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.
Legendary Cuban Vocalist and Latin Grammy Winner Omara Portuondo to Perform In USA
Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo, who scored a Latin Grammy Award for her 2008 recording, Gracias (World Village / Montuno) - and a Grammy nomination for the same recording will bring her rich, soulful brand of jazz and balladry to live audiences in the United States. She was the first Cuban artist in six years to be granted a visa to perform in the United States.
‘Australia doesn’t want to lose Indian students’
The journey from being an 'only White' society to a 'multi-cultural' one has not been too smooth for Australia. Thanks to the recent racist attacks on Indian students, Australia's image as a welcoming country has been harmed. Besides its dented image, what is affecting Australia more is the fear that the racist attacks may hamper its ties with India in the wake of rising China.
Poll Finds Optimism for Obama’s Mideast Diplomacy
Israeli attitudes toward U.S. President Barack Obama aren't nearly as dismal as previous reports have implied, according to a poll released Thursday by the Washington-based think tank, the New America Foundation. The new findings indicate that Israelis have a more nuanced view of the U.S. president and his role in the Middle East peace process than has been portrayed in the media lately.
Al Qaeda offers ‘condolences’ for innocent victims
On the heels of a U.S. announcement of a massive troop surge for Afghanistan, an al Qaeda spokesman Saturday appeared to be trying to improve the group's image in the region with a new audio message in English. Adam Gadahn, also known as Azzam the American, appeared in a 17-minute video released on Islamist online forums late Friday, offering condolences to the families of innocent people killed in al Qaeda attacks.
Korean Media Unfairly Focus on China’s Negative Image
Citing a Gallup poll with 1,000 Chinese students studying in the nation, the newspaper said Korean people's prejudice and misunderstanding on China topped the survey, with a 22.3 percent of respondents as among the major difficulties they face in South Korea.
ASIA: China’s PR Problem Rears Head at Mekong Forum
Gradually, China’s image changed, from one of a threat to a power that had a ‘good neighbour’ policy toward South-east Asia. Today, the story angle of the ‘China threat’ is gone. But its behaviour in the Mekong region, especially in the years since the first Mekong mainstream dam was built, has been judged heavily against the backdrop of these hydropower projects.
Music brings us together: A Concert by Zee News
Zee News organized ‘Music for Peace’; live in concert in association with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations and Routes2Roots to spread the message of peace and harmony across the country. This initiative of Zee News was an attempt to unite the nation in the common cause of countering the growing menace of terrorism and to bring peace in the world.
Romanian-Bulgarian cooperation in education, science, culture, mass media
Secretary of State for European Affairs Bogdan Mazuru and Bulgaria’s Ambassador in Bucharest Valentin Radomirski on Friday, at the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), signed a cooperation programme between the two countries in education, science, culture, mass media, youth and sports for 2009-2011.
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