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Interview with Her Excellency Christina Rocca, Ambassador of the United States at the Conference on Disarmament

04/10/2008

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Q : Mrs. Ambassador what is your background ? Throughout my career I have been very fortunate to have had both very challenging and interesting jobs. I am especially privileged now to represent the United States at the Conference on Disarmament. President Bush nominated me for this post in May 2006 and the Senate confirmed me on August 3. I immediately came to Geneva with the clear goal of encouraging the conference on Disarmament to get back to work and of…

Carnivals in Europe: Customs and traditions

04/10/2008

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During the week before Lent Roman Catholic countries traditionally hold lively carnivals of processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade. The parade is usually a riotous and colourful mixture of allegoric floats and street performers that can equally resemble a travelling fun fair or circus. Throughout history, tradition prevails to appoint a King or Queen of Carnival whose eminent role and purpose has varied over time. Dating back to 1723, the mother of all carnivals is held in…