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.
African Girls Selected to Participate in Women in Science Camp to Bridge Gender Gap
A group of 120 high school girls from various African countries and the U.S. have been chosen to take part in a training programme aimed at promoting education and skills in science, technology, engineering, art and design and maths (STEAM).
Iraq Celebrates Return of Antiquities, Appeals for World Help
Iraq celebrated on Wednesday the return of hundreds of historical artefacts, from an ancient Assyrian statue to a 20th century presidential tea set, which were looted, lost or loaned abroad over recent decades to universities and auction houses in the United States, Italy and Jordan.
Halal Products Draw More Muslim Tourists to Japan
When Rafidah Abd Rahim traveled to Japan from Singapore last year, the recent college graduate was relieved to find a goodly number of lifestyle offerings for Muslim travelers, such as halal food—that is, fare that complies with Islamic dietary guidelines—and easily available prayer rooms.
Obama Hosts Vietnam Communist Party Leader
Outside the White House, demonstrators protested against human rights violations in Vietnam, while a group of US lawmakers wrote an open letter to Mr Obama complaining about the invitation.
Use Social Media to Promote Goodwill, Defeat Extremism
To stem vitriolic online displays of hate and prejudice, Universiti Malaya lecturer Lyana Khairuddin called upon fellow social media users to take a step back and propagate kindness, volunteerism and rational discussion.
Aussie CEO to Fly to Greece to Pay Pension of Old Friend of the Family
Two days ago Australian website news.com.au ran pictures of an elderly Greek man slumped on the pavement outside a bank in Thessaloniki. He was openly weeping. James Koufos, a finance CEO based in Sydney, recognised him as Giorgos Chatzifotiadis, an old friend of the family, and decided he had to do something.
Afghan Delegation in Pakistan for Talks with Taliban
An Afghan delegation has travelled to Islamabad in the latest bid to start peace talks with the Taliban, officials said on Tuesday, though there was no confirmation the militants would take part.
7/7 Bombings Anniversary: #WalkTogether Trends on Twitter in London as Thousands Remember 52 Victims of Terror Attacks
Thousands have taken to Twitter as the hashtag #WalkTogether trended across London on the 10th anniversary of the London 7/7 bombings in which 52 people were killed. It urges commuters to leave their Tubes a stop early and walk, remembering the afternoon of the attack when thousands took to London’s streets as public transport network shut.
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