4 Jul, 2013
Global Peace Index 2013: An Alternative Means of Tracking Tourism Competitiveness
The publication of the latest 2013 Global Peace Index (GPI) in June 2013 offers the travel & tourism industry an opportunity to develop a new set of competitiveness indicators that go beyond jobs and economic growth and focus on the wider goal of building peace and stability. Travel & tourism is inextricably linked to conflict […]
more…4 Jul, 2013
FREE Download: School Course Modules on Peace & Tourism
The Institute for Economics and Peace does not only produce the annual Global Peace Index. It has an entire school course called the “Building Blocks of Peace”, including lesson plans and activities designed for 14 -16 year olds. One of the four modules is specifically on peace and tourism. Available for free download from the […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
EU Cities/Regions Get Star Ratings for Active & Healthy Ageing Projects
Brussels, Europa Press Releases, 2 July 2013 – 32 cities and regions across Europe have been rewarded for new ways of helping older people. These award-winners have been implementing innovative technological, social or organisational solutions to enhance the efficiency of health and social care systems, and have been presented with awards from European Commission Vice-President […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
“What is Data Mining” Article Shows What Was Known About the NSA Before Snowden
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 02, 2013 – In a bid to show just how much was known about NSA activity before the recent Edward Snowden controversy, idcloak has republished its January 2013 article What Is Data Mining, What Is NSA’S Utah Data Center, And What Data Collection Methods Are Being Used There? The article points […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
Deutsche Bank Survey: Investors Seek Higher Due Diligence Emphasis at Hedge Funds
LONDON & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 01, 2013 – Deutsche Bank today identified the changing regulatory environment as the most significant factor driving the growing importance of operational due diligence (ODD) amongst hedge fund investors. Deutsche Bank’s Hedge Fund Consulting Group’s second annual operational due diligence survey, which polled investors globally representing over $2.13tn of total […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
Americans Feel More Divided than Any Time since Civil Rights Era, Values Survey Finds
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 28, 2013 — With July 4th approaching, more than 60 percent of Americans say the nation is more divided as a country now than it was 10 years ago, with even higher percentages saying America is at least as fragmented now as it was during the Great Depression, Vietnam, and Watergate. And […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
China Issues New Visa Category to Attract Talent
July 01, 2013, (Shanghai Daily) – New exit and entry regulations which take effect from today promise more convenience for foreigners coming to China to work with the introduction of a “talent introduction visa.” But the revised Entry-Exit Administration Law is also aimed at cracking down on foreigners who work or stay in the country […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
Another early warning: U.S. Again Putting Global Financial System at Risk
2013-07-01 – The US economy continues to have a hard time recovering from the global financial crisis. So the last thing one would expect the US government to do is to engage in policies that open the floodgates to severe risks in financial markets again. And yet it is precisely doing that. For all the […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
Massive debt plagues China’s local governments
Beijing, 2013-07-01, (China Daily) – How much have China’s local governments borrowed? The answer has always been shrouded in mystery. The last official update was released by the National Audit Office in mid 2011. It put the nationwide figure at 10.7 trillion yuan ($1.75 trillion) by the end of 2010. Last week, the audit office […]
more…2 Jul, 2013
Xinhua Commentary: Snowden case vindicates need for global cybersecurity rules
BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The Edward Snowden case plus the latest revelations by a German magazine that the United States was eavesdropping European Union (EU) offices give rise to the need for international regulations on surveillance activities. The EU has warned the Obama administration of “grave adverse consequences” and demanded “swift and concrete” answers. […]
more…1 Jul, 2013
People’s Daily editorial stresses stronger ties with masses
