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Syria’s AANES appeals to US, EU for security and economic support

NPA Syria - 2021-06-08 16:05

The #AANES Foreign Affairs Department revealed the details of a virtual meeting held on Thursday between representatives of the AANES, representatives of a number of the European countries, and the US Secretary of State. The post Syria’s AANES appeals to ...

Autonomous Administration hands over 3 children and a woman to the Netherlands

ANF - 2021-06-06 08:52

The Autonomous Administration Foreign Relations Department handed over 4 people, 1 woman and 3 children, linked to ISIS mercenaries, to Dutch government officials. ...

The Autonomous Administration hands over three children and a woman to the Netherlands Government

SDF Press - 2021-06-06 06:04

Three children and a woman from the families of Daesh members were handed over, on Saturday, to an official delegation from the Netherlands government in Qamishli city. The joint head of the Foreign Relations Department, Abdul Karim Omar, received the Dut ...

Syria’s Autonomous Administration to develop curricula, correct mistakes

NPA Syria - 2021-06-05 11:20

RAQQA, Syria (North Press) – The Curriculum Department is working on improving school curricula and correcting mistakes, Education Board of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) co-chair Nisrin Doko said on Saturday. Two days ago, ...

U.S. Completes Troop-Level Drawdown in Afghanistan, Iraq > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

Defense - 2021-06-03 22:49

Statement by the KRG Department of Media and Information regarding 2021 Federal Budget Law

Kurdistan Regional Government - 2021-06-01 00:07

U.S. Justice Department starts probe on Archegos collapse - Bloomberg News

Yahoo - 2021-05-29 16:41

Biden defense budget priorities not promising

AEI - 2021-05-29 03:42

The Department of Defense is confronting no real budget growth planned for the defense budget over the next four years, an insufficient emphasis on purchasing new equipment, and a shaky effort to free up dollars with divestments that are unlikely to garne ...

Defense is not a priority for the Biden administration

AEI - 2021-05-29 00:06

It is tough to argue that the nation has its priorities aligned correctly when the only federal department to lose ground on the budget and receive nearly no priority or attention from the White House is the organization charged with the security of the n ...

Diplomatic French delegation visits Syria’s Qamishli

NPA Syria - 2021-05-25 19:58

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Tuesday, a diplomatic French delegation visited the headquarters of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES). The delegation consisted of the president of the Dani ...

Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood Travels to Northeast Syria

SDC - 2021-05-25 03:11

The following is a news release from the US Department of State: “On May 16, Acting Assistant Secretary Joey Hood, joined by Deputy Assistant Secretary and Acting Special Representative for Syria Aimee Cutrona, Deputy Envoy for Syria David Brownstein, and ...

Statement by KRG on the incident in front of UN office in Erbil

Kurdistan Regional Government - 2021-05-20 10:46

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) – The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Department of Media and Information today issued the following statement... Continue reading ...

City's health department to offer COVID-19 vaccinate to Baltimore children

Yahoo - 2021-05-20 08:18

State Department makes first visit to northeast Syria under Biden administration | Ahval

Ahvalnews - 2021-05-18 03:11

Top US State Department envoys visit northeast Syria

Kurdistan24 - 2021-05-17 23:35

High-level US delegation visits Syria’s AANES

NPA Syria - 2021-05-17 20:02

A US State Department delegation visited #Syria's Autonomous Administration on Sunday, and stressed the importance of continued support for the fight against #ISIS and a political solution to the crisis The post High-level US delegation visits Syria’s AAN ...

Cyber-crime: Irish health system targeted twice by hackers

BBC - 2021-05-17 01:19

Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday. ...

US State Department Describes Azerbaijani Incursion Into Armenia as Provocation • MassisPost

Massispost - 2021-05-16 03:01

Tulsa Health Department begins administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 and up

Yahoo - 2021-05-14 16:42

US State Department Slams Turkey on Ecumenical Patriarchate, Hagia Sophia

Greekreporter - 2021-05-13 13:53

State Department response fails to address bipartisan Armenian Caucus demands for Azerbaijan’s release of Armenian POWs

Armenianweekly - 2021-05-12 20:37

State Department Lets Ball Drop on the South Caucasus | The National Interest

Nationalinterest - 2021-05-11 18:38

Danish delegation visits Northern and Eastern Syria

ANF - 2021-05-09 08:33

The Northern and Eastern Syrian Foreign Relations Department welcomed a Danish delegation. The Autonomous Administration conveyed the importance for it to be included in the political solution negotiations about the country’s future. ...

