Some of Washington’s diplomatic outposts in Asia are raising millions for events to mark the 250th independence anniversary. One ambassador offered to sing and dance.
Category: Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates
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Like Trump, U.S. Embassies Are Raising Cash for Lavish July Fourth Parties
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Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer
A new State Department rule requires would-be travelers to be interviewed in their home countries, where wait times can be more than a year.
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Was Your Passport Lost or Stolen While Traveling? Here’s How to Replace It.
Losing your travel document while overseas can be a hassle, but the process of getting a replacement and getting yourself home is simple once you know what to do.
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Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland
Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.
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How the State Department’s Travel Advisory System Works
The U.S. assigns safety rankings to many countries, giving guidance to Americans considering trips abroad. Here is how that information is compiled and updated.
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How the U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory System Works
The U.S. assigns safety rankings to many countries, giving guidance to Americans considering trips abroad. Here is how that information is compiled and updated.
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Bimla Bissell, Vital Aide to Four U.S. Ambassadors to India, Dies at 92
Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.
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C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
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The Beatbox House to Travel Abroad for the State Dept.
The New York Times – Music:The trip will mark the first time that the government officially recognizes the genre in its American Music Abroad program.
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Luke Parker Bowles, the Queen Consort’s Nephew, on Life in New Jersey
The New York Times – Movies:The film and television producer, who works with the British Consulate, is also committed to saving small-town movie theaters in the United States.