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Fact Sheet: President Biden to Take Action on Global Health

Through Support of COVAX and Calling for Health Security Financing

The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement

The United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement

"Climate change and science diplomacy can never again be “add-ons” in our foreign policy discussions. Addressing the real threats from climate change and listening to our scientists is at the center of our domestic and foreign policy priorities."

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    27 January, 2021 | Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London, Visas

    As of 28 December 2020 proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required for all air passengers arriving from the UK to the U.S.

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    U.S. Visa and Travel FAQs for non-U.S. citizens

    23 December, 2020 | Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, U.S. Embassy London, Visas

    Information for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants following the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak

    The U.S. fights coronavirus worldwide

    5 hours ago | Events, News

    The United States is working with the international community to respond to COVID-19 and prevent future pandemics. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken told a…

    United States Officially Rejoins the Paris Agreement

    19 February, 2021 | Events, News

    “Climate change and science diplomacy can never again be “add-ons” in our foreign policy discussions. Addressing the real threats from climate change and listening to…

    Freedom of speech is not just about words [video]

    17 February, 2021 | Events

    "The freedom to share ideas is so important to American democracy that protections for free speech, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, also extend to other…

    Joint Statement on Rocket Attacks in Erbil OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

    17 February, 2021 | Events, News

    US Department of State February 16, 2021   The following statement was released by United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, French Foreign Minister…

    Percy Julian: Revolutionary inventor, grandchild of slaves

    16 February, 2021 | Events, History

    "Julian became one of America’s great mid-20th century inventors, obtaining some 130 chemical patents. He overcame both educational and professional discrimination, and according to the…

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    Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK

    12 February, 2021 | Belfast, Cardiff, Consular Affairs, Edinburgh, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Embassy London

    Beginning 15 February, all persons arriving in England from the travel ban list (“red list”) are required to self-isolate in a quarantine hotel for at…

    Black artists have always been an essential part of American culture

    11 February, 2021 | Art & Culture, News

    Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans were reminded at President Biden’s inauguration, young Black artists…

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    Remarks by President Biden on the Administration’s Response to the Coup in Burma

    11 February, 2021 | News, President of the United States, Speeches

    Last week, the United States helped bring together the U.N. Security Council, which issued a strong statement in support of Burmese democracy. And this week,…

    New York artist honors nurses for their hard work fighting COVID-19

    10 February, 2021 | Art & Culture, News

    What began as a “Stay Home Sisters” series — which centered around the worldwide “powerful stories of how women have coped and continue to cope…

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    U.S. memorials honor civil rights hero Rosa Parks

    3 February, 2021 | Fundamental Freedoms, History, Human Rights, News

    The U.S. Air Force on December 1, 2020, the 65th anniversary of Parks’ 1955 protest, unveiled a sculpture of her at Maxwell Air Force Base…

    Biden takes bold steps to fight climate change

    3 February, 2021 | Policy, Science & Tech

    On January 27, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order deepening America’s commitment to combat the climate crisis.

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    Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Situation in Burma

    1 February, 2021 | News, Policy, President of the United States

    In a democracy, force should never seek to overrule the will of the people or attempt to erase the outcome of a credible election. For…

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    Statement by White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki on Burma

    31 January, 2021 | News, Policy

    We continue to affirm our strong support for Burma’s democratic institutions and, in coordination with our regional partners, urge the military and all other parties…

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    Emotet Botnet Disrupted in International Cyber Operation

    29 January, 2021 | News, Press Releases, U.S. & United Kingdom

    The Justice Department today announced its participation in a multinational operation to disrupt and take down the infrastructure of the malware and botnet known as…

    The U.S. protects wetlands large and small

    28 January, 2021 | News, Policy, Science & Tech

    On World Wetlands Day and every day, the United States demonstrates its commitment to protecting wetlands.

    Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and National...

    28 January, 2021 | Policy, Science & Tech

      Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy U.S. State Department January…

    Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Raab

    27 January, 2021 | News, Policy, U.S. & United Kingdom

    Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Secretary Raab reaffirmed the special relationship between the United States…

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    President Biden Takes Executive Actions to Tackle the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, Create Jobs,...

    27 January, 2021 | News, President of the United States, Science & Tech

    Today, President Biden will take executive action to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad while creating good-paying union jobs and equitable clean energy…

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