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January 9, 2009
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News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat

U.S. Unveils Its Behemoth Baghdad Embassy
Whether you call it a compound, campus or even a fortress, the new U.S. Embassy in Iraq is certainly big — in size, security and symbolism. On Jan. 5, the massive embassy in Baghdad — by far America’s largest and most expensive in the world — was unveiled in a simple dedication ceremony...Read More
Germany’s Transatlantic Climate Bridge
Germany is hoping to heat up U.S.-EU cooperation on climate change with its Transatlantic Climate Bridge, an initiative launched in Berlin back in September that had its American kick-off at the German Residence in Washington on Dec. 16...Read More
Dennis Ross: Ceasefire Can’t Let Hamas Rebuild
Special to the Diplomatic Pouch by Larry Luxner
A ceasefire in Gaza should only happen if it prevents Hamas from rearming itself. That’s the word from Dennis Ross, top Middle East envoy for two presidents who’ll also likely be advising a third as soon as Barack Obama takes office Jan. 20...Read More


Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat

Brinker: Popular Face of Protocol Bids Farewell
Although in office a relatively short time, U.S. Chief of Protocol Nancy Brinker’s tenure has left a lasting impression. Appointed by President Bush in June 2007 and confirmed in September, this well-known breast cancer advocate has certainly had a whirlwind diplomatic run...Read More
Bahrain’s Spirited National Day
Recently appointed Bahraini Ambassador Houda Nonoo admits that she was “very nervous” before hosting her first National Day reception on Dec. 16, but has loved all the praise she has received ever since...Read More
Nueva Vida Brings Hope to Latinos with Cancer
Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan and his wife Veronica hosted Nueva Vida’s third fundraising event with a reception and art exhibit for the nonprofit at their residence in early November...Read More
Teatro de la Luna’s Bilingual Weekend
The theater troupe Teatro de la Luna is presenting its first Children’s Theater Festival at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater in Virginia on Sat., Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m...Read More


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