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.

Serbs celebrate new freedom to travel Europe without visas

The EU's dropping of a 17-year, strict visa requirement now allows residents of those countries to visit European countries with ease. It's sparking travel plans among eager young people who've long felt trapped by the visa requirements, some of whom have never left the borders of the former Yugoslavia.

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British Council Celebrates 75 Years of Cultural Relations Globally

Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2009, the British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. British Council works in over 100 countries worldwide to build engagement and trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people in the areas of arts, education, English, science, sport, and governance.

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Building bridges with art

Art can build lasting relationships. Working off that latter palette, the U.S. Department of State’s nearly 50-year-old Art in Embassies Program has covered the hitherto bare walls of American embassies and ambassadorial residences with an array of artistic expressions.

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Copenhagen Agreement Might Signal End of Post-9/11 Era

Yesterday’s announced agreement should not have surprised any moderately-close observer, neither should its vagueness nor its weakness. COP-15 was doomed to failure months ago when it became clear that the US could not even get a serious comprehensive climate bill through to the president, in spite of liberal supermajorities in both chambers and a White House believed to have "soft power" to spare.

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Growing Asian languages at home

Along with the entrance of many Asian dramas into Indonesia's television channels, the interest of people to learn about languages and cultures is also gradually increasing, opening up more pathways for students to find dream jobs.

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Foreigners say Korea well qualified to host G-20 summit: poll

Nearly nine out of 10 foreigners believe that South Korea is well qualified to host the G-20 summit in 2010 and that the summit will help improve the country's image as a global leader, according to a global survey released Sunday.

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Turkey’s ‘foreign media initiative’ heats up

Turkey has begun a public diplomacy campaign involving its neighboring countries through what has come to be called a “media initiative,” which seeks to have foreign correspondents and media bosses visit Turkey.

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Non-Resident Biharis urged to help state

A conclave organized by a Bihar-based portal gave a call to the Non-Resident Biharis (NRBs) to do something for their home land. "NRIs of Gujarat have a tradition of going to their native places and inquiring about the needs of the residents. They also contribute towards developing Gujarat villages. Bihari NRIs, who have achieved excellence in different fields, must follow suit," said director of the Chandragupt Institute of Management, Patna V Mukundadas.

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