18 May, 2012
Zionist Jews Continuing Efforts to Wipe Palestine Off the Map
The following is a briefing report on the 342nd meeting of the Committee on the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People which took place at the UN headquarters in New York on May 16 May 2012. This committee has met 342 times and effectively achieved nothing. In fact, the relentless Zionist effort to wipe Palestine [...]
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Job-rich Growth Essential for G20 Recovery, say OECD & ILO
Joint statement by ILO Director-General Juan Somavia and OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría on the occasion of the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting, Guadalajara, Mexico, 17 May 2012 17/05/2012 - We, the Heads of the International Labour Organization and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, call upon the Ministers of more…18 May, 2012
Xinhua Insight: Global Regulators Seek Solution to Regulatory, Financial Challenges
BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- As the world's equity markets jitter over the fallout of JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s two-billion-U.S.-dollar trading loss and fret about a likely Greek default, global securities regulators are trying to find a solution to minimize the impact. More than 500 representatives from securities regulatory agencies more…18 May, 2012
Yuan Full Convertibility “Just Around the Corner”
2012-05-17 - China's currency is just around the corner from being fully convertible and the economy's capital account is already far more convertible than outside institutions give it credit for, said China's top securities regulator on Wednesday. "At present, we have a very good chance to carry out the strategy of more…18 May, 2012
China Pressing Ahead With Diversification of Reserves
Originally published on 2012-05-17 - China remains the largest foreign holder of US Treasury securities, a "safe haven" amid the eurozone crisis, but an ongoing decline in these holdings reflects the country's determination to diversify its foreign reserves, experts said. China boosted its stockpile of the securities by $14.7 billion to more…17 May, 2012
World Health Statistics 2012 Report Out, Shows Diabetes, Hypertension On The Rise
16 May 2012, Geneva (World Health Organisation) - The World Health Statistics 2012 report, released today, puts the spotlight on the growing problem of the noncommunicable diseases burden. One in three adults worldwide, according to the report, has raised blood pressure – a condition that causes around half of all more…16 May, 2012
Palestinians Mark Nakba, Seek Freedom from Israeli Occupation
On this 64th anniversary of the Nakba we mourn the ethnic cleansing that began in 1948 and that continues today with silent transfer, home demolitions, land confiscation and more. But we also celebrate an amazing resilience and success of the Palestinian endogenous people against incredible odds: - We just celebrated the more…16 May, 2012
Young People Jobs Crisis Shows How This Generation Has Failed the Next
Two reports and fact-sheets produced respectively by the International Trades Union Congress (ITUC) and the Organisation of Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) on May 15 and 16 have highlighted the catastrophic impact of the economic slowdown on the young people, especially in the OECD area. Released in advance of the G20 more…15 May, 2012
UK Becoming Victim of Its Own Visitor Visa Hassles: ETOA
London, 15 May 2012, (ETOA Media Release) - On Tuesday May 15th at 11.00 am the UK’s Immigration Minister, Damian Green, appeared before the British parliament’s Home Affairs Committee to answer questions about queues at passport control in Heathrow Airport. Simultaneously, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) released a statement pointing more…15 May, 2012
Anti-Arab/Muslim Image Will Impact Summer Travel to Europe: UNWTO-ETC study
Cultural and religious issues, including a perception of anti-Muslim bias or association with terrorism, is one of numerous factors affecting travel from the Middle East to the Europe. Another key factor, directly related to the same "perception" problem, is the time it takes to get a visa, according to a more…15 May, 2012
Thai King’s Reforestation Project Wows UNWTO Delegates
CHIANG MAI - The sufficiency economy concept of Thailand's King Bhumibhol Adulyadej gained further prominence on the global tourism development agenda last week with a visit to the Huai Hong Khrai Royal Development Centre being included on the technical-tour programme of a regional UN World Tourism Organisation conference. The May 4 more…15 May, 2012
G-8 / EU: “Global Financial Transaction Tax, A Human Rights Imperative”
Geneva, UNHCR, (14 May 2012) – As European Union Finance Ministers meet on 15 May to coincide with the G-8 Summit in Camp David, a group of United Nations independent experts urged the EU to take the lead in promoting the adoption of a global financial transaction tax to offset more…15 May, 2012
PATA Pushes Pugnacious New Policy Posture
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pushing a table-thumping public advocacy posture designed to speak out more forcefully on issues affecting the regional travel & tourism industry. The policy posture was adopted almost immediately after the CEO Martin Craigs assumed office in November 2011 and stepped up at the UN more…14 May, 2012
Tourism Could Benefit From Historic Pact To Prevent Land-Grabs
11 May 2012, Rome (Food and Agriculture Organisation) - In a landmark decision designed to help prevent land-grabs, especially in developing countries, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) endorsed a set of far-reaching global guidelines aimed at helping governments safeguard the rights of people to own or access land, more…13 May, 2012
Gallup Poll: Southeast Asian Leaders Earn Highest Job Approval in Asia
WASHINGTON, D.C. May 11, 2012 -- Majorities in more than half of the 21 Asian countries and regions Gallup surveyed in 2011 approved of their chief executives, with leaders in Southeast and South Asia earning some of the highest marks in the region. Laotians, Cambodians, and Sri Lankans were the more…11 May, 2012
