secretary Stengel’s Travel to the Czech Republic
Media Note
Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 31, 2014
Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel will travel to Prague, November 3–5. The Under Secretary will speak at the opening of TechCamp Prague, tour the headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), and meet with media executives and leading journalists to exchange ideas on supporting media freedom. Under Secretary Stengel will also meet with senior Czech Government officials and representatives from civil society, cultural institutions, and academia.
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Collected Department Releases: Under Secretary Stengel"s Travel to the Czech Republic
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