In IE7 they will appear in the Favorites Center. In Firefox, feeds will appear in your Bookmarks list. Just click on the feed icon in IE7's toolbar or Firefox's address bar to subscribe. Simplified, streamlined content is then input into an RSS reader, which converts text files into digital updates.

RSS feeds rely on simple text files, extracting important information from XML (extensible markup language). pull the latest headlines from the Department of State RSS feed(s) you selected. An RSS feed is a web feed that allows applications and their users to access automatic website or content updates. Spot this feed icon in your web browser and you have the ability to subscribe to a feed using Firefox or IE7. Once you choose an RSS reader and install it, follow the instructions. Google’s newsreader is especially easy to sign-up for and use if you want a simple solution to newsreaders and RSS woes. If you have no idea what a newsreader is, click on one of the popular newsreaders below, create an account, and follow the instructions provided by the newsreader provider of your choice. If you already have a newsreader, but not one listed below, click on the “XML” or “XML symbol” icon, copy the URL address, and then paste it into the newsreader of your choice. If you already have one of the newsreaders below, merely click on its icon and follow the easy-to-use directions provided by your newsreader to get up-to-the-minute ISW products.

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