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2005 Press Releases

1. USAID focuses on reconstruction, restoring livelihoods in Sri Lanka, India (December 30, 2005)
2. U.S. Sanctions Nine Companies Under Iran Nonproliferation Act (December 28, 2005)
3. One Year After Tsunami, Progress on Indian Ocean Warning System (December 21, 2005)
4. Public Might Confuse Avian and Pandemic Flu, Expert Says (December 22, 2005)
5. U.S. Provides Hazard Warning Expertise to Indian Ocean Nations (December 22, 2005)
6. Study Finds Bird Flu Strain Developing Resistance to Drug (December 22, 2005)
7. Bill Passed by Senate Addresses Programs Ruled Illegal by WTO (December 21, 2005)
8. U.S. Seeks To Help Bangladesh Fight Extremism, Official Says (December 22, 2005)
9. Cheney Expresses American Sorrow to Pakistani Earthquake Victims (December 21, 2005)
10. Congress Approves Ban on Torture, Inhuman Treatment of Detainees (December 22, 2005)
11. Hundreds of U.S. Companies Contribute to Tsunami Reconstruction (December 21, 2005)
12. Rumsfeld Reaffirms Continued U.S. Commitment to Afghan Security (December 21, 2005)
13. U.S. Expert Sees Iraq Elections as Seminal Mideast Event of 2005 (December 20, 2005)
14. Most Arctic Near-Surface Permafrost May Thaw by 2100, Study Finds (December 20, 2005)
15. U.S. Agencies Target Phony Flu Drugs, Bogus Cures (December 20, 2005)
16. President Bush Extends Hanukkah Greetings (December 20, 2005)
17. President Bush Sends Greetings for a Blessed and Merry Christmas (December 20, 2005)
18. Bush Extends Greetings To All Celebrating Kwanzaa (December 20, 2005)
19. WTO Success Depends on EU Farm Tariff Cuts, U.S. Official Says (December 19, 2005)
20. U.S. Congressman Calls for Political Reconciliation in Nepal (December 19, 2005)
21. U.S. Agencies Welcome Congressional Progress on Chemical Treaty (December 20, 2005)
22. U.S. Pushing Hard for U.N. Management Reform, Official Says (December 20, 2005)
23. President Bush Congratulates Afghan People on National Assembly (December 19, 2005)
24. National Security Advisor Hadley Sees Emerging Consensus on Iraq War (December 20, 2005)
25. U.S. Envoy to Iraq Cites Political, Economic, Security Progress (December 20, 2005)
26. NASA's First Pluto Mission To Launch in January (December 19, 2005)
27. Normalcy Returning to Afghan Life, Says USAID Head in Kabul (December 19, 2005)
28. Differences Over Agriculture Persist as WTO Meeting Nears End (December 17, 2005)
29. Economic Freedom Plays Central Role in Democracy, Expert Says (December 19, 2005)
30. Land Mine Removal Projects Bearing Fruit, State Department Says (December 19, 2005)
31. U.N. Involvement in Burma "Essential," State Department Says (December 17, 2005)
32. Vibrant Media Sector Allows Minority Voices To Be Heard, Expert Says (December 19, 2005)
33. Rumsfeld Says U.S. Does Not Want to Remain in Iraq Indefinitely (December 19, 2005)
34. Rice Sees Iraqi Elections as Major Step Forward for Country (December 17, 2005)
35. Bush Says Iraqi Elections "Remarkable" in Human History (December 16, 2005)
36. Afghanistan Seats First Democratic Legislature in Three Decades (December 19, 2005)
37. Bush Hopes Iraqi Democracy Will Inspire Neighbors (December 19, 2005)
38. U.S. Climate Agency Ranks 2005 Near Record for Heat (December 16, 2005)
39. Internet Access Bringing Social, Economic Benefits Globally(December 16, 2005)
40. State Dept. Announces Grants for U.S., Mideastern Universities (December 16, 2005)
41. World Bank Supports Road and Education Sectors in Sri Lanka (December 16, 2005)
42. USAID Supported Iraqi Elections with Training, Technical Assistance (December 16, 2005)
43. Ambassador Khalilzad, General Casey Applaud Iraqis on Elections (December 16, 2005)
44. Rice Hails Iraq Elections as Extraordinary Victory for Iraqis (December 16, 2005)
45. Domestic Spying Program Is Legal, Vital to Security, Rice Says (December 18, 2005)
46. State's Fried Urges Europe To Support Fully Iraq's New Government (December 14, 2005)
47. United States Will Continue Support for Emerging Iraqi Democracy (December 15, 2005)
48. Iraqi Elections Mark Beginning of New, Unified, Stable Iraq (December 14, 2005)
49. Americans Celebrate Christmas in Diverse Ways (December 14, 2005)
50. Iraqi Voters Choose First Permanent Constitutional Government (December 15, 2005)
51. Agreement Reached on Incremental Advances in WTO Negotiations: 2013 deadline set for eliminating agricultural export subsidies (December 18, 2005)
52. Bush Says Iraqis See Democracy as Their Future (December 18, 2005)
53. Iraqi Voters Choose First Permanent Constitutional Government (December 15, 2005)
54. Iraqis of All Sects, Groups Voting, Says U.S. Envoy (December 15, 2005)
55. U.S. Researchers Begin Exploration of Cancer Genomics (December 14, 2005)
56. U.S. Sees Some Convergence of Views on Fishing Subsidies at WTO (December 14, 2005)
57. U.S. Sees Some Convergence of Views on Fishing Subsidies at WTO (December 14, 2005)
58. U.S. Trade Chief Urges Another WTO Ministers' Meeting Soon (December 14, 2005)
59. U.S. Aims To Double Aid to Poor Countries To Build Trade Capacity (December 14, 2005)
60. Iraqis in U.S. Cast Votes for Iraq's National Parliament (December 14, 2005)
61. Iraqi Elections a "Watershed Moment" in Democracy, Bush Says (December 14, 2005)
62. Business Must Brace for Pandemic, U.S. Health Agency Says (December 13, 2005)
63. Rice Announces Effort To Bring International Journalists to U.S (December 13, 2005)
64. Open Trade Would Be Boost for Poor Countries, U.S. Official Says (December 12, 2005)
