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News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat

Taiwan Shut Out of WHO
On May 19, for the 12th year in a row, Taiwan was shut out of the World Health Organization (WHO) at the instigation of China, which pushed the island’s most recent bid to participate as a WHO observer off the agenda of the World Health Assembly’s annual meeting in Geneva...Read More
Spotlighting Plight of Refugees Worldwide
Actress Mia Farrow’s humanitarian work in Darfur and other countries has been well documented over the years, but if anyone had any doubts as to her commitment for the cause, her impassioned speech at the 29th anniversary dinner for Refugees International would quickly squash any such doubts...Read More
Washington Hospital Center Marks 50 Years
Special to the Diplomatic Pouch by Larry Luxner
Glitz and glamour — along with a big helping of nostalgia — were on hand May 31 as 1,100 people celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Washington Hospital Center (WHC)....Read More


Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat

After Nine Years, Russians Heading Home
In a move that surprised many on Monday, the Russian Embassy announced that longtime Ambassador Yuri V. Ushakov will be leaving his post almost immediately after more than nine years in Washington...Read More
Incredible Afghan Treasures
There’s a rare opportunity to explore 4,000 years of Afghan culture at National Gallery of Art with the new exhibit “Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul” (also see upcoming July issue of The Washington Diplomat for a full review)...Read More
Dominican Republic Takes Pride in Manny Acta
Ambassador of the Dominican Republic Flavio Espinal and his wife Minerva recently hosted Manny Acta, manager of the Washington Nationals baseball team, in a garden party at their residence...Read More
International Children’s Festival Great Success
Weekends in May are usually full of children’s fairs and activities in Washington, but the Meridian International Center’s annual International Children’s Festival is one celebration not to be missed...Read More


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