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Attack on Hadera Market
Quartet Statement (Oct. 28): "The Quartet condemns the October 26th terrorist attack on the Hadera market, responsibility for which was claimed by a Palestinian Islamic Jihad headquartered in Damascus. The Quartet urges the Syrian Government to take immediate action to close the offices of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and to prevent the use of its territory by armed groups engaged in terrorist acts." [full text]
 Annual State Department Iftaar Dinner
Secretary Rice (Oct. 25): "We in America know the benevolence that is at the heart of Islam. ... We in America also know that Muslims, like people of all faiths and people of no faith at all, possess certain basic rights that arise from our equal human dignity." [full text; DSL/cable, dial-up, audio]
 U.S. Response to South Asia Earthquake
The U.S. announced a commitment of $156 million to Pakistan for earthquake assistance at a UN-sponsored donors’ conference in Geneva. The U.S. package includes $50 million for humanitarian relief, $50 million for reconstruction, and $56 million to support Defense Department relief operations. [full text; also see press conference and more]
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.
Hurricane Wilma
Hurricane Wilma caused massive damage in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Read about the current situation and how to contact the Department of State and the Embassy. [more]
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  The Summit of the Americas brings together the Western Hemisphere's 34 democratically elected leaders to advance a shared, multilateral agenda for improving democracy, human rights, and free markets in the region.
The U.S. supports Kazakhstan's efforts to thrive economically. As Kazakhstan's economy continues to develop, it will be an engine for growth within Central Asia.
| | The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has demonstrated its value in achieving U.S. foreign policy objectives and in the promotion of our common values: freedom and democracy, economic development, and political-military issues.
A new historical background paper describes the U.S. and the founding of the United Nations.
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