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The Embassy will be closed on Monday 1st September for the Labor Day Holiday
Georgia 27 August 2008 Russia's G8 Partners Condemn Its Role in Georgia Crisis Russia's Group of Eight (G8) partners unanimously condemn its military incursion into Georgia and reject Moscow’s attempt to recognize the independence of the emerging South Caucasus democracy’s two separatist regions, South Ossetia and Abkhazia. 26 August 2008 U.S. Rejects Russia's Recognition of Georgian Separatists Russia's move to officially recognize the independence of Georgia's separatist regions South Ossetia and Abkhazia is a "regrettable" violation of international peace-building efforts that Moscow itself once helped shape, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, joining in widespread international condemnation of Moscow’s latest action in the ongoing Georgia crisis. 25 August 2008 Russia Still Violating Cease-fire in Georgia, Says White House Russia has reduced its troop presence in Georgia, but still is violating a cease-fire deal brokered by the European Union following Moscow’s strike on the South Caucasus democracy, says White House spokesman Tony Fratto. Missile Defense26 August 2008 European Missile Defense System Is Limited, No Threat to Russia The development of a limited ballistic missile defense system in Europe creates an important capability for NATO allies that poses no threat to Russia, says a senior U.S. diplomat. "It can defend against all long-range missile launches" from a rogue state, but for example, the system would not be able to protect against shorter-range missile launches from the same state, John Rood, acting under secretary of state for arms control and international security, said at an August 25 briefing. Middle East26 August 2008 Remarks by Secretary Rice, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Discuss Jerusalem refugees, borders, settlement, water and security. 26 August 2008 Remarks by Secretary Rice, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Leaders discuss Israeli and Palestinian peace talks. 25 August 2008 Secretary Rice’s Remarks en Route to Tel Aviv, Israel Sec. Rice will discuss situation on the ground and ongoing negotiations. Iraq27 August 2008 Cheney: U.S. Will Keep Afghanistan, Iraq Commitments The U.S. will maintain its commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of its offensive strategy to defeat global terrorism, Vice President Richard B. Cheney told American Legion members in Phoenix today. U.S. ElectionAbsentee Voting for U.S. Citizens The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) grants U.S. citizens overseas the right to vote in federal elections in the United States. Federal elections include primaries, as well as general and special elections for the President, Vice President, U.S. Senators, and U.S. Representatives to Congress. From the Democratic Convention! 26 August 2008 U.S. Election Helping America's Image Worldwide The U.S. presidential race, with "the spectacle of democracy at work," is a great thing for America's image worldwide, and historically has given a boost to U.S. public diplomacy, Nicholas Cull, a professor of public diplomacy, tells America.gov. 25 August 2008 Barack Obama Selects Delaware Senator Joe Biden as Running Mate Presumed Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has selected Delaware Senator Joe Biden to be his running mate, saying, “Joe won't just make a good vice president -- he will make a great one.” 25 August 2008 New U.S. President Unlikely to Alter U.S. Policy Toward Europe Although Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain differ significantly on such national security issues as Iraq, the two presidential candidates’ positions on Europe fall within the broad consensus that historically has marked U.S. policy in the region. Their differences lie in nuance and points of emphasis. 21 August 2008 Ask America Will Chat Live from the 2008 Political Conventions “Rolling” webchat August 11-September 8 with various guests CONSULAR NEWS21 August 2008 ACS Chief André Goodfriend on American Citizen Services Former American Citizen Services Chief André Goodfriend talks about the function and types of services offered to American citizens. OTHER UPDATES
Last chance to see: For more new and upcoming UK cultural events which feature significant American input, can be found on the Cultural Affairs Calender at london.usembassy.gov/culture/index.html The Benjamin Franklin House at 36 Craven Street in the heart of London, is a heritage 'gem.' The world's only remaining home of Benjamin Franklin, Franklin lived and worked there for sixteen years on the eve of the American Revolution. The house holds a special place in Anglo-American history. | |||||||||