July 12, 2007
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News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat
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Hong Kong Marks Decade Under Chinese Rule
Locally, the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s transfer from British to Chinese rule—a move that some predicted would be the death of the highly prosperous, democratic territory—was marked by a reception hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, D.C., at the Mandarin Oriental hotel...Read More
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Germany Says Goodbye to EU Presidency
To celebrate Germany’s conclusion of its rotating presidency of the European Union, German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth and his wife held a dinner and dancing reception at their residence, where the summer rain did not dampen the festivities—or the ambassador’s own carefree mood...Read More
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Senatorial Get-Together for Chile, U.S.
A delegation of four Chilean senators visited Washington in late June to meet with their U.S. counterparts and discuss strengthening U.S.-Chilean relations...Read More
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Rotary Examines U.S.-Mexican Relations
During one of its recent weekly Wednesday meetings, the Rotary Club of Washington D.C. demonstrated the charitable group’s versatility in addressing large-scale international issues while also tackling local community needs...Read More
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Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat
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Summer’s Sudden Farewells
Washington’s diplomatic corps is experiencing a rash of sudden diplomatic farewells this summer: France, Sweden, Hungary and the latest, Norway...Read More
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Portugal ‘Encompassing the Globe’
“Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in 16th and 17th Centuries” is the most ambitious exhibit in the history of the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, thanks to the generous support of $3.5 million from a variety of American, Portuguese and Omani sponsors...Read More
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Decatur’s Dolls
With a colorful new exhibit of “Gifts from the World to the White House: Caroline Kennedy’s Doll Collection (1961-1963),” the Stephen Decatur House Museum provides viewers with a wonderful new way to tour the world, a handful at a time...Read More
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