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Published on Jun 19, 2018

Australia tipped to buy British naval frigates in $35 billion deal with old partner

However it also considered the risk of cost blowouts and delays, as well as which bid would provide the strongest shot in the arm for the government’s plans for a vibrant shipbuilding industry in Australia. Loading BAE’s Global Combat Ship is regarded as …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published on Jun 19, 2018

Concentration Camps, Chemical Warfare, Beheading: Malayan Emergency 70 Years On

At 8.30 am June 16 1948, in the office of the Elphil Estate in Perak, Malaya, three British plantation managers — Arthur Walker, John Allison, and Ian Christian — were killed by a trio of young Chinese assassins. The planned execution represented the …

Source: Sputnik International
Published on Jun 14, 2018

Asia Chess: Soumya Says She Was Already Irked By Iran Laws

To Soumya Swaminthan, it isn’t Iranian laws per se with which she has a problem. Instead it is making it obligatory for all women to wear headscarf in public all the time that she cannot support, says the Indian player who has opted to pull out of the …

Source: Outlook
Published on Jun 10, 2018

Asian Games: Pak boxing coach not sure about medal chances

Asian Games: Pak boxing coach not sure about medal chances KARACHI: Pakistan boxing coach Arshad Hussain on Saturday said he was not sure about the country’s medal chances in the 18th Asian Games, slated to be held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia, …

Source: The News International
Published on Jun 7, 2018

Why we must salute the first West Indian arrivals to Britain, says TREVOR PHILLIPS

On June 22, it will be exactly 70 summers since an iconic group stepped off the military transport ship, the Empire Windrush, at Tilbury Docks in London, to launch an adventure that would transform their own lives and the future of Britain. They were not …

Source: Charleston Daily Mail
Published on Jun 15, 2018

Renewed Trade War Concerns Likely To Weigh On Wall Street

The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a notably lower opening on Friday following the mixed performance seen in the previous session. Renewed trade war concerns are likely to weigh on the markets after President Donald Trump announced plans to …

Source: RTT News
Published on Jun 14, 2018

Seizing Economic Opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have come to an interesting point in their histories, looking at major changes of their economies. As the two most important economies in Central Asia, both countries have attracted comparatively significant amount of foreign …

Source: The Diplomat Magazine
Published on Jun 13, 2018

Caspian Sea can join high seas via Chabahar port – Iran official

13 June 2018 17:50 (UTC+04:00) 194 By Trend The Caspian Sea can be linked to international waters through Iran's strategic port of Chabahar, the director of Iran's Ports & Maritime Organization in maritime affairs said. The strategic Chabahar …

Source: Azer News
Published on Jun 13, 2018

Business notes: June 13

Two Hampton Roads-based organizations, Greg Garrett Realty and the Ping Pong Gives charity foundation, teamed up to donate a ping pong table to the residents of Brookdale Williamsburg senior living community at an event last Thursday. Members of the Ping …

Source: Virginia Gazette
Published on Apr 15, 2018

Commonwealth Games – Rugby | Double gold for New Zealand at expense of Olympic champions

New Zealand players celebrate after defeating Australia in extra time to win their rugby sevens gold medal match Rio revenge, a brain fade and a gripping contest forced into extra time. New Zealand got some Olympic revenge on Australia to claim the …

Source: Macau Daily Times
Published on Jun 12, 2018

OP-ED: Seychelles: From Putsches to Development Pushes

MahÈ: Port of Victoria, by Adam Liptak via Flickr There is another story to Seychelles aside from beautiful beaches and chilled atmosphere – as to how it got to be the first high income African country in spite of a familiar background of coups d’etat and …

Source: Daily Maverick
Published on May 2, 2018

How to prepare for Asian Games

How to prepare for Asian Games After the poor performance in the 21st Commonwealth Games in Australia, Asian Games in Indonesia are the next major target of Pakistan. The Asian Games are slated to be jointly hosted by the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and …

Source: The News International
Published on Apr 20, 2018

The Commonwealth: Still relevant for Africa today?

