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Students get a taste of Islamic culture
OU students left the Taste of Islam culture and food Tuesday night at the Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center with a full stomach and a broader understanding of diversity in Islam. Approximately 150 students attended the annual Taste of Islam, which is hosted by the Muslim Student Association, as part of Islam Awareness Month.
Vatican blasts anti-Catholic ‘hate’ campaign
The Vatican heatedly defended Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday, claiming accusations that he helped cover up the actions of pedophile priests are part of an anti-Catholic "hate" campaign targeting the pope for his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage.
New Zealand International Arts Festival
While the sunshine did not last, curiosity prevailed and audiences flocked to the theatre in search of new and innovative theatrical experiences from around the globe.
US, Nigeria Establish Bi-National Commission
The United States and Nigeria on Tuesday signed an agreement, setting up a bi-national commission aimed at helping the west African state promote good governance and fight corruption. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called the U.S.-Nigeria relationship "absolutely critical."
Ban outlines UN role in resolving Central Asian tensions over water resources
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today proposed a major United Nations role as "a cure-all" for resolving tensions in Central Asia over the use of water, energy and other natural resources where exploitation by one country can affect the development of another.
Turkey plays down Iran sanctions, backs diplomacy
As the US and its allies push for swift UN sanctions against Iran, Turkey urges diplomacy to settle the ongoing dispute over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
European Union: Global Security Actor Or Paper Tiger?
The future direction of European defense is at a crossroads. On the one hand, the NATO experience in Afghanistan has cast into stark relief the limits of European military capacities, not only at the operational but also at the political levels.
Taiwan students participate in model United Nations for 4th year
Taiwanese students took part recently in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York for the fourth consecutive year, gaining a valuable opportunity to build diplomatic skills, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York said Tuesday.
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