65. U.S. Official at WTO Cites Leadership on Both Trade and Aid (December 13, 2005)
66. State Department Official Touts Nonproliferation Policy (December 10, 2005)
67. 2005 Will Be Turning Point in History of Iraq, White House Says (December 12, 2005)
68. Iraqi Economy Poised for Growth, U.S. Official Says (December 12, 2005)
69. Iraqi Economy Poised for Growth, U.S. Official Says (
70. Ambassador Khalilzad Calls Iraqi Elections a "Defining Moment" (December 13, 2005)
71. International Community Stepping Up To Help Iraq, Rice Says (December 13, 2005)
72. U.S. Officials Conduct Exercise in Pandemic Preparedness (December 10, 2005)
73. State Department Updates U.S. Response to Pakistan Earthquake (December 12, 2005)
74. WTO Agreement Called Crucial to Lifting Millions from Poverty (December 12, 2005)
75. U.S. Proposal at WTO Aims To Fix Agricultural Trade Distortions (December 12, 2005)
76. U.S. Seeks Advances at WTO on Customs Reform, Fishing Subsidies (December 12, 2005)
77. U.S. Seeks Sharply Lower Barriers to Trade in Goods, Services (December 12, 2005)
78. U.S. To Push for Global End of Farm Supports at WTO Ministerial (December 12, 2005)
79. U.S. Backs Duty-Free, Quota-Free Treatment for Poorest Countries (December 12, 2005)
80. U.S. Trade Chief Asserts Need To Aim High in WTO Negotiations
81. United States Cites Its Leadership at WTO on Patent Issues (December 12, 2005)
82. U.S. Welcomes Islamic Conference's Condemnation of Terrorism (December 12, 2005)
83. Iraqi Elections Will Draw Many Sunnis, Amb. Khalilzad Predicts (December 11, 2005)
84. Iraqi Voters Residing in United States To Cast Absentee Ballots (December 12, 2005)
85. U.S. Envoy to Iraq Condemns Pre-election Violence, Fraud (December 12, 2005)
86. Senior U.S. Official Predicts High Voter Turnout in Iraqi (December 12, 2005)
87. Bush Hails Growth of Political Activity in Iraq (December 12, 2005)
88. Promoting Freedom Only Realistic Path to Security, Rice Says (December 11, 2005)
89. U.S. Energy Department Sets Plan on Zero-Emissions Power Plant (December 7, 2005)
90. U.S. Official Stresses Need for Cooperation Against Natural Disasters (December 7, 2005)
91. U.S. Official Stresses Need for Cooperation Against Natural Disasters (
92. Bush Lights Hanukkah Menorah (December 7, 2005)
93. U.S. Environment Agency Issues Draft Road Map for Nanotechnology (December 8, 2005)
94. International Researchers Publish Dog Genome Sequence (December 8, 2005)
95. United States Cites Human Rights as Cornerstone of Foreign Policy (December 8, 2005)
96. Human Rights Day Celebrated on December 10 (December 7, 2005)
97. Southeast Europe Ministers Approve Troop Brigade for Afghanistan (December 7, 2005)
98. Ambassador Bolton Criticizes U.N. Human Rights Commissioner (December 7, 2005)
99. NATO Will Expand Security Forces in Afghanistan (December 8, 2005)
100. U.S. Officials Explain Iraq Political, Economic Transformation (December 8, 2005)
101. Coalition Forces Help Iraqis Defeat Enemy, Rebuild Country (December 7, 2005)
102. Iraqis Prepare To Elect Council of Representatives (December 7, 2005)
103. Ukraine Reports Bird Flu; Role of Migratory Birds Debated (December 6, 2005)
104. Revised U.S. Naturalization Test To Focus on Civic Values, History (December 7, 2005)
105. Cassini Images Show Evidence of Active Saturn Moon (December 6, 2005)
106. U.S. Commerce Official Discusses Challenges of Free-Trade Pacts (December 7, 2005)
107. Poor Countries Must Reform To Benefit from More Trade (December 7, 2005)
108. United States To Fund Transportation Project In Aceh, Indonesia (December 7, 2005)
109. United States Suggests Interim U.N. Budget (December 6, 2005)
110. Southeast Europe Ministers Approve Troop Brigade for Afghanistan (December 7, 2005)
111. War on Terror Must Be Waged "Lawfully," Rice Tells European Media (December 6, 2005)
112. U.S. Ban on Torture Applies Worldwide, Rice Says (December 7, 2005)
113. Five Performers Receive Kennedy Center Tribute for Career Work (December 5, 2005)
114. Drug Abuse Treatment Key To Lowering HIV Infections (December 6, 2005)
115. Satellite Data Help Produce Maps of Antarctica (December 6, 2005)
116. United States Cites Work To Eliminate Cotton Subsidies (December 5, 2005)
117. U.S. Praises WTO Deal Giving Poor Countries Access to Medicine (December 6, 2005)
118. White House Highlights Progress Since 9/11 Report Issued (December 5, 2005)
119. U.S. "Gravely Concerned" About Violations of Sri Lanka Ceasefire (December 6, 2005)
120. U.S. Following Rule of Law, Rice Tells German Chancellor (December 6, 2005)
121. U. S. Agencies Provide Unprecedented View of Upper Atmosphere (December 5, 2005)
122. U.S. State, Local Officials Begin Influenza Pandemic Planning (December 5, 2005)
123. Cooked Poultry, Eggs Will Not Transmit Bird Flu Virus (December 5, 2005)
124. New Civic Education Book Links Democracy to Islamic Principles (December 5, 2005)
125. Afghan Principals Work To Rebuild Shattered Education System (December 5, 2005)
126. March Goal Set for Finishing Part of WTO Agriculture Negotiation (December 5, 2005)
127. Death Penalty Remains Subject of Debate in United States (December 5, 2005)
128. Bush Repeats Call for More Secure U.S. Borders (December 3, 2005)
129. Rumsfeld Says Iraqis Are on "a Greatly Improved Path" (December 5, 2005)
130. Treasury's Snow Says Trade Protection a Risk to Global Economy (December 3, 2005)
131. Rice Says United States Does Not Torture Terrorists (December 5, 2005)
132. U.S. "Moving Forward" in Commitment to Slowing Climate Change (November 30, 2005)
