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Tuesday, August 1, 2006 
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Secretary Rice, standing at podium with microphone, delivers statement in Jerusalem on a three-part comprehensive settlement for Lebanon, July, 31, 2006. [© AP/WWP]
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Secretary Rice Calls for Comprehensive Settlement
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Secretary Rice (July 31): "Based on what we have accomplished, and the urgency of the situation, we will call for the United Nations Security Council action this week on a comprehensive settlement that includes three parts: a cease-fire, the political principles that provide for a long-term settlement, and the authorization of an international force to support the Lebanese army in keeping the peace." full text
· Statement: Suspension of Aerial Activity
· Briefing: En route to Shannon, Ireland
· Briefing: Efforts To Stop Violence in Lebanon
· Secretary Rice's travel to the Middle East
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The United Nations Security Council members cast their votes during a session on July 31, 2006. [©AP/WWP]U.S. Department of StateUN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Iran: Deadline Set
Spokesman Sean McCormack (July 31): "We are extremely pleased by the UN Security Council’s clear and strong action today in adopting Resolution 1696. This tough resolution sends an unequivocal and mandatory message to Tehran..."   Ambassador Bolton's Statement to the UN Security Council
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Lebanese soldiers talk as U.S. Navy unloads the humanitarian supplies delivered by the US HSV 2 Swift at the port of Beirut July 29, 2006. [©AP/WWP]U.S. Department of StateU.S. Responding to Humanitarian Needs in Lebanon
USAID Assistant Administrator Kunder (July 27): "The U.S. Government recognizes that there are serious humanitarian needs in Lebanon and we are responding to the humanitarian needs of the Lebanese people." 
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· Final Assisted Departure Flight Wednesday at 11:25 AM.
· The Latest Lebanon Response Report
· Information Regarding the Assisted Departure from Lebanon
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A meeting of rural village women in Ghana. [USAID photo]U.S. Department of StateGhana Signs $547 Million Compact With Millennium Challenge Corporation
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Secretary Rice (Aug. 1): "This $547 million Millennium Challenge Compact, the largest and by far the most ambitious to date, will go a long way towards helping Ghana achieve its goal of reducing poverty and improving the lives of its poorest citizens. ...President Bush is committed to empowering developing nations to achieve sustainable economic growth that reduces poverty."
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The Ocean Queen ship bound for Cyprus on July 25, 2006. [AP photo]The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus discussed the on-the-ground relief effort in Cyprus. View Transcript 
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Malaysian flag and 13th ASEAN Regional Forum ,ARF, logoThe ASEAN meeting in Malaysia and what it means for the U.S. was recently discussed online.
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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice waves as she is escorted by Palestinian Foreign Minister Nasser Al Kidwa ,second from left, and Diplomatic Security special agents. [State Department photo]Assistant Secretary Griffin answered questions about diplomatic security, and protecting Secretary Rice. View Transcript
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