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 Sudan and Kenya: Deputy Secretary Zoellick's Travel
Deputy Secretary Zoellick is traveling to Kenya and Sudan Nov. 6-11 to press for progress in the ongoing Sudanese peace process, an end to the violence in Darfur that threatens aid relief, and achievement of a political settlement of the Darfur crisis. [special briefing with Assistant Secretary Frazer; more on the trip]
Secretary To Visit Middle East and Asia
Secretary Rice will travel to the Middle East and Asia from November 10-21, 2005. She will visit Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and South Korea. Secretary Rice also will accompany President Bush on his visits to China and Mongolia. [full text]
 U.S. Response to South Asia Earthquake
Assistant Secretary Wayne (Nov. 2): "[W]e are committed not only to stand beside Pakistan at this time of tragedy but ... to working with and standing with Pakistan in the long run as they are both rebuilding [and] also as they continue their very important efforts to build their economy up and create prosperity and stability over the longer term." [full text; fact sheet; more]
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  A national strategy will safeguard against the danger of avian influenza by detecting outbreaks, expanding domestic vaccine production capacity, stockpiling treatments, preparing to respond to a pandemic, and ensuring the health and safety of all Americans. [more]
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.
| | A new historical background paper describes the U.S. and the founding of the United Nations.
For American citizen services inquiries related to Hurricane Wilma, contact the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at (888) 407-4747, or from overseas at (202) 501-4444.
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