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Published on 10:52 GMT

Dr Conor Mulvagh: 'How loss of Ireland signalled the end of the British Empire'

Edward Carson's reaction to the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921 was prescient of a century of decolonisation which ended with the lowering of the Union Jack in Hong Kong in 1997. Back in December 1921, a dejected Carson told the House of …

Source: Irish Independent
Published on Jan 8, 2019

East Asia brings a shimmering fusion of traditional and contemporary ways

The Hong Kong skyline light show is spectacular from Ocean Terminal. Sharon Lindores / National Post Hong Kong as seen from the Peak's Sky Terrace. Sharon Lindores / National Post The Ngong Ping Cable Car is Asia's longest bi-cable …

Source: National Post
Published on Jan 8, 2019

The seven countries in our Asia-Pacific backyard where kings and queens still rule

Posted January 09, 2019 06:10:46 When it comes to monarchy, most people think of the pomp and majesty of the British throne, with its palaces and historic ceremonies. Key points: Malaysia's sultan Muhammad V abdicated earlier this week in a shock move …

Source: ABC.net.au
Published on Jan 7, 2019

Hilton Surfers Paradise in Queensland, Australia Sold

Jerry Schwartz makes first investment in Queensland with purchase of Hilton Surfers Paradise Hilton Surfers Paradise Sold Australia's largest private hotel investor, Dr Jerry Schwartz, has made his first foray into Queensland hotel property with the $ …

Source: Hotel News Resource
Published on Jan 5, 2019

CIRCULOGENE Expands Molecular Diagnostics Testing Footprint To Asia-Pacific Region

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CIRCULOGENE, advancing precision medicine through molecular genetics testing, has entered into an international partnership with New Zealand-based CIRCULOGENE Asia Pacific Limited. The strategic business relationship …

Source: Laboratory Network
Published on Jan 4, 2019

Britain clings to imperial nostalgia as Brexit looms

Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today’s WorldView newsletter. British Prime Minister Theresa May may be on her last legs. Last …

Source: The Washington Post
Published on Jan 2, 2019

Jeremy Hunt lands in 'low-tax haven' Singapore - and brands it a role model for Brexit Britain

Jeremy Hunt landed in Singapore today just days after hailing the low-tax economy as a potential role model for post-Brexit Britain. On a three-day visit to Asia, the Foreign Secretary will claim the UK's history and geography gives it the chance to be …

Source: Sunday People
Published on Dec 12, 2018

Common visa regime for Central Asia: One More Step toward Regional Cooperation

Mohammed Janesar 12 December 2018 Regional Cooperation is one of the major challenges for Central Asian countries internally as well as externally due to its land locked geographical dimension and attribute. Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, …

Source: South Asia Journal
Published on Dec 12, 2018

World: Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2018 - The Role of Migration, Rural ...

Progress on food security and nutrition stagnates in Europe and Central Asia More than 14 million adults suffer severe food insecurity while overweight and obesity are on the rise 11 December 2018, Budapest/Rome - More than 14 million adults, and some …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Jan 16, 2019

Child abuse survivor helps inspire other victims

A QUEENSLAND survivor of childhood abuse is motivating an overseas campaign against child sexual exploitation and trafficking. Damien Rider's horrific experience with child abuse caused deep psychological damage, triggering four suicide attempts and …

Source: Sunshine Coast Daily
Published on Jan 16, 2019

Is Turkmenistan Being Pulled Into Russia's Orbit?

April will mark 10 years since a mysterious explosion at a gas pipeline leading from Turkmenistan to Russia. It was arguably the low point in already uneasy relations between Ashgabat and Moscow. In the years that followed the blast, Turkmen-Russian ties …

Source: Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Published on Dec 6, 2018

ECFA presents recommendations on EU's new strategy for Central Asia

ASTANA (TCA) — Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko's visit to Great Britain ended on December 5 with the Kazakhstan delegation taking part in the Fifth annual Eurasian Council on Foreign Affairs (ECFA) meeting in London chaired by Dr. …

Source: Times of Central Asia
Published on Dec 20, 2018

UK sets sail for Asia as Brexit storm rages on

TO outside observers, the UK seems to be imploding in a self-inflicted domestic debate over its relationship with the European Union. Despite this unfortunately-accurate representation of the situation, British foreign policymakers across Whitehall have …

Source: Asian Correspondent
Published on Dec 22, 2018

Australia’s religious freedom review: Sensible steps, or faith over reason?

