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                <title>Clinton on International Conference on Population and Development</title>
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                <title>Statement on Secretary Clinton’s Upcoming Travel to London, Paris</title>
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                <title>Afghan Civilian Interests Central to Operation Moshtarak</title>
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                <title>Readout of Biden’s Call with Georgian President Saakashvili</title>
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                <title>National Security Advisor Jones on Tracking Terrorists</title>
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                <description>Al-Qaida must not be allowed to set up new sanctuaries in the Sahel</description>
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                <title>The Obama Administration's Counterterrorism Policy at One Year</title>
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                <title>Capture of Taliban Leader “A Significant Win,” White House Says</title>
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                <title>2011 U.S. Budget Would Increase Security and Development Aid</title>
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                <title>Remarks by Clinton and Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Diplomats discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan, Honduras and western Balkans</description>
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                <title>Obama’s State of the Union Address</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>President outlines domestic, international priorities for 2010</description>
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                <title>Afghan Legal Defense Experts to Visit United States</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>U.S., public-private partnership sponsor program to support rule of law</description>
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                <title>U.S. to Have Strong Civilian Presence in Afghanistan, Pakistan</title>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>United States Praises Pakistani Actions Against Extremists</title>
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                <title>Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address</title>
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                <title>Sudan Tops Foreign Policy Concerns in Obama YouTube Appearance</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Americans also ask about Guantánamo, Afghanistan, al-Qaida</description>
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                <title>U.S. Plan Would Help Afghan Women Build Better Lives</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Women seen as key to a brighter future in Afghanistan</description>
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                <title>Afghan Operation Emphasizes Prevention of Civilian Casualties</title>
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                <title>Press Conference by Defense Secretary Gates in India</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Discusses U.S.-India relationship, Haiti, Afghanistan and more</description>
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                <title>Clinton’s Remarks After Meeting EU High Representative Ashton</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Leaders discuss bilateral issues, Haiti, Afghanistan, Iran and more</description>
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                <title>America Must Lead Through Engagement, Obama Says</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:54:10 GMT</pubDate>
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                <title>Remarks by Secretary Clinton, French Foreign Minister Kouchner</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Diplomats comment on bilateral relations, NATO, Haiti, Afghanistan and more</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>United States Supports Fund to Reintegrate Some Afghan Taliban</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Agriculture is Top U.S. Nonsecurity Focus in Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>U.S. Agriculture Secretary Announces $20 Million for Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with Hassan Abbas of Watandost.Com</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary answers questions on Pakistan, Muslims, India-Pakistan relations</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Briefing by Ambassador Daalder on the Future of NATO</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:15:12 GMT</pubDate>
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                <title>Clinton on Afghanistan, Pakistan Regional Stabilization Strategy</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Secretary Clinton announces the release of U.S. security strategy</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Briefing by Special Representative Holbrooke on his Recent Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Central Asia, Georgia and Germany</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:04:57 GMT</pubDate>
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                <title>Pentagon Welcomes Restored Afghan Control of Marjah</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with David Gollust of VOA</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton answers questions on Afghanistan, European security and NATO</description>
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                <title>Gates Says Violent Extremism Is “Common Enemy” for Pakistan, U.S.</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Regional cooperation needed to eliminate terror syndicate</description>
                <creator>Kelly Daniel</creator>
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                <title>Statement on Advancing Rights of Women, Girls in Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton unveils U.S. plan to support women’s initiatives including security</description>
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                <title>Amb. Holbrooke on January 28 London Conference on Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Answers questions on U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan</description>
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                <title>U.S. Officials Brief on Recent Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Special Envoy Holbrooke, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack brief reporters</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>State Department Briefing on Afghanistan, Pakistan Policy</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Deputy to special representative briefs on coordination efforts in region</description>
                <creator>Terry Somerville</creator>
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                <title>Clinton Signals Unwavering U.S. Commitment to European Security</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Briefing on U.S. Agriculture Programs in Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Administration officials also discuss upcoming travel to the region</description>
                <creator>Amor Safi</creator>
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                <title>Support for Ministry of Women’s Legal Affairs in Afghanistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>U.S. provides over $150 million on programs for Afghan women and children</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>NATO Has Transformed from Defensive Role to Expeditionary Force</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                <title>Briefing on Recent Trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:48:36 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Richard Holbrooke, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack</description>
                <creator>Eddy Olislaeger</creator>
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                <title>Remarks by Clinton and Saudi Foreign Minister Saud Al Faisal</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Diplomats discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan, Middle East peace, Iran and Yemen</description>
                <creator>Janelle Simmons</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Speech at U.S.-Islamic World Forum</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Cites mutual respect and shared values of U.S. and Muslims worldwide</description>
                <creator>Terry Somerville</creator>
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                <title>Secretary Clinton’s Interview with National Public Radio</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
                <description>Clinton discusses Afghanistan, Iraq and the rights of women</description>
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                <title>A Year Taking on Unprecedented Challenges Abroad</title>
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                <title>Obama Adapts New Foreign Policy During First Year in White House</title>
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                <creator>Merle David Kellerhals Jr.</creator>
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                <title>Women’s Advancement Seen as Key to More Prosperous Afghan Future</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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                <creator>Stephen Kaufman</creator>
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                <title>Exhibit Celebrates Listener Letters to Afghanistan’s Radio Azadi</title>
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