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The Mehlis Report
Secretary Rice (Oct. 21): "...an initial reading of the report is deeply troubling. You have clearly a case in which there is an implication...that Syrian officials were involved in the assassination of Rafik Hariri. You also have a clear indication that the Syrian Government has not been cooperating...." [full text]
 President Bush Welcomes Palestinian President Abbas to the White House
President Bush (Oct. 20): "This is a time of great possibility in the Middle East. And the people of the region are counting on their leaders to seize the opportunities for peace and progress. This work isn't going to be easy, but the path forward is clear. I want to thank President Abbas for his hard work. I appreciate your service, Mr. President." [full text]
 Under Secretary Hughes' Travel to Indonesia and Malaysia
Under Secretary Karen Hughes is traveling to Indonesia and Malaysia from October 20-24, 2005, visiting Jakarta, Aceh, and Kuala Lampur to meet with students, non-governmental organizations, senior government officials. [more]
![Blankets and food provided by USAID and the American people reach villages devastated by the earthquake. [USAID photo]](/all/20051023003148im_/http://state.gov/cms_images/2005_usaidboxes1.jpg) Earthquake in Pakistan and India
The United States’ initial $50 million relief package includes food, water, medical supplies, blankets, tents and humanitarian assistance personnel to assist Pakistan following the earthquake that struck on October 8. The Department of Defense is providing additional transportation, food, tents and other relief supplies. We continue to coordinate with the Government of Pakistan to assess needs and faciliate distribution. [more; view photos; also see USAID's earthquake relief update.]
For the many Americans who will want to make private contributions to assist the victims of this disaster, we recommend that they contact the American Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, or the American Council for Voluntary International Action.
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  A new historical background paper describes the U.S. and the founding of the United Nations.
Ambasador John R. Bolton testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the challenges and opportunities in moving ahead on UN reform.
| | Assistant Secretary Paula DeSutter spoke at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations on compliance with nonproliferation, arms control, and disarmament agreements.
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