(Xinhua) July 01, 2013 – BEIJING, — The Communist Party of China (CPC) and its members must always bear in mind that cutting themselves off from the masses is the biggest threat to the ruling party, according to the CPC flagship newspaper People’s Daily. The CPC is founded among the people and powered by the […]
more…29 Jun, 2013
India Expects Lower Costs, More Efficiency as Bangkok Visa Office Changes Hands
Bangkok – The Indian Embassy’s outsourced visa processing contract for Thais and foreigners resident in Thailand has changed hands. Effective 8 July, it will be handled by IVS Global Services under a three-year contract, replacing the former processing agency VFS Global. This is the second contract that IVS has won in the last few months; […]
more…29 Jun, 2013
Keep Safe & Travel On: Visa’s Tips for a Fraud-Free Summer Holiday
You could be lying on the pristine beaches of Phuket this weekend, or trekking along the Great Wall of China the next. With budget flights on the rise and an ever abundant array of attractive travel packages on offer, getting away to an exotic locale or a dazzling metropolis has never been easier. It’s no […]
more…28 Jun, 2013
India Seeks Clarification over Cash Bonds for UK Visa, Stresses Impact on Investment, Trade
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, 25-June, 2013 – Mr Anand Sharma, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry visited UK on 23-25 June to review bilateral trade and investment and taking part in investment promotion events. He met Dr. Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Mr. Oliver Letwin, Minister for Government policy […]
more…28 Jun, 2013
Revelation of NSA Surveillance Proves Poor Security at Security Companies
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 24, 2013 – The biggest intelligence leak in the history of the National Security Agency occurred this month with revelations regarding the agency’s expansive surveillance efforts, including the publication of a secret court order giving the government access to telephone records of millions of Americans and documentation of a previously undisclosed “PRISM” program […]
more…28 Jun, 2013
Israel Subjecting Palestinian Prisoners To ‘Abusive’ Detention, Interrogation – UN Committee
United Nations, Jun 27 2013, (UN News) – A United Nations committee today voiced concern at a wide range of practices that violate Israel’s obligations as an occupying power and infringe on the human rights of the Palestinians, and warned that popular discontent could result in another round of violence. The Israeli detention of an […]
more…28 Jun, 2013
Thais, Malaysians to Get Visa-free Travel to Japan as of July 1
Tokyo, Jun 26, 2013, (Courtesy: Japan Times) – The government will relax visa requirements for visitors from Southeast Asian countries starting Monday, hoping to lure more travelers from fast-growing economies to spur economic growth. Japan will waive visa requirements for tourists from Thailand and Malaysia, and offer a multiple-entry visa to Filipino and Vietnamese travelers. […]
more…28 Jun, 2013
Global Jobs Crisis: UN Calls on Young Entrepreneurs to ‘Change the World’
United Nations, 26 June 2013, Department of Public Information – Calling for a bold response to the global employment crisis, Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General, urged that young entrepreneurs be encouraged, educated and empowered in order to meet the challenge of filling nearly half a billion jobs by 2030. Mr Ban opened the thematic debate […]
more…27 Jun, 2013
Global Arms Bazaar: Israel Set To Become Biggest Exporter of Killer Drones
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Asia Pacific budgets are set to outstrip USA and Canada by 2021, fuelled by an explosion in global arms trade that threatens the competitive edge and dominance of US, UK and European defence trade according to the biggest budget and export study since the economic downturn. The study – The Balance of Trade– is […]
more…27 Jun, 2013
Gross National Happiness Hits the Hotel Industry
IRVINE, Calif.– June 26, 2013–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareerBliss, the online career community, today released new data identifying the CareerBliss Happiest Hotels to work for 2013. Leading the way in employee happiness is the hotelier the Crowne Plaza, followed by Marriott and Hyatt North America. CareerBliss determined which key factors helped drive hotel employee happiness such as the […]
more…27 Jun, 2013
Indian Ambassador Meets Thai Tourism Minister on Crime, Complaints
Bangkok – Indian Ambassador to Thailand Anil Wadhwa called on Minister of Tourism and Sports Mr. Somsak Phurisisak on June 24 to discuss issues ranging from rising incidents of crime against tourists to complaints about harassment. Although not directed specifically at Indian visitors, the issues reflect the growing social and legal downsides of Thailand’s record-breaking […]
more…27 Jun, 2013
Why does China’s top talent stay overseas?