NYU Student Body Condemn Department of Education Funding Threats Against Duke-UNC CMES

Jadaliyya - 2021-05-02 23:24

Tools for Business - United States Department of State

United States Department of State - 2021-05-01 10:46

Unidentified individuals attack armed group accused of collaborating with Hezbollah

NPA Syria - 2021-04-30 16:02

Unidentified individuals attacked the leader of an armed group affiliated with the Military Security Department which is accused of collaborating with #Hezbollah in #Syria's #Daraa. The post Unidentified individuals attack armed group accused of collabora ...

Foreign Language Testers - Global Language Center - Arlington, VA

Indeed #KurdishJobs - 2021-04-30 03:01

GLC has been working with the State Department for the last 12 years providing foreign language training for new and continuing Foreign Service Officers,…From Global Language Center - Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:05:52 GMT - View all Arlington, VA jobs ...

Ο Ερντογάν έχει πάρει τις αποφάσεις του… ας το χωνέψει το State Department | Defence-point.gr

Defence Point - 2021-04-28 00:29

Autonomous Administration meets Canadian Executive Coordinator for Syria

NPA Syria - 2021-04-27 13:18

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Tuesday, the co-presidency of the Department of Foreign Relations in the Autonomous Administration in North and East Syria (AANES) met virtually with the Canadian Executive Coordinator for Syria Gregory Galligan. Dr. Abd ...

DOJ announces probe into Louisville Metro Police Department

Yahoo - 2021-04-27 09:01

Breonna Taylor: Inquiry launched into Louisville Police Department

BBC - 2021-04-27 00:05

It follows a similar inquiry of the Minneapolis Police Department, following George Floyd's death ...

Colorado Springs Fire Department responds to house fire Sunday morning

Yahoo - 2021-04-26 14:46

Immigration and Passport departments in Damascus extort citizens to obtain passports

NPA Syria - 2021-04-25 21:17

Residents of #Syria’s #Damascus say that Immigration and Passports Department employees forced them to pay huge sums of money to obtain passports for themselves or their family members living outside the country. The post Immigration and Passport departme ...

PJAK calls on US to revoke decision on Kurdish Movement leaders

ANF - 2021-04-25 11:44

The East Kurdish party PJAK called on the US State Department to end its decision to offer money in exchange of information on leading members of the Kurdish movement. ...

Water flow should be allowed from Syria’s Alouk station: US State Department

NPA Syria - 2021-04-24 08:17

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Friday, the United States Department of State said that they are communicating with Turkey and the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) to solve the issue of Alouk Station, in the countryside of Ras ...

Secretary Blinken’s call with KRG Prime Minister Barzani - United States Department of State

United States Department of State - 2021-04-24 06:32

George Floyd murder: Minneapolis police to face US federal probe

BBC - 2021-04-22 02:20

The justice department announces probe into city police practices after George Floyd murder verdict. ...

KCK responds as U.S. renews rewards for Information on top PKK leaders

E-Kurd - 2021-04-21 23:21

QANDIL MOUNTAINS,— The US state department’s Reward for Justice Program has renewed its offer of $12 million collectively for any information that could “bring to justice” three top leaders of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The Reward for Justice Pro ...

US officially notifies Turkey of removal from F-35 program

ANF - 2021-04-21 22:17

US Department of Defence has officially notified Turkey that it has been removed from the F-35 fighter program citing Turkey's acquisition of S-400 air defense systems from Russia despite US sanctions. ...

KCK calls for democratic and civil measures to revoke the US decision

ANF - 2021-04-21 21:02

The KCK Foreign Relations Committee protests the US State Department's decision on three leading members of the Kurdish liberation movement. ...

Children of Fire Initiative claims responsibility for action in Istanbul

ANF - 2021-04-21 11:49

The Children of Fire Initiative claimed responsibility for an action against a chemical warehouse belonging to Fatih Kumkapı Police Department in Istanbul. ...

Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan Agricultural Sector - United States Department of State

United States Department of State - 2021-04-20 23:18

Freedom of Navigation Report Annual Release - United States Department of State

United States Department of State - 2021-04-18 15:11

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to Mark Official U.S. Reentry into Paris Agreement - United States Department of State

United States Department of State - 2021-04-18 06:08

US State Department ‘outraged’ by Erbil airport attack

Rûdaw - 2021-04-15 15:08

US Deputy Envoy to Syria discusses AANES participation in political solution

NPA Syria - 2021-04-14 21:48

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – On Wednesday, the US Special Deputy Envoy to Syria, David Brownstein, discussed with officials of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) about the latter’s particip ...

Triage Department in Syria’s Raqqa: 50% positive coronavirus test rate

NPA Syria - 2021-04-12 10:37

RAQQA, Syria (North Press) – On Monday, Muhammad Jaber, supervisor of the Triage Department in Raqqa, said that the number of positive coronavirus tests has exceeded 50% of the total number of people who were swabbed. The Triage is a newly created departm ...

Global Coalition to support health department in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor countryside

NPA Syria - 2021-04-11 14:57

DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – On Saturday, representatives of the Global Coalition met with Deir ez-Zor Civil Council in order complete the support to improve the medical support system in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor, east Syria. The meeting mainl ...

State Department revokes security clearance for acting chief of staff to UN ambassador - POLITICO

Politico - 2021-04-10 01:42

First cardiac surgery performed at Kobanê Hospital

ANF - 2021-04-09 08:57

Five days after the opening of the cardiology department at Kobanê Hospital, the first cardiac surgery was performed successfully in the hospital on Thursday. ...

US willing to return to nuclear deal, but wants to hold Iran accountable for offences: state department

Rûdaw - 2021-04-09 06:30

kathua nwes, Public anger against mining department - Jammu and Kashmir Kathua Local News

Jagran - 2021-04-09 00:05

Justice Department using incriminating footage from social media and personal devices of Capitol mob to prosecute them

Yahoo - 2021-04-08 10:46

Syria’s Raqqa implements loudspeakers to broadcast lockdown procedures

NPA Syria - 2021-04-07 14:02

RAQQA, Syria (North Press) – The officer department in the People’s Municipality, with the participation of the Internal Security Forces (Asayish) in the city of Raqqa, northern Syria, resorted to alerting residents via loudspeakers to comply with the com ...

Lockdown in Raqqa "crucial" to stop increase of Covid-19 cases, says doctor

ANF - 2021-04-07 13:26

Doctor Mihemed El Cabir, from Raqqa Hospital Emergency Department, said that the decision of the Autonomous Administration to impose a lockdown in Raqqa is crucial to stop the increase in covid infections. ...

George Floyd death: Chauvin 'trained to stay away from neck'

BBC - 2021-04-07 00:03

Minneapolis Police Department training officers testified on use of force in George Floyd death. ...

Syria’s Autonomous Administration warns of critical coronavirus situation in Derik

NPA Syria - 2021-04-06 11:21

DERIK, Syria (North Press) – Health Committee spokeswoman in Qamishli Rojin Ahmed warned on Tuesday of a critical situation in Derik, in the far northeast of Syria, if the toll of coronavirus infections increases. The coronavirus department at Derik Hospi ...

Cardiac catheterization department opens in Syria’s Kobani

NPA Syria - 2021-04-05 09:36

KOBANI, Syria (North Press) – The co-chair of the Euphrates Health Board, Ahmed Mahmoud, said that the opening of the cardiac catheterization department at Kobani Hospital, north Syria, is the first of its kind in the Euphrates region. The center will sav ...

US State Department confirms Turkish participation in Nagorno-Karabakh war, highlights Azerbaijani war crimes | Barnabas Fund

Barnabasfund - 2021-04-04 09:07

Derek Chauvin trial: Officer gives rare testimony against fellow officer

BBC - 2021-04-03 00:31

One of the longest serving officers in the Minneapolis Police Department testified on the fifth day of the trial. ...

US State Department Confirms Turkish Participation In Nagorno-Karabakh War, Highlights Azerbaijani War Crimes • MassisPost

Massispost - 2021-04-02 06:26

U.S. releases 2020 report on human rights practices in Iraq and Kurdistan

E-Kurd - 2021-04-01 18:46

U.S. Department of State WAHINGTON,— Iraq is a constitutional parliamentary republic. The 2018 parliamentary elections, while imperfect, generally met international standards of free and fair elections and resulted in the peaceful transition of power from ...