133. Solar Spacecraft Celebrates 10th Anniversary (December 1, 2005)
134. Federal Grand Jury Indicts 44 in Alleged Marriage Fraud Scheme (November 30, 2005)
135. U.S. Marks AIDS Day with More Treatment, Outreach (December 1, 2005)
136. United States Will Spend $3.2 Billion on AIDS Relief in 2006 (November 30, 2005)
137. Bush Administration Predicts Continued U.S. Economic Growth (December 1, 2005)
138. United Nations Seeks $4.6 Billion for Humanitarian Aid in 2006 (November 30, 2005)
139. Top Military Official Calls White Phosphorous "Legitimate Tool" (December 1, 2005)
140. U.S. Official Outlines U.S. Border Security Goals, Strategy (November 30, 2005)
141. NASA Rover Helps Reveal Secrets of Possible Life on Mars (November 30, 2005)
142. Communities Must Overcome Fear, Stigma To Halt HIV/AIDS Epidemic (November 29, 2005)
143. U.S. Announces $7 Million in Wildlife Conservation Grants (November 30, 2005)
144. New Antibody Shows Promise as Anthrax Cure (November 30, 2005)
145. White House Releases Broad Iraq Strategy (November 30, 2005)
146. Study Documents Rise in Ocean Levels over 150-Year Period (November 25, 2005)
147. Flu Threat to Farm, Animal Workers Might Be Increasing (November 28, 2005)
148. Tsunami Warning System Planned for Mediterranean Region (November 28, 2005)
149. U.S. Shares International Aim of Protecting Civilians from Mines (November 28, 2005)
150. Private U.S. Agency Mobilizes Aid for Pakistan Quake Victims (November 28, 2005)
151. Bush Calls for Continued Aid to South Asian Earthquake Victims (November 26, 2005)
152. United States Condemns U.A.E. Arrest of Homosexual Couples (November 28, 2005)
153. Human Contraction of Bird Flu Rare, Public Health Expert Says (November 23, 2005)
154. United States Praises Global Collaboration on Bird Flu (November 23, 2005)
155. United States Seeks New Powers To Control Disease at Borders (November 23, 2005)
156. Reform of Agricultural Trade Needed, Agriculture's Johanns Says (November 23, 2005
157. U.S. Wants WTO Ministerial Meeting After Session in Hong Kong (November 23, 2005)
158. U.S., China To Cooperate on Detecting Illicit Shipments of Nuclear Material (November 23, 2005)
159. Rice Signs International Maritime Security Strategy (November 23, 2005)
160. Rice Sees Iraqi Security Forces Gaining Functional Capabilities (November 23, 2005)
161. Time Running Out On Iran's Nuclear Compliance, U.S. Envoy Says (November 25, 2005)
162. More Prevention Efforts Needed To Slow AIDS Rate, U.N. Says (November 22, 2005)
163. Holiday Season in U.S. Marked by Variety of Culinary Traditions (November 22, 2005)
164. U.S. Entertainment Industry Notables Work for Social Causes (November 22, 2005)
165. "Political Will" Seen as Key Factor in Combating Drug Trade (November 21, 2005)
166. Deputy Energy Secretary Recommends More Use of Nuclear Power (November 22, 2005)
167. United Nations Reform Process Lagging, U.S. Ambassador Says (November 22, 2005)
168. U.S., India To Hold Dialogue on Boosting High-Tech Trade (November 22, 2005)
169. AIDS Cases Climb, Amid Signs of Progress Against Disease (November 21, 2005)
170. Health Experts Urge All-Out Effort To Ward Off Bird Flu Pandemic (November 20, 2005)
171. Asia-Pacific Leaders Agree on Strategy To Combat Bird Flu (November 19, 2005)
172. Initiative Would Provide $100 Laptop to World's Poorest Countries (November 18, 2005)
173. International Writers Offer Work Samples to Washington Audience (November 18, 2005)
174. President Proclaims National Day of Thanksgiving (November 21, 2005)
175. House Passes Repeal of Dumping Provision Ruled Illegal by WTO (November 21, 2005)
176. U.S. Committed to Pakistan Relief Efforts, USAID's Natsios Says (November 18, 2005)
177. State Department Updates U.S. Response to Pakistan Earthquake (November 19, 2005)
178. U.S. Congratulates Sri Lankan President-Elect Rajapakse (November 21, 2005)
179. United States Seeking To Strengthen Iraqi Government (November 18, 2005)
180. Bush Says Setting Iraq Withdrawal Deadline Would Court Disaster (November 19, 2005)
181. Information Summit Negotiates Oversight of Internet (November 15, 2005)
182. USTR Urges China To Open Markets, Protect Intellectual Property (November 14, 2005)
183. Bush Signs $20.9 Billion 2006 Foreign Aid Spending Measure (November 15, 2005)
184. Bush Urges Renewed Commitment To Complete WTO Negotiations (November 15, 2005)
185. Developing Countries Urged To Open Financial Markets Through WTO (November 15, 2005)
186. United States Tough on Environmental Crime in 2005 (November 15, 2005)
187. Keep Government, Politics Out of Internet Management, U.S. Urges (November 14, 2005)
188. U.S. Private Sector To Raise Funds for Pakistan Quake Relief (November 15, 2005)
189. Bush Denounces Terrorist Exploitation of Islam for Violent Ends (November 14, 2005)
190. U.S. Wants To Work with Europe in Afghanistan, Elsewhere (November 14, 2005)
191. Israel, Palestinians Agree on Two Documents on Movement, Access (November 15, 2005)
192. Food Precautions Necessary To Prevent Bird Flu Transmission (November 10, 2005)
193. Bird Flu Threat Addressed in Summit of the Americas' Declaration (November 10, 2005)
194. New Findings Form Basis for Earthquake Warning System (November 10, 2005)
195. Beijing Buses Go to Clean Diesel, with U.S. Support (November 10, 2005)
196. Great Strides Made in Pakistan Quake Relief, Commander Says (November 10, 2005)
197. State's Hughes Sees Public Diplomacy as "Generational Challenge" (November 10, 2005)
198. Nuclear Proliferation Cited as Top Security Concern (November 10, 2005)
