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HighlightsMonday, December 1, 2003 

World AIDS Day 2003
Secretary Powell (Dec. 1): "In the worldwide fight against AIDS, every nation, large or small, developed or developing, must be a leader. And in the fight against AIDS, all countries have a strong and committed ally in the United States of America. Together, we can be partners in hope. Together, we can turn the tide of AIDS." [full text; DSL/Cable; Dial-Up; Audio]
President Bush (Dec. 1): A Proclamation.
Ambassador Tobias (Dec. 1): Op-Ed in Borneo Bulletin.

Travel to Europe and North Africa
Secretary Powell travels to The Netherlands, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Belgium starting December 1, 2003.

IAEA Decision on Iran's Nuclear Program
Spokesman Richard Boucher (Nov. 26): "We think it's an appropriate and effective resolution. It reflects strong concerns among the Board about Iran's past non-compliance; it reflects the international community's commitment to preserving and strengthening the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty; and it makes clear that we need full Iranian cooperation with the agency." [full text]

Home page of future.state.gov, the new U.S. Department of State web site for students.Department Launches New Student Web Site
The U.S. Department of State launched future.state.gov, a new Web site for students that is designed to increase their understanding of international issues and events and encourage interest in Civil Service or Foreign Service careers with the State Department.

Ambassador Vershbow at microphone with backdrop of "Read" posters and flanked by employeesAmerican Centers and Corners Program
American book collections, maps, multimedia, and the Internet have reached cities in Russia through this program, which provides efficient grassroots connections to the United States and is becoming an important diplomatic tool. Ambassador Vershbow recently opened the American Corner in Arkhangelsk. [See State Magazine,  (PDF)]
In Other News
NEW!  The Department announces the 2004 Doors to Diplomacy student contest. This educational award will recognize the student-created Global SchoolNet Web project that best teaches others about the importance of international affairs and diplomacy. Check it out!

Deputy Assistant Secretary Lynn Pascoe will lead an interagency team to meet with officials of Georgia’s Interim Government and political party leaders to discuss U.S.-Georgia relations December 3-6, 2003.


Assistant Secretary Noriega's remarks on  "Encouraging Success in the Western Hemisphere." 

Read updated Background Notes for Macedonia, Taiwan, and Macau.


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