Myanmar Set To Rejoin UNWTO
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 7 May 2012 (UNWTO Press Release) - The President of Myanmar, U Thein Sein, has announced the country will initiate the process of restoring its membership of UNWTO. The decision was confirmed during an official visit of UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. On the occasion, highlighting the more…11 May, 2012
EIU Survey Shows 47% Of Respondents Expect At Least One Country to Exit Eurozone
LONDON, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The second annual BNY Mellon-sponsored survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has found that almost half (47%) of respondents believe that we will see the exit from the euro zone of one or more peripheral countries in the next 12 months, and only more…11 May, 2012
Gallup Poll: Majority Worldwide Sees Widespread Corruption in Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 10, 2012, -- About two in three adults worldwide believe corruption is widespread in the businesses in their countries. This belief is relatively commonplace everywhere in the world -- ranging from 60% in the U.S. and Canada to a high of 76% in sub-Saharan Africa -- but more…11 May, 2012
Bird-Watching Can Help Eco-Tourism Fly High in a Green Economy – UNEP Report
Bonn/Nairobi, 10 May 2012 – Migratory birds undertake some of the most daring journeys in the animal kingdom, often covering thousands of kilometers to migrate. And the growing fan base of these winged adventurers is now presenting economic opportunities through sustainable tourism. . On 12-13 May 2012, the economic benefits of more…10 May, 2012
How Colonialism Crushed The World’s Indigenous Peoples (Part 2)
Part 2 of the transcript outlining discussions in the open United Nations debate at The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on the special theme for the year: “The Doctrine of Discovery: its enduring impact on indigenous peoples and the right to redress for past conquests (articles 28 and 37 of more…10 May, 2012
How Colonialism Crushed The World’s Indigenous Peoples (Part 3)
Part 3 of the transcript outlining discussions in the open United Nations debate at The Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on the special theme for the year: “The Doctrine of Discovery: its enduring impact on indigenous peoples and the right to redress for past conquests (articles 28 and 37 of more…8 May, 2012
How Colonialism Crushed The World’s Indigenous Peoples (Part 1)
Indigenous Tourism is becoming a widely-discussed issue on the global travel agenda. But the wider historical context of problems facing the world's indigenous peoples is glossed over. This three-part transcript of the 11th session of a United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues fills that gap. Held between May 7-9, more…8 May, 2012
Curtain Falls On Year-long Indo-Bangladesh Tribute to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore
New Delhi, 07-May, 2012 (Press Information Bureau) - The year-long joint Indo-Bangladesh celebrations to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore concluded here today with the closing ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan. The ceremony was attended by the Vice-President of India Mr. M. Hamid Ansari, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh more…8 May, 2012
U.S. Lawyer Urges Legal Action Against “Medical Tourism” Malpractice
A Jewish American lawyer whose young son died at a major hospital in Bangkok has launched what he describes as a "new consulting service to trial lawyers and patients regarding the legal issues stemming from the rise of medical tourism." Long known to have been only a matter of time, more…8 May, 2012
Japan Airlines Joins Global Campaign Against Cervical Cancer
New York, (PRWEB) May 07, 2012 - The Hellosmile Project, a joint campaign initiated and led by TOKYO FM Broadcasting, which includes UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and other partners to prevent cervical cancer, will be officially launched this week. The project is initiated by TOKYO FM, one of Japan’s more…8 May, 2012
European Campaign to Fight Depression in the Workplace
LONDON, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This Labour Day, the European Depression Association (EDA) launched an EU-wide campaign to make the fight against depression at work a European priority and urging the public to show their support for this important cause by visiting http://www.europeandepressionday.com. The EDA launched the campaign with an "Open more…8 May, 2012
“Canada is Israel’s Best Friend,” Foreign Minister Tells Jewish Global Forum
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Israel has no greater friend in the world today than Canada," declared Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird at the AJC Global Forum. "Our strong support for Israel is not about politics at home, and certainly not about winning popularity contests at the United Nations. Canada more…4 May, 2012
All Indian Airlines Hit by Losses, Except One
New Delhi, Ministry of Civil Aviation 03-May, 2012 - Mr. Ajit Singh, the Minister of Civil Aviation informed Rajya Sabha (Upper House) today in a written reply that based on returns filed by airlines with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), all scheduled airlines operating in the country except IndiGo more…4 May, 2012
Foreign Airlines Optimistic About Chinese Market
Beijing, May 03, 2012 - A number of foreign airlines including South African Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines have recently focused on the Chinese market and opened up many direct flights and charter lines to facilitate Chinese tourists。 It is expected that over one-fourth of passengers around more…4 May, 2012
China’s Cruise Tourism Market Growing 30% Annually
Beijing, May 03, 2012 -- Various commemorative activities and the 3-D re-release of the epic romantic movie "Titanic" has made the cruise ship that sank 100 years ago again a hot topic. Surprisingly, domestic travel agencies did not use the 100th anniversary of Titanic's sinking as a gimmick to promote more…4 May, 2012
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