Commonwealth heads of government had barely touched down in London this week when apologies began rolling out of Downing Street. Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain was "genuinely sorry” over its threats to deport the descendants of member …

Source: DW.DE
Published on May 2, 2018

Asian Games: Weightlifting camp to start this month

Asian Games: Weightlifting camp to start this month KARACHI: After snaring a couple of bronze medals in the 21st Commonwealth Games in Australia, national weightlifters will assemble for a proper camp this month to begin preparations for the Asian Games …

Source: The News International
Published on Apr 28, 2018

Britain accommodates China, not India

As competition between India and China extends even to studying in the United Kingdom, New Delhi must be delighted with the latest suggestion that India may be making up for lost ground. The British government’s figures show the first increase — of 27 per …

Source: Free Press Journal
Published on Apr 23, 2018

South Australia’s Anzac Day dawn services for 2018

Wednesday’s service guide ADELAIDE South Australian National War Memorial, North Tce 6am ADELAIDE Light Horse Memorial, Cnr North and East tces 8am ADELAIDE Cross of Sacrifice, after the Anzac March 11.30am ALDGATE RSL War Memorial 6.30am AMERICAN RIVER …

Source: Sunday Times
Published on Apr 30, 2018

Fads, cliches and jargon won't save the service

A recent speech by Heather Smith, secretary of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, on "doing policy differently" (an edited version of which was in last month's Informant) is interesting though unhelpful. And its …

Source: WA Today
Published on Apr 21, 2018

Africa:The Commonwealth – Still Relevant for Africa Today?

Photo: CHOGM The Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting logo, 2018. By Benita Van EyssenAfrica is well represented within the Commonwealth grouping of some 2.4 billion people who experienced British colonialism. To what extent does it benefit? …

Source: News
Published on Apr 25, 2018

Archbishop Coleridge among signatories calling on governments in the Commonwealth to tackle climate change

Warning signs: Climate change is the biggest threat to the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs around the world. The effects of climate change, including increasing temperatures leading to coral bleaching, are already being seen on the reef. AUSTRALIAN …

Source: Catholic Leader

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 13:30 GMT

Zimbabwe begins process to re-join Commonwealth; observers invited to July elections

Zimbabwe has applied to re-join the Commonwealth. The proposal came in a letter dated 15 May to Secretary-General Patricia Scotland from Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Secretary-General was delighted to receive the letter. “I …

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Published on May 3, 2018 - 20:11 GMT

DAS Group, Inc. CEO Recognized Again as Top Women-Led Business Owner by The Commonwealth Institute

MIAMI, May 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) honored Top Women-Led Businesses from the state of Florida at a luncheon held today at Hilton Miami Downtown. TCI is a non-profit organization that works to advance businesswomen in …

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Published on April 18, 2018 - 17:11 GMT

South Africa strongly objects to the travel advisory issued by Australia

The South African government takes strong exception to the Travel Advisory issued by the government of the Commonwealth of Australia, which contains misleading information about South Africa in general and, in particular, about the experiences of foreign …

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Published on April 11, 2018 - 17:21 GMT

Cameroon: British High Commission hosts Commonwealth Big Lunch

The British High Commission gathered Commonwealth partners, guests and school pupils at Kribi in the southern region of Cameroon on 6 April 2018 for a Commonwealth Big Lunch to celebrate the Commonwealth, community and build connections through food. The …

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Published on April 17, 2018 - 05:03 GMT

President Ramaphosa departs South Africa for London to attend Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2018)

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Monday 16 April 2018, departed South Africa for London in the United Kingdom where he will be leading a South African Delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2018) between 19th and 20th April …

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Published on April 13, 2018 - 03:51 GMT

Zambia’s Vice President to attend Commonwealth Heads of Mission (CHOGM) Summit

Her honour, the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia Mrs Inonge Mutukwa Wina is on Monday expected in the United Kingdom to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Mission (CHOGM) Summit that will take place from 16th to 20th April 2018. Mrs Wina will be …

