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Barack Obama a adus un omagiu eroilor de la Pearl Harbour

Preşedintele american, Barack Obama, s-a deplasat la un monument dedicat victimelor atacului de la Pearl Harbour de acum 70 de ani, atac ce a marcat intrarea Statelor Unite în al Doilea Război Mondial.

Romania’s Govt OKs Bill Ratifying U.S.-Romanian Antimissile Shield Agreement

The Romanian Government on Wednesday approved the draft law ratifying the U.S.-Romanian agreement on the deployment of a U.S. ballistic missile defense system in Romania.

Romanian President Wants Workgroups For Priorities Of Strategic Partnership With USA

Romanian President Traian Basescu told private television ProTV he will hold talks with the Government next week regarding the creation of workgroups to focus on the priorities of the Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century between the United States and Romania.

President: Romania Cannot Afford To Buy F16 Fighters, Needs Long-Term Financing Solution

Romanian President Traian Basescu told private television Pro TV he pointed out during his visit to the United States that Romania cannot afford to buy F16 fighters without a long-term financing solution.

U.S. Ambassador: Romanian President Discussed F16 Purchase In Washington

U.S. Ambassador Mark Gitenstein said Thursday that one of the issues discussed by Romanian President Basescu in the USA was the purchase of F16 fighters, possibly through a regional agreement.

NATO Welcomes Signing Of Antimissile Shield Agreement By Romania And USA

NATO secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Wednesday welcomed the signing by Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of the agreement on the deployment of anti-missile interceptors in Romania.

Romanian President Says U.S. Missile Defense Shield Agreement Could Go Public In Ten Days

The U.S.-Romanian agreement on the deployment of the U.S. ballistic missile defense system in Romania signed Tuesday in Washington contains no classified clauses, President Traian Basescu said Wednesday upon his return from the States.

Secretary Clinton, Romanian FM Baconschi To Sign U.S.-Romanian Ballistic Missile Defense Agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi Tuesday will sign the agreement on the deployment of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System in Romania, according to a press release on the U.S. Department of State website.

Regele industriei porno americane i-a oferit un loc de muncă congresmanului Anthony Weiner

Larry Flynt, regele industriei porno americane, a oferit un loc de muncă "serios" în imperiul său congresmanului Anthony Weiner, care şi-a anunţat demisia joi, după ce a postat fotografii îndrăzneţe cu el pe Twitter.

U.S. Dept Of State Human Rights Report: Abuse Continued In Romanian Prisons In 2010

Abuse in Romanian prisons continued in 2010, with the media and NGOs reporting assaults on prisoners both from prison staff and from fellow inmates, says the United States Department of State's 2010 Human Rights Report.

Romania, U.S. Start Fifth Round Of Negotiations On Antimissile Shield Project

The fifth round of negotiations between Romania and the United States regarding the anti-missile defense shield will take place in Bucharest on Tuesday, the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry said Monday.

USA To Send Romania Installment Plan For F-16 Sale – Sources

The United States will send Romania a document concerning an installment plan for the potential sale of used F-16 aircrafts, to which Romania might respond with a new offer for the planes, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romania Wants To Conclude Negotiations With U.S. On Missile Shield This Year – President

Romania wants to conclude negotiations with the USA on the missile defense system in 2011 and the U.S. remains a strategic partner and Romania's main security ally, President Traian Basescu said Thursday during a meeting with ambassadors of EU countries.

Romania Presents Tourist Brand In New York

Romania’s tourist brand was presented Wednesday in New York, within an event that brought together experts in the tourism industry and American journalists.

U.S.A. To Provide 60 Armored Vehicles To Romanian Troops Stationed In Afghanistan

The United States will provide 60 mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) armored vehicles to Romanian troops stationed in Afghanistan, the U.S. Embassy to Bucharest said in a press release Wednesday.

U.S. Transfers Mohammad Munaf To Iraqi Custody – Paper

Mohammad Munaf, arrested in 2005 on charges that he aided in the kidnapping of three Romanian journalists, has been transferred to Iraqi authorities this week said American attorney Aziz Huq, cited by the Salt Lake Tribune’s online edition Friday.

Romanian Govt Does Not Meet Minimum Standards For Elimination Of Human Trafficking– USA Report

The USA’s State Department writes, in its annual report on human trafficking, that the Government of Romania does not meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and criticizes the reorganization of the National Agency against the Trafficking of Persons.

Romania Is Source, Transit, Destination Country For Human Trafficking – USA Report

The USA’s State Department writes, in its annual report on human trafficking, that Romania is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children subjected to trafficking in persons, specifically for forced labor, and for women and children trafficked for forced prostitution.

Over 26,000 Romanians Received Non-Immigrant Visas For U.S.A In 2009 – Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to Bucharest Mark Gitenstein said Wednesday Romanians are welcome to the United States, adding over 26,000 Romanian citizens received non-immigrant visas last year.

Corruption Still Serious Issue In Romania – USA State Dept Report

Corruption was still a serious issue in Romanian institutions in 2009, including the judiciary and law enforcement branches, according to the U.S. Department of State’s International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, which criticized the difficulty in obtaining convictions.

