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Somalia: Global Anti-Piracy Conference in Dubai
The meeting which was organised and co-chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE and global marine terminal operator DP World, brought together Counter-Piracy experts from across the world including government Ministers, armed forces personnel as well as academics to discuss the progress and challenges of tackling piracy across the world, including off the coast of Somalia.
Pope's Comments Create Ripples Not Just in News But in Pews Too
A couple of days ago, Pope Francis had stated that the theories of evolution and the big bang, which is today thought of as the origin of the world, "is not inconsistent with the notion of creation" and that it was possible to believe in both evolution and the Catholic church's teaching on creation.
The Big Picture: How Film Can Fuel Development
Films are not only pieces of creative expression, they are also tools of communication and awareness raising, and a way of calling for social change. The burgeoning African film industry is also a major economic driver.
President Xi Encourages International Cultural Exchanges
President Xi Jinping stressed increasing China's "soft power" by promoting exchanges with other cultures, he said in a written instruction to the China International Culture Exchange Center on Wednesday.
Gazans 'Liberate Palestine' in New Computer Game
A new computer game developed in Gaza, “The Liberation of Palestine,” invites players to liberate Palestine by all means at their disposal, including force.
Overcoming 'Abnormal Normality' in the US-China Relationship
Implemented properly, a “new type of great power relations” could help the U.S. and China reframe their relationship.
Toronto School District Cancels Plans for Confucius Institute
The Toronto District School Board’s vote to cancel plans for a Confucius Institute marks the latest setback for China’s language- and culture-based soft-power initiative.
Hard Rock and Soft Power in New York
Concert promoters, artists and curators said China was a culturally diverse country, its people citizens of the world, and their contemporary culture needed to be presented in a global context.
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