Public Speaking And Speeches News

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Jailing of Afghan publisher ignites debate on free speech (Boston Globe)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- When Ali Mohaqeq Nasab returned to Afghanistan last year after a long exile, he thought the atmosphere had opened up enough to raise questions about women's rights and the justice system in his country's nascent democracy.

Freedom of speech redefined by blogs (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Jessica Prokop thought the textbook for her class at Seton Hill University was biased and that its author "seems like a bitter man." In the annals of student rants, nothing extraordinary there.

Conquer the fear of public speaking (CentralOhio.com)
Speaking in public is an enjoyable, calming and rewarding experience. It provides the speaker the opportunity to share valuable information, be himself and build confidence and self-esteem.

Queen focuses on disasters in sombre speech (Telegraph)
The Queen has spoken of a year of disasters and the power of faith in her annual Christmas message to the Commonwealth.

It was a public speaking contest with a difference ? it was held in a shopping complex. (Malay Mail)
Undergraduates from four universities took part in the Global Peace Forum public speaking competition held at the Berjaya Times Square yesterday. The contestants were given the topics five minutes before they took the stage.

Unite against terror, Pope says in Christmas speech (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Pope Benedict, in his first Christmas address, on Sunday urged humanity to unite against terrorism, poverty and environmental blight and called for a "new world order" to correct economic imbalances.

Bush Uses Speech to Honor Fallen Troops (AP via Yahoo! News)
In a Christmas Eve message, President Bush said the holidays are a time to mourn U.S. troops who have died in overseas missions and to find ways to help others in need, especially those whose lives were shattered by Hurricane Katrina.

Public speaking contest reaches at semis stage (Khaleej Times)
MUSCAT ? Students from across Muscat have been competing in semi-final rounds of the 'BA Public Speaker Challenge 2005', which have been taking place throughout September, October and November.

Bush speech was marred in flawed philosophy (The Kentucky Standard)
President Bush was in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday to give the American people a message: We have a plan in Iraq. Sure it?s a switch from what we?re used to but let?s hear the man out.