Last week, Iran released a five-page proposal to diplomatic representatives of the U.N.

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This week, Iran distributed its proposals to the diplomatic representatives of the U.N.

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On December 4, ICJF will open with a preview party hosted by diplomatic representatives of Italy, Brazil, Spain, Australia, Philippines and Lebanon.

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There can be no doubt that our diplomatic representatives abroad ought to be chosen with the utmost care and from the most pure and single-minded motives.

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But after allowing the fullest weight to these pleas, it still remains undeniable that the disavowal or the discountenancing of our diplomatic representatives in remote places (whether they be naval men or civilians) is a practice fraught with danger of the gravest nature, and should only be done in the rarest cases and on the clearest grounds.

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Its representatives will enjoy diplomatic immunity just like diplomats from states.

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And that is why I am so pleased that we are joined tonight not only by so many outstanding Muslim Americans and representatives of the diplomatic corps, but people of many faiths -- Christians, Jews, and Hindus -- along with so many prominent Muslims.

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Representatives of the Government of Nepal, diplomatic corps in Nepal, intergovernmental organizations and Buddhist institutions discussed the vision of developing the entire greater Lumbini area, at a meeting on 11 July 2011 at the historic site.

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Western diplomatic sources say they believe some progress was recently made on holding very preliminary discussions between Syrian government and opposition representatives.

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