199. United Nations Extends Multinational Force in Iraq for One Year (November 9, 2005)
200. "Neutral" Emblem May Join Red Cross, Red Crescent as Rescue Symbol (November 7, 2005)
201. World Needs Clear Response to Pandemic Flu, U.S. Official Says (November 8, 2005)
202. State Department Recaps Key Points on Bird Flu Partnership (November 3, 2005)
203. Fugitive from Saddam Hussein Leads International Women's Group (November 8, 2005)
204. U.S., China Sign Comprehensive Bilateral Textile Agreement (November 8, 2005)
205. U.S. Aid Agency Names 23 Countries Eligible for FY 2006 Funding (November 8, 2005)
206. U.S. Urges All Parties in Ethiopia To Refrain from Violence (November 8, 2005)
207. Pentagon Adopts New Detainee Interrogation Policy (November 8, 2005)
208. U.S. To Remove 200 Tons of Enriched Uranium from Weapons (November 8, 2005)
209. United States Releases 2005 International Religious Freedom Report (November 8, 2005)
210. U.S. General Says Iraqi Security Forces Making "Huge Progress" (November 7, 2005)
211. U.S. Scientists Delve into Rivers of the Sky (November 4, 2005)
212. International Partners Seek Consensus on Bird Flu Action (November 4, 2005)
213. Foreign Student Enrollment at U.S. Graduate Schools Up in 2005 (November 7, 2005)
214. Scholarships Established To Honor Rosa Parks' Legacy (November 7, 2005)
215. U.S. Government Dramatically Increases Use of Renewable Energy (November 5, 2005)
216. House Approves $21 Billion 2006 Foreign Spending Bill (November 4, 2005)
217. U.S. Aid Agency Establishes Fund To Help Micro Finance Groups (November 7, 2005)
218. Next Few Days Likely To Decide Success of WTO Hong Kong Meeting (November 2, 2005)
219. Four More Detainees Released from Guantanamo Detention Center (November 7, 2005)
220. Leaders Address Shared Values, Concerns at Summit of the Americas (November 4, 2005)
221. State's Hughes Outlines Public Diplomacy Vision (November 4, 2005)
222. NATO, U.N. Expand Airlift to Pakistan Earthquake Zone (November 7, 2005)
223. Text: United States, Partners Mark Space Station's Fifth Anniversary (November 4, 2005)
224. Ecosystem Proves Resilient in Wake of Hurricane Katrina (November 4, 2005)
225. Fact Sheet: State Department Update on U.S. Response to Pakistan Earthquake (November 3, 2005)
226. U.N. Group Sees Controlling Poultry as Key in Avian Flu Effort (November 4, 2005)
227. Text: State Department Recaps Key Points on Bird Flu Partnership (November 4, 2005)
228. Text: Asia May Take $280 Billion Blow from Flu Pandemic, Study Finds (November 4, 2005)
229. Text: Bush Sends Eid al-Fitr Greetings to the World's Muslims (November 4, 2005)
230. Senate Approves Delaying Food-Labeling Requirement to 2008 (November 3, 2005)
231. Proposal Would Give Foreign Investors More Say in U.S. Airlines (November 4, 2005)
232. Transcript: Bush Stresses Value of Free Trade in the Americas (November 4, 2005)
233. U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Death Penalty Sentencing (November 3, 2005)
234. Text: United States Joins International Crime Treaty (November 3, 2005)
235. U.S. Working To Defuse Threat from Improvised Bombs in Iraq (November 3, 2005)
236. Fact Sheet: Bush Outlines $7 Billion Pandemic Flu Preparedness Plan (November 1, 2005)
237. U.S. Agency To Provide $30 Million for Loans in 19 Countries (November 1, 2005)
238. Excerpt: Senator Lugar Proposes Expanding Cooperative Threat Reduction (October 31, 2005)
239. Transcript: President's Pick for Supreme Court an Experienced Jurist (October 31, 2005)
240. America Pays Respects to Civil Rights Leader Rosa Parks (
241. U.S. Aid Flights to Pakistan Not Dependent on U.N. Donations (October 31, 2005)
242. Military Attachés from 60 Nations Discuss Counterterrorism (October 28, 2005)
243. Pakistan, UNHCR Ask NATO for More Assistance in Quake Relief (October 28, 2005)
244. Text: U.S. Team To Study Effects of Nanoparticles on Environment (October 28, 2005)
245. Text: Public-Private Program To Back Developing-Country Energy Efforts (October 28, 2005)
246. Text: U.S. "Deeply Troubled" by Report on Labor Situation in Burma (October 28, 2005)
247. Text: Progress Detailed in Countering World's Most Dangerous Weapons (October 27, 2005)
248. Excerpt: Bush Outlines U.S. Strategy Against Terrorism (October 28, 2005)
249. Saddam Netted $1.8 Billion from Illicit Oil-for-Food Payments (October 27, 2005)
250. U.S. Reducing Frontline Military Bases in Iraq Where Practical (October 28, 2005)
251. Mideast Quartet Calls on Syria To Close Islamic Jihad Offices (October 28, 2005)
252. Researchers Find Anthrax Sampling Methods Need Improvement (October 27, 2005)
253. World Consortium Completes Human Genetic Variation Map (October 27, 2005)
254. International Conference Amends Maritime Treaties on Unlawful Acts (October 27, 2005)
255. International Cassini Mission Reveals More about Saturn F Ring (October 27, 2005)
256. Most Countries Meet October 26 Deadline for Digital-Photo Passport (October 27, 2005)
257. U.S. Raises Pledge for Pakistan Earthquake Assistance (October 6, 2005)
258. U.S. Corporate Leaders To Raise Funds for Earthquake Relief (October 27, 2005)
259. World Health Organization Offers Public Health Guidance on Bird Flu (October 27, 2005)
260. Global Bird Flu Strategy Being Developed (October 27, 2005)
261. Nanotechnology Emergence Generates High Expectations, Expert Says (October 27, 2005)
262. Gene Doping Might Make Steroids Obsolete in Sports, Expert Says (October 27, 2005)
263. Biotechnology Can Transform Medicine, Health Care, Expert Says (October 27, 2005)
