Cape Verde Flag
US Department Of State Post Report
TACV recently started offering direct flights once a week (Tuesdays) from Sal to Boston. Note that in accordance with the Fly America Act, most official travel requires routing through European airports to connect with U.S. Flag carriers. However, the recent liberalization of the Fly America Act may allow for greater flexibility regarding choice of carriers, so it is best to research available options with the embassy travel specialist on a case by case basis. In addition, Air Senegal and TACV provide flights directly from Praia airport to Dakar, Senegal, where it is possible to connect with regional African airlines as well as to other flights to the U.S. and Europe. That routing, however, is often subject to delays and lost baggage. There are also direct flights to Fortaleza (NE Brazil) from Sal via TAP, the Portuguese airline, and Varig, the Brazilian airline. Usually if an international ticket on TACV to Cape Verde is purchased, th ... [Read More]
Africa
1111--05/21/04 Rep. Denny Sumpter of Arkansas Presenting President Karume with an American flag; Released by the Bureau of African Affairs; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ... [Read More]
About STP - US Embassy, Libreville
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Daily Press Briefing -- September 10 Transcript
QUESTION: Any reaction by the State Department to Saddam Hussein's statements and bellicose words concerning the United States and Israel? And also there were protests in Gaza where an American flag was trampled and it was a pro-Iraqi type of rally. ... [Read More]
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Press and Information Office, Public Affairs Office, United States Embassy, South Africa
United States recognizes anniversary of medical breakthrough A vaccine that could save lives and prevent disability was unveiled on April 12, 1955. U.S. researchers announced an effective vaccine to protect against crippling polio after field studies involving 1.8 million children from the United States, Canada and Finland. 04-13-05: United States Committed to U.N. Reform, Tahir-Kheli Says (Urges upcoming U.N. summit focus on Millennium Development Goals) U.S. Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli, senior adviser to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on U.N. reform, said that "the United States remains committed to the United Nations and feels it is critically important for member states to help the U.N. meet the challenges and promise of the 21st Century." 04-13-05: United States Leads the World in Developm ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, September 10, 2002
QUESTION: Any reaction by the State Department to Saddam Hussein's statements and bellicose words concerning the United States and Israel? And also there were protests in Gaza where an American flag was trampled and it was a pro-Iraqi type of rally. ... [Read More]
Local Holidays (International) - Complete List
Local Holidays (International)APIANew Year's Day Monday, 3 JanGood Friday Friday, 25 MarEaster Monday, 28 MarAnzac Day Monday, 25 AprMother's of Samoa Day Monday, 9 MaySamoan Independence Day Wednesday, 1 JunSamoan ... [Read More]
International Narcotics Control Strategy Reports
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT, APRIL 1993US DEPARTMENT OF STATEBUREAU OF INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS MATTERSDEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLICATION 10047RELEASED APRIL 1993This publication is for sale by the Government Printing Office, Superindendent of Documents. Stock No.: 044-000-02370-9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARYPOLICY AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR 1992April 1, 1993In 1992, despite some setbacks, the international anti-drug effort gained further strength, forcing a highly adaptable international drug trade to shift tactics and operations. Under the leadership of the United States, more countries have joined the battle against the drug trade in earnest. Closer coordination between governments--particularly in training and police enforcement activities-- increasingly effective multilateral action against money laundering and essential and precursor chemicals, as well as continuing reforms of national legal regimes to meet the requirements of the 1988 UN Convention, have kep ... [Read More]
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