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  • ESTA free reg Traveling to the U.S.?

    The ESTA registration (all Norwegian citizens must obtain approval) is free until September 8, 2010 - Register today if you plan to travel to the U.S. within the next two years! After September 8, the registration will cost $14.00.

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  • Hillary Clinton (AP photo) The Global Health Initiative

    Secretary Clinton speaks about how the Obama Administration is building upon the long-standing U.S. commitment to global health by bringing life-saving prevention, treatment, and care to more people in more places.

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  • White House video/photo Celebrating Ramadan at the White House

    On August 13, President Obama continued the White House tradition of hosting an Iftar - the meal that breaks the day of fasting - celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. In his remarks, President Obama reflected on the importance of religious freedom as one of the founding principles of our Nation.

    Also: Remarks Video
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Embassy closed on September 6
The Embassy is closed for American Labor Day on Monday, September 6. We appologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

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U.S. Response to Pakistan Floods
The United States is responding quickly and generously to Pakistan’s call for assistance as devastating flooding continues. See here for information on U.S. and other organizations assisting Pakistan.

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Ambassador White visits Norway Cup
Ambassador White cheered Players Soccer Club from Las Vegas on to a convincing 6-0 victory in their first game at Norway Cup. The girls from Nevada are the only U.S. team in this year's tournament, but Ambassador White hopes to see a stronger U.S. turnout next year.

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Communiqué from the International Conference on Afghanistan
The communiqué from the Kabul Conference shows a renewed commitment to the Afghan people from the Afghan government and from the international community.

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Remarks: Secretary Clinton Intervention at Kabul Conference
On July 20, Secretary Clinton spoke at the Kabul Conference: “…this conference makes it clear the world is with Afghanistan and the world stands in opposition to the common threat and the common enemy that stalks us all…History will hold us accountable..."