Sherry Rehman is the new Pakistani Ambassador to the US

After Hussain Haqqani's resignation, Shehrbano "Sherry" Rehman, the former information minister of Pakistan and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader, has been named as the new envoy to the United States. Sherry, a...

Richard Holbrooke, a statesman trusted for achievement

Trusted for achievement When Richard Holbrooke was assigned to address relationships in Afghanistan and Pakistan, I knew America could count on a consistent message and determination. " “"There are few people . ....

Envoy says US has right to interfere in Pakistan’s affairs

Majority of Pakistanis always believed the US dictates terms to the rulers of the country. US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has, however,  finally let the cat out of the bag by saying the United States has the right to interfere in Pakistan's economic and...

Soccer - Asia has a lot to teach Brazil

This week I met the most interesting Brazilian person. What a delight to be able to learn from his experience. Mr.Geraldo Affonso Muzzi was an ambassador from Brazil to many Asian Countries. He was in Japan...

US and UK shut Yemen embassies

New Delhi: The United States and Britain have closed their embassies in Sanaa, Yemen's capital, citing security concerns after threats from an al-Qaeda group. The US embassy posted a message on its...

UN Security Council passed resolution, arms embargo on Eritrea

New Delhi: United Nations Security Council has passed the resolution on arms embargo on Eritrea and targeted sanctions on its leaders for aiding Somali rebels and refusing to withdraw troops from its disputed...

Gisele Bundchen Becomes UN Goodwill Ambassador

Brazilian-born supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been named Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme. Her role as Ambassador is to "raise awareness and inspire action to protect the...

Responsibility to Protect - Ambassador Rice

In her statement made at the Ambassador Susan E. Rice at the International Peace Institute Vienna Seminar, June 15, 2009, she stated the willingness of USA to work with the international community ending...

Baluch speaker to lead rally at White House

Former speaker of Baluchistan assembly Waheed Baloch, who is also founder of Baloch International League, has called upon the Baloch and their allies in the United States to attend a rally being organized...

Hugo Chavez will restore his ambassador in Washington

Hugo Chavez stated today that he will restore the Venezuelan ambassador in Washington as he spoke at the Summit of the Americas after speaking with Hillary Clinton and other U.S. officials."Chavez expelled the U.S. ambassador to his country in September in solidarity with...

One UN Hostage in Niger released. No word on Fowler and Guay.

Niger Hostage release, One out of three.  Last December 14th 2008 Robert Fowler, Louis Guay and Soumana Mounkaila disappeared in Niger about 40 Km from Niamey the Capital City of that country. Many conflicting...

Switzerland helps Cambodia repair Banteay Srey temple

Banteay Srey is a magnificent jewel of a temple.  Finely sculpted, with an incredible richness of details, the pink shades of the sandstone come alive in the early morning and at the end of the day. ...

A new dawn for US-Latin American relations

"When later on today Barack Obama is sworn in, a new era of hope will be starting for relations between the two giants of the Americas. Kepa ArtarazIt is difficult to feel sorry for George W. Bush. He leaves the White House with the lowest approval ratings of any president in...

Chavez Threatens to Expel U.S. Embassy Personnel in Caracas

" Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he’s investigating whether representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Caracas met with leaders of the political opposition, and said he may expel them from the country. Chavez said he knows a group of opposition leaders recently...

Caracas protesters cheer Israeli envoy's expulsion

" Protesters condemning Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip sprayed graffiti and hurled shoes at the country's embassy in Venezuela on Thursday, backing President Hugo Chavez's decision to expel the Israeli ambassador. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and chanted "Gaza,...

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