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.
Official and grassroots relief groups rally in wake of China earthquake
The official death toll from 6.9 magnitude China earthquake rose above 1,100 Friday. Thousands of Tibetan Buddhist monks joined Chinese soldiers to distribute food and clothes in the devastated town of Jiegu. Chinese, Tibetan, and international aid groups rallied in both official and grassroots relief efforts Friday to help the 100,000 people left homeless in western China by a devastating earthquake.
Can Singapore Brand Itself As A Nation?
Singapore does have a strong set of associations which has served it well, particularly as a business hub. And the government has deliberately and carefully nurtured its reputation. One reason why Singapore punches above its weight is because the government has spent time selling what Singapore stands for. And Lee Kuan Yew has been a very vocal "brand salesman".
Radio Play Explores Life Under Khmer Rouge
The seven scenes of the play will be broadcast by VOA’s Khmer Service on consecutive nights, beginning Sunday April 18 and re-broadcast on weekends in May. Breaking the Silence describes how cruel life was under the Khmer Rouge regime, the play encourages Cambodians affected by the regime to share stories about the past in an effort to heal.
Tapping the potential of China-L.America relations
Common strategic interest will bring China close to Latin America as both seek development in a new global order. But cultural relations have lagged behind the development of trade and business ties. Due to geographical distance and cultural differences, the peoples of China and Latin America do not understand each other deeply.
Murrow, McCarthy and the media frontier analyzed
While much social and technological advancement would suggest that America has progressed since the 1950s, there exist some contemporary parallels to a dark point in the nation’s history that may suggest otherwise.
ADL: Anti-Semitic harassment assault on human rights
Jewish group's deputy national director tells House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight, 'Widespread use of Holocaust, Nazi analogies goes well beyond legitimate criticism of Israel'.
BBC apologises to Iran for distorting name of Persian Gulf
The BBC has issued an apology for distorting the name of the Persian Gulf in one of its travel programmes, insisting it was a “genuine mistake” for calling the waterway the ‘Arabian Gulf.’
Young Dancers in Repertory Celebrates Immigrant Heritage in Sunset Park
Young Dancers in Repertory (YDR) is bringing its highly praised Celebrating Diversity Through Dance program. YDR’s Celebrating Diversity helps to promote positive cultural relations by bringing together people from different backgrounds, allowing them to understand and appreciate the traditions and contributions of other cultures.
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