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Published on April 5, 2018 - 14:57 GMT

Reported deportation of Ghanaian ‘journalists’ from Australia

The Australian High Commission can confirm the Australian Border Force (ABF) has cancelled the visas of several dozen travellers from a variety of countries, including Ghana, who attempted to travel to Australia posing illegitimately as journalists, …

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Published on March 12, 2018 - 14:54 GMT

Launch of the Commonwealth Academies of Science Consensus Statement on Climate Change

OTTAWA, March 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Society of Canada has joined science academies and societies from around the world to support the Commonwealth Heads of Government in benefitting from the best available science on climate change. The …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 17:38 GMT

OPEC, Sahara Group, Others to Chart Future of Petroleum at Vienna Seminar

Leading International Energy Conglomerate,Sahara Group will join world leaders at the OPEC 7th International Seminar scheduled to take place in Vienna, Austria VIENNA, VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading International …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 17:37 GMT

Immigration Attorney Magdalena Cuprys prevails against U.S. Department of Homeland Security in disputed asylum claim

Immigration client had committed minor offenses in the past; attorney Cuprys successfully argued that such minor offenses do not disqualify client from asylum Cuprys & Associates (N/A:N/A) MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨ …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Dissects the List of Top Blockchain Technology Companies

Recent research by GoodFirms publishes the List of Top 10 Blockchain Technology Companies based on the client reviews and their reliability WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is no denying that …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 13:29 GMT

Empire Fighting Chance

Giving young people a fighting chance against mental health issues. BRISTOL, UNITED KINGDOM, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The UK is in the middle of a mental health epidemic amongst young people. As many as one in five children have a …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 13:02 GMT

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Hosts the 9th Edition of the International Music Concert

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy, will host the ninth edition of the International Music Concert, taking place on the 24th of June in Lagos, Nigeria. LONDON, LONDON, UK, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The founder of Christ …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Ryan Patel Keynotes NACD Entrepreneurial Board Forum

Global business executive & board director emphasizes the strategic element boards serve for companies SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ryan Patel is the official keynote at this year’s Entrepreneurial …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 11:05 GMT

SiO4 and RoboCyberWall Sign Exclusive Global Reseller Agreement

Agreement Enables Organizations to Purchase RoboCyberWall's Root Shield Software to Prevent Breaches of Apache2 and NGINX Web Server's HTTP and HTTPS Ports HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 10:13 GMT

THE CITIZEN, A Poignant and Rigorous Portrait of 21st Century Immigration, Opens Friday July 6 at Metrograph

A culturally biased citizenship exam promises to be the undoing of African immigrant Wilson (Cake-Baly, who brings breathtaking grace and nuance to the role). NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EXLUSIVE ONE …

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Published on June 18, 2018 - 20:36 GMT

Matt Westin, Rahn Anthoni, Ed Roman, More Win At 5th Annual IMEA Awards

MTS Management Group and their artists, Matt Westin, Rahn Anthoni, Ed Roman and former client, Cherish Lee, were all winners at the 5th Annual IMEA Awards. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MTS Management Group …

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Published on June 19, 2018 - 06:33 GMT

Remarks by Ambassador Peter Henry Barlerin Opening Ceremony African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA)

Remarks by Ambassador Peter Henry Barlerin Opening Ceremony African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA): Remarks by Ambassador Peter Henry Barlerin Opening Ceremony African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) June 18, 2018 Good Morning! I …

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Published on June 18, 2018 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Survey Highlights the Points of Improving Shopping Experience with Shopping Apps

B2B GoodFirms surveyed shoppers and ecommerce companies to assist the app makers to develop an inventive ecommerce app WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this modern technology e-commerce sector is …

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Published on June 18, 2018 - 15:13 GMT

China Oriental Economic Superpower Market 2018 Analysis by Trends, Demand and Technology Forecast to 2025

