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Deaths In February 2017
The following is a list of notable deaths in February 2017. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence: * Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent country of citizenship (if applicable), reason for notability, cause of death (if known), and reference. February 2017 1 *E. Ahamed, 78, Indian politician, Minister of External Affairs (2004–2014), heart attack. * Anne Arrasmith, 70, American artist and curator. * Keith Barber, 72–73, British geographer. *Asim Basu, 81, Indian theatre director, lung infection. *David Peter Battaglia, 86, American politician, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1977–1995). * Lars-Erik Berenett, 74, Swedish actor (''Jordskott'', ''Skilda världar''). *Albano Bortoletto Cavallin, 86, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Guarapuava (1986–1992) and Archbishop of Londrina (1992–2006), surgical complications. *Mark Brownson, 41, Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of External Affairs (India)
The Ministry of External Affairs (abbreviated as MEA; hi, विदेश मंत्रालय, Videśa Mantrālaya, translit-std=ISO) of India is the government agency responsible for implementing Indian foreign policy. The Ministry of External Affairs is headed by the Minister of External Affairs, a Cabinet Minister. The Foreign Secretary, an Indian Foreign Service officer, is the most senior civil servant who is the head of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry represents the Government of India through embassies and is also responsible for India's representation at the United Nations and other international organizations and expanding and safeguarding India’s influence and Indian interests across the world by providing developmental aid to other countries worth billions of dollars. It also advises other Ministries and State Governments on foreign governments and institutions. Committee on External Affairs is tasked with this ministry's legislative oversight. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |