News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat

Malta Bridges Two Continents
Earlier this month, Lawrence Gonzi, the prime minister of Malta, met with President Bush to discuss U.S.-Maltese relations and to promote the Mediterranean island nation’s position as a bridge between Northern Africa and Europe…Read More

Refugees International Celebrates Peacemakers
On Oct. 11, Refugees International honored former U.S. Ambassador John C. Danforth with the 2005 McCall-Pierpaoli Award for his instrumental role in ending the brutal 21-year civil war that ravaged southern Sudan…Read More

Australia Wants to Be Good Asian Neighbor
Gary Quinlan, deputy chief of mission of the Australian Mission, spoke at the Johns Hopkins University to emphasize Australia’s close political, security and historical ties to Southeast Asia, stressing that the futures of the two regions are intimately intertwined…Read More

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Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat

Help Rebuild a Pakistani School
As a result of the devastating Oct. 8 earthquake in Pakistan and India, a group of Washingtonians has banded together to raise money to help rebuild Pakistan’s Bagh School for Girls…Read More

Perfect Night for Meridian Ball
With perfect theatrical timing, the seemingly endless rain stopped just in time and even the moon came out for the 37th Annual Meridian Ball, which this year celebrated global understanding…Read More

CARE Turns 60
Starting this month, CARE, a leading humanitarian organizations fighting global poverty, begins its 60-year celebration culminating in the 60th Anniversary CARE Ball on May 17…Read More

Chilean Embassy Inaugurates New Art Gallery
The Chilean Embassy inaugurates its new art gallery this Fri., Oct. 21, with a wine and cheese reception for “Endless Painting,” a montage of 120 pieces created by four Chilean artists…Read More