Oriental Economic Superpower Market –Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2025 PUNE, INDIA, June 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oriental Economic Superpower Market 2018 (2018 edition) …

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Published on June 18, 2018 - 10:43 GMT

The concept of the noosphere as a possible way of human development was depicted by an art-project

The concept of the noosphere as a possible way of human development was depicted by an art-project at the Moscow International Biennale for Young Art MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 18, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of a special exhibition …

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Published on June 16, 2018 - 10:41 GMT

Australian Hassan Younes to judge Global Youth Summit

The Global Youth Summit hosts the 9th bi-annual environmental student event under this year’s theme being ‘Youth for Climate Change’, announcing Hassan Younes. SINGAPORE, VICTORIA, SINGAPORE, June 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global …

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Published on June 16, 2018 - 09:03 GMT

Folorunso Alakija’s Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Succour for Widows And Orphans

Rose of Sharon (http://TheRoseOfSharonFoundation.org) who first opened their doors to widows and orphanages exactly a decade ago on the 23rd of May, 2008 is celebrating their 10th anniversary. The Rose of Sharon foundation was founded by Mrs …

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Published on June 15, 2018 - 13:04 GMT

Cryptocurrency bank KC Bank to open in July!

Karatbars International has announced the opening of the cryptocurrency bank KC Bank, which fully operates under U.S. licensing in Miami. MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA, June 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cryptocurrency bank KC Bank to open in July! …

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Published on June 15, 2018 - 06:27 GMT

South Africa: Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock

Statement on the humanitarian situation in the Sahel I am increasingly concerned by the situation in the Sahel. In Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal, nearly 6 million people are struggling to meet their daily food needs. Severe …

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Published on June 14, 2018 - 10:03 GMT

MHRMI Condemns Traitor Zaev's Attempts at Changing Macedonia's Name to "Northern Macedonia"

What problem does Traitor Zaev believe he is accomplishing by adding a geographical qualifier in front of the Republic of Macedonia's name? TORONTO, CANADA, June 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What problem does Traitor Zaev believe he is …

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Published on June 14, 2018 - 08:48 GMT

VoIP Services Market Strategy Analysis, Trend Outlook and Business Opportunities to 2025

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ VoIP Services Market Strategy Analysis, Trend Outlook and Business Opportunities to 2025”. PUNE, INDIA, June 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This report studies the global VoIP …

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Published on June 12, 2018 - 21:43 GMT

Florida Third Degree Felony Grand Theft Cover Up by Enterprise and National Car Rental

Behemoth rental agency desperate to hide facts after attempted third degree felony grand theft at the SW FL Fort Myers International Airport ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SubscriberWise, the …

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The International Conference on Gender Studies, 2018 (Gender Studies'18)

Date: 04-Oct-18 to 05-Oct-18

Location: Bangkok / Thailand

The International Conference on Gender Studies, 2018 (Gender Studies'18) will be held on 04th and 05th October, 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme, "Gender Studies from a Global Perspective" with the participation of researchers, policy makers, scholars and stake holders from all around the globe. This conference will bring together the local experiences and insights of diverse individuals in relation to gender, while creating a discussion on the issues on gender. Furthermore, this will be a platform for policy makers to come up with reasonable policies and decisions that benefit everyone irrespective of their socio-cultural and economic differences.

2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference on Gende Studies and the Status of Women (WomenBeing Conference)

Date: 09-Oct-18 to 12-Oct-18

Location: Edinburgh / United Kingdom

This conference offers a platform for: >>Discussion relating to the current status of women, with a special focus on the following categories that constitute potential challenges to gender equality and women’s rights: the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the refugee crisis, rising levels of (and political legitimisation of) sexual violence and misogyny, cuts in child-care and services for disabled people, lack of access to paid parental leave, tax and welfare reforms, the gender pay gap, sexual harassment and the rise of zero-contract hours. >>International researchers and scientists from academia, industry and government to present their studies to a multi-disciplinary audience, exchange experiences, discuss proposals, and disseminate results on women’s and gender studies. ...

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