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Global War on Terror Is Top U.S. Priority, Powell Says

(Secretary of state outlines Bush's second term foreign policy priorities)

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

The global war against terrorism, strengthening alliances and resolving regional conflicts are foreign policy priorities of the Bush administration's second term, according to Secretary of State Colin Powell.

Briefing reporters November 8 en route to Mexico City, Mexico, to attend the 21st meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission, Powell, in response to a question, outlined foreign policy priorities for the second Bush term.

NOBEL PRIZE 2004

For information on this year's U.S Nobel Prize laureates.

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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR STUDENTS AND EXCHANGE VISITORS
As of September 1, 2004 all visitors applying for a F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa must present Proof of payment of the SEVIS fee at the time of the nonimmigrant visa interview. Instructions on how to pay can be found on http://www.ice.gov/graphics/news/factsheets/sevisfactsheet.htm

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 26, 2004
All citizens of countries in the Visa Waiver Program who enter the U.S. must present a Machine-Readable Passport (MRP).

PASSPORTS ISSUED AFTER OCTOBER 25, 2005, MUST ALSO CONTAIN BIOMETRIC INFORMATION.

PLEASE NOTE: THAT PASSPORTS ISSUED BEFORE OCTOBER 26, 2005, DO NOT HAVE TO CONTAIN BIOMETRIC INFORMATION, EVEN IF YOU TRAVEL AFTER THIS DATE.
THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT APPLY TO U.S. PASSPORTS.

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WASHINGTON FILE

TUESDAY,
9 NOVEMBER 2004

• Transcript: Powell Defends Bush Foreign Policies in First Term

(In interview with Financial Times, Powell comments on Iraq, Iran, Mideast peace)

• Bush Reaching Out to Friends and Allies in Europe

(A re-elected president sees common enemies, common duties)

• Judge Rules that Guantanamo Trial Violates U.S., International Law

(Halts pre-trial hearing of Bin Laden driver)

OTHER ISSUES

The 9-11 Commission Report
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, an independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002.

Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Report 30 September 2004
This report relays the findings of the Special Advisor to the Director of Central Intelligence on Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction.

The City of Göteborg International Environment Prize 2004
Joan Bavaria, U.S pioneer in socially responsible investing, shares award

The Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (e-PINE)

PUBLICATIONS:

Trafficking in Persons Report 2004
Fourth annual report, released June 14, 2004.
(This report is in PDF format as a single file [PDF: 5.32 MB]. To view or print the PDF file, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

SWEDEN - International Religious Freedom Report 2004
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

SWEDEN - Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2003
Released by the Bureau of Democracy,
Human Rights, and Labor

Patterns of Global Terrorism 2003 in PDF Format

Afghanistan: Seeds of Hope

U.S. AMBASSADOR TO SWEDEN

M. Teel Bivins U.S. Ambassador to Sweden
Latest Speeches • October 1, 2004 Remarks to the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden • September 28, 2004 Remarks on "the U.S and Europe" at Gothenburg University • June 18, 2004 Remarks from the Independence Day Celebration

HOLIDAYS

U.S./Swedish Holidays for 2004

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