January 29, 2010
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News
By Anna Gawel
The Washington Diplomat
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U.N. Grapples With Haiti Losses
As Haiti continues to reel from the devastation wrought by January’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake and near-daily aftershocks, a microcosm of the disaster has played out within the United Nations, which suffered the single-greatest loss of life in the world body’s history... Read More
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U.S. Envoys to Andes Talk About Relations
Special to the Diplomatic Pouch by Larry Luxner
On Jan. 22, the American ambassadors to four Andean countries (excluding Bolivia) discussed U.S. relations at a conference co-sponsored by Inter-American Dialogue and the Brookings Institution... Read More
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Peace Corps Marks 50 Years
Aaron S. Williams, the new head of the Peace Corps, joined other prominent corps alumni and members of the diplomatic community at the Meridian International Center to talk about what lies ahead for one of America’s most recognized international service organizations... Read More
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Chinese Culture Takes Center Stage
Special to the Diplomatic Pouch by Larry Luxner
Three major events spotlighting Chinese culture took center stage in Washington this month, although the origins and politics of each differ vastly... Read More
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A Taste of Cartagena
Special to the Diplomatic Pouch by Larry Luxner
Quail egg with banana-passion fruit. Heart of palm soup. Braised snapper and coconut rice. Mongo-mongo cheesecake with yucca crust — not your usual D.C. diplomatic dining experience. Then again, Catalina Vélez isn’t your usual chef... Read More
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Lifestyle
By Gail Scott
The Washington Diplomat
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Esther Coopersmith Joins UNESCO
Esther Coopersmith, former U.S. Representative to the United Nations under Bill Clinton and one of the most influential women in Washington, has just been appointed goodwill ambassador to UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization... Read More
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UAE Envoy Shaves Heads for Children's Cancer
Earlier this month, United Arab Emirates Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba set an example by having his head shaved in support of Children’s National Medical Center’s cancer programs... Read More
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African Event to Fight Autism
Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire Charles Koffi and his wife hosted several members of the African diplomatic corps and distinguished guests on Dec. 17 for a fundraiser to support the building of the first autistic center in Côte d’Ivoire... Read More
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