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Beazley, Nelson appointed ambassadors to US and Europe

While I believe Kim Beazley is a man of high integrity, I haven't followed Dr. Nelson's career."Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced Kim Beazley as Australia's ambassador to the United States and Brendan Nelson as the nation's envoy to the European Union.The top...

International sexual terrorism - your ambassadors abroad

When people travel from their home land they become ambassadors to the nation they belong to. However it would seem that countries that have citizens worried about sex predators. Within a neighborhood or play...

Celebrities condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza

The world is saying enough is enough.... " A group of high-profile celebrities in London have joined a campaign calling for an end to Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip. Singer Annie Lennox led a press conference...

Ambassadors of humanity

We all encourage the efforts to work together for the best that humanity has to offer. picture of Barzilai doctor attending to Gazan patient Photo: Amir Cohen"Israeli doctors who treat Gaza patients give us...

Vague News: Portentous Headlines:Trouble Brewing?

Nine months ago... Anti-American Movement: Chávez's Budget: $250 Million.Present day headlines suggest Planted seed could bloom."Diplomatic scene is changing...   Leftist Latin America challenges US Venezuela, Bolivia Expell Ambassadors Ecuador, Honduras support...

EU envoys consider Serbia's bid

UPDATE 11AM: The EU has decided to put off a decision on whether to unfreeze trade benefits for Serbia. For every action there is a reaction, and the EU is looking to quickly demonstrate that they were serious...

Five former US Ambassadors to RI to talk about Soeharto

"Washington, D.C. (ANTARA News) - Five former US ambassadors to Indonesia are to take part in a panel discussion on various aspects of former President Soeharto`s regime here on Friday (Saturday in Indonesia). The five former ambassadors are Edward Masters (posted in...

Yudhoyono receives credentials of new Thai and Kuwaiti envoys

"The two new envoys were given state welcoming honors before being ushered into the presidential palace to present their credentials to President Yudhoyono.Thai Ambassador Akrasids Amayatul succeeded his...

George Clooney named UN 'Messenger of Peace'

Hollywood hunk and celebactivist, George Clooney, has been named a peace envoy by the UN, thanks to his dedication and work toward ending the conflict in Darfur, through his humanitarian organization Not On Our...

Former Pakistan PM barred from meeting deposed top judge

Pakistani police barred former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from meeting deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry at his official residence in the capital city on Thursday. “To prolong his rule, General...

Indonesian foreign minister leads UNSC session

"Minister Hassan who represented Indonesia as UNSC president this month read out the presidential statement which stressed that the task of the UNSC was to preserve global peace and security. He said the council recognized the regional organizations` significant role in the...

Bush's patronage appointments to ambassador exceed father's, Clinton's

"During the presidency of George W. Bush, nearly four out of every 10 of his nominees for ambassador have been "non-career appointees" — or what many would consider "political" appointees. Neither his father nor President Clinton had such a high...

Most Overseas katrina Aid Went Unclaimed

Just under five percent of financial and in-kind aid offered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina actually got used, according to recently-released reports. This highlights yet again just how badly the federal...

When Mugabe Attacks

I find myself having trouble telling when these stories coming out of Zimbabwe are taking place. Today? Yesterday? Last year? Robert Mugabe, coasting on his history as a revolutionary leader, must surely be running out of steam. Whenever he is faced with criticism from the...

Roosevelt's Policies Prior To Pearl Harbor

"This was done to undermine the Japanese peace party that was still in office, and to strengthen the war party. This aim was fully accomplished when Roosevelt and Hull unceremoniously brushed off the impressive effort of Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoye of Japan to reach...

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