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Iran has a surprisingly large diplomatic corps at the Vatican (only the Dominican Republic has more diplomats accredited to the Holy See) who have a monthly meeting with papal advisers. But other unofficial discussions, in trattorias and cafes and a variety of Church institutions, are a constant part of the diplomatic workings in Rome. And over recent months, the conversations have centered on the looming showdown over Iran's nuclear program. Says one key Catholic Church player involved in these discussions: "The Pope will speak explicitly only when the conditions call for it. One difference this time [compared with Iraq...
...DOMINICAN REPUBLIC...
...just as Harvard has realized that it must inculcate a spirit of internationalism in its students, Ramirez has become more cosmopolitan to reap the full benefits of the global economy: “I like to travel, man. I been to Europe—you know, Spain. Dominican, Aruba, Costa Rica. Just to learn about different cultures. You know where I want to go? I want to go to China. I want to go and see—it’s a city that I don’t know how to say the name. It?...
Wolff says the team offered him a coaching position in the Dominican Republic, but instead he asked for his release...
...divided over the Cuban Revolution, his “most important work.” Garcia found little support among Hollywood producers as he tried for 16 years to sell the idea for the movie. But through self-professed stubbornness, Garcia was able to shoot the project in the Dominican Republic for $9 million in 35 days, he said. “That’s rock-bottom in the movie world,” he deadpanned. Critics have blasted the film for presenting a misleading view of pre-revolutionary Cuba. After the screening, Garcia told The Crimson that those...