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.
NZ, US Sign Science Cooperation Agreement
New Zealand and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in science and technology research to improve the shared capabilities of both nations to protect against acts of terrorism and other threats to domestic and external security.
Will Lidia Brito put the science back into UNESCO?
n October Lidia Brito, Mozambique's ex-science minister and a forestry researcher from the country's Eduardo Mondlane University, was appointed as head of the science policy division at UNESCO.
The Institut Curie and Ipsogen Sign a Scientific Collaboration Agreement
The Institut Curie and IPSOGEN announce the signing of a scientific collaboration agreement in the breast cancer domain.
Israel plans barrier along border with Egypt
"I decided to close Israel's southern border to infiltrators and terrorists after prolonged discussions with government ministries and professional elements," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement late Sunday.
UK’s Ashton seeks ‘more credible’ EU
The EU is now in a position to assume a "stronger, more credible role in the world," the nominee for the EU's top foreign policy post says.
‘Hillary effect’ cited for increase in female ambassadors to U.S.
There are 25 female ambassadors posted in Washington -- the highest number ever, according to the State Department. "This is breaking precedent," said Selma "Lucky" Roosevelt, a former U.S. chief of protocol.
Don’t Pakistanise Yemen
The joint military operations of December reflect a growing yet tenuous bond between Washington and Sana'a. Financial assistance is of course at the heart of the relationship.
Azerbaijan interested in developing relations with Lebanon and Syria: ambassador
"Azerbaijan will always support Lebanon on the regional and international level in addressing problems that Lebanon may face. Azerbaijan hopes that the new government will be able to establish stability that Lebanon deserves and needs," said the ambassador.
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