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.
2010 World Schools Debate Championship opens in Doha
The opening ceremony of the 22nd World Schools Debate Championship took place on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Doha. The Championship, held for the first time in an Arab country, is organized by QatarDebate Center and will include the participation of the national debating teams of 57 countries from around the world, who will debate amongst each other for the Championship Cup.
Iran to Suspend Google’s Email
Iran's telecommunications agency announced what it described as a permanent suspension of Google Inc.'s email services, saying a national email service for Iranian citizens would soon be rolled out. It wasn't clear late Wednesday what effect the order had on Gmail services in Iran, or even if Iran had implemented its new policy.
What Russia needs most: Civil society engagement, not appeasement
The Obama administration’s Russian “reset button” continues to malfunction. The latest ignominy was a meeting last month between Russia and the United States designed by presidents of both countries to reset relations and explore new opportunities for partnership.
US slaps new sanctions on Iran Revolutionary Guard
The Obama administration on Wednesday slapped new sanctions on several affiliates of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, targeting one person and four companies for penalties over their alleged involvement in producing and spreading weapons of mass destruction.
Can Gulf states really help Yemen?
On the face of it, they also have every reason to want to help: if Yemen finally tips over the brink, they will be among the first to suffer. But it's not quite as simple as that.
S. Korea to Promote Technology, Culture at Shanghai Expo
South Korea will promote its high- end technology and popular culture at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, the government said Wednesday. South Korea will also build a corporate pavilion, worth 29.9 billion won (25.8 million U.S. dollars), where 12 local companies including Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motors, LG, SK, and POSCO, will showcase their products.
Classical Musician Spearheads Mexican Folk Revival in US, Mexico
So, in 1989, with a grant from the California Arts Council, Rodriguez started what became the Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center in San Pablo, an impoverished town northeast of San Francisco plagued by poverty, drug dealing and gangs. It soon became a safe place for local kids to hang out, do their homework and learn about Mexican culture. Los Cenzontles means "the mockingbirds" in Nahuatl, the ancient Aztec language of Mexico.
MTV Mexico pulls South Park episode at last minute
An episode of the controversial US cartoon South Park was not broadcast in Mexico after a last minute decision by MTV. MTV Mexico has said that the decision not to show the episode, which features a Mexican leader, resembling real-life Mexican president Felipe Calderon, was based on their failure to get special a permit to show the Mexican flag.
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