June 26, 2013 – To attract talent back home, we need to focus on more than high-quality living conditions and work opportunities. We need reform in technology, education and talent management systems, in order to create a pleasant environment where talented people can concentrate on their research. A piece of recent news has attracted considerable […]
more…27 Jun, 2013
Australia releases updated guidelines for monitoring service quality at gateway airports
Canberra, 26 June 2013 (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued revised guidelines setting out changes to the way the ACCC monitors service quality at Australia’s four largest airports. “The new guidelines will improve the way the ACCC monitors airport service quality by taking account of changing market […]
more…27 Jun, 2013
Australia Passes Whistleblower Laws
Canberra, Attorney-General’s Office, 26 June 2013 – Public-sector whistleblowers will have greater protection under legislation passed by the Government today. Minister for the Public Service and Integrity Mark Dreyfus QC said the Public Interest Disclosure Bill and the Public Interest (Consequential Amendments) Bill which passed through the Senate today were a significant step in advancing […]
more…26 Jun, 2013
Gallup Poll: Americans’ Confidence in U.S. Medical System Drops
PRINCETON, NJ, June 25, 2013, (Gallup Polls) — Thirty-five percent of Americans have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the U.S. medical system, down from 41% last year, and the lowest since 2008. The current reading is also at the lower end of the range seen since Gallup first asked about […]
more…26 Jun, 2013
China’s outbound investment at turning point: KPMG
June 21, 2013 – Chinese overseas investments are being undertaken to move the county’s enterprises up the value chain, as these companies are increasingly looking to acquire targets in developed markets and upgrade R&D capabilities, according to a KPMG report. The report, jointly released by KPMG and the China International Contractors Association recently, shows that […]
more…26 Jun, 2013
US media’s disconnect in Snowden case
Washington DC., 2013-06-22 – Associated Press President and CEO Gary Pruitt, once a First Amendment (of the US constitution) lawyer, has lashed out at US President Barack Obama for his administration’s aggressive stance against whistleblowers and journalists. Addressing the National Press Club in Washington on Wednesday, Pruitt described the government’s actions against journalists as unconstitutional […]
more…26 Jun, 2013
US’ days as the world’s sole superpower are numbered
2013-06-26 – The dust appears to have settled on the spying accusations leveled at Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE by the US government. Espionage, however, remains very much front-page news with Edward Snowden, former CIA agent and US National Security Agency contractor, leaking highly controversial documents to the international media. Essentially, Snowden has blown the […]
more…26 Jun, 2013
What Does an Empire Look Like After Its Been Poked in the Eye?
Kuala Lumpur, June 26, 2013 – The unfolding situation around whistleblower Edward Snowden is perhaps the Obama administration’s most notable embarrassment, but how far will Washington go to get even with the countries offering safe haven to the man they view as a fugitive? The Snowden saga has it all: a stealthy CIA employee turned […]
more…24 Jun, 2013
Column from Palestine: Seven Snippets of “Good News”
One can choose to focus on bad news or good news. What we focus on determines our outlook on life. Good news 1: Over 250 million people watched and anticipated the last episode of the season for the TV show “Arab Idol” and the winner for this season was 23 year old Palestinian Mohammad Assaf […]
more…24 Jun, 2013
Muslim, Buddhist Joint Statement: Ex-PATA CEO Lakshman Ratnapala Responds
Dear Imtiaz, Re your story today, it is well and good for Buddhist and Muslim leaders to pledge shared action. However, going by what you report, they are missing two vital areas that call loudly for action. These being the economic disparities that sow the seeds of conflict and the prejudiced media that fan the […]
more…24 Jun, 2013
U.S. Court Rules OTAs Must Pay Taxes On Hotel Rooms Sold in Chicago
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 21, 2013 – In a major win for taxpayers, Judge Robert Lopez Cepero of the Cook County Circuit Court ruled today that online travel companies such as Expedia, Orbitz and Priceline are required to remit taxes to the City of Chicago on gross receipts from hotel room sales in Chicago, according to Cohen […]
more…24 Jun, 2013
Xinhua Commentary: U.S. owes world explanations over troubling spying accusations
BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) — Edward Snowden, a U.S. intelligence contractor who divulged some of the most secretive spying activities of the U.S. government, has put Washington in a really awkward situation. In the past few months, U.S. politicians and media outlets have thrown out Internet spying accusations one after another against China, trying to […]
more…23 Jun, 2013
UN Meeting Focuses on Why Resource-rich Countries Are Plagued by Conflict, Instability, Corruption
United Nations, 19 June 2013, (Department of Public Information) – The current of wealth from the world’s abundant natural resources was too often diverted away from populations in need, instead feeding conflicts and corruption, and leading to human rights abuses and environmental damage, warned a number of high-level speakers as they briefed the Security Council […]
more…23 Jun, 2013
Buddhist, Muslim leaders warn of rising extremism, pledge “shared action” to tackle it
BANGKOK – Buddhist and Muslim leaders from South and South East Asian countries, meeting here on 16 June 2013, have issued a joint statement warning of the rise of extremism, religious discrimination and violence, and pledged shared action to counter it via a range of intra-religious and inter-religious initiatives. The statement offers a golden opportunity […]
more…22 Jun, 2013
2013: The Year of the Social Executive – ExecuNet Survey
NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 20, 2013 – If you were an executive entering the job market in 2003, your goal might have been to wind up in a recruiter’s résumé database. But in 2013, it’s all about meeting people and making new friends who will get you in the door. A recent ExecuNet survey reveals that […]
