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Updated: 19 Oct 2004   
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Powell Interview with USA Today
Discusses Afghanistan, Iraq, Mideast, Eurasia in newspaper interview

Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East peace process are the "big three challenges" currently facing U.S. foreign policy, says Secretary of State Colin Powell. (complete text)



U.S. Identifies 39 Groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
List helps heighten public awareness about terrorism

Secretary of State Colin Powell has designated 39 groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, according to a Department of State fact sheet released October 19. (complete text)



Citizens in U.S., Islamic Countries Seek to Ease Tensions
Hope not Hate initiative holds town meetings, videoconferences

By Phyllis McIntosh
Washington File Special Correspondent

Washington -- Through town hall meetings and videoconferences linking college students in the United States and Islamic countries, a project that grew out of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, aims to ease tensions between Americans and Muslims in the United States and abroad.  (complete text)



Peace Corps Helping Others Better Understand U.S., Official Says
Volunteers highlight U.S. diversity, agency's Vasquez adds

By Kathryn McConnell
Washington File Staff Writer

Washington -- In a world of security concerns and cultural misunderstandings, Peace Corps volunteers from all backgrounds are changing views of the United States and of its people, says Gaddi Vasquez, the agency's director.  (complete text)


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Regional Latest News
19 October 2004 - Bolton Outlines Bush Administration's Nonproliferation Efforts
19 October 2004 - Iraq: Building a New Society
19 October 2004 - Powell Outlines "Big Three" Foreign Policy Challenges
19 October 2004 - Citizens in U.S., Islamic Countries Seek to Ease Tensions
19 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 19
18 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 18
18 October 2004 - Afghan Election Results Will Reflect Popular Will, Says Powell
18 October 2004 - USTR Zoellick Consults U.A.E., Oman on Free Trade Talks
16 October 2004 - Powell: U.S. Diplomacy Creates "Expanding Circle of Liberty"
15 October 2004 - Peace Corps Helping Others Better Understand U.S., Official Says
15 October 2004 - State Department Daily Briefing, October 15
15 October 2004 - Zarqawi Group Formally Designated Terrorists by State Department
15 October 2004 - Five Nations Win Two-Year Seats on U.N. Security Council
15 October 2004 - Bush Sends Ramadan Greeting to Muslims Around the World
15 October 2004 - State Department Daily Briefing, October 14
14 October 2004 - Powell: War on Terrorism Only Part of U.S. Security Policy
14 October 2004 - Powell Dismisses Report that Germany Might Send Troops to Iraq
14 October 2004 - State's Armitage Urges International Support for Iraq
14 October 2004 - Arab Journalists Say Media Reform Depends on Political Change
14 October 2004 - U.S. Condemns Deadly Terrorist Bombings in Baghdad October 14
14 October 2004 - U.S. Supports Libyan Proposal to Convert Weapons Facility
14 October 2004 - Islamic African Relief Agency Aiding Terrorists, U.S. Government Says
14 October 2004 - U.S. Trade Deficit Rises in August to $54 Billion
14 October 2004 - USAID to Fund Training of International Agricultural Scientists
14 October 2004 - Iraq Economic Development Contracts Announced by USAID
13 October 2004 - Meghan O'Sullivan Assumes Southwest Asia Portfolio at NSC
13 October 2004 - United States Urges International Commitment to Rebuilding Iraq
13 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 13
13 October 2004 - U.S. Trade Representative Travels to Oman, United Arab Emirates
12 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 12
12 October 2004 - Arab Americans in Michigan Feel at Home Despite Impact of 9/11
08 October 2004 - Terrorist Targeting of Civilians Unjustifiable, United Nations Says
08 October 2004 - White House Daily Briefing, October 8
08 October 2004 - Workers' Remittances An Effective Anti-Poverty Tool, Says U.S.
08 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 8
08 October 2004 - Although No WMD Found, Saddam Had Intent, Capability, Powell Says
08 October 2004 - Bush Condemns Terror Attacks in Egypt, Offers Condolences
08 October 2004 - Rewards for Justice Program Has History of Success
08 October 2004 - U.S., Iraqi Officials Discuss Cooperative Environmental Efforts
07 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 7
07 October 2004 - U.S. Trade Representative Promotes Middle East Free Trade Area
07 October 2004 - Iraqi Reconstruction Effort Aims to Support January 2005 Elections
07 October 2004 - Arab-American Political Activists Mobilize for Elections
07 October 2004 - No Dollar Goals Set for Iraq Donors' Conference, Powell Says
07 October 2004 - U.N. Panel Named to Investigate Charges of Genocide in Darfur
07 October 2004 - Senators Review U.S. Visa Policies
07 October 2004 - Bush Says Iraq Action Justified Even Without WMD Discovery
07 October 2004 - Armitage: Afghan Vote to Show Democracy, Islam Compatible
06 October 2004 - Afghans Will Not Be Subject to Taliban, Says Armitage
06 October 2004 - State's Armitage Says Afghan Election Will Lead to a Better Future
06 October 2004 - White House Report, October 6: Iraq, Iran, Gordon Cooper
06 October 2004 - Export-Import Bank Renews Agreement Insuring Exports to Iraq
06 October 2004 - Chief U.S. Inspector Says Hussein Sought to Break Sanctions
06 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 6
06 October 2004 - White House Daily Briefing, October 6
05 October 2004 - U.S. Says U.N. Draft Resolution on Gaza Encourages Terrorism
05 October 2004 - United States Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Israeli Operations in Gaza
05 October 2004 - Moroccan Festival in Washington Suburb Draws Thousands of Visitors
05 October 2004 - U.N. Special Envoy Reports No Improvement in Darfur Security
05 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 5
05 October 2004 - White House Report, October 5; Iraq, Hungary
05 October 2004 - U.S. Aid Agency to Help Seven Countries Qualify for Targeted Aid
05 October 2004 - Leopards, Rhinos Under Debate at Endangered Species Meeting
05 October 2004 - U.S. Envoy to United Nations Urges Return to Mideast Road Map
SPECIAL FEATURE
Afghan electoral candidates' posters
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Working Toward a Democratic Afghanistan
Afghanistan holds presidential election October 9
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