264. Biotechnology Success, Impact Surprised Industry Pioneers (October 27, 2005)
265. Biotechnology Can Deliver on Promise, Researcher Says (October 27, 2005)
266. Genetics Provides Opportunity To Feed World, Experts Say (October 27, 2005)
267. Nanotech Pushes Out Medical, Energy Frontiers, Scientist Says (October 28, 2005)
268. Biotech Insects Can Improve Health, Farming, Researchers Say (October 27, 2005)
269. Intelligence Director Issues New U.S. Intelligence Strategy (October 27, 2005)
270. State's Crumpton Says Terrorist Threat Is Evolving Rapidly (October 27, 2005)
271. House Panel Approves Repeal of Byrd Amendment After WTO Ruling (October 27, 2005)
272. Final Volcker Report on U.N. Oil-for-Food Scandal Ready for Release (October 27, 2005)
273. Text: Miers Withdraws Nomination to U.S. Supreme Court (October 27, 2005)
274. U.S., France, U.K. Submit Resolution to Security Council on Syria (October 27, 2005)
275. United States, United Nations Back New Bird Flu Control Campaign (October 25, 2005)
276. United States Says No U.N. Body Should Control Internet (October 24, 2005)
277. Cassini Mission Finds Stormy Weather on Saturn's Moon Titan (October 25, 2005)
278. Text: Scientists Discover How Mosquito Fights Malaria Parasite (October 25, 2005)
279. New Orleans Musicians Embark on International Thank You Tour (October 25, 2005)
280. Americans Gave More to Charities in 2004 than in 2003 (October 25, 2005)
281. U.S.-Afghan Women's Council Discusses Programs To Benefit Women (October 25, 2005)
282. Pakistani Americans Remember Their Homeland in Time of Need (October 25, 2005)
283. USAID Announces New Office of Military Affairs (October 25, 2005)
284. U.S., China Team Up To Enhance Nuclear Material Security (October 25, 2005)
285. Alleged Heroin Kingpin Is First Afghani Extradited to U.S. (October 25, 2005)
286. Bush Calls for United Response to Syria Following Mehlis Report (October 25, 2005)
287. Bush, U.N.'s Annan Welcome Passage of Iraqi Constitution Draft (October 25, 2005)
288. U.S. Health Secretary Predicts Continued Spread of Bird Flu (October 21, 2005)
289. Compassion, Charity Hallmarks of USAID Iftar Dinner (October 21, 2005)
290. U.S. Envoy Vows Thorough Investigation of Alleged Taliban Burning (October 21, 2005)
291. U.N. Report Links Syrian, Lebanese Officials to Hariri Murder (October 25, 2005)
292. U.S. General Says Effectiveness of Iraqi Insurgents Waning (October 25, 2005)
293. U.S. Announces Additional $500,000 For Earthquake Relief in Jammu and Kashmir (October 21, 2005)
294. United States Leading Relief Efforts in South Asia, Rocca Says (October 20, 2005)
295. New Flu Season Begins as Chance of Pandemic Looms (October 19, 2005)
296. Muslims, Jews, Christians Observe Holy Days Together (October 19, 2005)
297. Transcript: First Lady, Rice Attend Gala for Basrah Children's Hospital (October 19, 2005)
298. Fact Sheet: Expanded Markets Will Promote Development and Growth, U.S. Says (October 19, 2005)
299. Bolton Says U.N. Reform Will Require Time, Hard Work (October 19, 2005)
300. War on Terrorism Involves Battle of Ideas, Arms, Hadley Says (October 19, 2005)
301. State's Jeffrey Calls Iraqi Referendum "Great Day" for Democracy (October 19, 2005)
302. Rice Lays Out Political-Military Success Strategy for Iraq (October 19, 2005)
303. India, United States Sign Science and Technology Agreement (October 17, 2005)
304. Muslim Americans Pledge $20 Million for South Asian Quake Victims (October 13, 2005)
305. Bush Visits Pakistan Embassy, Expresses Condolences on Earthquake
306. U.S. Calls WTO Agriculture Tariff-Cut Offers Discouraging So Far (October 14, 2005)
307. Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Says U.S. Committed to Trade Agenda (October 14, 2005)
308. Public Diplomacy Chief To Meet with Asian Students, Officials (October 14, 2005)
309. Victory Is Bottom Line in War Against Terror, Rumsfeld Says (October 14, 2005)
310. Rice, French Foreign Minister Warn Iran on Nuclear Program (October 14, 2005)
311. Bush Congratulates Iraq on Successful Vote on Draft Constitution
312. Polio Not Beaten Yet, but End in Sight, Panel Says (October 13, 2005)
313. American Muslims Observe Holy Month of Ramadan (October 13, 2005)
314. U.S. Committed to Partnership with Afghanistan, Rice Says (October 12, 2005)
315. United Nations' Annan Urges Iraqis To Vote on Constitution (October 13, 2005)
316. U.S. Envoy Welcomes Compromise on Iraq's Draft Constitution (October 13, 2005)
317. Bush Tells Troops in Iraq They Are "Part of an Historic Mission" (October 13, 2005)
318. State Department Issues Update on U.S. Aid to Earthquake Victims (October 13, 2005)
319. United States, Russia Initial Expansion of Aviation Rights Pact (October 6, 2005)
320. U.S. Waits for Substantial Agriculture Offers from Others at WTO (October 11, 2005)
321. U.S. Senate Approves Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism (October 12, 2005)
322. Secretary of State Has Key Role in Designating Terrorist Groups (October 12, 2005)
323. Bush Urges Syria To Stop Flow of Militants into Iraq (October 12, 2005)
324. U.S. to Provide Additional Help to Pakistan Earthquake Victims (October 12, 2005)
325. First Segment of Global Ocean Observing System Complete (October 7, 2005)
326. Scientists Report Discoveries in Bird Flu and More Common Strains (October 7, 2005)
327. Study Finds Nanoprocessing Does Not Increase Environmental Risk (October 7, 2005)
328. Rice Congratulates El Baradei, IAEA on Nobel Peace Prize (October 7, 2005)
