cts Effects of Hawke's Bay drought revealed in Nasa photographs By www.nzherald.co.nz Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:55:25 +1200 Photographs of Hawke's Bay taken from space almost a year apart show the effects of its drought.The photos, taken by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), compare the region on May 2, 2019, and April 29 this year.... Full Article
cts Zimbabwe: The Recall of MDC-a MPs - Trial Balloon or Whistle-Stopping Acts? By allafrica.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:12:46 GMT [Zimbabwe Standard] The Supreme Court's MDC-T presidential legitimacy has brought to the fore issues on appointments of key figures to Parliament; Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission; and the MDC-T national executive. Full Article
cts ICC: Smear campaigns don't change facts about 'Palestine' probe By www.jpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:29:48 GMT 'Fact: my Office is executing its mandate concerning Palestine situation with utmost professionalism, independence and objectivity in strict conformity with the Rome Statute' Full Article ICC Palestine international criminal court Palestinian Fatou Bensouda
cts Contacts of Isiolo Covid-19 case isolated, 53 being traced By www.nation.co.ke Published On :: 2020-05-10T09:00:00Z Authorities acquire passenger manifest for the bus patient travelled in. Full Article
cts Hong Kong finance chief sees hope for third quarter, but warns return of protests could derail retailers’ prospects By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 13:17:33 +0800 Hong Kong’s financial chief said there could be light at the end of the tunnel for the city’s economy in the third quarter of this year on Sunday, while doubling down on his call for an end to protests, which he warned could further hurt local businesses and restaurants.Writing on his official blog, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted Hong Kong’s coronavirus-ravaged economy had suffered its worst decline on record, shrinking by 8.9 per cent year on year in the first quarter based on his… Full Article
cts Mekong nations face growing threat to food security amid claims China’s dams exacerbate effects of drought By www.scmp.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:00:12 +0800 Fishermen in northeast Thailand say they have seen catches in the Mekong River plunge, while some farmers in Vietnam and Cambodia are leaving for jobs in cities as harvests of rice and other crops shrink.The common thread driving these events is erratic water levels in Asia’s third longest waterway.Water flows along the 4,300km (2,700 mile) Mekong shift naturally between monsoon and dry seasons, but non-governmental groups say the 11 hydroelectric dams on China’s portion of the river – five of… Full Article
cts SHC directs food secretary to appoint district food controllers within a month By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 The Sindh High Court on Friday directed the food secretary to appoint the district food controllers within a month in accordance with the law.The direction came on a petition of Ali Ashgar who impugned the appointments of assistant food controllers to look after the work of district food... Full Article
cts Pakistan rejects 'baseless, inaccurate' allegations by Indian counsel in Kulbushan Jadhav case By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 13:18:04 +0500 Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui on Sunday said that Pakistan rejects the "baseless and inaccurate" allegations by Harish Salve, India's legal counsel in the Kulbushan Jadhav case. In an online lecture on May 3, Salve, who had represented India in the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), alleged that Pakistan refused to respond to Indian queries about how it would carry out the ICJ's judgement and review and reconsider Jadav's case. "We have written four to five letters to Pakistan [...] but they just keep on denying. I think we have reached a point where we have to now decide whether we want to go back to ICJ for consequential directions because Pakistan has not moved ahead," Tribune India quoted Salve as saying. He also alleged that Pakistan granted consular access to Jadhav "too late" and refused to share details of the case with India. The Foreign Office, while refuting the allegations, said that Pakistan has "fully complied" with the international court's judgement. "Pakistan has granted India consular access to commander Jadhav and is processing measures for effective review and reconsideration as per the guidelines provided by ICJ in its judgment," a statement from the FO read. The Foreign Office also said that Salve's statements were "regrettable and a misrepresentation of facts", adding that Pakistan followed "all its international obligations". Read: Timeline: How the Kulbhushan Jadhav saga unfolded The ICJ in its verdict in July 2019 had ruled that Jadhav be allowed consular access immediately and asked Pakistan to ensure "effective review and reconsideration of his conviction and sentences". The ICJ had, however, rejected all other remedies sought by India, which included the annulment of the military court decision convicting Jadhav, restricting Pakistan from executing the sentence, securing Jadhav's release and ordering his return to India. Arrest of Indian spy Jadhav — a serving commander of the Indian Navy associated with Indian spy agency Research and Analysis Wing — was arrested on March 3, 2016, from Balochistan on allegations of espionage and terrorism. Read: Transcript of RAW agent Kulbhushan’s confessional statement In his subsequent trial at a military court, Jadhav had confessed to his involvement in terrorist plots. The spy was subsequently sentenced to death in 2017. However, India insisted that Jadhav was not a spy and said he was kidnapped from Iran. On April 10, 2017, Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa had endorsed the death penalty for Jadhav. In June 2017, the Indian spy had filed a mercy petition against the death penalty, in which he again confessed to his involvement in terrorist activities. However, before Pakistani authorities could make a final decision, the ICJ, after being approached by India, had ordered a stay in his execution through an interim order. Full Article World
