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RAK FTZ Grows Revenue in 2009 With 11 Per Cent Increase Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30AMRAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, March 8, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- In the face of 2009's financial adversity, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone ( RAK FTZ RAK FTZ ) forged on and emerged ahead of its game, joining the ranks of top-performing free zones in rebuilding confidence in the world economy.
RAK FTZ Grows Revenue in 2009 With 11 Per Cent Increase Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:45AMRAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, March 8, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- In the face of 2009's financial adversity, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) forged on and emerged ahead of its game, joining the ranks of top-performing free zones in rebuilding confidence in the world economy.
Euro Rises on Global Recovery Signs, Readiness to Rescue Greece Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:24AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose against the yen and the dollar for a second day as expectations increased Greece will get assistance, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets.
Some 50 refugees in S.Korea diplomatic missions Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:11AMSEOUL, March 8, 2010 (AFP) - Some 50 North Korean refugees are taking refuge in South Korean diplomatic missions in China, living like prisoners because of security concerns, a Seoul rights group said Monday.
2 Pinoy sailors released by Somali pirates Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:02AMMANILA, Philippines - After more than four months in captivity, 2 Filipino seafarers aboard the Thai-owned Thai Union 3 were released Sunday off the coast of Somalia, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday.
Euro Rises on Global Recovery Signs, Readiness to Rescue Greece Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:30PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The euro climbed against the yen and the dollar for a second day as expectations increased Greece will get assistance, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets.
Euro Rises on Global Recovery Signs, Readiness to Rescue Greece Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:00PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The euro climbed against the yen and the dollar for a second day as expectations rose Greece will receive assistance, boosting demand for higher-yielding assets.
U.S. officials looking for way to send Khadr back to Canada: source Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:53PMObama administration officials are quietly seeking a way to repatriate Canadian-born terror suspect Omar Khadr, an authority in a position to know has confided.
Yen, Dollar Decline as Recovery Signs Increase Yield Demand Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:24PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The yen fell to a two-week low against the euro and the dollar weakened as signs the global economic recovery is gaining momentum boosted demand for higher- yielding assets.
Yen Falls Versus Euro as Recovery Signs Increase Yield Demand Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:54PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The yen fell to a two-week low against the euro as signs the global economic recovery is gaining momentum boosted demand for higher-yielding assets.
Russian chambers want to invest in various projects Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:28PMKARACHI (March 04 2010): Russian Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (RFCCI) and Moscow Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) have shown interest in investing in oil & gas exploration, power generation (coal, gas and hydel), infrastructure projects, agriculture and heavy automobiles.
Steven Romick Top Holdings: ESV, COV, CVX, TOT, PETM, HNT Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:27PMBy guruek. (GuruFocus, March 3, 2010) In the January 18, 2010 Letter to Shareholders, Manager of FPA Crescent Fund Steven Romick discussed his take on the economy and investment outlook. Like that of his partner Robert Rodriguez, his writing is informational and insightful, a must-read for value investors. Here are my notes: Read more » »
Oxford's Lord Mayor salutes repatriation veterans Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:06PMOXFORD has thanked scores of people who turn out to salute fallen troops killed in Afghanistan when their bodies are repatriated to the UK.
Compromise reached on potential burial grounds Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:30PMA South Street developer has agreed to hire a well-known consultant when building a proposed 10-home affordable housing development on land that could be home to an Indian burial ground. Developer Phil Cronin said Monday night that he’s willing to hire Ken Alves, a repatriation officer for the Assonet Band of the Wampanoag, to be at the site when digging starts. He said Alves was recommended by ...
Growing up Ute: Roland McCook speaks at series Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:08AMMuch as in the spirit of the Olympic games, where the world is welcomed, Roland McCook, great-great-grandson of Chief Ouray, graciously ushered a fascinated audience into his Ute ("Nuche") world Saturday night.
Retelling the history of New Mexico's Native Americans Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:41AMThe Pueblo Revolt and the Mythology of Conquest by Michael Wilcox corrects the story of New Mexican Native populations while retelling the saga of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and promoting an indigenous approach to archaeology.
