ath Spaniards get a breath of fresh air as country heads for ‘new normal’ By www.shanghaidaily.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 00:04:00 +0800 JOGGERS and cyclists across Spain emerged from their homes early on Saturday, with adults allowed out for exercise for the first time in seven weeks as the government began easing coronavirus restrictions. Full Article World
ath Graduate Students from 26 Nations to Gather in Honolulu for International Conference on Asia Pacific Research By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:04 +0000 Graduate Students from 26 Nations to Gather in Honolulu for International Conference on Asia Pacific Research HONOLULU (Feb. 11, 2011) -- More than 130 graduate students from 48 universities in 26 nations are set to gather next week at the Hawai‘i Imin International Conference Center in Honolulu to present their research at the East-West Center’s 10th annual International Graduate Student Conference. The interdisciplinary gathering, planned and organized by EWC students, is the largest of its kind worldwide. All conference panel sessions are free and open to the public. Full Article
ath Asia Pacific Scholars, Officials and Business Leaders to Gather at EWC 50th Anniversary Conference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:11 +0000 Asia Pacific Scholars, Officials and Business Leaders to Gather at EWC 50th Anniversary Conference HONOLULU (June 10, 2010) – An estimated 800 Asia Pacific and U.S. scholars, officials, educators, business leaders and other professionals – most of them alumni of East-west Center programs – will gather in Honolulu July 2-5 for the Center’s 50th Anniversary International Conference at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The gathering will provide an opportunity for alumni from more than 35 countries who have participated in Center programs over the last five decades to reunite, renew friendships, and reminisce. Full Article
ath Metro Leaders Gather to Discuss Urban Issues in Asia and United States By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:15 +0000 Metro Leaders Gather to Discuss Urban Issues in Asia and United States HONOLULU (March 25) – Metropolitan leaders and experts from a variety of Asian and U.S. cities are gathering at the East-West Center March 29-31 for a seminar on critical urbanization issues facing Asia’s cities. Attendance at the meeting is closed. Among the attendees are the governor of Jakarta; vice-mayor of Shenzhen; deputy mayor of Taipei; urban affairs advisor, Government of Karnataka (Bangalore); directors of city planning from Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington; along with other officials and specialists from Pakistan, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Los Angeles, New York and more. Full Article
ath Graduate Students from 27 Nations to Gather at International Conference on Asia Pacific Research By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:31 +0000 Graduate Students from 27 Nations to Gather at International Conference on Asia Pacific Research HONOLULU (Feb. 10) -- More than 175 graduate students from 63 universities in 27 nations are set to gather this week at the Hawai‘i Imin International Conference Center in Honolulu to present their research at the East-West Center’s 8th annual International Graduate Student Conference. The interdisciplinary gathering, planned and organized by EWC students, is the largest of its kind worldwide. All conference sessions are free and open to the public, with the exception of meals and receptions. Full Article
ath Asia Pacific Scholars, Official and Business Leaders to Gather at International Conference in Bali By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:38 +0000 Asia Pacific Scholars, Officials and Business Leaders to Gather at International Conference in Bali HONOLULU (Sept. 30) -- Nearly 500 scholars, officials, educators and business leaders will gather in Bali November 13-15 for an international conference on the theme of "Building an Asia Pacific Community: Unity in Diversity." Conference sessions will cover current regional issues, including international relations, security, democracy and Islam, global warming, volunteerism, gender issues, innovation, health, business, and social and cultural issues. Among the featured speakers will be the new governor of Bali; Indonesia’s ministers of trade, people’s welfare and women’s empowerment; the U.S. ambassador to Indonesia; the governor of Hawaii; the president of the East-West Center; and business leaders. Full Article
ath East-West Center Announces Journalism Travel-Study Fellowships on U.S. Election, Beijing Olympics Aftermath By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:32:46 +0000 East-West Center Announces Journalism Travel-Study Fellowships on U.S. Election, Beijing Olympics Aftermath Contacts: Jefferson Fellowships: Ann Hartman, Jefferson Fellowships Coordinator Tel: (808) 944-7600 Email: jefferson@eastwestcenter.org Hong Kong Fellowships: Marilyn Li, Seminars Specialist Tel: (808) 944-7258 Email: seminars@eastwestcenter.org Full Article
ath Asia Pacific Scholars, Officials and Business Leaders to Gather at EWC Conference in Beijing By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:09:34 +0000 HONOLULU (Aug. 28, 2012) – A group of scholars, officials, educators and business leaders from more than 20 areas all over Asia, the Pacific and the U.S. will gather at Peking University in Beijing Sept. 1-3 for an East-West Center international conference on the theme of "Community Building and Leadership in Asia Pacific." The conference will feature more than 75 substantive presentations and panels on current regional topics, including international relations, economics, environment, education, arts and culture, health, and much more. The Honorable Hao Ping, an East-West Center alumnus and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of China, will offer a welcoming address at the conference’s opening ceremony, and the Honorable Gary Locke, United States Ambassador to the PRC, will give a keynote address. Full Article
