Daimler and Baidu partnered up

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Daimler and Baidu partnered up
Daimler CEO, Dieter Zetsche and Baidu Chairman, Robin Li. Picture by Daimler. 25 July 2018, Beijing, PRC: Daimler and the Chinese tech-giant Baidu have signed a memorandum of understanding for common projects concerning intelligent vehicles and autonomous mobility. CEO Dieter Zetsche (Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars) spoke of a milestone working with Baidu, after Google, the second largest search engine worldwide. Baidu has already been working for years on autonomous vehicles. In fact, Daimler was one of the first partners to join Apollo, Baidu’s open autonomous driving platform launched in April 2017, which provides a comprehensive all-in-one solution that supports major features and functions of an automated vehicle. In December 2017, Daimler became a member of the Apollo Committee, which pursues the goal of accelerating research on safer solutions in automated driving in China and promoting the drafting of related laws and regulations. About Mercedes-Benz Research and Development China Daimler’s local R&D efforts began in 2005 with the first localised Mercedes-Benz E‑Class. Since then, it has continued shaping mobility by developing products and services with the aim to best fit the needs of local consumers. In 2014 the Mercedes-Benz Research and Development China Center in Beijing was opened, allowing the company to better learn the needs and tastes of Chinese customers. The number of designers and engineers is now almost three times larger than in 2014. Daimler will continue to invest in local R&D, enabling the company to emphasize C.A.S.E. topics and tailor them to the Chinese market. About Baidu Baidu, Inc. is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider. Baidu aims to make a complex world simpler through technology. Baidu’s ADSs trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “BIDU”. Currently, ten ADSs represent one Class A ordinary share. For further information: https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/Daimler-and-Baidu-to-Enhance-Strategic-Cooperation-in-Automated-Driving-and-Vehicle-Connectivity.xhtml?oid=40757403&ls=L3NlYXJjaHJlc3VsdC9zZWFyY2hyZXN1bHQueGh0bWw_c2VhcmNoU3RyaW5nPWJhaWR1JnNlYXJjaElkPTAmc2VhcmNoVHlwZT1kZXRhaWxlZCZib3JkZXJzPXRydWUmcmVzdWx0SW5mb1R5cGVJZD00MDYyNiZ2aWV3VHlwZT1saXN0JnNvcnREZWZpbml0aW9uPVBVQkxJU0hFRF9BVC0yJnRodW1iU2NhbGVJbmRleD0wJnJvd0NvdW50c0luZGV4PTU!&rs=0

Welcome to Wanderlust, A Hop On, Hop Off Music Experience

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Welcome to Wanderlust, A Hop On, Hop Off Music Experience
Get ready for an evening of wandering in and around the Zuiderstrandtheater, the theatre by the sea. Meet new friends, hang out with familiar faces, explore fresh music styles, grab a bite, have a drink or two and maybe even try your hand at making some music yourself! The Wanderlust music experience is a hop-on, hop-off journey that lets you experience pop, classical, jazz and so much more. A magical mystery tour where you can sample not just different types of music but also a wide range of culinary delights. From gin & tonic to Beethoven and beyond, Wanderlust is a cultural adventure of food, drink and above all music. Perhaps the North Sea breeze might blow you away. But it’s more likely to be a piece performed by an exciting jazz trio, a sensational pianist or a multi-talented singer-songwriter. Anything is possible. Wanderlust is a cosmopolitan festival where wanderers of the world come together to chill, chat and mingle, while the best musicians take centre stage. Are you the wandering type, always ready to dip into new things? Do you love great music and unexpected surprises? Then join us beneath the stars in The Hague for the Wanderlust music experience. Hop on, hop off… then hop on again.

October 12th from 7:30 pm

at Zuiderstrandtheater, Scheveningen Tickets €50

ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN • TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO • ZUCO 103 . SVEN FIGEE • RESIDENTIE ORKEST • JAMES FEDDECK • NINO GVETADZE

Taste and feel of Palestine at Embassy Festival

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Taste and feel of Palestine at Embassy Festival
On the picture H.E. Rawan Sulaiman, Chief of Palestinean Mission, on the Lange Voorhout, Hotel Indes in the background. On Saturday the 1st of September, Palestine will be represented again at the yearly Embassy Festival on the Lange Voorhout in the heart of The Hague. Starting from 12:00 o’clock, the Palestinian Mission’ stand will be open for a taste of the rich Palestinian culture and food, influenced by centuries of diverse Arab cultures. In this year’s festival, Palestinians will reflect on the tradition, hospitality and cultural identity of Palestine. There will be music on the Classical Stage by the eminent Dutch-Palestinian Trio Nur.
Amer Shanati, Trio Nur, Palestine. info@amershanati.com www.amershanati.com
Darwish Food will serve authentic Palestinian flavors and Arabic coffee with dates throughout the day, and Disarming Design from Palestine will exhibit design objects co-created by designers and producers from both Palestine and the Netherlands.  

