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U.S. and Cuba to restore diplomatic relations
2014-12-22 15:41:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DC President Barack Obama announced that the United States would restore diplomatic relationships with Cuba. read more
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US to put climate change 'front & center' diplomatic efforts
2014-09-22 20:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The US secretary of state, John Kerry, promised to put climate change front and center of American diplomacy on Monday, raising expectations for this weeks United Nations climate summit. A day before the first world leaders meeting on climate change in five years, Kerry said he would take it upon himself to make sure the international community steps up to deal with the threat. This is an enormous challenge, and this is why the United States is prepared to take the lead in order to bring...
API: Energy Exports Magnify U.S. Economic And Diplomatic Strength
2014-08-11 12:57:07| oilandgasonline Home Page
This morning’s trade report from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows American energy exports are revitalizing the economy and shifting the balance of power around the world, said API Chief Economist John Felmy.
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Renewable energy projects key to UAE's diplomatic efforts
2014-01-27 10:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National: Renewable-energy projects are now a mainstay of diplomatic efforts with developing nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says. At Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week last week, technology partnerships were signed with New Zealand and Denmark, and plans announced to give US$20 million (Dh73.4m) in aid to Pacific Island states. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, director of energy and climate change at the ministry, said clean energy had been identified as a major area of focus for UAE diplomacy. Dr Al Zeyoudi...
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HSBC 'closing diplomatic accounts'
2013-08-04 10:24:31| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
HSBC bank reportedly asks more than 40 diplomatic missions to close their accounts as part of a programme to reduce business risks.
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