In the name of diplomacy, say it right
freerepublic.com     May 16, 2008          

In the delicate world of diplomatic protocol, mispronouncing a foreign leader's name ranks among the worst of faux pas. But that is lost on many Americans. Who can forget Hillary Rodham Clinton's verbal gymnastics after being asked by Tim Russert to name the new president of Russia? (Most... [read full story]                    


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International - CAPSULE REPORT: ARTICLE 19 concerned about plight of artists whose right to free...

ifex.org     18 mins ago          

Source: ARTICLE 19 Person(s): Sergio Witz, Abdulkadir Adow Ali, Ko Zarganar, Mustache brothers, Haifa Wehbe Type(s) of violation(s): attacked , censored , fined Urgency: Threat (ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - Since the 1980s ARTICLE 19 has...                    

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In live webcast, Presiding Bishop says making connections was a highlight of Lambeth

episcopalchurch.org     22 mins ago          

Making connections and forging relationships with Anglican bishops from around the world was a highlight of the just-concluded Lambeth Conference, said Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori in a live webcast on August 7.                    

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The Beijing Games

drudgereport.com     23 mins ago          

TIME tours the Beijing Olympic Village: it's green, it's clean, and haircuts are free! | Click arrows to view more features The European Central Bank and the Bank of England both left their benchmark interest rates unchanged...                    

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Bush to Dedicate Beijing Embassy Before Olympics Opening Ceremony

voanews.com     25 mins ago   24 related          

U.S. President George Bush is set to dedicate an expansive new U.S. embassy complex in Beijing Friday, before the opening of the Summer Olympics. The dedication ceremony will begin at precisely 8:08 (1208 GMT) on August 8,...                    

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