| United States Urges International Commitment to Rebuilding Iraq |
| Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage invites international donors to raise their commitment to Iraqi reconstruction, particularly in the humanitarian sectors of electricity and water infrastructure, following the... |
| United States Supports Libyan Weapons Plant Conversion Plan |
| The United States supports Libya\'s request to convert a former chemical weapons plant into a pharmaceutical plant, a U.S. ambassador says. Eric Javits tells the executive council of the Organization for the Prohibition... |
| Bill Would Speed Certain Weapons Export Licenses to Two Allies |
| A final defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2005 awaits President Bush\'s signature. The measure would accelerate arms export licensing for the United Kingdom and Australia but not waive the license requirements... |
| U.S. Will Maintain Military Strength in Asia, Armitage Says |
| The United States\' plans to reconfigure its military presence in Asia are aimed at developing forces that are mobile, agile and \"more formidable in terms of the military clout,\" says the deputy secretary of state.... |
| U.S. Task Force Urges Tough Policies on Piracy, Counterfeiting |
| A U.S. Department of Justice task force recommends a more aggressive strategy to combat piracy, counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property rights, both domestically and overseas. In a report released... |