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UPDATED: 04 Sep 2007 GMT
  • Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon and the Board of Trustees at a reception hosted by Consul General Paul Sutphin in honor of the launch of the Dubai campus Michigan State University Launches Dubai Campus

    November 12, 2008 – Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon and the Board of Trustees address U.S. Congressional Representatives and local dignitaries at a reception in honor of the launch of Michigan State’s Dubai campus

  • HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Hosts U.S. Congressional Delegation in Ras Al Khaimah HH Hosts U.S. Congressional Delegation

    November 12, 2008 – His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince & Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, hosted a U.S. Congressional delegation and Ambassador Rick Olson during the delegation’s visit to Ras Al Khaimah

  • Consul General Paul Sutphin presents HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi with a calendar featuring American mosques A Celebration of Reading at the Sharjah Book Fair

    October 29, 2008 – Consul General Paul Sutphin greets HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, at the Sharjah World Book Fair

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U.S. Government Support for Humanitarian Assistance Activities in Gaza
The United States Government continues to support the delivery of urgently needed food, health, shelter and other emergency assistance to the people of Gaza

Remarks by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Regarding Gaza
SECRETARY RICE: Good morning. I’ve just had a chance to brief the President and to discuss with him the situation in Gaza. Obviously, the United States is very concerned about the situation there and is working very hard with our partners around the world to address it.

The U.S Contributes $85 Million for Humanitarian Assistance to Palestine Refugee
The United States announces its plan to contribute $85 million to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for its 2009 appeals. Of the $85 million announced today, $25 million will go to UNRWA’s Emergency Appeal for the West Bank and Gaza; $60 million to UNRWA’s General Fund.

Statement by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice On the Situation in Gaza
The United States is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in Gaza. We strongly condemn the repeated rocket and mortar attacks against Israel and hold Hamas responsible for breaking the ceasefire and for the renewal of violence there.

UN General Assembly Calls on Iran to Meet Human Rights Obligations
The United States welcomes UN General Assembly Resolution 63/191 adopted on December 18 calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to fully respect its human rights obligations