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.
Jamming in Ethiopia Virtually Silences Free Voice, Experts Say
Technology experts in Washington, DC say the recent blocking of Voice of America radio and Internet broadcasts by the Ethiopian government is likely to have a negative long term impact... The prime minster of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, accuses VOA of broadcasting destabilizing propaganda...
Barroso Appoints Reflection Group To Give Impetus To Getting Europe’s Cultural Heritage Online
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has announced that the European Commission will entrust three personalities...to come up with recommendations on how best to speed up the digitisation, online accessibility and preservation of cultural works across Europe.
Window to UK is rather formal
The Arab News, since its inception, has carefully maintained a style of reporting on Saudi-UK relations that might best be described as one of friendly formality. It is almost never critical.
Fruitful presidential diplomacy
President Hu Jintao's recent attendance at the Nuclear Security Summit and his participation in the second summit of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) members have further showcased China's positive political position as a responsible power with increasing international influence.
Taco Bell storms vegetarian India
So far, so good. Indians haven't shown this much enthusiasm for American fast food since McDonald's came to New Delhi and Mumbai more than a decade ago.
Opinion: Turkey and Armenia must move ahead
As April 24 approaches, Armenians and Turks will once again be watching U.S. President Barack Obama to see how he describes this day of remembrance for the 1915 mass killings and deportations of Ottoman Armenians.
China’s global image improves: Poll
China's image...has witnessed an improvement globally, according to a new poll. Of the 27 countries polled on China under a BBC-sponsored survey, 41 per cent viewed the nation as having a positive influence on the world, two points up from previous year...
Divine Buddhist music marks beginning of Chinese festival
Lush, landscaped parts of the Purana Qila – the 16th century Old Fort in the capital – reverberated with the divine melody of Buddhist music as a Chinese festival began in India. The concert was held in the capital Tuesday.
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