Yet amid this doom and gloom, several crucial diplomatic events were taking place.

And there was little of the normal friendly exchange at the podiums that is common to such staged diplomatic events.

The Pritzker ceremony has the character of an international diplomatic event.

The Princess participated, either directly or indirectly, in every major diplomatic event between 1812 and 1857.

It is also used as a venue for diplomatic and cultural events.

Archer frowned, annoyed to be reminded yet again of the impending diplomatic event on Earth.

However, one should note that the documents referring to those diplomatic events are of questionable authenticity.

"Too many diplomatic events and you gain weight every day."

With a curious obstinacy he continued to pursue these aims even when, owing to military and diplomatic events, they were already partly out of date.

She continued to be invited to diplomatic and social events.