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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2008 - 11:04:56 AM

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USAID Provides Education Services to 1,800 Schools in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (U.S. Embassy) – The American people, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Community-School Partnership Program, have awarded a $10 million contract to the non-governmental organization, Save the Children (USA).  The three-year program will provide support to 1,800 schools in predominately pastoralist communities and remote areas in eight regions of Ethiopia.
Mar 14, 2008 - 7:06:37 AM

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Over $76 Million in Counterfeit Cisco Hardware and Labels Seized
This ongoing initiative has resulted in more than 400 seizures of counterfeit Cisco network hardware and labels with an estimated retail value of more than $76 million. It is being led by ICE, CBP and the FBI working in conjunction with the Criminal Division's Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Attorney's Offices across the country, and the RCMP.
Feb 28, 2008 - 9:51:13 PM

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Governor Schwarzenegger Meets With Mexico President Felipe Calderon, Builds On Strong Partnership Between California And Mexico
Today, Governor Schwarzenegger met with Mexico President Felipe Calderón at the State Capitol in Sacramento to further strengthen California's cross-border partnership and collaboration with Mexico. In this meeting, the Governor will discuss the many shared challenges California and Mexico face, including ensuring the safety of our citizens, protecting the environment and keeping our economies strong.  
Feb 13, 2008 - 9:25:36 PM

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Building Islam in Detroit - Photo Exhibition Provides View of Muslim Life in America
Addis Ababa (U.S. Embassy) -- As part its African-American History Month Program, the United States Embassy today in Harar opened the photography exhibition “Building Islam in Detroit.”  Harari State President His Excellency Murad Abdulhadi and visiting United States speaker Reverend Dr. Elbert Ransom presided over the opening ceremony at the Amir Abdullahi Hall.  The exhibition is open to the public and will be on display in Harar until February 9.  The exhibition will open at the Dire Dawa Public Library on February 10, in Addis Ababa on February 25 and in Jimma on March 17.
Feb 8, 2008 - 8:10:55 AM

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Peace Corps Officially Reopens in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, Dec. 13, 2007 – Director Ron Tschetter swore-in 42 Peace Corps Volunteers today, marking the return of Peace Corps Ethiopia. All 42 Volunteers will focus on the prevention, care, and treatment of HIV/AIDS in the East African country
Dec 14, 2007 - 10:50:17 AM

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U.S. Ambassador Yamamoto Advises Ethiopian Students to Study in America
In a Study in America fair held at St. Joseph’s School in Addis Ababa, U.S. Ambassador Donald Yamamoto urged students to consider getting their university education in America after completing secondary school.  Ethiopia needs the skills that U.S.-educated young men and women bring back to their homeland after studying abroad, Amb. Yamamoto noted, and many highly-qualified youth are able to secure scholarships and financial aid if they plan ahead and apply early.  The Ambassador spoke to over 500 students from 25 schools throughout the capital city in the half-day event.
Nov 30, 2007 - 8:01:17 AM

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U.S. Embassy Donates Books to Ethiopian Educational Institutions and Libraries
United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Donald Yamamoto, today presented over 30,000 American textbooks to universities, libraries, and other educational institutions and libraries throughout Ethiopia.  Donated by the Brother’s Brother Foundation (BBF) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the books are new and are the same books in use in universities and high schools across the United States.  The subjects of these textbooks are mainly medicine, information technology, business management, the sciences, art and literature, and English.
Nov 19, 2007 - 6:49:28 AM

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USAID Provides Assistance to Lebanon After Forest Fires
The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided $100,000 to assist populations disrupted by recent forest fires.
Oct 13, 2007 - 6:49:45 AM

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USAID Supports Efforts to End Child Marriage in Ethiopia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American people, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded CARE, an international non-governmental organization, more than $1.3 million to implement a three-year program in Ethiopia focused on ending child marriage in the country. The program is specifically designed to educate and encourage change within communities regarding the harmful traditional practices of bride abduction, bride price and early marriage. The Healthy Unions program will be carried out in the Oromiya Region of the country, where 80 percent of the marriages result from bride abduction.
Oct 13, 2007 - 6:46:17 AM

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Israel Begins CSI Cargo Security Operations at Port of Ashdod
Washington — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the port of Ashdod in Israel became the 54th operational Container Security Initiative port to target and pre-screen maritime cargo containers destined for U.S. ports.
Sep 18, 2007 - 8:45:58 AM

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HIV+ Mothers Support Each Other to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission and Ensure Positive Living
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia –  One hundred thirty-eight mothers living with HIV from the Addis Ababa area became the first to graduate today from the Mothers’ Support Group (MSG) program.  The graduating class will  be community leaders in the struggle against the pandemic, educating peers on the importance of HIV prevention.
Aug 3, 2007 - 9:10:10 AM

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U.S. India Aviation Partnership Summit Opens
USTDA is focusing significant attention on India’s aviation sector because we are interested in exploring ways to help our aviation systems grow together in mutually beneficial ways.
Apr 23, 2007 - 2:25:05 PM

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2007 Conference of the East African Fine Coffee Association Takes Place in Ethiopia, the Birthplace of Coffee
The largest-ever coffee conference in Africa was held this week in Ethiopia with nearly 600 delegates representing 40 countries from around the world. 
Feb 16, 2007 - 6:45:52 AM

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OPIC Board Approves $60 Million for Hotel Project in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. � The board of directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) approved $60 million in financing for construction of a 209-room, five-star hotel in Afghanistan, a project that will provide accommodation for foreign investors, an important boost to reconstruction efforts in the country, and a gateway for returning Afghan citizens who have spent time outside of their homeland.
Jan 19, 2007 - 5:43:02 PM

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President Bush Announces Ethiopia as New Focus Country for President�s Malaria Initiative
At the White House Summit on Malaria today, President Bush announced Ethiopia as a new focus country for the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI)�an historic $1.2 billion, five-year initiative to control malaria in 15 of the highest-burden countries in Africa
Dec 14, 2006 - 10:03:02 PM

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Fiji: Threat of Military Coup
The United States remains deeply concerned about the continued threat from the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to unseat Fiji's democratically elected government. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns called Fijian Prime Minister Qarase today to stress the United States' strong opposition to any extralegal attempts to change the government.
Nov 30, 2006 - 9:07:58 PM

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California Auto Insurance :New Rate Reductions for California Drivers and Homeowners

21st Century files to decrease auto rates by 12% in Los Angeles, saving drivers $219 per year in premiums; Safeco seeks 20% rate cut for homeowners policyholders statewide, saving homeowners an average of $190 per year