329. U.S. Offers Rewards for Information on 2002 Bali Bombing Suspects (October 7, 2005)
330. White House Issues List of 10 Foiled al-Qaida Plots (October 7, 2005)
331. United States Sends Help to Earthquake-Ravaged Region (10 October 2005)
332. Bush, Rice Send Condolences, Offer Aid After Pakistan Earthquake (October 9, 2005)
333. U.S. State Department Hosts Bird Flu Meeting for 65 Nations (October 6, 2005)
334. United States Strives to Maintain Internet Dynamism (October 6, 2005)
335. U.S. Program Brings Internet Access to Schools in Need (October 6, 2005)
336. U.S. Considering Changes to Preferential Tariff Program (October 6, 2005)
337. U.S. Sticks With WTO Case Against EU Subsidies to Airbus (October 6, 2005)
338. Rice To Visit Four Central Asian Nations October 10-13 (October 5, 2005)
339. Former U.S. Envoy to Afghanistan Reviews Bonn Agreement Success (October 6, 2005)
340. President Bush Calls for Firm Resolve Against Terrorism (October 6, 2005)
341. Malaria Considered an Ongoing Public Health Problem in Americas (October 5, 2005)
342. U.S. Scientists Share 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics (October 5, 2005)
343. U.S. Agencies, International Partners Fight Threats to Wildlife (October 5, 2005)
344. Chronic Disease Is a Global Epidemic, New WHO Report Says (October 5, 2005)
345. 2007 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Begins October 5 (October 4, 2005)
346. Rice Will Visit Afghanistan, Central Asia October 10-13 (October 5, 2005)
347. Bush Pleased with Increasing Security Role of Iraqi Forces (October 5, 2005)
348. Bush Says U.S. Developing Response to Potential Avian Flu Outbreak (October 4, 2005)
349. Energy Department Holds Solar Energy-Saving Competition (October 4, 2005)
350. Bangladesh Youth Offers Winter Jackets to Victims of Katrina (October 4, 2005)
351. Bush Extends Ramadan Greetings to Muslims Around the World (October 4, 2005)
352. Pipe Imports from China Disrupt U.S. Market, Trade Panel Votes (October 4, 2005)
353. WHO Says Global Immunization Progressing, but More Could Be Saved (October 4, 2005)
354. United States Condemns Upsurge of Violence in Darfur (October 4, 2005)
355. No New Nuclear Transfers to Iran, State's Rademaker Urges U.N. (October 4, 2005)
356. U.N. Health Agency Confirms Indonesia's Fourth Bird Flu Case (September 29, 2005)
357. U.S., Russia Reach Halfway Point of Nuclear Fuel Agreement (October 1, 2005)
358. NASA, Google To Collaborate on Technology Research, Development (October 1, 2005)
359. Rice Says Iraqis Are Seeking To Govern Themselves Freely (October 1, 2005)
360. Next U.S., Russian Crew Heads to International Space Station (October 1, 2005)
361. Bush Says Iraqi Forces Growing in Number and Effectiveness (October 1, 2005)
362. Rice Says Federalism Issue in Iraqi Constitution Will "Evolve" (October 1, 2005)
363. Secretary Rice Condemns Bombings in Bali, Indonesia
364. U.S. Generals Cite Positive Trends in Battle with Iraqi Insurgents
365. Text: Research Model Follows Hurricane Rita To Improve Predictions (September 22, 2005)
366. Fact Sheet: International Partnership To Focus on Potential Bird Flu Pandemic (September 22, 2005)
367. Text: U.S. Unveils New Measures To Protect Intellectual Property (September 22, 2005)
368. World at "Important Moment" in Ending Poverty, Wolfowitz Says (September 22, 2005)
369. United States Urges Peaceful Political Solution for Nepal (September 22, 2005)
370. Text: United States Urges China To Be Responsible World Citizen (September 22, 2005)
371. Afghan Elections Provide Momentum to Political Process (September 22, 2005)
372. Afghanistan Needs Continued Aid, Foreign Minister Abdullah Says (September 22, 2005)
373. President Bush Cites Progress in Pursuit of Terrorists (September 22, 2005)
374. U.S. Seeks International Consensus on Iran's Nuclear Program (September 21, 2005)
375. Bush Congratulates Afghanistan on Successful Elections (September 18, 2005)
376. Text: International Scientists To Evaluate Tsunami Warning Methods (September 13, 2005)
377. Text: U.S. Researchers Make Progress on Bird Flu Vaccine (September 13, 2005)
378. Text: NASA Satellite Detects Explosion from Edge of Visible Universe (September 13, 2005)
379. No Change Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports After Katrina (September 13, 2005)
380. New Emergency Plan Launched To Protect Horn of Africa from Polio (September 13, 2005)
381. North Korea Would Gain by Ending Its Nuclear Programs, Rice Says (September 13, 2005)
382. Nuclear Terrorism Treaty Opening for Signature (September 13, 2005)
383. Transcript: Rice Welcomes Growth of Iraqi Political Activity (September 13, 2005)
384. Transcript: Bush Tells Iraqi President U.S. Support "Will Not Waver" (September 13, 2005)
385. Bolton Says Work Progresses on Key U.N. Document (September 12, 2005)
386. Fact Sheet: United States Lists Seven Priorities for U.N. Reform (September 12, 2005)
387. Fact Sheet: United States Generously Supports the United Nations (September 12, 2005)
388. Fact Sheet: U.S. Urges Nations To Sign Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Terrorism (September 12, 2005)
389. Fact Sheet: United Nations Has Key Role in Promoting Democracy, U.S. Says (September 12, 2005)
390. Bush To Stress Development, Structural Reform at United Nations (September 10, 2005)
391. Rice Calls for Significant U.N. Management Reform (September 9, 2005)
392. World Community Steps Up Preparedness for Bird Flu Pandemic (September 9, 2005)
393. Text: U.S. Teenage Drug Use Down in 2004, Survey Finds (September 9, 2005)