A town’s love of Indian artifacts backfires Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:39AMBLANDING, Utah (AP) — High above the spiky sandstone spine known as Comb Ridge that snakes for 120 miles through the desert, archaeologist Winston Hurst treads carefully through a cave of ruins.
Repatriated OFWs vow not to leave OWWA picket until demands are met Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:42AMAbout a hundred repatriated overseas Filipino workers and their supporters started camping out in front of the office of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Wednesday, and vowed not to leave until their demands are addressed, including reimbursement of their repatriation costs and payment of unpaid wages and benefits.
Refugee crisis in northern Congo Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:54AMSource: ECHO There are an estimated 108,000 refugees who have fled across the Ubangui from the DRC as a result of what began as an inter-ethnic clash over fishing rights, but which has the potential to grow into another conflict between insurgents and the government. The refugees have settled in up to 90 sites in the Republic of Congo mainly along the riverbank over a distance of around 500 ...
No Pinoy casualty in Chile Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:42AMDevastation is everywhere after a tsunami hit San Antonio, Valparaiso, Chile on Sunday, a day after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the country, killing at least 708 people. (AFP) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) affirmed Monday that there are no Filipino casualties from the 8.8- magnitude earthquake in Chile last February 27, but advised Filipinos in that country and nearby ...
India urged to repatriate undocumented Indians Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:26AMPrime Minister Manmohan Singh has been urged to ensure the repatriation of Indians who are living without legal documents here in Saudi Arabia.
India urged to repatriate undocumented Indians Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:20AMJeddah, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been urged to ensure the repatriation of Indians who are living without legal documents here in Saudi Arabia.
18 Pinoy seamen aboard hijacked cargo vessel released Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:09PMAt least 18 Filipino seamen and one Greek crew member aboard a hijacked cargo vessel have been freed after the ship owner paid ransom, Radio dzBB reported Monday. They had been in captivity for two months.
Student chefs offered tuition refunds if they return to India Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:01PMNiagara-on-the-Lake Culinary School will be in a Toronto court this week fighting to reopen doors shut by ministry following complaints from students.
The Buzz About Hummels They’re still irresistible Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:16PMAt the end of the Second World War, American soldiers in occupied Germany discovered Hummels, adorable, hand painted ceramic figurines of children. The innocent sweetness of these adorable figures was the perfect antidote to the evil horrors of that war.
Hotel division embarks on rebranding exercise Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:44PMCRESTA Hospitality Zimbabwe, a division of TA Holdings Limited, has embarked on rebranding exercise, that will see the hotel division penetrating the region.
INTERVIEW: Finance minister wants corporations looked after Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:12AMThe government should continue to provide a favorable business environment for large enterprises because it would increase employment demand and facilitate the nation’s overall economic development, Minister of Finance Lee Sush-der (李述德) said.
Rand Gains Most in 11 Weeks, Paring Weekly Drop, on Gold Price Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:48AMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s rand strengthened the most in almost 11 weeks, paring a weekly decline, as the price of gold rose overnight and on speculation exporters were buying the currency at cheaper levels after yesterday’s slump.
PRODUCT PROFILE Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:45AMThe euro has edged higher against the dollar overnight, despite continuing worry in the market about debt problems in the euro zone. The gain was being put down to weak US employment and durable goods data.
Filipino group members plan 'drive for a cause' Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:51PMFilipino group members plan 'drive for a cause'
Human Rights Violations in Iran and Iraq Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:17PMA group of Arab human rights organizations, in a public statement, called on Iranian authorities to cease all attacks and security operations against the February 11th demonstrators, and to release all individuals arrested and detained for allegedly conspiring to bring about a "velvet revolution" following the disputed June 12 elections.
FOREX-Yen dips but supported by safety bids, euro firmer Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:42PM* Yen retains most gains as investors shun risks
No arbitrary expulsion of Burmese labourers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:34PMThailand is in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. The world is now watching the government closely over the future of several hundred thousand migrant workers from neighbouring countries who may well be expelled from the country.
Military mom has questions after suicides Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:11PMNote to readers: The story information hasn't changed, we just uploaded a second edit of the story at 8:10 p.m.[...]
