NAPLES, Italy, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) and Commander, Maritime Air Naples held a change of command ceremony Aug. 20 aboard Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy. Rear Adm. Tony E. Gaiani relieved Rear Adm. David J. Mercer as commander, EURAFSWA, and commander, Maritime Air Naples. The outdoor ceremony was attended by distinguished NATO, U.S. and Italian government officials. Italian Navy   more

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 19 -- Monash University issued the following news release: Actor and producer Jane Turner, business leader Naomi Milgrom, and GP and broadcaster Dr Sally Cockburn are among the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by Monash University. The gala awards ceremony was held on 18 August at BMW Edge at Federation Square in Melbourne in front of more than 350 alumni, staff, supporters, students and friends. Monash University Chancellor Dr Alan Fin  more

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Embassy in Mauritius issued the following remarks: Honorable Devanand Virahsawmy, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development Distinguished guests; Good evening. Thank you for joining us tonight to welcome Dr. Woodrow Clark II to Mauritius. Dr. Clark is an author, teacher, filmmaker and Nobel Prize Winner. In 2007, Dr. Clark shared the Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore, in recognition of his contributions to th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs issued the text of the following remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton: MR. CROWLEY: Good morning and welcome to the Department of State. We have Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here along with our Special Envoy George Mitchell to tell you about the most recent developments in our pursuit of Middle East peace. The Secretary will begin with a brief statement. George Mitchell will stay behind   more