It is such a child-friendly nation!

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By helping immigrants to directly engage and advocate on the issues most critical to their lives, we have, together with our allies, shaped New York into one of the most immigrant-friendly states in the nation.

WHITEHOUSE: Sanctuary for Immigrants

Australia is regarded by Norwegians as being a young, English-speaking nation populated by friendly, outdoor-loving people who enjoy their beer, are known for straight talking, but have their hearts "in the right place".

BBC: cargo ship Tampa

Tech Nation is a reader friendly explanation of the stakes playing out in the clean tech space.

FORBES: Clean Tech Nation: The Scramble for Clean Tech Supremacy

On Monday, Carson's killing drew thousands of people to the scene of the crime for a march intended to restore a sense of safety to one of the nation's most gay-friendly neighborhoods.

WSJ: 2 more reports of anti-gay attacks in NYC

Benedict has made it clear that he sees this devout Catholic nation, with its new church-friendly government, as a model for the rest of the continent to build a society based on Christian values.

NPR: Pope's Tour of Poland Ends with Visit to Auschwitz

Shakes has previously represented Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly so is in the rare position of playing an international fixture against his former nation.

BBC: Ricky Shakes

Friendly with LeBron James and a number of sports superstars, Jay-Z could quickly make Roc Nation a force in the agency field.

WSJ: As Jay-Z sells, Nets losing minor owner, big name

Even the small Pyrenean nation, which used to insist on performing in Catalan, has plumped for a Euro-friendly disco tune in English this year.

BBC: San Marino's big musical moment