The Washington Post By Helaine Olen Opinion writer One morning about three weeks ago, at 5:45 a.m., the robocallers came for me. My cellphone rang. And rang. It hasn’t stopped. The calls claim to come from all over the world. Sometimes they ring once, and stop. Sometimes twice. Rarely more ... Read More »
Aoun meets Putin, thanks Russian support for Levant’s Christians
President Michel Aoun on Tuesday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support for the Christians in the Levant region. “We thank you for your position in defense of the Christian minorities in the Levant, and we hope that this support will continue,” Aoun said to Putin, who hosted him ... Read More »
Report on the “1st Public Health Policy and Management (PHPM) Program” Chandigarh – India
Prepared by: Rima Abd El Samad Ministry of Information Lebanese Directorate of Studies and Publications Overview The 1st Public Health Policy and Management (PHPM) Program under the International Public Health Management Development was organized by the Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health – Post Graduate Institute of ... Read More »
Reviving supersonic passenger flights to harm environment: study
Reuters Reviving supersonic passenger flights will harm the environment as the jets will not likely be able to comply with existing fuel efficiency, pollution and noise standards for subsonic aircraft, according to a study released on Tuesday. U.S. based startups Aerion Supersonic, Boom Supersonic and Spike Aerospace are all aiming ... Read More »
Catalan referendum: preliminary results show 90% in favour of independence
Spanish prime minister defends violent response to poll, as raids on ballot stations by riot police leave hundreds of Catalans injured The Guardian 2 October, 2017 Sam Jones, Stephen Burgen and agencies Catalan officials have claimed that preliminary results of its referendum have shown 90% in favour of independence ... Read More »
North Korea-US war now ‘a real possibility’, warns influential Rusi think tank
There is a growing risk action could be taken by Donald Trump to ‘resolve’ the issue ‘sooner rather than later’ The Independent Harry Cockburn 28 September, 2017 A war between North Korea and the US is now a “real possibility”, and would likely result in thousands of people being killed ... Read More »
UN chief urges Myanmar to end military operations in Rohingya crisis
António Guterres warns that crisis is a breeding ground for radicalisation, criminals and traffickers, and risks creating international tension Associated Press 28 September, 2017 António Guterres warns that crisis is a breeding ground for radicalisation, criminals and traffickers, and risks creating international tension insurgent Rohingya group attacked police posts in ... Read More »
Macron’s counter-terror bill risks France’s human rights record, say UN experts
Liberty and security ‘under threat’ from bill proposing to end France’s state of emergency by transferring special police powers into permanent law The Guardian Angelique Chrisafis 28 September, 2017 A tough new French counter-terrorism bill could have discriminatory repercussions, especially for Muslims, and puts the country’s human rights record at ... Read More »
World War 3 latest: Russia on war footing as Putin’s troops amass on North Korea border
RUSSIA appears to be preparing for wars as troops have lined up on the North Korea border just one day after Vladimir Putin’s nation fired a ballistic missile. Express Mark Chandler 29 September, 2017 A large number of soldiers were seen arriving near the Khasan crossing point between the two ... Read More »
Almost 75% of all children are subjected to violence each year, research finds
Leaders urged to break the silence around the issue as report reveals every year 1.7 billion children across rich and poor countries experience abuse The Guardian Rebecca Ratcliffe 26 September, 2017 Nearly three out of four children experience violence each year, according to a global study that warns practices such ... Read More »
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