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GSN: Barred From Syria, Advance U.N. Chemical Weapons Investigators Retreat From Staging Point

4:45 pm Eastern | U.S. News

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Global Economic Growth Still Sluggish: Report

3:45 pm Eastern | World

Global economic growth will continue to be “below potential” this year, according to a new report that adds that job creation will be vital to spur recovery. read more »

Unhealthy Foods Could Be As Addictive As Cocaine

11:21 am Eastern | World

New research shows that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioural reactions in rats similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine. read more »

US Population Estimate: 315,906,900 at 13:35 UTC (EST+5) May 23, 2013

9:35 am Eastern | U.S. News

World Population Estimate: 7,087,039,068 at 13:35 UTC (EST+5) May 23, 2013

9:35 am Eastern | U.S. News

Press Releases: Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Their Meeting

23 May 06:28 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Their Meeting RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Office of the Prime Minister Jerusalem May 23, 2013 PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Well, John, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to Jerusalem. You&rsquread more »

GDACS Daily Newsletter for 5/23/2013

23 May 03:04 | U.S. News

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Remarks by the President Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize

22 May 21:08 | US Politics and Govt

East Room Washington, D.C. 8:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, "Oh, shoot." (Laughter.) True story -- she was getting into the music. (Laughter.) Welcome to the White House, everybody. I want to start by thanking all the incredible artists who have joined us to pay tribute to the one and only Carole King. (Applause.) I also want to thank Dr. James Billington and all the folks at the Library of Congress not just for making this event possible, but for the outstanding work that they do every day to preserve the very best of our culture for generations to come. (Applause.) Of course, as we gather tonight to present this award, our thoughts and prayers remain with the wonderful people of Oklahoma. They have suffered migread more »

Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s Meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Patrushev

22 May 19:37 | US Politics and Govt

President Obama joined National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s meeting today with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev. The President expressed appreciation for President Putin’s condolences and offer of assistance in the wake of the Oklahoma tornado. The President reaffirmed his desire to strengthen the bilateral relationship, including U.S.-Russian economic ties. They also discussed the importance of deepening counterterrorism cooperation and the need for a negotiated political settlement in Syria. The President noted he looked forward to seeing President Putin in June at the G-8 Summit. read more »

Press Releases: Attack in London

22 May 17:42 | US Politics and Govt

Attack in London Press StatementPatrick VentrellActing Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 22, 2013 The United States condemns today’s attack in the Woolwich district of London. We stand with our U.K. allies in the face of such senseless violence. Our thoughts and condolence are with the faread more »

Press Releases: Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting

22 May 17:30 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amman, Jordan May 22, 2013 read more »

Press Releases: Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting

22 May 17:30 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amman, Jordan May 22, 2013 read more »

Daily Press Briefings : Daily Press Briefing - May 22, 2013

22 May 17:22 | US Politics and Govt

Patrick Ventrell Acting Deputy SpokespersonDaily Press Briefing Washington, DC May 22, 2013 read more »

IAEA To Open Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Centre In Fukushima

22 May 15:15 | World

Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are heading to Japan to launch an emergency preparedness and response centre in Fukushima, the coastal city devastated two years ago when a massive earthquake and tsunami set off meltdowns at a nuclear power plant.read more »

Press Releases: Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting

22 May 13:56 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amman, Jordan May 22, 2013 read more »

Press Releases: Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting

22 May 13:56 | US Politics and Govt

Remarks With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh After Their Meeting RemarksJohn KerrySecretary of State Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amman, Jordan May 22, 2013 read more »

2013-05-22 13:49:00 (m4.6) Off the East Coast of Kamchatka, Russia 52.8 160.5 (29192)

22 May 13:08 | U.S. News

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Hunger And Poverty Rates Up Sharply In Egypt

22 May 10:58 | World

Poverty and food insecurity in Egypt have risen significantly over the past three years, according to a new report.read more »

Cholera Epidemic In Niger Claims Seven lives

22 May 10:16 | World

Refugee agencies areworking to help contain a cholera epidemic in Niger that has already claimed seven lives, including two Malian refugees, in a little over a week. read more »

US Population Estimate: 315,900,837 at 13:04 UTC (EST+5) May 22, 2013

22 May 09:04 | U.S. News

World Population Estimate: 7,086,821,696 at 13:04 UTC (EST+5) May 22, 2013

22 May 09:04 | World

Over 7 Million Now Receiving HIV Treatment In Africa

22 May 08:50 | World

The number of people in Africa receiving antiretroviral treatment increased from less than 1 million to 7.1 million over seven years, according to a report which documents the progress in the AIDS response in the world’s second largest continent.read more »

2013-05-22 06:36:37 (m4.6) Near the East Coast of Kamchatka, Russia 53.1 159.9 (29192)

22 May 02:49 | SciTech

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GSN: Nuclear Security Treaties Bill Clears House; Senate Prospects Unclear

21 May 15:59 | U.S. News

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2013-05-21 18:01:55 (m4.5) Off the East Coast of Kamchatka, Russia 52.5 160.2 (29192)

21 May 15:46 | SciTech

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Call For Greater Efforts To Improve Health Of Palestinian Refugees

21 May 15:20 | World

Health programmes carried out by the United Nations agency tasked with assisting Palestinian refugees has helped to improve their lives, but greater efforts and more resources are needed to effectively tackle health challenges, particularly during times of conflict, says a new report. read more »

Press Releases: Background Briefing on the Secretary's Trip to Amman

21 May 14:43 | US Politics and Govt

Background Briefing on the Secretary's Trip to Amman Special BriefingSenior State Department Official Via Teleconference May 21, 2013 MODERATOR: Thank you. So this is a conference call to preview the Secretary’s trip to Amman, Jordan tomorrow for his meeting with the London 11. We have on the phone [Senior State Department Official], who will be known here forward as a Senior State Department Official, who’ll give a quick overview and then take some questions. And we’ll read more »