more…22 Jun, 2013
Congress on Traditional Asian Medicine to Be Held in Korea, September 2013
SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 21, 2013 – The 8th ICTAM Organizing Committee — in recent years interest for traditional medicine has been growing within academia. Traditional medicine includes Korean medicine, Chinese medicine, Indian medicine, Chiropractic and Homeopathy. Knowledge exchange in various traditional medicine fields has been actively done for decades, which also triggered a new […]
more…22 Jun, 2013
Gallup Poll Shows Best, Worst Places to Find Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2013 — Fifty-seven percent of adults worldwide said it was a bad time to find a job in their local communities last year, unchanged from 2011. One-third said it was a good time to find a job, also mirroring the 2011 figure. Although global views toward the job market are unchanged […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
China earmarks $122m for green transport
BEIJING, 2013-06-20, (Xinhua) – China’s central government has injected 750 million yuan ($121.56 million) in subsidies to boost low-carbon transport in the past two years. Triggered by this, the transport sector has attracted about 20 billion yuan in investment for energy conservation and carbon emissions cuts since 2011, the Ministry of Finance said Thursday. These […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
Wanda to launch $1b New York hotel project
2013-06-20, (Crienglish.com) – Dalian Wanda Group Corp Ltd, one of China’s largest property developers, plans to invest about $1 billion to build a five-star hotel in New York as its third major investment outside its home market, Wang Jianlin, chairman of Wanda said on Wednesday. Wang said that Wanda is negotiating with potential partners for […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
Guangdong Travel agencies to get tourist incentive
Guangzhou, 2013-06-20 – Travel agencies will be given 10 yuan ($1.61) a day for each foreign tourist staying overnight in the Guangdong provincial capital. The incentive, double the 5 yuan introduced in 2010, starts from Tuesday Guangzhou-based New Express Daily reported. All travel agencies, including those registered outside the city, are eligible if they have […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
In defense of Edward Snowden
2013-06-20 – The US government has a bad habit, the habit of falsely accusing others of immoral acts or crimes which it itself commits. In the run-up to the US-led invasion of Iraq, for example, high-ranking American officials – with the Western media in tow – repeatedly claimed that Iraq was armed with weapons of […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
Chinese Analysis: Why developed countries are keen to show united front
2013-06-20 – Presidents and prime ministers from the Group of Eight gathered for their annual summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland last Monday and Tuesday. Although the unprecedented financial crisis has somewhat played down the significance of the G8 summit, it was the former US government subcontractor Edward Snowden’s revelations about the US National Security […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
China’s View: What has the Prism program taught us?
June 20, 2013 – Following the exposure of the Prism program, the U.S. government has sought to do three things: The first is to emphasize the necessity of the secret monitoring program. A spokesman for the U.S. government and other senior officials have repeatedly defended the program and tried to claim that the project has […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
China “unlikely to take more property-tightening measures”
BEIJING, June 19, (Xinhua) — The government is not likely to release new tightening policies in the short-term to curb property prices, JP Morgan’s chief China economist Zhu Haibin said Wednesday. He said that given the faltering economic recovery and varied regional conditions, the possibility for the central government to release new tightening policies targeting […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
WHO report: Violence against women a “problem of epidemic proportions”
20 June 2013 | Geneva – Physical or sexual violence is a public health problem that affects more than one third of all women globally, according to a new report released by the World Health Organisation in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and the South African Medical Research Council. The […]
more…21 Jun, 2013
World Bank to Loan US$216 Million to Upgrade Kerala State Transport
Ministry of Finance, 19-June, 2013 – The Loan and Project Agreements for World Bank (IBRD) assistance of US$ 216 million for Second Kerala State Transport Project were signed between Government of India/Government of Kerala and World Bank at New Delhi today. The Loan Agreement was signed by Mr Nilaya Mitash (Joint Secretary, Department of Economic […]
more…19 Jun, 2013
Myanmar Must Tackle Discrimination Against Minorities – UN Human Rights Chief
GENEVA (19 June 2013) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Wednesday urged the government of Myanmar to devote urgent attention to tackling the continuing discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in the country, warning that failure to act could undermine the reform process. “Myanmar today can act as a source of […]
more…19 Jun, 2013
Jackie Chan film Launches Week-long Chinese Film Festival in India
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, 18-June, 2013 — The Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Manish Tewari and Chinese Minister of State Administration for Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Televison Mr.Cai Fuchao today jointly inaugurated the six day Chinese Film Festival at Sirifort. Jackie Chan’s latest film “Chinese Zodiac” was the opening film. Mr. Tewari […]
more…19 Jun, 2013
European Commission market-tests Visa Europe’s commitments on fee payment changes – FAQs
Brussels, 13 June 2013 – The European Commission is inviting comments from interested parties on commitments offered by Visa Europe. Visa Europe has offered to significantly cut its multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) for credit card payments, to a level of 0.3% of the value of the transaction (a reduction of about 40 to 60%) and […]
