Discusses Afghanistan, Iraq, Mideast, Eurasia in newspaper interview
Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East peace process are the "big three challenges" currently facing U.S. foreign policy, says Secretary of State Colin Powell. (complete text)
Secretary of state tells Chicago Tribune Iraqi people desire same experience
Secretary of State Colin Powell says he believes the results of Afghanistan's October 9 presidential elections, despite reported difficulties, will reflect the will of those who voted. He tells a Chicago journalist that when the election officials have counted the votes and declared a winner, it "will be an adequate reflection of the will of all those people we saw standing in line, even after you discount" the problems involved in the election process. (complete text)
Ambassador Danforth calls on Palestinians, Israelis to "stop the shooting"
Both Palestinians and Israelis should stop the cycle of violence and return to the Mideast Quartet backed roadmap for peace, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Danforth said October 4. (complete text)
Economic officials gather at G8 meeting October 1 in Washington
Finance and other economic ministers from the Group of Eight (G8) countries and countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) committed October 1 to work together to support market-oriented economic reforms in the BMENA. (complete text)
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