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Differences in “core doctrine” are at the heart of the three-year suspension of the 1.8-million-member U.S. Episcopal Church, due to its continued support of same-sex marriage, by the 85-million-member world wide Anglican Communion, Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, told a National Press Club Newsmaker audience Feb. 8.

Is it always better to give than to receive? We tested the concept on two people very new to the idea of sharing.

Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian has now been held in an Iranian prison for one year, and that's the focus of this edition of Update-1. It was July 22 of last year when Iranian security forces swarmed Rezaian's home without warning and arrested him. Recently Ali Rezaian, Jason’s brother, and Post Executive Editor Marty Baron spoke at the club about the life Jason has lived since that day. Broadcast Committee member Ufuoma Otu is the host.

There is a 50-50 chance that women will be required to register for a possible military draft now that they are allowed to serve in all combat roles, Lawrence G. Romo, director of the Selective Service System (SSS), told a National Press Club Newsmaker audience Jan. 29.

“There has been no change in the Military Selective Service Act to require [women] to register [with SSS], or be subject to a future military draft," Romo said.

Current law requires that only men between the ages of 18 and 25 be registered with SSS to be available should Congress declare a national emergency requiring a draft by lottery. A 1981 Supreme Court decision sanctioned a male-only draft as constitutional, but in part because women at that time could not serve in combat.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Constituency for Africa (CFA) convened its first Africa Healthcare......

The Republic of China is the third largest country in the world in terms of area. It is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 5.9 million square miles. China’s continental coastline extends for about 11,185 miles, and its vast sea surface is studded with more than 5,000 islands, of which Taiwan and Hainan are the largest.

The Keystone XL Pipeline and immigration reform already have made news, but with Republicans controlling both the House and Senate, what are some of the other national issues we'll hear about this year?

Melvin Foote, president & CEO discusses CFA's 25th year anniversary; 2015 initiatives; and supporting CFA on #GivingTuesday.

This Black Friday, Americans will spend $13 billion. How much is that, really? Just enough to provide clean drinking water for the entire world.

The Constituency for Africa (CFA) today announced its 2015 Ronald H. Brown (RHB) African Affairs Series will be held from September 14-19, 2015 in the nation’s capital. The theme of this year’s Series is "Strengthening Capacity in Africa to Address Health, Economic, and Technology Challenges.”

The US Census Bureau predicts that by the year 2043 caucasian people will no longer be the majority race in America. We will be a blended nation of races: African American, Hispanic & Asian will out number whites. 2043 will be a series of projects that directly or indirectly address this issue of the changing paradigm facing our nation. It explores the past, present and future.

As one of the leading trade organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to promoting enhanced commercial relations and opportunities in Africa, in 2014 the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) spearheaded several events and activities throughout the year to advance this agenda, including two high-impact well and attended private sector programs hosted both during and shortly after President Obama’s US-Africa Leaders Summit.

Showcasing diverse styles and themes, traditional Chinese festivals are a significant part of the country’s history and culture. A close relationship exists between many of the traditional festivals, chronology, mathematics, the Chinese calendar and the 24 solar terms.

The gift will assist the nonprofit organization with furthering its mission of rescuing and providing medical treatment and rehabilitation for injured and malnourished birds, especially when they are threatened by disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills.

There are 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in China as of 2014. Of these, 33 are World Cultural Heritage Sites, 10 are World Natural Heritage Sites, and 4 were inscribed as Cultural and Natural (Mixed) Heritage Sites. These sites make up some of China’s most enduring and essential tourism attractions.