Quoted: VR panoramas from around the world. Part of the Geo-Images Project, University of California Berkeley.

WaterAid is an international charity. Our mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.
It is a shame that some countries redirect water for their own use even when they know they have enough of it starving other nations of their natural resources,

Quoted: First came the Scouts' band - then goths, smokers and a lament for lost clubs in parade organised by Turner prize winner

Hm, sounds like political jockeying to me. There's no way in hell Sarah Palin would just go to Asia on vacation...

Quoted: Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, once questioned about her lack of foreign policy experience, will make her first trip to Asia in September.

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Hmmmm ?

Quoted: An article on ForeignPolicy.com compares the conflict between rappers Jay-Z and The Game to the U.S. relationship with states like Iran. Jay-Z is the dominant force in rap music, but could be hurt whether or not he responds to taunts from The Game.

No mention of the "Fourth of July in February" celebrations I remember from childhood. I think those were put on by the Embassy.

Quoted: Often the official event won't take place on the Fourth at all. The big ceremony will be that week, but the embassy will close on July 4 itself to allow for more casual gatherings, which generally involve less speech-making and more beer.

Quoted: Overseas parties are heavy on pomp and circumstance. Marine security guards present the colors, and someone sings "The Star-Spangled Banner." Embassies near military bases may enlist the services of military bands for even more elaborate performances. In some cities, the July Fourth party is the hot ticket of the summer, and invitees (including local leaders, journalists, and other ambassadors) turn out in elaborate religious regalia or full military dress.