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61 Gen. Middendorp Visits United States, Sees Troop Training Exercise in Texas
Chief of Defence General Tom Middendorp held an introductory visit with America’s highest serviceman, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey and met with members of the Atlantic Council, in Washington DC.
62 Dutch Experts in Medical Robotics and Imaging Technology to Visit America
(Washington, D.C.) — Dutch biomedical scientists, engineers, clinicians and company representatives will participate in the CMI Medical Tour 2012 of the United States next week.
63 Dutch Chief of Defense to Visit U.S., See Training Exercise at Fort Hood
(Washington, D.C.)— General Tom Middendorp, Chief of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will meet General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, when he visits the United States November 25-28.
64 Diplomatic Connections Profiles Ambassador Bekink
Diplomatic Connections has printed a seven-page spread featuring Ambassador Rudolf Bekink in the November/December 2012 edition.
65 Ten years of the International Criminal Court: much achieved, much still to do
"The International Criminal Court plays an essential role in preventing crimes, protecting people and bringing perpetrators to justice. It has achieved a great deal, but there is still much to do."
66 Dutch Government Congratulates President Obama on Re-election
The Netherlands congratulates President Barack Obama on winning re-election, and looks forward to advancing the excellent working relationship we have with the Obama administration in numerous fields.
67 New government: open attitude towards Europe and the wider world
The new Dutch government was today sworn in by Her Majesty the Queen. The members of the government responsible for foreign policy are Frans Timmermans (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Lilianne Ploumen (Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation). Mr Timmermans, 51, was Minister for European Affairs from 2007 to 2010. Ms Ploumen, 50, worked for various development organisations before serving as chair of the PvdA (Labour Party).
68 EU Film Showcase to Feature Two Dutch Movies, 'Süskind' and 'Hemel'
(Washington, D.C.) — The critically acclaimed Dutch films “Süskind” and “Hemel” will be featured at the 25th Edition of the AFI European Film Showcase in Silver Spring, Md.
69 Rutte-Asscher Government Sworn In
Queen Beatrix has sworn in the Rutte-Asscher government. The new government comprises thirteen ministers and seven state secretaries.
70 Dutch Artist Lejo to Perform at Kids Euro Festival November 4th and 5th
Dutch artist Lejo brings his “Hands Up!” play to the 5th annual Kids Euro Festival in Washington, D.C. this weekend.