more…19 Jun, 2013
As Tourism Booms in Mekong Subregion, Focus Shifts to Management, Sustainability
Guilin, China, (18 June 2013) – The promotion of tourism to and within the Greater Mekong Subregion entered a new phase on June 18 with the endorsement of a US$741 million funding package that will strive to better balance and manage the emerging issues in a booming part of the world. With all the six […]
more…18 Jun, 2013
New Report Rates Tourism Status of European Cities
London, 18 June 2013 – European Cities have out-performed nations and have become the driving force in the development of European tourism. The evidence and the facts are clear to see in the recently published 9th edition of “The European Cities Marketing Benchmarking Report”, the main reference in Europe for urban tourism, compiled by MODUL […]
more…18 Jun, 2013
Europe Seeks Immigration Policy Overhaul to Attract Talent, Spur Growth
Brussels, 17 June 2013 – How are the EU and its Member States addressing the challenges and opportunities of migration? Analysing the 2012 and early 2013 developments in the areas of immigration and asylum, a Commission report published today calls for a more coherent EU response. This includes reinforcing well-managed legal immigration and integration policies, […]
more…18 Jun, 2013
EU: Privacy, Trust Must Be Priority Basis for Credible Cyber Security Strategy
Brussels, 17 June 2013 – Cyber security is not an excuse for the unlimited monitoring and analysis of the personal information of individuals, said the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) today following the publication of his opinion on the EU’s strategy on cyber security. While there is a welcome acknowledgement of the importance of data […]
more…18 Jun, 2013
Internet Society Statement: “Trust” Compromised by Surveillance Revelations
WASHINGTON & GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– June 12, 2013 – The following is the full text of a statement released by the Internet Society in the wake of revelations of U.S. government surveillance activities. The Internet Society has noted recent revelations regarding the apparent scope of U.S. government efforts to gather large amounts of end user information […]
more…18 Jun, 2013
City fest displays China’s rise as film power
June 17, 2013 – China will add 45 new IMAX theaters for a total of 150 by year’s end as momentum builds behind the nation’s growing role in international film development and screening, according to movie entrepreneurs, financiers and directors who spoke at the on-going 16th Shanghai International Film Festival. The IMAX announcement was made […]
more…17 Jun, 2013
US$100 million ADB Loan to Revitalise Old Silk Road Outpost in China’s Poor Northwest
Asian Development Bank, 17 June 2013 – The ADB is providing a $100 million loan to revitalize Jiuquan City, a former outpost along the Silk Road located in the under-developed northwestern region in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). “Jiuquan City in Gansu province used to be an oasis on the Hexi corridor along the […]
more…17 Jun, 2013
Drunk Frenchmen Attack Chinese students
BORDEAUX, France, June 16 (Xinhua) — French Agriculture Minister Stephane Le Foll on Sunday denounced the violent attack on Chinese students in southwest France, saying that the country’s image was tarnished by the xenophobic act. “It is an unspeakable act. It is the image of France that is damaged with the xenophobic attitudes,” said Le […]
more…17 Jun, 2013
China’s catering industry looks to beat the slump
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhuanet) –Top-end restaurants in China have seen a fall in their revenues over the past year. With the government cracking down on wasteful expenditure on lavish restaurant banquets and the like, restaurants have had to re-orient their businesses, which is not proving easy. However, the catering industry as a whole is eager […]
more…17 Jun, 2013
China reclaims world’s fastest supercomputer mantle
BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese supercomputer producer announced Monday that China has once again built the world’s fastest supercomputer, capable of performing 33.86 quadrillion operations per second, surpassing the U.S. Titan supercomputer. The Tianhe-2 has a peak performance speed of 54.9 quadrillion operations per second, according to the National University of Defense Technology, which […]
more…17 Jun, 2013
FREE Download: OECD Report Cites Challenges of Europe’s Ageing Population
17/06/2013 – According to a new OECD report sponsored by the European Commission. the fastest-growing age group are people over 80 whose number will almost triple by 2060, rising from 4.6% of the population to 12% in 2050 in the European Union. It is estimated that up to half of them will need help to […]
more…17 Jun, 2013
China Speaks Out: The thinking behind U.S. surveillance programs
June 17, 2013 – In the last few days, revelations about two U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance programs have caused international consternation. Two questions in particular require answers. First: how to find the right balance between national security and individual privacy? According to the White House, the purpose of intelligence surveillance is to prevent […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
Global poll shows huge support for policies to curb multinational tax scams
14 June 2013 (ITUC-CSI media release): Eighty-five per cent of voters in 13 countries including six G8 economies support policies to stop large and multi-national corporates avoiding tax, according to a new public opinion poll released by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) ahead of the G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. The UK […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
Corporate Pirates of the Caribbean: IPS report exposes pro-austerity U.S. CEOs seeking more tax haven loopholes
12 June 2013 (Institute for Policy Studies) – CEOs with the dubious lobby group “Fix the Debt” are pushing for cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and the social safety net, painting themselves as the good guys in the budget debate. But as they ask for everyday Americans to accept cuts, these CEOs are brazenly seeking […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