394. International Students Get Help in Wake of Hurricane Katrina (September 8, 2005)
395. Millennium Aid Group Adopts New Evaluation Standard (September 9, 2005)
396. Scientists Study Katrina To Improve Hurricane Prediction (September 9, 2005)
397. Tens of Thousands of Katrina Evacuees Find Shelter Around Country (September 8, 2005)
398. Transcript: Bush Moves To Provide Speedier Aid to Hurricane Katrina Victims (September 8, 2005)
399. Text: U.S. Efforts Will Help Lower Fuel Prices, Energy Secretary Says (September 9, 2005)
400. Transcript: Bush Thanks International Community for Hurricane Support (September 9, 2005)
401. Bush To Address Opening Session of U.N. Summit (September 9, 2005)
402. Text: State's Joseph Sees Nonproliferation Gains in U.S.-India Deal (September 9, 2005)
403. Iraq's President Sees Iraqi Society "United" (September 9, 2005)
404. Text: NASA's July 4 Comet Mission Produces Surprising Findings (September 8, 2005)
405. New Orleans a City Characterized by Its Diversity (September 8, 2005)
406. U.S. Economy Believed Unlikely To Be Overwhelmed by Katrina (September 8, 2005)
407. Over 63,000 Military Personnel Join Hurricane Relief Efforts (September 7, 2005)
408. Asia-Pacific Opens Hearts, Wallets to U.S. Victims of Katrina (September 8, 2005)
409. Acts of Kindness, Heroism Reported in Wake of Hurricane (September 8, 2005)
410. Fourth Anniversary of September 11, 2001, a Somber Remembrance (September 8, 2005)
411. Byliner: The United Nations and Practical Reform (September 8, 2005)
412. Text: Congressman Leach Addresses Proposed U.S.-India Nuclear Deal (September 8, 2005)
413. Oil-for-Food Inquiry Cites Major Flaws in U.N. Management (September 8, 2005)
414. Statement of Robert G. Joseph, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, September 8, 2005, House Committee on International Relations Hearing on“The U.S. and India: An Emerging Entente?” (September 8, 2005)
415. Remarks As Prepared By Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns On The U.S. and India For the House International Relations Committee (September 8, 2005)
416. Two Young Tsunami Victims Focus of U.S. Media Attention, Goodwill (September 7, 2005)
417. Acts of Kindness, Heroism Reported in Wake of Hurricane (September 7, 2005)
418. A Dynamic Balance Sheet on the United Nations at 60 (September 7, 2005)
419. U.S. Military Can Handle Iraq and Storm Relief, Rumsfeld Says (September 7, 2005)
420. Bush To Welcome Iraqi President Jalal Talabani to Washington (September 7, 2005)
421. Nearly 100 Countries Send Money, Assistance to U.S. Hurricane Victims (September 7, 2005)
422. Excerpt: Study Concludes BSE-Positive Cow Never Threatened Food Supplies (August 31, 2005)
423. Text: NASA Robotic Rover Spirit Sends New Images from Mars (September 1, 2005)
424. Geneva Mission Launches Solar Energy Project (September 1, 2005)
425. Muslim Visitor to America Says His Eyes Were Opened to Truth (September 1, 2005)
426. Women Still in Low-Paying Jobs, United Nations Reports (August 31, 2005)
427. U.N. Development Document Should Reflect Progress, Bolton Says (September 1, 2005)
428. Text: U.S. Invokes Additional Safeguards on Chinese Textiles, Apparel (September 1, 2005)
429. Transcript: Reform of United Nations Significant Element of U.S. Agenda (September 1, 2005)
430. Human Rights Council Essential to U.N. Reform, Bolton Says (September 1, 2005)
431. U.S. Launches Massive Response To Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims (September 1, 2005)
432. U.S. Military Deploys Unique Skills in Hurricane Relief Effort (September 1, 2005)
433. Transcript: U.S. Envoy to Kabul Sees Minor Security Threats to Afghan Elections (September 1, 2005)
434. U.S. Moves To Strengthen U.N. Terrorism Statement (September 1, 2005)
435. Aswat al-Iraq Is Iraq's First Independent, Commercial News Agency (September 1, 2005)
436. U.S. Removes Six Indian Nuclear/Atomic Facilities From Entities List
437. Text: Depletion of Ozone Layer Leveling Off, New U.S. Study Finds (August 30, 2005)
438. Text: Land-clearing Fires Are Polluting Southeast Asia, U.N. Says (August 30, 2005)
439. Text: Earth's Core Rotates Faster than Its Crust, Scientists Say (August 30, 2005)
440. Cricket Tournament in Caribbean Aims to Boost Fight Against AIDS (August 30, 2005)
441. United States, China Resume Negotiations on Textile Trade (August 30, 2005)
442. Text: U.S. Agriculture Agency Trains Scientists from Developing Nations (August 30, 2005)
443. Text: U.S. Grants Support Cultural Preservation in 76 Countries (August 30, 2005)
444. United States Moves To Bolster U.N. Terrorism Statement (August 30, 2005)
445. Transcript: Bush "Confident" About Outcome of War on Terror (August 30, 2005)
446. Text: U.S. Agencies Announce Major Weather Forecasting Advance (August 25, 2005)
447. Text: Climate Model Links Warm Temperatures to Greatest Extinction (August 25, 2005)
448. Monument in Washington To Honor Martin Luther King Jr (August 24, 2005)
449. Security Critical to Success of Palestinian Takeover of Gaza (August 24, 2005)
450. Excerpt: U.S. Encouraged by Iraq's Progress in Drafting Constitution (August 25, 2005)
451. Bush Outlines U.S. Anti-terror Strategy (August 25, 2005)
452. United States Once a Struggling Democracy, Vulnerable to Empires (August 23, 2005)
453. Global Efforts Deliver More Treatment to Disease Patients (August 24, 2005)
454. Text: Arctic Ocean Could Be Ice-Free During Summer in 100 Years (August 24, 2005)
455. Text: NASA Funds Aircraft Emissions Study (August 24, 2005)