AFTER a delay of more than six months, on Dec 13, 2018, Prime Minister Scott Morrison finally released the report from the Ruddock Religious Freedom Review along with his government’s response. The impression from the report is the panel wanted to do their …

Source: Asian Correspondent
Published on Dec 21, 2018

Carl Mortished: Europe's skill signing trade deals exposes Britain's flaws

Imagine you are in charge of Britain’s trade relations after Brexit. Which country would be top of your list for a trade deal? According to Boris Johnson, when we leave the EU and its awful customs union, a whole world will open up to us. Britain can “ …

Source: Evening Standard
Published on Dec 21, 2018

How Australia Is Looking to Develop a Hydrogen Economy

Australia’s first hydrogen test station opened this month amid a wider strategy to use gas as a storage medium for renewable energy. The station, established by energy provider Evoenergy and the Canberra Institute of Technology at a CIT facility in …

Source: Greentech Media
Published on Dec 20, 2018

Hakeem al-Araibi: Australia pours cold water on citizenship bid for refugee footballer

The Department of Home Affairs has poured cold water on a pitch to have citizenship granted on Australian-based refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, in a bid to help free him from a Thai jail where he awaits deportation to Bahrain. Lawyers for Al-Araibi, …

Source: The Guardian
Published on Dec 19, 2018

Asia's Sports Photos of 2018

From scorching tennis courts in a summer Down Under, to the ice and snow of Pyeongchang, the surf and sand of Australia's Gold Coast and the humid, hectic heart of Jakarta, a rich diversity of Asia's venues have been showcased for a global sporting …

Source: The New Zeland Herald
Published on Dec 19, 2018

Asia's Sports Photos of 2018

From scorching tennis courts in a summer Down Under, to the ice and snow of Pyeongchang, the surf and sand of Australia's Gold Coast and the humid, hectic heart of Jakarta, a rich diversity of Asia's venues have been showcased for a global sporting …

Source: Odessa American

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Published on November 19, 2018 - 23:51 GMT

Australia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2018 Article IV Consultation Mission

Completing the Rebalancing after the End of the Mining Investment Boom November 19, 2018 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 13:00 GMT

The Commonwealth Foundation of Pennsylvania Named Finalist For Atlas Network’s 2018 Templeton Freedom Award For Pension ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania was sprinting toward financial meltdown with its unfunded pension liabilities and its state lawmakers apathetic to do anything about it. That was until Commonwealth Foundation sounded the alarm in …

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Published on October 5, 2018 - 00:00 GMT

Galane Gold Ltd. Announces Agreement to Acquire Andy Well Project in Australia

TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galane Gold Ltd. (“Galane Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG; OTCQB: GGGOF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain Western Australian mining tenements and related …

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Published on September 12, 2018 - 11:30 GMT

MassTLC Names Commonwealth, Mosaic, Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients, Full List of Finalists Announced

BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) today announced the recipients of three special award categories that will be presented during the organization’s 21st Annual Mass Technology Leadership …

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Published on August 8, 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Reliq Health Technologies Announces New Pilot with Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (RFDS) in Australia

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Aug. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliq Health Technologies Inc. (TSXV:RHT or OTCQB:RQHTF) (“Reliq” or the “Company”), a technology company that develops innovative mobile health (mHealth) and telemedicine solutions for the …

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Published on July 11, 2018 - 12:35 GMT

Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security ...

Well, thank you very much indeed Minister for being with us again today. It’s fantastic to have you here and thank you for all the work Sweden has done on this important dossier. Particularly, for keeping it at the forefront of our minds in the Security …

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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 whole-heartedly …

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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 January 21, 2019 - 12:29 GMT

17 year old is CEO & Founder of Synbook and other international companies

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, January 21, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting a new business that serves millions of people around the globe is a difficult task at any age, however, at the age of 17, it sounds almost impossible. There are some …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 18:28 GMT

The Nairobi Summit to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme ...

Download logo The Government of the Republic of Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today announced the convening of a high-level conference to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 18:28 GMT

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Statement: Nigerian Refugees Fleeing to Cameroon Cannot Be Sent Back

Download logo Statement by Eric Batonon, Nigeria Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council: “The Norwegian Refugee Council calls for Nigerian and Cameroonian authorities to provide immediate assistance to thousands of Nigerian civilians fleeing …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 09:20 GMT

Statement by UNSMIL on latest developments in the South

Download logo The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses its deep concern about reports coming from the South on the mobilisation of armed forces and the escalating cycle of statements and counter-statements, signalling growing risks of …

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Published on January 19, 2019 - 10:47 GMT

Einstein and Gandhi

It is ironic that Mahatma Gandhi, the epitome of non-violence was ranked by time magazine as the runners up to its man of the 20th century (Albert Einstein). DUBAI, --, UAE, January 19, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “I believe that Gandhi’s views …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 18:00 GMT

