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Updated: 21 Oct 2004

South Asia

Coalition General Says Afghan Election Major Defeat for Taliban

Barno says peaceful election could pave the way for Taliban amnesty

General David Barno, commander of the coalition forces in Afghanistan, characterizes that country's October 9 presidential election as a major defeat for the Taliban and says it could clear the way for an effective amnesty policy on the part of the new Afghan government. (complete text)

Powell Outlines "Big Three" Foreign Policy Challenges

Discusses Afghanistan, Iraq, Mideast 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. The U.S. and the coalition are proud of their role in supporting the October 9 Afghan elections, he says, and he sees "no reason we can't do the same thing in Iraq." (complete text)

Cybersecurity Called Vital to U.S.-India Trade Ties

Commerce official Juster addresses U.S.-India information security summit

Commerce Under Secretary Kenneth Juster says information security -- also known as cybersecurity -- is one of the keys to unlocking the full potential of the trade and technology relationship between the United States and India. "Without an adequate level of security," he tells a meeting in New Delhi, "we run the risk of backlash among consumers and loss of confidence among business people, which could severely limit progress in our trade and technology relationship." (complete text)

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24 October 2004 - Powell, Japan's Machimura Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea

24 October 2004 - Powell Says U.S.-Japan Relationship Strong, and Getting Stronger

23 October 2004 - Secretary Rumsfeld, Defense Minister Yoon Kwang Ung Hold Annual Talks

22 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 22

21 October 2004 - Khalilzad Identifies Challenges Facing New Afghan Government

21 October 2004 - Defense Department Report, October 21: Abu Ghraib, Paul Nitze

21 October 2004 - Comprehensive U.S. Program Aids Fight Against Terrorism Abroad

21 October 2004 - U.S. Labor Dept. Awards $18.65 Million to Fight Human Trafficking

21 October 2004 - Labor Dept. Awards $9 million for U.N. Workplace AIDS Programs

20 October 2004 - State Department Invests in Improving the Visa Process

20 October 2004 - Corruption Undermining Global Anti-Poverty Fight, Group Says

19 October 2004 - Cybersecurity Called Vital to U.S.-India Trade Ties

19 October 2004 - Powell Outlines "Big Three" Foreign Policy Challenges

19 October 2004 - Citizens in U.S., Islamic Countries Seek to Ease Tensions

18 October 2004 - Afghan Election Results Will Reflect Popular Will, Says Powell

16 October 2004 - Powell: U.S. Diplomacy Creates "Expanding Circle of Liberty"

15 October 2004 - Peace Corps Helping Others Better Understand U.S., Official Says

15 October 2004 - U.S. Envoy to Kabul Calls Afghan Election "Remarkable Event"

15 October 2004 - State Department Daily Briefing, October 15

15 October 2004 - Five Nations Win Two-Year Seats on U.N. Security Council

15 October 2004 - Bush Sends Ramadan Greeting to Muslims Around the World

14 October 2004 - Powell: War on Terrorism Only Part of U.S. Security Policy

14 October 2004 - USAID to Fund Training of International Agricultural Scientists

13 October 2004 - Meghan O'Sullivan Assumes Southwest Asia Portfolio at NSC

12 October 2004 - State Department Noon Briefing, October 12

12 October 2004 - United Nations Congratulates Afghans on "Impressive" Election

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	Former Georgetown University basketball players, Omari Faulkner and Courtland Freeman (not shown), conducted three basketball clinics for over 250 Indian high school and college students, coaches, and members of the Indian Railways' women's national basketball team, Oct. 8-9. The clinics were part of the Consulate General Mumbai's CultureConnect program. (State Dept.)


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