Watch a live broadcast of the Daily Press Briefing with Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner scheduled to start at approximately 1:30 p.m. EDT.

Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Oct. 14): "The urgent need right now in front of us is some kind of cessation of hostilities, at least a significant reduction in the level of violence certainly in and around Aleppo." Full Text»
Oct. 17: The United States seeks to strengthen global efforts against trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, and other pernicious forms of transnational crime at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. More»
Secretary Kerry (Oct. 16): "All of us are more than concerned and deeply, deeply disturbed by and outraged by what is happening in Aleppo. … This is the largest humanitarian disaster since World War II." Full Text» Trip Page»
Oct. 12: This week, dozens of senior leaders from around the world -- representing government, academia and the private sector -- converge in the Netherlands. Their charge? To advance the ambitious Global Health Security Agenda and ensure that it is sustained. DipNote»
Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Oct. 16): "The U.S. welcomes the initial results of the Arab Coalition Investigation into the October 8 airstrike that struck a funeral hall in Sana'a, Yemen and considers it an important first step toward better understanding the events of that day." Full Text»
Deputy Spokesperson Toner (Oct. 15): "The U.S. strongly condemns the barbaric terrorist attacks in Iraq today, including one in Baghdad claimed by Daesh that specifically targeted mourners inside a funeral tent." Full Text»


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