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.
Pope’s Christmas message urges peace in troubled lands
In his traditional Christmas message delivered Saturday to crowds braving winter's chill, Pope Benedict XVI urged peace in the Middle East and asked for God's comfort upon beleaguered Christian communities in Iraq and elsewhere in the region.
India rising: Creating a platform for foreign relations experts
Against the backdrop of India's growing global stature, the external affairs ministry is now compiling a list of Indian experts in international relations to enable it create an interactive platform for enriching the process of policy formulation.
The Egyptian cultural fiesta
In the Tanoura dance, a broad-shouldered man, Tarek, comes onto the stage wearing a long multicoloured skirt. He starts whirling around at high speed like a top, and soon the skirt is swirling.
Pupils treated like ‘celebrities’ on China visit
A trip of a lifetime to China was the extraordinary experience for four Kingsbury School pupils as they took part in a cultural exchange programme. Mia Davies, Amy Bagnall, Alex Paton and Ronnie Woollaston were the lucky group who jetted off to Ruyuan in Guangdong Province, Southern China.
Famous Japanese ryokan brings legendary service to Taiwan
A Japanese-style inn opened here in mid-December that brings the legendary service and attention of Japan's world-famous Kagaya Hotel to Taiwan. In development since 2004, the Radium-Kagaya International Hotel is located in Beitou, a famed if slightly faded resort area at the foot of a sulfur-scented group of mountains known as Yangmingshan that dominates Taipei's northern skyline.
Greece to take part in international air show in Turkey
Greece accepts a full invitation from Turkey to participate with aircraft in the anniversary activities of the Turkish Air Forces in June. Sources say, however, the neighboring country has not been invited for the Anatolian Eagle military drills scheduled for later that month.
When media is weapon, perception is target
For the last few decades, Iran has been making headlines in global media for its defiant standing against western powers on a number of issues. It is suspected by western powers that Iran is running its clandestine nuclear program for military purpose but the US officials are yet to find any solution.
Afghan air force delivers humanitarian aid to Bamyan province
Afghan air force airmen and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan advisers delivered more than 3,600 pounds of humanitarian aid to Bamyan province Dec. 23. Afghan and NATO troops distributed blankets, jackets, school supplies and soccer balls to the Bamyan Department of Women’s Affairs.
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