456. United States To Raise Fuel-Economy Standards for Light Trucks (August 24, 2005)
457. United Nations' Beginnings, Purpose, Structure Profiled (August 24, 2005)
458. Transcript: Bush Pledges To Continue Fight Against Terrorism (August 24, 2005)
459. Transcript: Iraqi Draft Constitution Balances Islam, Democracy, Envoy Says (August 24, 2005)
460. Exchange Program Tackles Global Health Challenges (August 23, 2005)
461. Text: Achievement of Global Health Goals Set in 2000 Not in Sight (August 22, 2005)
462. Internet Chat To Focus on Muslim Integration in U.S., Europe (August 22, 2005)
463. Text: Migration of Bird Flu Virus Raises Probability of Pandemic (August 22, 2005)
464. Text: Nanotechnology Database Focuses on Health, Safety Questions (August 22, 2005)
465. Discovery Lands at Kennedy Space Center in Florida (August 22, 2005)
466. Text: USAID Launches Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning Program (August 22, 2005)
467. Transcript: Rice Says International Community Opposes Iran's Nuclear Behavior (August 22, 2005)
468. Transcript: Bush Confident Iraq Constitution Will Reflect Values, Traditions (August 22, 2005)
469. Rice Congratulates Iraqis on Submission of Draft Constitution (August 22, 2005)
470. U.S. Ambassador Urges Afghans To Elect Representatives Carefully (August 19, 2005)
471. Cheney Says Human Cost of Terrorism Is Staggering (August 19, 2005)
472. Seeds of Peace Alumni Rededicate Themselves to Peace Mission (August 19, 2005)
473. Iraq Progressing on Constitution, Rebuilding, U.S. General Says (August 19, 2005)
474. Cheney Says United States Will Remain Relentless in Iraq (August 19, 2005)
475. United States Condemns Terrorist Bombings in Bangladesh (August 17, 2005)
476. Iraqi Constitution Drafters Agree on Major Issues, Khalilzad Says (August 16, 2005)
477. Rice Honors Assassinated Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Kadirgamar (August 16, 2005)
478. U.S. Envoy to Baghdad Encouraged by Iraqi Political Activity (August 15, 2005)
479. Bush Calls Constitution Critical Step to Iraqi Self-Reliance (August 13, 2005)
480. Muslim Students Aim To Become "Citizen Diplomats" in U.S. (August 12, 2005)
481. Rice Condemns Assassination of Sri Lankan Foreign Minister (August 13, 2005)
482. U.S. Envoy Outlines Iraq's Compact with America (August 8, 2005)
483. U.S. Ambassador Calls for Democratic Unity in Nepal (August 9, 2005)
484. As Iraqi Security Forces Stand Up, U.S. Will Stand Down, Bush Says (August 11, 2005)
485. NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery is Home (August 9, 2005)
486. NASA Astronauts Fix Space Shuttle Problem (August 3, 2005)
487. Experts Project More Storms for 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season (August 3, 2005)
488. U.S. Hails WTO Decision to Open Meetings in Beef Dispute (August 3, 2005)
489. U.S. Chose Human Rights over Air Base in Uzbekistan, Official Says (August 3, 2005)
490. U.S. Ambassador Ready To Help Iraqis Agree on Constitution (August 2, 2005)
491. U.S. Seeks Sweeping Reforms of United Nations, Ambassador Says (August 3, 2005)
492. NASA Authorizes Spacewalk To Fix Shuttle Problem (August 2, 2005)
493. Byliner: Rumsfeld Says There Can Be No Moderate Solutions to Extremism (August 2, 2005)
494. Treasury Department Hails Revised U.N. Anti-Terrorist Resolution (August 2, 2005)
495. President Appoints Bolton U.S. Ambassador to United Nations
496. Text: U.S. Scientists Discover Tenth Planet (August 1, 2005)
497. U.S. Trade Official Says Still Optimistic on WTO Negotiations (July 29, 2005)
498. Bolton: The United States Wants a Stronger United Nations (August 1, 2005)
499. U.S. Completing Report for Covenant on Civil, Political Rights (July 30, 2005)
500. U.S. to Donate Corn and Soybeans to Aid Iraq's Poultry Industry (August 1, 2005)
501. Rice Sees Values, Idealism as Basis of U.S. Foreign Policy (August 1, 2005)
502. Zoellick lauds ASEAN preventive diplomacy (July 29, 2005)
503. US encouraged by ASEAN's increased integration (July 29, 2005)
504. US-ASEAN enhance partnership to focus on mutual activities (July 29, 2005)
505. Deputy Secretary Zoellick Unveils Asia-Pacific Energy Initiative (July 28, 2005)
506. Vision Statement Of Australia, China, India, Japan, The Republic Of Korea, And The United States Of America For A New Asia-Pacific Partnership On Clean D evelopment And Climate (July 28, 2005)
507. The Asia--Pacific Partnership On Clean Development (July 28, 2005)
508. President's Statement on U.S. Joining New Asia-Pacific Partnership (July 27, 2005)
509. India, U.S. Seek Stronger Information-Technology Cooperation (May 26, 2005)
510. Bush Ties Second Term Policy to the Advancement of Freedom
511. President Bush Says Yes to Bank
512. Rice Condemns Alleged Disrespect of Quran at Guantanamo Base (May 12, 2005)
513. Secretary Condoleezza Rice Statement before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State (May 12, 2005)
514. Bush Urges Passage of CAFTA (May 14, 2005)
515. Newsweek Report of Quran's Desecration Called Erroneous (May 16, 2005)
516. Rice Urges Iraqis To Pursue Inclusive Political Process (May 16, 2005)
517. White House Report, May 17: Newsweek, Mandela, First Lady's Trip (May 17, 2005)
518. Transcript: Bush Announces Top Priorities on U.S. Trade Agenda (may 17, 2005)
519. U.S. Gives More Money to Assist Developing Countries at WTO (May 17, 2005)
520. Transcript: Bush Pledges U.S. Support for Young Democracies (May 19, 2005)
521. U.S. Committed to Aiding Indonesia's Tsunami Victims, Powell Says (01 Jan, 2005)