A powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial for fomenting post-election turmoil, a step that would likely increase Iran's isolation and alienate Western nations that have been trying to keep options open with Tehran despite its crackdown on protesters. Update to 2many's post picked by Bingo 5 months ago

BEIRUT, Lebanon - An explosion ripped through a U.S. Embassy vehicle Tuesday as it traveled along a coastal highway north of Beirut, killing four Lebanese civilian bystanders, a U.S. State Department spokesman told CNN. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Eight British embassy employees in Tehran have been arrested in a sharp escalation of the diplomatic row between Iran and the UK. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

The U.S. Embassy in Athens came under fire early Friday from a rocket that exploded inside the modern glass-front building but caused no casualties in an attack police suspect was the work of Greek leftists. picked by suebe 3 years ago

Several hundred protesters have attacked the US and other embassies in Serbia's capital in anger at Western support for Kosovo's independence.

When I posted about the border posts being stormed I questioned whether there would be worse to come. I hope this does not degenerate any further but I'm very pessemistic! picked by topofall 2 years ago

Kazakhstan’s government believes open contact with aliens is imminent and by being the first nation to specifically create such facilities they are convinced they will reap enormous financial and economic rewards. The Kazakhstan Government also see this as a chance to demonstrate their nations forward thinking policies. picked by kakana 7 months ago

"You know that at any other (country) in the world, the embassy would be closed at this point," Crotty said to loud and sustained applause from the about 300 diplomats who attended the meeting in a large State Department auditorium.

**This is one of the most innocuous statements in the article, which is fascinating in it's presentation of both sides.
Update to my previous post here. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

It’s hard to get on the first rung of the property ladder these days, but one desirable location is still affordable. The moon. Forget the amenities, think of the views. picked by Neiako 3 years ago

Beginning Monday, 200 to 300 diplomats will be notified that they have been identified as “prime candidates” to fill 40 to 50 vacancies that will open next year at the embassy, said Harry Thomas, director general of the Foreign Service. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

The United States dedicated its new embassy building in Baghdad on Monday, a step meant to symbolize its transition from occupying power to an ally of a sovereign Iraqi government. picked by KingGolathE 11 months ago

Iraqi government leaders pulled Blackwater's permits after the security group fired willy-nilly at nearby citizens while under a mortar attack on an embassy motorcade. 11 civilians were killed, including an Iraqi police officer. So, now who is guarding the embassy? If Blackwater stays ("illegally") will there be an attack on the embassy? American government's response is vital. Do w... read full post picked by bcgrote 2 years ago

$600 million and already obsolete. picked by cameron0 2 years ago

This may be a shocker, but audits are finding some serious issues with the way that money has been spent on the war in Iraq. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

An architectural firm posted detailed plans to the not yet complete US Embassy. A company spokesman said "The actual information that was up there was purely conjectural and conceptual in nature. Google Earth could give you a better snapshot of what the site looks like on the ground." Well thanks for the tip! picked by Moe 2 years ago

A woman unhappy with the size of her newly-enlarged breasts and a man in search of shoes also sought help.
Consular staff have also been asked to help make jam, pack suitcases and find lost sunglasses. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

Three policemen and three gunmen have died in an attack condemned as "an obvious act of terrorism" aimed at the US. No injuries were reported to staff inside the consulate. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

As much as I love Second Life (I'm looking into creating a Worth1000 museum in it), for an official government to staff an embassy in it is pretty redundant. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

It appears that NASA’s Moon colonization project, currently planned for around 2020, may tread on the sovereign rights of the Galactic Government and the property rights of everyone who has purchased Lunar property from the Lunar Embassy. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

An American secretary at the Ghanaian embassy woke to a 4 a.m. call 15 months ago — telling her she is the next king of Otuan, Ghana.

(icon is not the king in story) picked by lynxears 2 months ago

OK, conspiracy theorists, you win this round. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago