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Iran
Spokesman Richard Boucher (Aug. 30): "There are still active diplomatic efforts by the United States to pressure Iran, to try to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. I think this administration has had notable success in terms of convincing other governments that this was a serious problem."
Interview on Radio Sawa/Al Hurra Television
Deputy Secretary Armitage's interview with Samir Nader of Radio Sawa/Al Hurra Television covered various issues.
New Spanish-Language Website Launched
The Bureau of Public Affairs released a new website in Spanish at spanish.state.gov. This site features a selection of information from state.gov, including About the State Department, Secretary of State, Background Notes, and International Business Support. [more]
 Dogs on Duty
The State Department employs dogs as part of its security screening process. For many years, the Department's Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) used explosive detection dogs from other law enforcement agencies. In December 2002, DS created its own canine unit called the Explosive Ordinance Technical Division, with teams comprised of a dog and a security officer trained as a dog handler.
| | |  | |  President Bush welcomes the African Union's efforts to bring a lasting solution to the Darfur conflict by sponsoring political talks between the Government of Sudan and the Darfur rebels in Abuja, Nigeria.
Assistant Secretary Robert Charles of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' op-ed titled "Colombian Terrrorists" published in The Washington Times.
Deadline for Biometric Passport Requirements extended by one year, when new passports issued must be biometrically enabled. [more]
| | The State Department issued a report to its employees on the major accomplishments in the management area over the past three and a half years. Every Cabinet department and major agency is releasing a similar report, and the Office of Management and Budget is publishing a Government-wide report.
Background Notes have been updated for Afghanistan, Aruba, Australia, Brazil, Cuba, Greece, Haiti, India, Jordan, Nepal, Pakistan, Syria, Thailand, and Turkey.
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