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His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to visit Canada

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

OTTAWA, Nov. 17, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan will visit Canada on November 18.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 17, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan will visit Canada on November 18.
  • This will be His Majesty King Abdullah II's fifth visit to Canada since his ascension to the throne in February 1999.
  • Canada also works closely with Jordan on the Aqaba Process, led by King Abdullah, which enhances coordination and cooperation among international stakeholders in countering terrorist and extremist ideologies.
  • Canada has been an important trade and investment partner for Jordan since the implementation of the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement.

CleanEquity® Monaco 2020 - Registration and Collaboration

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Friday, November 15, 2019

LONDON, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanEquity was founded 13 years ago by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco & Mungo Park, Chairman of Innovator Capital.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanEquity was founded 13 years ago by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco & Mungo Park, Chairman of Innovator Capital.
  • On 26th & 27thMarch 2020, it will continue its mission to enable and accelerate world relevant, best in class, sustainable technology companies.
  • Innovator Capital's CleanEquity unit will consider over 600 companies and technologies, 30 will be selected to present at the event.
  • For further information about attending CleanEquityMonaco 2020, use the contact details below or visit the conference website: www.cleanequitymonaco.com

CleanEquity® Monaco 2020 - Registration and Collaboration

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Friday, November 15, 2019

LONDON, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanEquity was founded 13 years ago by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco & Mungo Park, Chairman of Innovator Capital.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanEquity was founded 13 years ago by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco & Mungo Park, Chairman of Innovator Capital.
  • On 26th & 27thMarch 2020, it will continue its mission to enable and accelerate world relevant, best in class, sustainable technology companies.
  • Innovator Capital's CleanEquity unit will consider over 600 companies and technologies, 30 will be selected to present at the event.
  • For further information about attending CleanEquityMonaco 2020, use the contact details below or visit the conference website: www.cleanequitymonaco.com

Chef Arturo Banuelos of Inland Detox Invited to Chefs Latinos Guanajuato Festival Gastronomico in Honor of Former President Vicente Fox

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inland Detox, Inc. is proud of and grateful for its Chef, Arturo Banuelos, to be invited to prepare a gastronomical masterpiece for former President Vicente Fox of Mexico.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inland Detox, Inc. is proud of and grateful for its Chef, Arturo Banuelos, to be invited to prepare a gastronomical masterpiece for former President Vicente Fox of Mexico.
  • The Chefs Latinos Guanajuato Festival Gastronomico was held at La Hacienda San Cristobal located in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico where President Fox was born and raised on Saturday, November 9, 2019.
  • While Chef Arturo Banuelos is surprised to have been invited, the staff and clients at Inland Detox aren't so surprised.
  • About Inland Detox: Inland Detox is the premier drug and alcohol detox and long-term residential treatment provider in the Inland Empire approved by TRICARE.

Astana Club 2019: Global Risks for Eurasia in 2020 Will Be Announced in Kazakhstan

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Friday, November 8, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On November 11-12, 2019, Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the fifth annual meeting of the Astana Club.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On November 11-12, 2019, Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the fifth annual meeting of the Astana Club.
  • Experts will discuss the most important geopolitical and security issues on the future of Eurasia and the dynamics of global processes.
  • The fifth meeting of the Club is organized by the Institute of World Economics and Politics under N. Nazarbayev Foundation with the tagline "Greater Eurasia: On the Way to New Architecture of Global Cooperation."
  • The next edition of the Top 10 Risks for Eurasia in 2020 rating, a strategic foresight of leading experts from around the world will be presented during the event.

Astana Club 2019: Global Risks for Eurasia in 2020 Will Be Announced in Kazakhstan

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Friday, November 8, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On November 11-12, 2019, Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the fifth annual meeting of the Astana Club.

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  • NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan, Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On November 11-12, 2019, Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, will host the fifth annual meeting of the Astana Club.
  • Experts will discuss the most important geopolitical and security issues on the future of Eurasia and the dynamics of global processes.
  • The fifth meeting of the Club is organized by the Institute of World Economics and Politics under N. Nazarbayev Foundation with the tagline "Greater Eurasia: On the Way to New Architecture of Global Cooperation."
  • The next edition of the Top 10 Risks for Eurasia in 2020 rating, a strategic foresight of leading experts from around the world will be presented during the event.

Lech Walesa, former President of Poland, to speak at Oakland University

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Monday, November 4, 2019

ROCHESTER, Mich., Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lech Wasa, the former President of Poland, will be this year's Varner Vitality Lecture keynote speaker on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

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  • ROCHESTER, Mich., Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Lech Wasa, the former President of Poland, will be this year's Varner Vitality Lecture keynote speaker on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.
  • He will speak about the 30thanniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his country's struggles against communism, and answer questions from the university community.
  • "Bringing in Lech Wasa to OU's campus continues a strong tradition of great Varner Vitality Series speakers," said Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost James Lentini.
  • On the general ballot, he was elected President of the Republic of Poland.

Eisenhower Fellowships Launches Prestigious New Postgraduate Study Program in Europe for American College Graduates

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Monday, October 28, 2019

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Eisenhower Fellowships announced today a dynamic new one-year postgraduate study program abroad for recent American college graduates leading to a Master degree in public policy or international relations at two prestigious European universities.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Eisenhower Fellowships announced today a dynamic new one-year postgraduate study program abroad for recent American college graduates leading to a Master degree in public policy or international relations at two prestigious European universities.
  • The Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, hailed the Global Scholars Program as a dynamic new dimension of EF's longstanding USA Program that sends midcareer American leaders abroad.
  • The Eisenhower Global Scholars Program will select academically high-performing recent college graduates admitted to Oxford and IE who have demonstrated a commitment to public service or fostering entrepreneurship.
  • During and after their academic year of study, the Global Scholars will engage with Eisenhower Fellows in Europe and back in the United States.

Article - Plenary highlights: EU's 2020 budget, Syria, Sakharov Prize, bees

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Check out what Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt had to say about the deal in our Facebook Live .

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  • Check out what Parliaments Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt had to say about the deal in our Facebook Live .
  • On Wednesday Parliament adopted its position on the EU's budget for next year , ahead of negotiations with the Council.
  • Parliaments Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to Ilham Tohti , a jailed economist fighting for the rights of Chinas Uyghur minority.
  • In a debate with Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday morning, MEPs took stock of the work and achievements of the outgoing Commission .

Press release - Donald Tusk presents EU summit conclusions for last time

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

On the Brexit deal, he stressed that a no-deal scenario will never be our decision.

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  • On the Brexit deal, he stressed that a no-deal scenario will never be our decision.
  • On the difficult debate on enlargement, President Tusk called the decision not to start accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania a mistake.
  • On the EU budget, he highlighted that, despite imminent difficulties, the Councils latest proposals remain unacceptable: you cannot shape Europe with 1% of GDP.
  • Watch the video recording of the interventions (click on the name of the speaker)

    Opening statements by Donald Tusk and by Jean-Claude Juncker

    MEPs debate, first round

    Closing statements by Michel Barnier, EU Chief Negotiator for Brexit, and Donald Tusk