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21st March 2015
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How the life of a Diplomat has Changed -Recognising World Poetry Day….
Here’s one I prepared earlier. (First published in “Time to Kill Sparrows” © 1999, foreword by Lord Hurd of Westwell. Now in its original version, without editorial changes.) THE RISE AND FALL OF THE TABLOID DIPLOMAT I start at the office at ten o’clock sharp, By half past I’m quite peckish for brunch. I return to my […]
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21st March 2015 Budapest, Hungary
Remember Crimea
A year ago this week, the Kremlin helped stage an illegal and illegitimate “referendum” in Crimea that culminated in Russia annexing Crimea from Ukraine, redrawing the map of Europe by force, and deepening the burgeoning crisis in east Ukraine. The so-called referendum, hastily prepared in just two weeks, was a mockery of democracy. There were […]
20th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
How great science comes from children’s books
Articles about science and imagination often open with a quotation from a scientist (Einstein, Feynman) or children’s author (Seuss, Silverstein) – perhaps because when dealing with science (encompassing all human knowledge) and imagination (humanity’s boundless creativity), where do you begin? “Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come […]
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20th March 2015
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The SAA: A big step forward
On Monday, the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council agreed to bring into force the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) with Bosnia and Herzegovina, seven years after it was originally signed. This is a big deal. For seven years, this country has been at a standstill on its European path. But now it is moving forwards again. […]
20th March 2015 London, UK
Love is a human right
Valuing diversity, which includes diversity of sexual preference, brings enormous benefits. Clearly people who are able to bring the whole of themselves to work or to social life, including their sexual identity, are likely to be able to be more productive and constructive. However, research from the UK and elsewhere suggests that it is still […]
20th March 2015 London, UKGaborone, Botswana
Human Rights: Leaving no-one behind
Two weeks ago the British High Commission supported an event hosted by the Botswana Network for Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA). The event was essentially a discussion about whether Botswana’s legislative framework deals fairly with those who describe themselves as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex, the LGBTI community for short. It was a well […]
20th March 2015 Canberra, Australia
The Commonwealth: Shared past, bright future
The second Monday in March has a dual significance in Canberra. On the one hand it is a local public holiday (Canberra Day), and on the other it is Commonwealth Day. For most of us, the significance of the latter is often masked by the opportunity offered by the former to enjoy a well-earned break […]
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19th March 2015 Toronto, Canada
Canadian science news: 9-15 March 2015
Trouble reading this story or moving through pages? Check it out on Storify here: https://storify.com/SINCanada/canadian-science-news-9-15-march-2015 [View the story “Canadian science news: 9-15 March 2015” on Storify]
19th March 2015 Mumbai, India
Interview with Emma House, The Publishers Association
Recently, I met with Ms. Emma House, Director of Publisher Relations, The Publishers Association Limited at the British High Commission New Delhi. Over tea, we chatted about the publishing industry, intellectual property (particularly copyright) and upcoming events! What brings you to India? I am visiting publishers in India, both the Indian office of our UK […]
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18th March 2015 Budapest, Hungary
Innovation and Competitiveness in the European Digital Single Market
Guest blog by Dr. Zoltán Csedő, Member of the Board, Hungarian Association of British Alumni, and Managing Partner, Innotica Group The British Embassy in Budapest and the Hungarian Association of British Alumni launched a unique initiative two years ago: to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chevening Scholarship Fund, we engaged in reconnecting British alumni within […]
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