[…] The U.S. Department of State today targeted North Korea’s nuclear proliferation network by designating Namchongang Trading Corporation (NCG) under Executive Order 13382. E.O. 13382 is an authority aimed at freezing the assets of proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their supporters,
and at isolating them from the U.S. financial and commercial systems.

[…] Thank you very much. Well, it is wonderful to see all these do-gooders in one room. (Laughter.) And it is always a dangerous thing trying to follow Geoffrey Canada. (Laughter.) But I thank you all for being here. Before we begin the subject of today's gathering, I want to say a few words about an important milestone that we've reached in Iraq. Today, American troops have transferred control of all Iraqi cities and towns to Iraq's government and security forces.

[…] Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals for key administration posts

[…] Obama’s policies on women’s issues can be found at the center of his administration. The president signed an Executive Order establishing a White House Council on Women and Girls. The council provides coordinated federal response to the challenges confronted by women and girls and ensures that all agencies consider how their policies and programs impact women and families. In America, the administration’s goals for women’s rights fall under four categories:

[…] President Obama says Iranian government actions against peaceful demonstrators since the country’s June 12 presidential election have been “unjust,” and images of silent demonstrations and the risks being taken by Iranian protesters show a “timeless dignity.” Speaking in a press conference at the White House June 23, Obama said the United States and the international community have been “appalled and outraged by the threats, the beatings and imprisonments of the last few days.”

[…] Well, I think first of all, it's important to understand that although there is amazing ferment taking place in Iran, that the difference between Ahmadinejad and Mousavi in terms of their actual policies may not be as great as has been advertised. Either way, we were going to be dealing with an Iranian regime that has historically been hostile to the United States, that has caused some problems in the neighborhood and is pursuing nuclear weapons.

[…] Members of the European Union (EU) have agreed to help the United States in its effort to close the detention facility at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, by accepting some detainees and sharing information on the former detainees once they have arrived in an EU country. The EU and the United States released a joint statement June 15 that outlines a framework.

[…] Good evening, everybody. Buona sera. I want to welcome Prime Minister Berlusconi here. He has proved to be a great friend of the United States. And he and I got to know each other at the G20 summit. We are now in the process of planning the G8 summit that Italy will be hosting. We emphasized the strong, historic ties between the United States and Italy. Our bilateral relationship has been marked by cooperation across the board. And I am extremely grateful for his friendship.

[…] The U.N. Security Council unanimously voted June 12 to impose additional security and economic sanctions and a trade and arms embargo on North Korea for testing a nuclear device May 25 and also for testing a long-range ballistic missile in April. Ambassador Rosemary DiCarlo, an alternate U.S. representative to the United Nations.

[…] In his speech in Cairo, Egypt, on June 4th, President Obama noted, “And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter or forget our principles. Nine-eleven was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our traditions and our ideals. We are taking concrete actions to change course.

[…] “I have conferred with leading influenza experts, virologists and public health officials. In line with procedures set out in the International Health Regulations, I have sought guidance and advice from an emergency committee established for this purpose,” WHO Secretary-General Dr. Margaret Chan said at a June 11 briefing. “On the basis of available evidence, and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met.”