A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.

Expect modest US gains from thaw with Syria

The Obama team may get modest benefits from ending a five-year chill with Damascus but will find it hard, if not impossible to peel Syria way from its hardline ally, Iran, and break the Arab-Israeli stalemate, analysts said.

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Douala III on Cultural Exchange Programme Exchange

The Douala III municipality has received a delegation of students from the Howard University in the United States of America. The students who were led by the Cultural Affairs Officer of the US Embassy in Yaounde, Yolanda Kerney, came to display jazz music and to have a warm stay among the people of the municipality.

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Costa Rican presidential candidates stress ties with China

The Costa Rican main presidential candidates stressed on Sunday the benefits that their country has got after establishing diplomatic ties with China in 2007. The three main candidates promised, as part of their campaigns, to expand the opportunities to strengthen their country's ties with China.

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UK museum, Iran cut ties

The British Museum expressed "great surprise" on Sunday at Iran's announcement that it was cutting ties with the London institution over delays in the loan to Tehran of an ancient Persian treasure. "The new announcement from Mr Baghai therefore comes as a great surprise," the museum said in a statement.

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10 Things Nation Branding Ain’t

Nation branding is many things and could be defined in many different ways, but nation branding certainly ain’t the following:It ain’t just about tourism. Nation branding is about developing an identity encompassing tourism but also FDI, public diplomacy, exports, culture, sports, migrants, international relations…It ain’t just a logo.

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In Haiti, Practicing Medicine From Afar

American doctors are switching to more sophisticated technology to help improve public health in Haiti, one of the world’s poorest nations.

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Iran’s Nuclear Move Prompts New Calls for Sanctions

Officials from the United States, France and Russia called Monday for stronger measures against Tehran after Iran told the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency that it would begin enriching its stockpile of uranium for a medical reactor in Tehran as early as Tuesday.

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Australia uses curry to combat anti-Indian violence

Australians are being urged to dine out at Indian restaurants in a show of solidarity after a string of recent assaults on foreign students. The day of action has attracted widespread interest online, and aims to help repair Australia's reputation.

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