Investigative Journalists Centre Releases Database Of Names Behind Secret Companies, Trusts
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), a project of the Center for Public Integrity, today released an interactive database that cracks open the historically impenetrable world of offshore tax havens. The ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database allows users to search through more than 100,000 secret companies, trusts and funds created […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
U.K.’s Island Tax Havens Back Efforts to Curb Tax Evasion, Fraud
LONDON, June 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement was issued today by Political Leaders of the Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands. We, the Political Leaders of the Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos, warmly welcome our […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
World Football Chief Blatter to Visit Palestine in July
RAMALLAH, June 11, 2013 (WAFA) – Sepp Blatter, president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), is expected to visit Palestine in July to help alleviate the problems facing Palestinian athletes from the Israeli occupation, Jibril Rjoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, said Tuesday. He said in a press conference that five main […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
U.S. blind to Latin America
2013-06-13 – The Barack Obama administration and US media have made much ado about the “pivot” to Asia policy of Washington. What has largely escaped their attention, however, is that China has been lining up economic allies in the erstwhile “backyard” of the US. Just as serious competition ought to awaken one’s creative juices in […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
Whistleblower pulls US into confidence crisis
2013-06-14 – US whistleblower Edward Snowden has disclosed that the US government had been hacking into computers in Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland since 2009, sparking extensive discussions about the US cyber policy and its long-held accusation against China. The 29-year-old defense contractor revealed two classified National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance programs, one […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
Surveillance programs reveal U.S. hypocrisy
BEIJING, June 14 (Xinhuanet) – In the past years, the U.S. Government has been blaming other countries for threatening cyber security. However, the recent leakage of the two top-secret U.S. surveillance programs of the National Security Agency (NSA) has smashed the image of the U.S. as a cyber liberty advocate and revealed its hypocrisy. Edward […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
People’s Daily Online Commentary: Security and privacy – Where to draw the line?
June 14, 2013 – A massive clandestine US program involving phone and Internet surveillance is currently being exposed in the world’s media. The technology companies which have participated in the program reportedly include Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube and Apple. PRISM is the codename of a top secret U.S. National Security Agency […]
more…16 Jun, 2013
Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You: America Declares War on World Currencies
June 14, 2013 – It can now be fully confirmed that we are in the middle of a currency war on a global scale. On April 19, the Thai baht was trading at Bt28.55 against the US dollar. At that point, Dr Prasarn Trairatvorakul, the Bank of Thailand governor, almost lost his job. He’d failed […]
more…14 Jun, 2013
Now, China’s Turn to Blast Unjustified US Intelligence-Gathering
2013-06-13 – After an ex-CIA employee and former intelligence contractor, Edward Snowden, leaked to two newspapers last week that the US National Security Agency has a top secret program that collects and analyzes data from Internet users around the world, a storm of outrage has gathered and continues to blow this week. While US intelligence […]
more…14 Jun, 2013
Emerging economies closely watching capital outflows
SINGAPORE, June 13 (Xinhua) — Monetary authorities in emerging economies are closely watching the impact of the capital outflows amid market expectation that the Federal Reserve’s exit from the quantitative easing may be close, though analysts say it is most likely a short-term adjustment. It is estimated that at least 2.5 billion U.S. dollars have […]
more…14 Jun, 2013
U.S. Commerce Department Forecasts Strong Growth For Travel to U.S. 2013-2018
Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI). June 13, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) projects international travel to the United States will continue experiencing strong growth through 2018, based on the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries’ 2013 Spring Travel Forecast. Building on a record-breaking 2012, visitor volume is expected to rise […]
more…14 Jun, 2013
Assange: Snowden “a hero to all humanity”
SYDNEY, June 13 (Xinhua) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has called whistleblower Edward Snowden “a hero to all humanity”in a live video address to the University of Sydney on Thursday. “Men like Snowden have shown extreme degrees of civic courage,” he told a packed auditorium of delegates on the closing night of the 19th International […]
more…14 Jun, 2013
World Population Projected To Reach 9.6 Billion By 2050 – U.N. Report
United Nations, (UN News Centre) – Jun 13 2013 – The current world population of 7.2 billion is projected to increase by 1 billion over the next 12 years and reach 9.6 billion by 2050, according to a United Nations report launched today, which points out that growth will be mainly in developing countries, with […]
more…14 Jun, 2013
U.S. Polls Show Contradictory Results on Govt Wiretapping & Surveillance
In a development that could impact on their own credibility, opinion poll results by two of the United States’ best-known public opinion survey organisations have shown totally opposite views of the U.S. government’s controversial wiretapping and surveillance activities. The divergence of opinion was clearly reflected in the headlines themselves. The first poll released on June […]
more…12 Jun, 2013
China Demands, and Gets, “Mutual Respect” in Future Relations with U.S.
BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) — Although Chinese President Xi Jinping returned home Sunday, political pundits across the world are still trying to decipher the significance of his unprecedented informal summit with U.S. President Barack Obama over the weekend. During the two-day summit, staged in the picturesque Sunnylands estate in California, the two leaders spent more […]
more…12 Jun, 2013
Myanmar Must Curb “Widespread Abuses” Against The Rohingya – UN Expert
United Nations, (UN News Centre) Jun 11 2013 – The fatal shooting of three Rohingya women is the latest example of law enforcement officials operating with complete impunity in western Myanmar, an independent United Nations expert today said, calling on Government authorities to investigate the incident. “The human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya […]
more…12 Jun, 2013
WHO Director-General Blasts “Globalisation of Unhealthy Lifestyles”
United Nations, (UN News Centre) – Jun 10 2013 – Efforts to promote good health are more vital than ever given that non-communicable diseases have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading cause of death, a senior United Nations official said today, while also warning that they face daunting challenges, including from ‘big business’. “Today, the […]
more…12 Jun, 2013
U.S. Judge Allows Suit on Border Questioning of Muslims to Proceed
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/11/13) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today announced that a federal judge in Michigan has allowed a lawsuit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the FBI over the repeated detention and questioning of Muslims at and inside the United States-Canada border and other ports of entry to move forward. […]
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CAIR: It’s Time to Tell U.S. Leaders to Stop Spying on Calls, Emails
Washington DC, Council on American-Islamic Relations, June 7, 2013 – Recent reports have revealed that the FBI and National Security Agency are “tapped” directly into the servers of the nation’s top Internet providers and collecting the phone records of millions of Verizon customers. It is strongly suspected that the federal government is also collecting call […]
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Pakistan summons top U.S. diplomat to lodge “strong protest” over drone strikes
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (Xinhua) — Pakistan on Saturday summoned a top U.S. diplomat and lodged a formal protest over a recent drone strikes which killed at least seven people. A U.S. spy aircraft fired missiles on a house in North Waziristan tribal region late Friday night, the second US attack in 10 days. Last week […]
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Courageous Indonesian Investigative Reporter Wins AFP’s 2013 Kate Webb Prize
Paris, June 5, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – The International News Agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) has awarded the 2013 Kate Webb Price for frontline journalism to Indonesian Investigative Reporter Stefanus Teguh Edi Pramano for his searing reportages on the bloody civil war in Syrial abd his eye-opening investigation into the murky underworld of the Jakarta […]
more…10 Jun, 2013
Pursuit of Truth Continues: Eminent New Honorary Members Join 9/11 Consensus Panel
NEW YORK, June 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Amidst growing doubts about its origins, the tragedy of September 11, 2001, continues to fuel the war on terror. Meanwhile, disturbing evidence long suppressed in the media is surfacing through the 24-member 9/11 Consensus Panel’s scientific review of official claims that 19 diminutive Muslim hijackers defeated America’s defenses. […]
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“Rogue Employees” Amongst “Greatest Threats” in IT Sector – Security Professionals Survey
MANCHESTER, UK & BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– June 06, 2013 – While IT security professionals recognize the threat posed by unwitting employees, many still admit to allowing administrative privileges to go unmanaged, making organizations increasingly vulnerable to malware exploits and unauthorized software, according to a survey released today by Avecto. The study, conducted at Infosecurity Europe in […]
more…8 Jun, 2013
5 dead as another domestic terrorist opens fire in Santa Monica, California
LOS ANGELES, June 7 (Xinhua) — Five people, including the gunman, were killed Friday in a shooting spree in Santa Monica, California, police said at a press conference. Police revised down the death toll late Friday from earlier reports of seven. Jacqueline Seabrooks, chief of the Santa Monica police department, said the rolling wave of […]
more…6 Jun, 2013
MoneyGram Survey Alerts Summer Family Travellers To Email Scams, Fraud
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–04 June 2013 – A recent survey from MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), a global money transfer company, revealed that nearly one-third of consumers aged 18-49 post details about their vacations on social media before or during their trip. Sharing summer travel plans can serve as an invitation for criminals to target family members with the […]
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Australia makes its conferences more accessible for People with Disability
