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.
Cheap Paper Nano-sensor Detects Water Toxins
Scientists have used nanotechnology to turn paper into a sensor that can detect toxins in drinking water. The China–US team dipped normal filter paper into a solution containing carbon nanotubes antibodies to microcystin-LR, a common and dangerous toxin.
Israel Creates World Record Hummus Dish
Ibrahim was aided by hundreds of volunteers of the small town of Abu Gosh, where he owns a restaurant. The Arab village, located near Jerusalem, is a Mecca for hummus enthusiasts, where Christians, Jews and Muslims gather to put down their arms and take up a pita.
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U.S. Seeks a New Path to Peace in Middle East
U.S. diplomats said they are talking with Israel and Arab governments about more clearly defining terms for negotiations, which hit an impasse when Israel refused to accept a total freeze on settlements in disputed territories. Arab governments, meanwhile, balked at U.S. calls for them to begin normalizing diplomatic ties with Israel.
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister lays out plans for international diplomacy
[Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa] firmly believes it is time for the world's third largest democracy to make a difference on the international stage. "I do genuinely believe that Indonesia's foreign policy stands at a cross road. We have the opportunity to take Indonesia's international role to another level," said Dr Marty.
Central Africa is a testing ground for German development minister
There have already been signs that Germany is moving to switch aid away from emerging economies, such as China, and concentrate its efforts on the world's poorest nations. And with the number of migrants from Africa growing, it is in the European Union's interest to do more to tackle the problems at its own back door.
New Treaty for E.U., but Same Jostling for Power
In setting out its agenda, the Madrid government said that its six months in charge of the E.U. is transitional and will be the last presidency of its kind. But some analysts say they worry that Spain’s assertive stance will provoke turf wars and set a precedent for other nations to follow.
Kite festival keeps traditions alive
The festival was an opportunity to share Cambodia’s traditions with the world, said the festival’s organiser, Ouk Lay, the deputy director of international cultural relations and Asean affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. “We have the chance of showing our culture,” Ouk Lay said. “All the people in the world can learn about the culture.”
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