U.S. State Department Releases Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2020 | Persecution

Persecution - 2021-04-01 09:53

US-Iraq strategic talks to resume on April 7: state department

Rûdaw - 2021-03-30 06:21

DBP member suffers torture in Cizre

ANF - 2021-03-28 11:26

DBP member Azad Polat was tortured with electric shocks in the police department of Cizre. He was photographed naked and threatened with their publication online for not disclosing his phone's password. ...

Iraqi Government Examines In-Country Missile Attacks on U.S. Bases > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

Defense - 2021-03-28 06:06

Saudis married to non-Saudis can travel abroad, says passport department | Arab News

Arabnews - 2021-03-28 01:51

US 'outraged' at Iraq rocket attacks, but won't 'lash out,' State Department says | TheHill

Thehill - 2021-03-26 06:20

Colorado Department Of Transportation Adds More Passing Lanes To Busy Stretch Of U.S. 287

Yahoo - 2021-03-25 20:43

Lexington Fire Department looking for new firefighters to join the team

Yahoo - 2021-03-24 10:29

District level farmer fair and exhibition organized by Agriculture Department in Panchayat Bhawan - Haryana Fatehabad Local News

Jagran - 2021-03-19 03:45

U.S. State Department, Turkey Condemn Parole Of Armenian Assassin Of Turkish Consul

Rferl - 2021-03-18 12:49

The 1994 Genocide in Rwanda was Anti-Tutsi. The State Department Should Say So. | The National Interest

Nationalinterest - 2021-03-16 01:04

Armenian Community, State Department Split Over California Release of Turkish Diplomat Assassin - GV Wire

Gvwire - 2021-03-13 03:24

Vanessa Bryant wins cases against L.A. County Sheriff's Department

Yahoo - 2021-03-11 12:17

Forest Department is not getting the land, where will the plantation be done - Uttar Pradesh Sitapur Common Man Issues News

Jagran - 2021-03-11 01:58

Biden Delivers His First Foreign Policy Address at State Department

Foreignpolicy - 2021-03-10 08:10

Rejoining the UNHRC will be the State Department’s first diplomatic mistake - Modern Diplomacy

Moderndiplomacy - 2021-03-04 10:19

How best can we rebuild the police?

AEI - 2021-03-04 00:05

Ithaca, New York has begun enacting notable police reforms, with its mayor aiming to rebrand the city’s police as the Department of Community Solutions and Public Safety. This plan is a positive step, demonstrating that policymakers are working to address ...

Street Department will spend more than two months cleaning roads

Yahoo - 2021-03-03 09:09

Animated chart of the day: Female share of US bachelor’s degrees, 1971 to 2019

AEI - 2021-03-02 06:05

Here is a new animated “bar chart race” visualization of the female share of US bachelor’s degrees by 16 major academic fields of study from 1971 to 2019 according to recently updated data from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education S ...

Chart of the Day: Female shares of bachelor’s degrees by field, 1971 to 2019

AEI - 2021-03-01 00:23

The chart above displays the female shares of US bachelor’s degrees annually from 1971 to 2019 for the 16 major academic fields according to recently updated data from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. A few observati ...

US strikes hit Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria

ANF - 2021-02-26 10:36

The US Air Force has carried out strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria. The US Defense Department said the strikes were retaliation for attacks on US positions in Iraq. ...

New Defense Secretary Arrives at Pentagon, Convenes COVID Meeting > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

Defense - 2021-02-25 22:45

US patience with Iran on nuclear deal ‘not unlimited’: State Department | Arab News

Arabnews - 2021-02-25 13:32

Defense Officials Detail National Guard Response to Capitol Attack > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Defense Department News

Defense - 2021-02-25 03:49

KRG Department of Information Technology launches .KRD into Sunrise phase

Kurdistan Regional Government - 2021-02-25 01:46

Palatine Fire Department Honors Three Firefighters Killed In Line Of Duty In 1973

Yahoo - 2021-02-24 06:35

State Department Floats Plans to Downgrade Counter-Islamic State Envoy Office

Foreignpolicy - 2021-02-24 01:02

US will ‘hold Iran responsible’ for Iraq proxy attacks but won’t ‘lash out’: state department spox

Rûdaw - 2021-02-23 16:44

Sec. Pete Buttigieg Reveals How Trump Left the Department of Transportation

Yahoo - 2021-02-23 16:04

State Department: US oil, gas exports to India to continue: Price, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld

Indiatimes - 2021-02-23 11:19