4 June 2013 – Australians with disability will be supported to attend conferences across the country, thanks to $350,000 from the Gillard Government under the National Disability Conference Initiative. Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers Amanda Rishworth, today announced 34 conference organisers will receive grants of up to $12,000 to assist people with disability and […]
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Security Contractor G4S faces storm of protest at AGM over links to Israel
London, (Palestine Solidarity Campaign Press Release) – On Thursday 6 June 2013 executives and shareholders attending the G4S’ AGM will face a storm of protest against G4S’ profiting from Israel’s illegal detention and torture of Palestinians. Human rights campaigners will gather outside the G4S Annual General Meeting to alert shareholders to the company’s complicity in […]
more…5 Jun, 2013
Myanmar Unveils $500 Million Tourism Plan
NAY PYI TAW, MYANMAR (Asian Development Bank media release) 5 June 2013 – The Government of Myanmar, alongside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Norway, today unveiled a Tourism Master Plan which outlines 38 development projects valued at nearly a half billion dollars that will help increase Myanmar’s tourism competitiveness, protect environmentally […]
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FREE Download: New Research Lists Low-Cost Actions for Cutting Food Loss and Waste
Washington DC / Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) / Portland / Nairobi, 5 June 2013 – One out of every four calories produced by the global agricultural system is being lost or wasted, according to new analysis. This poses a serious challenge to the planet’s ability to reduce hunger and meet the food needs of a rapidly-expanding global […]
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Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines Agree to Work on ASEAN Common Smart Visa
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, 5 June 2013 – Ministers and tourism authorities of Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Secretary of Tourism of the Philippines have expressed their intention to collaborate with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to facilitate travel in the region by developing a common smart visa system, and have signed the “Statement […]
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FREE Download: World of Work Report 2013
United Nations, Jun 3 2013 (UN News Centre) – Five years after the global financial crisis, the world employment situation remains uneven with emerging and developing economies recovering much faster than most advanced countries, the United Nations labour agency today reported, warning of potential social unrest, particularly in Europe. “These figures present a positive development […]
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FREE Download: The State of Global Food and Agriculture Report
United Nations, Jun 4 2013 (UN News Centre) – The head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) today called for greater efforts to combat malnutrition and hunger worldwide as the agency launched its flagship annual report, which this year focuses on improved food systems for better nutrition. In a message marking the […]
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Israel Must Stop Settlements, End Occupation, U.N. Chief Tells Jewish Global Forum
United Natios, Jun 3 2013 (UN News Centre) — Israel has a right to live in peace and security, but needs to halt settlement activity and take concrete action to end the occupations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated, cautioning that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is approaching “a point of no return.” “The occupation, now nearing half […]
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Surveillance Technologies Must Not Undermine Freedom Of Expression – U.N. Expert
United Nations, Jun 4 2013 (UN News Centre) – Surveillance technologies used by Governments must not violate their citizens’ privacy, a United Nations independent expert stressed today, calling on States to ensure that free expression is not compromised. “Freedom of expression cannot be ensured without respect to privacy in communications,” said Special Rapporteur on freedom […]
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Chinese Premier Terms Services Vital To “Upgrades” Of Global Economies
Beijing, 3 June 2013 (UNCTAD News release) – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told a joint Leaders’ Summit of the Global Services Forum (GSF) and the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) on Wednesday that services sectors around the world represent the most important opportunities for growth and economic “upgrading” sought by developing countries. […]
more…4 Jun, 2013
Will the Upcoming China-U.S. Summit Lead to Cooperation or Confrontation?
June 01, 2013 – Recently, U.S. media is paying more and more attention to the upcoming China-U.S. presidential summit. On May 27, American officials visited China, paving the way for Xi-Obama meeting. Meanwhile, the 2013 Fortune Global Forum (FGF) will be held in the city of Chengdu in southwest China’s Sichuan province from June 6 […]
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