United States Offers Initial Earthquake Aid to China
Washington -- The United States will send China an initial $500,000 toward disaster relief efforts following a massive earthquake and stands ready to send additional aid as needed. (complete text)
North Korean Nuclear Documents a Step Forward, United States Says
Washington -- As translators and analysts review 18,882 pages of newly released North Korean nuclear documents, a top U.S. diplomat says the materials may represent “an important first step” toward a long-delayed declaration of Pyongyang’s nuclear activities. (complete text)
U.S. Minority Population Continues to Grow
Washington -- Slightly more than one-third of the population of the United States -- 34 percent -- claims “minority” racial or ethnic heritage, a jump of 11 percent from 2000. (complete text)
United States Commits $17.4 Million to Assist Burma
Washington -- The United States will give $13 million in food and logistical assistance to the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) for relief to Burma, bringing to $17.4 million total U.S. government assistance made available to the country thus far. (complete text)
Mexico, China Partner with U.S. in Anti-Methamphetamine Fight
Washington -- Mexico, China and the United States are working together to stop the use of methamphetamine, an addictive stimulant drug that has been called one of America’s most serious drug problems, two U.S. attorneys from the Department of Justice tell America.gov. (complete text)
Burma Cyclone Survivors Need World’s Help
Washington -- Nearly two weeks after Cyclone Nargis devastated Burma, more than a million survivors remain in desperate need of water, food and shelter, says a top U.S. official, who urged the country’s military rulers to let more aid workers in to save lives. (complete text)