From May 21-27, Secretary Kerry will travel to Muscat, Amman, Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Addis Ababa to discuss a range of regional issues; meet with key international partners; and participate in the World Economic Forum.

Secretary Kerry (May 17): "The United States and our NATO Ally Norway's strong friendship is vital in the face of global challenges. We're natural partners in addressing today's most important international issues."

Secretary Kerry (May 17): "Everybody here understands the impact of human trafficking. I mean, it tears apart communities, tears apart families, challenges, rule of law, not to mention that it is a moral obscenity."

Secretary Kerry (May 17): "We look forward to ... our partnership dialogue that will take place in Dhaka in about a week or so. And this is a very important step in working on presidential initiatives, including climate change and food security, among others.

Secretary Kerry (May 17): "The United States is deeply concerned about the fighting in northeastern Nigeria following President Jonathan's declaration of a state of emergency in the Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states."

Spokesperson Psaki (May 17): "We do welcome the reports that approximately 20 political prisoners were released today. ... So we continue to urge the government to work through the political prisoner review committee, which was specially put in place to address remaining cases.

May 16: The United States is providing more than $32 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support Malians affected by the crisis.

May 16: The State Department has designated al-Nusrah Front leader Muhammad al-Jawlani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, which targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorists or acts of terrorism.

Secretary Kerry (May 16): "Today's entry into force of the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia enables American and Australian troops to get the best technology in the fastest way possible."

May 17: The workshop titled “Promoting Labor and Human Rights through Investment” attracted representatives from the investment community, international organizations, academic institutions, and U.S. Government agencies.

Under Secretary Sherman (May 15): " I want to use this opportunity to speak clearly about these challenges; to lay out the multi-vectored strategy we are pursuing to counter them; and to be clear about the consequential choices ahead for America and our allies.

Secretary Kerry (May 15): "A secure and well-managed Arctic marked by international cooperation and ... an absence of conflict is a key policy priority of the United States."

Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell (May 15): "We can confirm that an American Embassy official in Moscow was briefly detained and was released and that we've seen the Russian Foreign Ministry announcements."

Ambassador Davies (May 15): "It is very much the case that both China and the United States share the view that denuclearization of the peninsula is absolutely essential if we are to move forward in any diplomatic process with North Korea."

On May 13-14, the Secretary's Office of Global Partnerships will host the 2013 Global Diaspora Forum, the world's largest gathering of diasporans. Watch the morning plenary today at 9:00 a.m. EDT.

May 14: The free “American English” mobile application provides new audiences worldwide with “anytime, anywhere” English language learning resources on the mobile devices they already own.

Under Secretary Hormats (May 14): "The goal of this forum is to underscore that in many ways America's story is the world's story. The incredibly important role of diaspora communities in America's success is well known." DipNote

May 14: The State Department offers expedited passport services to U.S. citizens planning to travel abroad this summer, including families going on summer vacations and students participating in study abroad programs.

May 14: The State Department has commissioned a new memorial to honor personnel who lost their lives while supporting overseas criminal justice assistance programs. Fact Sheet

Secretary Kerry (May 14): "This is an important partnership that is based on our shared values and on a lot of shared aspirations for peace, for better relations between countries, and certainly for the combined security and prosperity of all of our people.