Your Source for Daily FOREX Market News and Analysis Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:08PMDollar Attempts to forge a New 8-Month High but Risk Trends Wouldn’t Follow Through Through the Asian and European sessions, the pressure on risk appetite was palpable.
Dollar Attempts to forge a New 8-Month High but Risk Trends Wouldn’t Follow Through Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:49PM• Euro: Declines in Employment and Confidence Data Adds Weight to Greece Anxieties • Pound Plunges though the Catalyst and Response Seem Disproportionate • Japanese Yen May Struggle to Keep its Favorable Risk Bearing as Data Flow Begins
Military mom has questions after suicides Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:41PMIn the days after reports of the deaths of three young military men in Ontario in recent weeks, questions are being raised by one military mom about the military's ability or willingness to help troubled service men and women.[...]
Consul general of Haiti addresses Ajax Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:07AMAJAX -- When Dr. Eric Pierre spoke at the black history celebration in Ajax last year, he addressed the continuing problems in Haiti, including the country’s short life expectancy. “I...
A town’s love of Indian artifacts backfires Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:39AMBLANDING, Utah (AP) — High above the spiky sandstone spine known as Comb Ridge that snakes for 120 miles through the desert, archaeologist Winston Hurst treads carefully through a cave of ruins.
Durham teachers get taste of farmers' markets Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:36AMPICKERING -- Durham teachers are now weighing in on a growing group's big plans to implement farmers' markets across Durham Region. Members of the Durham Culinary Association recently...
U.S.-Cuba talks overshadowed by recriminations Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:30AMThe talks in Havana focused on immigration issues and a U.S. request for the release of an American contractor. But U.S. delegates also met dissidents, infuriating Cuban officials. The highest-level meeting of U.S. and Cuban officials in Havana in years was overshadowed Saturday by a flourish of recriminations reminiscent of the Cold War-era tensions that have long polarized the two nations.
HAITI: Disasters fuel migration, diaspora fuels economy Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:08AMSource: IRIN With eight natural disasters in Haiti since 1994, January's earthquake is likely to see hundreds of thousands more Haitians emigrate, not only to escape the impact of the latest disaster but also to avoid the next one - as well as political strife and poverty.
World briefs Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:13PMBAGHDAD Major Sunni party plans to boycott vote A popular Sunni party announced Saturday that it will boycott national elections next month.
OWWA told: Publish statement of accounts Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:16PMThe Overseas Workers Welfare Administration should publish its statement of account in the spirit of transparency and accountability, the Middle East chapter of Migrante said in a statement Sunday.
Cuban rancor emerges in rare talks with U.S. Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:19PMThe highest-level meeting of U.S. and Cuban officials in Havana in years was overshadowed Saturday by a flourish of recriminations.
140 Filipinas are slaves in Dubai Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:34PMIn November 2009, five Filipino prosecutors from the Department of Justice visited Dubai to attend an international conference. There, they were welcomed to a party organised by a Filipino woman. They went to a hotel and were greeted by another Filipino who was assigned in the front desk.
140 Filipinas are slaves in Dubai Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:34PMIn November 2009, five Filipino prosecutors from the Department of Justice visited Dubai to attend an international conference. There, they were welcomed to a party organised by a Filipino woman. The .....
Pakistan Air Raids Kill 30 Militants: Army Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:04AMISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Pakistani fighter planes on Saturday killed 30 Taliban-linked militants in South Waziristan tribal region, the army said.
Alien horde's love affair with the Promised Land Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:01AMMALAYSIA is the Promised Land, even if a trifling minority of ingrates denounce their homeland as such a sinisterly bigoted abode that they clamour to emigrate to the United States, United Kingdom or Australia in a prissy huff over turgid contentions of political, social, economic and educational oppression.
Pakistan air raids kill 30 militants: army Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:44AMPakistani fighter planes Saturday killed at 30 Taliban-linked militants in South Waziristan tribal region, the army said. "In Shawal mountains in South Waziristan agency 30 terrorists have been killed by security forces through strike this morning," said an army statement. "Hideout in Shawal mountains was targeted after a tip received that terrorists are hiding in the Shawal mountains," the text ...