News for August 2009
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — More than 400 politicians and economists from around the world are taking part in an international Strategic Forum that opened on Sunday (August 30th) in Bled. During the two-day forum, the participants …
President Fernando Lugo took office more than five months ago, breaking 61 uninterrupted years of rule by the conservative Colorado Party, vowing to prioritize the demands of the close to 100,000 indigenous Paraguayans, one of …
The sprawling metropolis of Mexico City, home to 18 million residents, is facing a water shortage so serious that it could be irreversible if emergency measures are not taken.
José Luis Luege Tamargo, chief of the …
MUSLIMS in Birmingham are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan after the official start date was announced. The Muslim Issues Steering Committee, which is made up of representatives from a number of Mosques …
Dear Sir:
For a long time the media and most thinks have purported the idea that we live in the information age. We live an age where cell phones and gadgetry pervade all walks of life. …
Supporters of Bolivia´s new constitution flooded the streets and plazas around the country on the night of Jan. 25, to celebrate the 61.5 percent-approval of the new charter that President Evo Morales had promised citizens …
A MAN accused of murdering a Birmingham man in 2006 has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates.Detectives charged the 27-year-old man with the murder of Shanwaz Ali who was attacked and stabbed outside his …
Barcelona’s new Terminal T1 recently debuted at Barcelona Airport, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s top 10 airports. Native son Ricardo Bofill has designed a sleek sword-shaped structure that is flooded with natural light …
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak plans to announce this week a major government reshuffle that will affect the prime minister and several top Cabinet and presidential officials.
Lee has been under pressure to shake up …
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In my opinion, the revision of the Constitution should be voted on after the general election with an agreement put in place now by both Government, opposition (or the four parties) and a concerned citizen …
PODGORICA, Montenegro — Minister for European Integration Gordana Djurovic says Montenegro will reply to the European Commission’s (EC) questionnaire by November, local media reported on Sunday (August 30th). She noted that all relevant institutions have …
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The holistic education of every citizen of a country is critical for the sustainable development of the country’s national economy. Poverty of the population of a nation is as a direct result of the …
The 160-room Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club in Freeport, Bahamas, is up for sale and will close its doors Aug. 31, according to a resort spokesperson. This is another blow for Grand Bahama Island, …
BELGRADE, Serbia — Parliament votes Monday (August 31st) on a controversial information law, which would regulate media activities. Action was postponed a month to allow time to consult with journalists, media associations and European institutions, …
The controversy over the use of Hindi, which is not recognised for official use by Nepal’s interim constitution, during the swearing-in of Vice-President Paramananda Jha has shown no sign of ebbing with his refusal …
