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My criticism of Trump was wrong, says incoming US ambassador Mandelson
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Taliban ambassador warns Rubio against bounty threat over Americans in Afghanistan
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Funding for AIDS relief program to stop after foreign aid pause
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The crucial importance of Trump’s pick for ambassador to Hungary
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Bimla Bissell, Ambassadors’ Aide and a Social Hub in India, Dies at 92
Her home drew generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Watch Live: Elise Stefanik's confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
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New UK ambassador to US still holds stake in lobbying firm for TikTok
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I was ambassador to the UK last time Trump was in office - this is what Starmer must do this time | Kim Darroch
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Incoming British ambassador to US praises Trump in op-ed
The incoming British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson praised President-elect Trump in a new op-ed, predicting his forthcoming presidency will be one of the “most consequential” in recent ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors
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Trump names Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood
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Trump Taps Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as Hollywood ‘Ambassadors’
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‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen
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Biden, Trump teams worked 'hand in hand' on Gaza deal, outgoing ambassador says
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Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
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Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on the "Trump effect" that impacted the ceasefire deal
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Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador
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Former ambassador to Denmark: NATO would be compelled to respond to Greenland invasion
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Rahm Emanuel steps down as Japan ambassador ahead of Trump inauguration
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Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations
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R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
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Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees
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Jocelyne Wildenstein, Socialite and Tabloid ‘Catwoman,’ Dies at 79
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Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees
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