By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS There were no endless trays of freshly rolled sushi, no live performances of traditional Japanese drum shows, and no social intermingling in the residence’s ample gardens while sipping warm sake, but whatever the Japanese Embassy in Mexico’s first-ever virtual national day reception on Wednesday, Feb. 24, lacked in fanfare, it more than made up for in hospitality,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Serbian Ambassador to Mexico Goran Mešić marked his country’s national day on Thursday, Feb. 15, with a diplomatic reception at his embassy that included an exhibition of Serbian icons and a performance of modern Serbian music, as well as a sampling of traditional Balkan food and drink. Sretenje, Serbia’s national holiday, commemorates the adoption of the first Serbian
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After more than a quarter century of economic growth in the post-Soviet era, Kazakhstan is assuming a prominent role in the global arena
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When Algeria finally gained its independence in July 1962, its people committed themselves to the fundamental values of freedom, sovereignty social justice and democracy
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