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UPDATED: 30 Jun 2009 GMT
  • Reuters Senator Edward M. Kennedy 1932-2009

    Senator Edward (Ted) M. Kennedy died late Tuesday night at home in Hyannis Port. To read a statement from President Obama on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy please follow the link below.

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  • The US Embassy has a new Charge d'Affaires a.i.

    The US Embassy in Iceland has a new Charge d'Affaires a.i. Sam Watson arrived in Iceland on August 13, 2009. A reception was organized to bid a fond farewell to Neil Klopfenstein and to welcom Sam Watson to Iceland. To view photos from the reception please click the photo link below.

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  • Ragnheidur Gunnarsdottir and Neil Klopfenstein A Fellowship for Icelanders

    Creighton University in the United States has decided to grant Ragnheiður Á. Gunnarsdóttur a fellowship. The university decided to offer an Icelander a generous grant for tuition and fee. According to Ragnheidur she said that decision was taken because of the economic situation in Iceland.

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