GoodFirms Research Cultivated the list of Trustworthy and Top Magento Developers

Based on Quality, Reliability and Ability GoodFirms research team listed the top Magento developers globally WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, entrepreneurs are looking forward to the …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 17:00 GMT

Gearlab Announces Conservation Program with Global Activist Sea Shepherd with Custom Paddles

100 percent of the profits per sale will be donated to Sea Shepherd. TAIPEI, , TAIWAN,, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Taipei, Taiwan, January 18, 2019— Gearlab, award-winning design company of high-performance kayak …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Environment ...
Published on January 18, 2019 - 12:44 GMT

MiFinity launches eWallet on PaymentIQ

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DUBLIN, 18 January 2019 – MiFinity, a global payments provider, today announced that the MiFinity eWallet is available for all merchants using PaymentIQ. The revamped MiFinity …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 19:54 GMT

Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador J Matjila, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations in New ...

Download logo As stated by H.E. Ambassador J Matjila We would like to add our voice in thanking you for convening this meeting today, and to thank SRSG Mr Ghassan Salame for his comprehensive briefing to the Council today. This briefing is timely given the …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 18:43 GMT

Sudan: Security forces continue deadly onslaught on protestors and medical personnel

Download logo Sudan’s security forces must stop their ongoing deadly onslaught on protesters and medical personnel, Amnesty International said today following the death of a doctor, a man and a child from gunshot wounds inflicted during the 17 January …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 11:00 GMT

UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria gravely concerned over Interruption of Aid delivery to thousands following deadly ...

Download logo The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has expressed grave concern over the interruption of aid delivery to tens of thousands of internally displaced people in Rann, a town in eastern Borno State about 10 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 18:00 GMT

GoodFirms Research Highlights the Most Reliable Law Firms

GoodFirms puts forward the best law firms for legal services based on several strict methodologies WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses and organizations keep seeking out for brilliant law …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 17:55 GMT

Cub Scouts Take to the Pinewood Derby at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center

CLEARWATER, FL, US, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 19th, Cub Scout Pack 43 will hold their annual Pinewood Derby inside the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center. More than 20 Cub Scouts will pit their gravity-propelled …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 17:00 GMT

Women’s Rights Forum Leads to Solutions in the Workplace

CLEARWATER, FL, US, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On January 12, United for Human Rights Florida held their monthly Women’s Rights Forum in their Center in Downtown Clearwater. The forum covered issues specifically on women in the …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:26 GMT

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:19 GMT

Invitation from Roderick E. Hubbard at Vernalis Research chairing SMi’s Drug Discovery Conference

Event Chairman Roderick Hubbard from Vernalis personally invites you The 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Chemistry Conference, which is proudly sponsored by Selvita. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The two-day …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 12:30 GMT

18th Space Control Squadron, US Air Force confirmed to present at Military Space Situational Awareness Conference 2019

Key insights from the US Air Force on Space Situational Awareness in the upcoming Military Space Situational Awareness conference in London this April. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Space is becoming more …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 12:29 GMT

Swissbit to highlight memory card enabled security at embedded world 2019

Swissbit will be presenting memory cards and USB sticks with firmware-embedded cryptographic features and integrated secure element at embedded world 2019. BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swissbit AG, a leading …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 14:30 GMT

UN Secretary-General presents his priorities for 2019

Download logo Despite countless “headwinds” and “ills”, the United Nations has “made a real difference” in 2018 and will need to achieve even more in 2019, as the planet faces “a world of trouble”. That was the New Year message from UN Secretary-General …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:29 GMT

January Swing Dance for Charity in Clearwater Literally For the Birds

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US, January 16, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clearwater, FL - On Thursday January 10th at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, Savoy South Dance Hall kicked off the New Year with the monthly Swing Dance for Charity. Dancers turned out …

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2019 China (Guangzhou) In’l Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition

Date: 13-Jun-19 to 15-Jun-19

Location: China

In the past 19 years, the exhibition successfully played its role in industry trade boost. It has attracted 300,000 professional purchasers, been attended by over 30 countries business departments, and been issued by more than 300 medias. “The 20th China(Guangzhou) International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition”will be held at Pazhou Complex-the largest exhibition center in Asia. Take a panoramic view around the world, this exhibition will play an important role & bring great business opportunities again. Hope vendors & visitors could catch this great opportunity to win a good year. Achievement Thousands of exhibitors from more than 30 countries & regions and 500,000 domestic and abroad visitors attended in the previous sixteen exhibitions. Exhibiting Scope 1. Plate ...

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