ath Graduate Students from 24 Nations to Gather at EWC Conference By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:05:53 +0000 HONOLULU (Feb. 12, 2013) -- More than 90 graduate students from 42 universities in 24 nations are set to gather at the East-West Center this week to present their research at the Center’s 12th annual International Graduate Student Conference. The interdisciplinary gathering, planned and organized by EWC students, is the largest of its kind worldwide. All conference sessions, excluding meals, are free and open to the public. The three-day conference, which runs Feb. 14-16 at EWC’s Hawai‘i Imin International Conference Center, includes 24 panel sessions in a number of areas focusing on the Asia Pacific region and its interactions with the U.S. Kathleen Hall Jamieson, noted expert on U.S. political campaigns and media, will deliver the conference’s keynote address on Thurs. Feb. 14 at 4:30 p.m., on the topic of “The Deceptions, Distractions and Revelations of the 2012 U.S. Presidential Campaign." Full Article
ath Participants from a Variety of Sectors Explore Desired Paths for Myanmar’s Development at Landmark Futures Workshop By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 10 May 2013 21:43:58 +0000 According to participants at a strategic forecasting workshop held recently in Yangon, ethnic relations are likely to be one of the key drivers of change in Myanmar over the next seven years, along with the development of human capital, democratic gridlock, and the power triangle between China, India and the United States. Full Article
ath In Hawai‘i and the Pacific Islands, Climate Change Means Billions of Dollars of Coastal Damage, Widespread Coral Death and Human Health Risks, Official US Assessment Finds By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:49:16 +0000 HONOLULU (November 23, 2018) – Strained freshwater supplies, damaged and compromised coastal infrastructure, coral reef death, and greater stresses on native biodiversity and species are among the major concerns and challenges detailed in the Hawai‘i-Pacific Islands chapter of the fourth official US National Climate Assessment, released today. In economic terms, the impacts add up to billions of dollars. The chapter on Hawai‘i and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands appears in Volume II of the Fourth National Climate Assessment, the most significant US report to assess the effects of climate change on the US economy and communities. The assessment finds that early action to address these impacts can lower economic, environmental, social, and cultural costs and could help to prevent conflict or displacement from lands and resources. Full Article
ath Coronavirus - Work related deaths - UK By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2020-04-27 Sarah Valentine, Assistant Coroner in Inner South London and Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the duty to report to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Coroner. She considers what is the reporting threshold and is there ... Full Article
ath Indonesia Summons Ambassador over Deaths on Chinese Fishing Boats By www.rfa.org Published On :: 2020-05-07T23:17:35Z The foreign minister asks why the bodies of three Indonesians were thrown overboard. Full Article Story
ath Family Claims Cambodian Detainee Was Tortured to Death in Prison, Despite Suicide Ruling By www.rfa.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T19:40:00Z The man’s aunt demands that authorities bring his killers to justice. Full Article Story
ath Shipping: The application of the Athens Convention on claims for a contribution against Carriers By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-08-12 The Court of Appeal’s decision in The South West Strategic Health Authority v Bay Island Voyages [2015] EWCA Civ 708 provides guidance on the application of the Athens Convention 1974 in contribution claims against carriers. The Facts On 26 Au... Full Article
ath Sify Technologies Limited (SIFY) CEO Kamal Nath on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:30:13 -0400 Full Article SIFY SA Transcripts
ath Mexico: 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:50:06+00:00 Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who worked in Mexico's government hospital system, and authorities ruled out any link to nationwide assaults on medical staff as anxiety over the pandemic escalates. Full Article
ath Reyenieju condole with Tambuwal over Father’s death By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:04:12 +0000 The former member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives Hon.Daniel Reyenieju has condoled with the Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal over the death of his father Sheikh Haruna . The post Reyenieju condole with Tambuwal over Father’s death appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article News Reyenieju
ath Little Richard: Founding father of rock dies at 87 By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:32:17 +0000 Little Richard, whose outrageous showmanship and lightning-fast rhythms intoxicated crowds in the 1950s with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” has died. He was 87 years old. Citing the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer’s son, Rolling Stone magazine said Saturday the cause of death was unknown. With a distinctive voice that ranged from robustRead More The post Little Richard: Founding father of rock dies at 87 appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article Entertainment Little Richard
ath Senator Lawan sends message to Buhari over nephew’s death By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:30:46 +0000 President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his nephew, Alhaji Mutari Dauda. Lawan also commiserated with Malam Mamman Daura over the passing of Mutari, who was his younger brother. The Senate President said he shared in the grief of the entire Daura community, Government and people […] Senator Lawan sends message to Buhari over nephew’s death Full Article News buhari Senator Lawan
