News for 11 March 2010
Self-proclaimed imam Xhemajl (Kastriot) Duka — an Albanian — is kicked out of Kosovo based on laws regulating residency for foreigners. Pristina is cracking down on Islamist extremists throughout the republic.
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast …
Cunard Line has appointed senior officers who will be onboard the Queen Elizabeth when it enters service in October. Following the appointment of Capt. Christopher Wells as master, Robert Howie was named hotel manager.
Scottish-born Howie …
Photo: Les Neuhaus/IRIN
Internally-displaced people in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo: Armed Rwandan militias have been blamed for much of the violence there (file photo)
NAIROBI, 11 March 2010 (IRIN) – Rwanda’s upcoming presidential elections …
Photo: Caterina Pino/IRIN
Children share beds in the pediatric ward due to overcrowding
KYAKA II REFUGEE CAMP, 11 March 2010 (IRIN) – Inadequate healthcare is just one of many challenges facing the 16,200 refugees in this …
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Prime Minister Borut Pahor says he hopes to bring the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo together at an EU-Balkans summit that Slovenia is organising with Croatia on March 20th. Pahor, however, described …
The Caribbean Tourism Industry is delighted to learn that effective immediately Canada has approved more flights to the region according to Canadian government officials.
Canada’s transport minister, John Baird, and minister of international trade, Peter Van …
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — The government adopted a declaration on the Western Balkan countries and a roadmap for Ljubljana’s activities to strengthen regional relations and co-operation late Thursday (March 11th). Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said that …
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner called the deficit “unsustainable”.
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That puts it on track to beat last year’s record annual budget deficit of 1.4 trillion US …
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A Zambian health clinic
LUSAKA, 11 March 2010 (IRIN) – Parity Zulu, 17, constantly recited a Biblical verse asking God for protection from her persecutors while her mother ferried her to hospital following …
The global downturn translates into fewer holiday travellers in the Balkans. Also in business news: Turkey has the most billionaires in the region and an Italian company plans an automobile plant in Montenegro.
Tourists enjoy the …
The Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe, facing a half-mile of wide, sandy beach at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, is one of several new resort developments in the area.
The 619-room, $85 million hotel, just …
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The body of former President Tassos Papadopoulos was reburied on Thursday (March 11th), three months after it was stolen from its grave in Nicosia. The short ceremony brought together hundreds of family …
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. reported its fourth quarter results, with a net loss of $18 million. Net revenue was $175 million for the fourth quarter 2009, down 3 percent (6 percent on a constant currency basis) …
By Pascal Fletcher
MIAMI, USA (Reuters) — Rebuilding Haiti after its catastrophic earthquake should generate major contracts for private companies specializing in construction, logistics, transport and security, but US executives say they need a clear reconstruction strategy …
Travel agents can gain a competitive edge in the online travel business thanks to a partnership announced between truvle Ltd. and SkyLink Travel. Using the new truvle technology, SkyLink is launching a web-empowered email itinerary …
THE Pakistan Cricket Board has released a statement saying they have not imposed life bans on senior players Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan.
It comes a day after the PCB released findings of a committee inquiry …
