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The Power of Girl Guides in Syria

What does it mean to be a Girl Guide in a war-torn country? Check out this article from the BBC about Girl Guides in Syria.
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BBC News Launches Pidgin Service

The BBC has launched a section of its news site in Pidgin, a language widely spoken across West Africa.
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Podcasts for Culture and Language

If you have plans to head to another country, and you're interested in learning a little more about the perspectives and culture of the people there, see if you can find a podcast about it. We…
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Saudi Women Ensure Safety and Security During Hajj

This year, women played a new and important role in ensuring safety and security during Hajj: they fielded calls from an emergency call center.
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School supplies: an unlikely means of bringing communities together

U.S. service members and soldiers of the Jordan Armed Forces gave back to their community in Jordan by delivering school supplies to children.
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Life in a Day Around the World

What do you get when you ask the people of the world to chronicle a single day in their lives? Kevin Macdonald created a 90-minute paean to what it means to be human in the world today.
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How to Exchange Business Cards in China

Travelling to mainland China on business?  Here are some tips to show respect and build rapport.
Minister of Defense Boro Vucinic and USS Emory S. Land (AS_39) Commanding Officer, Capt. Jeffrey M. Hughes, exchange gifts during a reception on board the Emory S. Land to celebrate Montenegro's first year of independence.

Protocol for the Modern Diplomat

Protocol is a means by which people of all cultures can relate to each other. Whether you are an employee or spouse, have few representational responsibilities or are running your post’s protocol…
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Culture and Language Training in the Hospitality Industry

Employee retention and skills gaps remain some of the top concerns for talent development professionals. This challenge is felt most strongly in industries where retention is consistently low, such…

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