ath Kano Govt confirms 65 new cases of coronavirus, five deaths By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:38:38 +0000 Kano State Government has confirmed 65 new cases of coronavirus disease in the State. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, had on Friday announced 386 new cases of coronavirus disease in the country. Out of the 386 cases announced, Kano recorded 65. Confirming the development, the Kano State ministry of Health in a tweet […] Kano Govt confirms 65 new cases of coronavirus, five deaths Full Article News Coronavirus kano
ath COVID-19: Ogun records two more deaths, confirms 13 new cases By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:49:20 +0000 The Ogun State Government has announced the death of another two COVID-19 patients in the state. With this, the state government said a total of four persons have died of the deadly virus in the Gateway State. Last night, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that Ogun State has recorded another 13 positive […] COVID-19: Ogun records two more deaths, confirms 13 new cases Full Article News Covid-19 ogun
ath Gusau, Uchegbulam, Azeez still in shock over Okenwa’s death By nigerianpilot.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:07:12 +0000 Three days after he passed on after a battle with leukemia, members of the board of Nigeria Football Federation and other prominent figures in the Nigeria football firmament are yet to come to terms with the demise of Member of NFF Board and Chairman of the Nigeria National League, Hon. Chidi Ofo Okenwa. READ ALSO: […] The post Gusau, Uchegbulam, Azeez still in shock over Okenwa’s death appeared first on Nigerian Pilot News. Full Article News Featured Okenwa’s death
ath Sympathy for the smokers without cigarettes - but it’s a bad habit By www.iol.co.za Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:45:00 GMT All this was long before the doctor, who smokers and vapers are so angry with, came back from exile. Full Article
ath 1851 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng, 1247 recoveries and 18 deaths By Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:53:00 GMT The Gauteng Department of Health announced on Saturday that total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the province as at May 8 sits at 1851, with 1247 recoveries and 18 deaths. Full Article
ath 17 deaths and 663 new infections for SA as Covid-19 cases surge to 8895 By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:08:00 GMT Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced 663 new Covid-19 infections and 17 new deaths - the highest for new cases and deaths - taking SA's Covid-19 cases over 8800 and deaths to 171. Full Article
ath Corona: South Africans Fight for Their Right to Breathe By www.spiegel.de Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:03:14 +0200 Each year, thousands of South Africans die from the consequences of coal-fired power generation. The respiratory disease COVID-19 is exacerbating the country's health crisis. Full Article
ath Berkshire Hathaway: Everyone Has Misunderstood What Warren Buffett Is Doing By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:36:11 -0400 Full Article AAPL DISCA DISCB DISCK IVE SPY VBR VIAC VIACA XLF BRK BRK.B BRK.A Exile of the Mainstream
ath Covid 19 coronavirus: Father of Kiwi in LA unable to get quarantine exemption dies By www.nzherald.co.nz Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:00:00 +1200 SIGN UP TO OUR COVID-19 NEWSLETTER.SIGN IN OR REGISTER, THEN SELECT TOP NEWS STORIES The father of a New Zealand woman living in Los Angeles seeking a quarantine exemption so she could see him again has died.Rachel Henderson... Full Article
ath Simba SC's Athumani ready for action as Pazi defends Manula for conceding long shots By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:36 GMT The Wekundu wa Msimbazi winger has been out for a considerable period as he was injured during international duty for the Taifa Stars ...... Full Article
ath BREAKING NEWS: 8 new deaths and 525 new infections for SA as Covid-19 cases surge ... By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:43 GMT Johannesburg - South Africa now has over 9420 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus and 8 more deaths, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Saturday. Mkhize said there were 525 new infections, taking the total cases to 9420, while there were also 8 more deaths, taking the death toll to 186. The total number of... Full Article
ath Drivers burn to death in horror N2 crash between truck and tanker By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:48 GMT A horror crash involving a truck and a tanker carrying a flammable substance has led to the closure of the N2, near the Mtunzini Toll Plaza on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. ...... Full Article
ath 1851 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Gauteng, 1247 recoveries and 18 deaths By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:38 GMT Johannesburg - The Gauteng Department of Health announced on Saturday that total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the province as at May 8 sits at 1851, with 1247 recoveries and 18 deaths. In a statement it said that out of a total of 9403 contacts traced (these are individuals who were in contact with people who tested positive for the coronavirus); 6885 people have completed the 14-days monitoring period with no symptoms reported and therefore they are de-isolated. A total number of 60 people are currently hospitalised in public and private facilities. Breakdown per sub-district City of... Full Article
