Daily Archives: May 25, 2009
Michele Bachelet Visits the Netherlands
The President of Chile is on a three day state visit of the Netherlands.
Reuters
Michele Bachelet arrived Monday morning, and was welcomed by Dutch Queen Beatrix.
After the welcoming ceremony, which was followed by a luncheon, Bachelet went to the University of Leiden, where the Queen and Crown Princess Maxima accompanied her.
There, Bachelet was given the Willem of Orange Medal by the Rector Magnificus of the University. The medal is given to those of high national or international importance.
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Jordanian Royals Celebrate Kingdom’s Independence Day
Monday, May 25th marks the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's 63rd anniversary from the British.
King Abdullah II and the rest of the royal family joined in the celebrations.
Large portraits of the King were placed around the captial of Amman, and at nightfall there were fireworks displays over the King Hussein bin Talal Mosque.
Abdullah received congratulations and praise from around the world, not only for his country's independence, but for his works for peace in the region over the past 10 years.
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