US Special Envoy for North Korea

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US Special Envoy for North Korea
Michael Pompeo swears in Steven Biegun – Picture by State Department of the USA.
Thursday, 23 August 2018, Washington D.C., USA: Businessman Steve Biegun is joined the US Department of State in the capacity as the “Special Representative for North Korea”.
Special Representative Biegun shall lead US American efforts to achieve President Trump’s goal of the final, fully-verified denuclearisation of North Korea, as agreed to by the country’s Chairman Kim Jong Un. As Special Representative, he shall coordinate all US policy on North Korea, lead negotiations, and spearhead our diplomatic efforts vis-à-vis allies and partners. For further information:

Trump’s Special Envoy for Iran

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Trump’s Special Envoy for Iran
Brian H. Hook – Picture by U.S. State Department. Thursday, 16 August 2018, Washington D.C., USA: Senior Policy adviser Brian Hook was appointed “Special Representative for Iran”. This move came as the Trump administration is prepared to increase economic pressure on Iran, by restoring sanctions, to force Tehran to end its nuclear weapons programme as well as support for militant groups in the Middle East, particularly in Yemen and Syria. Hook is entrusted the newly established “Iran Action Group”, which shall coordinate the State Department’s pressure campaign on Iran. Iran Action Group will be responsible for directing, reviewing and coordinating all aspects of the State Department’s Iran-related activity, and will report directly to the US State Secretary. For further information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Hook https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2018/08/285186.htm

Chanel’s high jewelry collections

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Chanel’s high jewelry collections
Since 1932 Chanel manufactures high jewerelly collections. Currently four top-notch collections are being promoted, that is i) East meets West, ii) Fauna, iii) Flora, and iv) Mineral. Discover them in the link below: https://www.chanel.com/en_WW/watches-jewelry/exceptional-pieces/high-jewelry/coromandel?utm_campaign=wfj_hj_coromandel_2018&utm_source=new-york-times&utm_medium=cpm ———- Chanel Watch / Picture by Adrian Ruiz. Wikipedia-free-licence.jpg

Armin Laschet, Plenipotentiary of Franco-German culture

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Armin Laschet, Plenipotentiary of Franco-German culture
Jürgen Linden, Speaker of the Board of Directors Charlemagne Prize, Armin Laschet, Premier of NRW, Javier Solana, Felipe-VI. Picture by EU.
15 August 2018, Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany: As per 1 January 2019 the Premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, Armin Laschet, shall take over the rotating role as Cultural Plenipotentiary in the framework of the Franco-German cooperation as per decision of the German Federal Government. The office lasts till 31 December 2022.
Franco-German cooperation was sealed through the Élysée Treaty from 1963. The Cultural Plenipotentiary is appointed by the Federal Government at the suggestion of the premiers’ conference.
Accordingly he or she acquires the rank of a federal minister without portfolio, and represents the federal and state interests in issues of education and culture vis-à-vis France.
Moreover coordinates with the Foreign Ministry all matters of cultural policy in relation to France. Before the French Republic, the Plenipotentiary takes the fourth highest protocolary rank after the Federal President, the Federal Chancellor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
NRW has only exercised the function of Cultural Plenipotentiary once between 1969 and 1970 during the premiership of Heinz Kühn. 
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51st President of Paraguay inaugurated

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51st President of Paraguay inaugurated
His Excellency Mr. Abdo Benítez, President of Paraguay. Wednesday, 15 August 2018, Asunción, Republic of Paraguay: Former Senate President Abdo Benítez (46 years old) was inaugurated in the capacity as 51st President of Paraguay. Benítez won the national elections in April 2018 by defeating his rival Efraín Alegre with 46.46% of the popular ballots. In accordance to the Paraguayan constitution he is both, head of state and government yet his term is limited to one lasting five years. For further information: ———– Picture by Casa Rosada, Argentinian Presidency, Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Argentina.

III President of Zimbabwe took office

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III President of Zimbabwe took office
Emmerson Mnangagwa – Picture by Voice of America.
Sunday, 26 August 2018, Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe: President Emmerson Mnangagwa took the oath as Zimbabwe’s third president, after winning last month’s bitterly contested election, that marked the country’s first vote since Robert Mugabe was removed from power.
The Constitutional Court confirmed Mnangagwa’s election victory in a ruling released on Friday, 24 August, dismissing a challenge by the man he defeated in the July 30 ballot, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.
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