ath Covid-19: SA's net death rate has decreased despite Covid-19 fatalities - Mkhize By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:44 GMT South Africa's net death rate has decreased amid the Covid-19 pandemic over the past five weeks, despite the 186 deaths thus far, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says. ...... Full Article
ath NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll By www.startribune.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:00:12+00:00 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has won bipartisan praise for rallying supplies for his ravaged hospitals and helping slow the coronavirus, is coming under increasing criticism for not bringing that same level of commitment to a problem that has so far stymied him: nursing homes. Full Article
ath Athene Holding's (ATH) CEO Jim Belardi on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 01:04:04 -0400 Full Article ATH ATH.PA SA Transcripts
ath Kuwait- Netherlands: 63 more deaths from coronavirus By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46 GMT (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, May 9 (KUNA) -- Sixty-Three more coronavirus deaths were reported in the Netherlands on Saturday, down ... ...... Full Article
ath Kuwait- Norway: 35 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46 GMT (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, May 9 (KUNA) -- The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Norway, on Saturday, increased to 8,... ...... Full Article
ath Saudi- Spain's Coronavirus Daily Death Tolls Falls to 179 By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Madrid, May 9, 2020, SPA -- The Spanish Ministry of Health stated that the daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to... ...... Full Article
ath Saudi- Weather Forecast For Saturday By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, May 9, 2020, SPA -- The General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection forecasted the weather for t... ...... Full Article
ath Kuwait reports two deaths, 415 new coronavirus cases Saturday By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 9 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health reported, Saturday, 641 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infecti... ...... Full Article
ath Qatar: Single new death from coronavirus By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) DOHA, May 9 (KUNA) -- Qatari ministry of health declared on Saturday recording a single death due to the novel co... ...... Full Article
ath Death toll firm coronavirus virus in Morocco rise to 186 By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46 GMT (MENAFN) On Friday, a high-ranking official of the Moroccan Health Ministry stated that as many as three COVID-19 cases were passed away, pushing the ... ...... Full Article
ath COVID-19 death toll rises to 9,897 in Brazil By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:46 GMT (MENAFN) Brazil's Health Ministry announced on Friday that as many as 751 more lives were claimed in the last 24 hours due to the pandemic of the most... ...... Full Article
ath NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has won bipartisan praise for rallying supplies for his ravaged hospitals and helping slow the coronavirus, is coming under increasing criticism for not bringing that same level of commitment to a problem that has so far stymied him: nursing homes. In part-lecture, part-cheerleading briefings that have made him a Democratic counter to President Donald Trump, Cuomo has often seemed dismissive and resigned to defeat when asked about his state leading the nation in nursing home deaths. “We’ve tried everything to keep it out of a nursing home, but it’s virtually impossible,” Cuomo told reporters. “Now is not the best time to put your mother in a... Full Article
ath Smith runs a half marathon, happy to shave few minutes off By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:47 GMT (MENAFN - IANS) Sydney, May 9 (IANS) The lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak has seen sportspersons locked inside their houses in the last co... ...... Full Article
ath Mexico: 2 men arrested in strangling deaths of sister nurses By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:50 GMT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two men were arrested for the strangling deaths of three sisters who... Full Article
ath Installing shingles in wet weather By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:06 GMT Q. Lately, now that it’s spring, I’m seeing roofers putting on new shingles and assume people are getting leaks that must be making them a little desperate, because roofers are working on wet roofs or in cold weather or when it’s drizzling. Can roof shingles be put on in wet weather? I was taught by my father, a carpenter who was extremely careful with everything he did. I learned what to do (and not to do) from him, and he never would have allowed this. Is there... Full Article
ath Georgetown Professors, Bloodied and Bruised and Barely Breathing in the Washington Swamp, Pen Stunning Op-ed By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:09 GMT Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, leaves the federal court with his lawyer Sidney Powell, left,... Full Article
ath Fact check: Trump is not credible on virus death tolls By article.wn.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:20 GMT WASHINGTON — Truth can be a casualty when President Donald Trump talks about deaths from the coronavirus in the United States. He’s claimed that the United States is on par with Germany in keeping down COVID-19 deaths, which is not the case in mortality reports. He’s brushed off projections that deaths in his country will double from earlier forecasts, misrepresenting how the numbers were calculated. These distortions emerged over the past week alongside his relentless bragging about the U.S. testing system, which failed in the crucial early weeks and remains globally subpar. Pushing to get the country back to normal, Trump also suggested that children are safe from the coronavirus. ignoring... Full Article
