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By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat

	American Task Force for Lebanon Discusses Conflict What was originally planned as a simple fundraiser for Rep. Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.) hosted by the American Task Force for Lebanon took on a very different tone and sense of urgency shortly after fighting between Israeli and Hezbollah forces erupted in Lebanon…Read More
	American Teenagers Reach Out to Orphans in Azerbaijan On Aug. 8, the United Kids of America song and dance troupe performed a musical benefit at the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater to raise money for orphanages in Azerbaijan…Read More
	Chronicling Congressional Ups and Downs Political intrigue, bureaucratic backstabbing, romantic turbulence—a new Sundance documentary series called “The Hill” is hoping to capitalize on D.C.’s political drama with its own reality-show twist set in the office of Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)…Read More

	Colombians Say Farewell, Again and Again In more than eight separate farewell parties at their famed Colombian Residence, outgoing Ambassador Andrés Pastrana and his socially conscious wife Nohra said their “official” farewells to Washington diplomats and well-placed friends…Read More
	Afghan Embassy Hosts Rug Delegation, Zeba Magazine Launch Afghan Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad opened his residence to host a visiting delegation of 10 aspiring Afghan rug makers, as well as to celebrate the launch of Washington-based Zeba magazine, the first Afghan glossy monthly lifestyle and entertainment magazine to be released in the United States…Read More
	Last Dance for Prima Ballerina On Aug. 8, Washington Ballet prima ballerina Michele Jimenez danced for the last time in the D.C. area as a featured dancer with the Trey McIntyre Project before she leaves to join the Dutch National Ballet…Read More