USA Embassy Thanks Romania For Sending More Troops To Afghanistan

The USA Embassy in Bucharest expressed its “appreciation” of Romania’s decision to increase its participation in Afghanistan operations by 600 troops, adding that it is “very grateful” to the Romanian people.

USA To Use Romania And Bulgaria Bases To Control Caspian Sea Oil – Experts

The United States wish to have control over oil resources in the Caspian Sea and will accomplish this from their bases in Romania and Bulgaria by fueling instability in the Caucasus, the Center for Research on Globalization (CRG) said in an analysis published online.

Romania Pays $5.4M Of US’ Loan, On Behalf Of Local Cotton Importers

The Romanian Government will pay from the state budget the remaining $5.4 million from a loan previously taken from the US Government for cotton acquisition by local companies, after importers refused to pay their debt.

Mark Gitenstein Sworn In As US Ambassador To Romania

Mark Gitenstein was sworn in as Ambassador of the United States of America to Romania by U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden at the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower Executive Building, where the Office of the Vice President is located.

U.S. Nominated Ambassador To Romania To Focus On Corruption, International Adoptions

The nominated U.S. Ambassador to Romania said the improvement of the economic environment for American companies, especially through the fight against corruption, as well as the resumption of international adoptions will be his priorities throughout the mandate, according to the U.S. Senate website.

U.S. Federal Agents Arrest Romanian Railway Co Ex Manager Necolaiciuc

The former general manager of Romania’s state-owned railway company, Mihai Necolaiciuc, was arrested Wednesday in West Palm Beach, United States, wanted in Romania for allegedly embezzling $11 million, the Palm Beach Post reported.

Romania Is One Of The US’ Most Dependable Allies – US Secretary Of State

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Friday in Washington, after meeting with Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu, that Romania is one of the USA’s most dependable allies and most respected partners, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Romania-USA Extradition Treaty Enters Force

The extradition treaty between Romania and the United States, comprising terms meant to streamline bilateral cooperation by simplifying the extradition procedure, has entered force following the Romanian Foreign Minister’s visit to Washington DC and the exchange of ratification instruments.

Romanian Pres Holds Speech At EU-USA Meet

The Romanian head of state said Sunday in Prague that a new era has begun in EU-USA relations, which proves that the correct approach was the one taken by Romania, namely the creation of a strategic partnership with the USA.

Romanian Pres To Attend EU-USA Meet In Prague

Romanian president Traian Basescu said Sunday, upon leaving for Prague, that the EU has some ambitious but expensive objectives, such as the intention to secure 20% of necessary energy from renewable sources by 2020, and these objectives place the Union at a disadvantage on international markets.

Romanian National, First Foreigner To Be Convicted For Phishing In The USA

A 23 year old Romanian national has become the first foreigner to be convicted by a US court for his part in an international phishing operation, the online edition of the Industry Standard reported.

Romania, USA Sign Visa Waiver Interim Declaration

Romanian ambassador in the USA Adrian Vierita and Michael Chertoff Unites States Secretary of Homeland Security, signed Monday a statement on the Visa Waiver program, said a press release posted on the Homeland Security Department website.

Romania’s Econ Growth Might Slow Down In ‘09 – PM

In the second half of the year, Romania will probably register 10% economic growth, but the growth of the GDP could slow down next year to a level below the 2008 results, said Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu in a national television talk show, regarding the effects of the U.S. financial crisis.

EU, U.S. To Debate Visa Waiver Scheme At June Summit

Negotiations between EU and the U.S. on visa exemptions were subject to a debate in the European Parliament Wednesday ahead of a key summit on 9-10 June, EP said in a statement Thursday.

Military Members In 14 Countries, Including Romania, Become U.S. Citizens

Thirty military members from 14 countries, including Romania, took the oath of citizenship and officially became U.S. citizens in a ceremony at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago.

Phishing Operations, Likely From Romania, Target USA Child Support Cash

A phishing operation, probably originating in Romania, targeted users of bank cards the authorities in Pennsylvania use to disburse child support payments and unemployment compensation benefits.

U.S. Authorities To Investigate Romanian Ship Captain’s Disappearance

U.S. authorities will launch an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Romanian ship captain Liviu Iliescu, 48, from the “Morning Cloud” ship under Liberian flag, according to the officials with the local navy authority.

US Visa Denials Reached 31.3% In Romania In Jan ’08

A joint work group was formed between Romania and the USA regarding visa matters, the Romanian Ministry of Foreign told MEDIAFAX, adding that, on January 31 visa request denials were three times above the limit mentioned in US legislation.

Căsătorii între persoane de acelaşi sex, legalizate în California

Curtea Supremă din California a legalizat, joi, căsătoriile între persoane de acelaşi sex în statul american cu cea mai mare populaţie, o decizie istorică ce poate avea consecinţe la nivel general în Statele Unite ale Americii.

Romania-US Bilateral Immunity Agreement Not In Effect – Official

The spokesman of the Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ilie Banica, told MEDIAFAX Friday that Romania did not ratify Bilateral Immunity Agreement with the United States, therefore it is not effective and cannot be rescinded.