cts Acura Selects Aha ™by HARMAN for Connected Infotainment in RLX Vehicles By news.harman.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT NEW YORK, April 04, 2012 -- Aha by HARMAN™, the infotainment platform that makes Web content safe for drivers, has announced a partnership that will bring its highly personalized listening experience to drivers of Acura RLX vehicles beginning in model year 2013. Full Article
cts Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:04:15 -0500 What the VC firm learned from eBay. Full Article
cts SpaceX, Blue Origin land contracts to build NASA's astronaut moon lander By www.nbcnews.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:13:00 GMT The two companies, plus the space firm Dynetics, will share $967 million from the space agency. Full Article
cts California Democrat reacts to Tesla lawsuit, pullout plan over coronavirus rules: ‘F--- Elon Musk’ By www.foxnews.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 04:35:17 GMT A California Democrat seemed less than upset Saturday night at the news that entrepreneur Elon Musk planned to pull much of his company Tesla – along with an unspecified number of jobs -- out of the state over coronavirus shutdown rules that have stalled the automaker's operations. Full Article 2ede860a-ff97-568d-ab27-452ebab73d33 fox-news/auto/make/tesla fox-news/person/elon-musk fox-news/us/us-regions/west/california fox-news/health/infectious-disease/coronavirus fox-news/politics/state-and-local fox-news/auto fox-news/us/economy/jobs fox-news/us/economy fox-news/newsedge/business fnc fnc/tech article Fox News Dom Calicchio
cts ICANN rejects private equity purchase of .org By www.itbusiness.ca Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:48:34 +0000 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) this weekend announced that it has voted down the proposed change of control and entity conversion request submitted to it by the Public Interest Registry (PIR). ICANN, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to ensuring the secure and stable operation of the internet’s unique identifier systems, noted in… Full Article Leadership ICANN Internet.org
cts From Dushyant to Om Prakash Valmiki, Poetry Depicts the Never-ending Struggle of 'Invisible' Poor By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:43:00 -0500 Indian Hindi and Urdu poetry has time and again narrated horror stories of how the society turns a blind towards the dying poor. News18 has compiled a collection of ten such pieces of literature to depict the present condition of migrant workers. Full Article
cts From Dushyant to Om Prakash Valmiki, Poetry Depicts the Never-ending Struggle of 'Invisible' Poor By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:43:27 -0500 Indian Hindi and Urdu poetry has time and again narrated horror stories of how the society turns a blind eye towards the dying poor. News18 has compiled a collection of ten such pieces of literature to depict the present condition of migrant workers. Full Article
cts Equine therapy riders in Edmonton face impacts of COVID-19 restrictions By globalnews.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:26:17 +0000 An Edmonton family is expressing frustration because their 12-year-old daughter, who has a rare disorder, cannot access the horse therapy she needs. Full Article Canada Economy Health News animal therapy Coronavirus COVID-19 Equine therapy Horseback Riding Horses Little Bits Little Bits Therpeutic Riding Association WELCA Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association
cts Twitter reacts to new 'stay alert' slogan as Government criticised for ditching 'stay at home' message By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:55:00 -0500 The Government's new "stay alert" slogan for the next stage of the UK's fight against coronavirus has divided opinion.The "stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives" message that has been drilled into the public for weeks is expected to be dropped for a call to "stay alert, control the virus, save lives". Full Article
cts The V&A in 10 objects: from Brexit vases to Beyoncé's butterfly ring By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T08:11:19Z With London’s Victoria & Albert Museum in lockdown, its director shares his favourite artefactsIt is pretty dusty in South Kensington at the moment. Without millions of visitors wandering through the V&A galleries, the dust begins to settle and the past takes over. Under the steely eye of Vernon Rapley, head of security, our objects are resting safely at the moment. But the purpose of a museum is predicated upon dialogue and difference: the interaction between citizen and object, the journey into a web of histories, and then the flourishing of curiosity.“Unvisited museums dwindle into very sleepy and useless institutions,” said our first director Henry Cole, who was an early proponent of blockbuster exhibitions. Continue reading... Full Article Focus V&A Museums Culture Art and design Grayson Perry Beyoncé Tristram Hunt
cts Venom as a cure? Intriguing prospects in treating cancer, diabetes, pain... By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T08:25:38Z Venom as a cure? Intriguing prospects in treating cancer, diabetes, pain... (Third column, 21st story, link) Full Article
cts Allow players without BCCI contracts to play in overseas T20 leagues - Suresh Raina | ESPNcricinfo.com - ESPNcricinfo By news.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:50:08 GMT Allow players without BCCI contracts to play in overseas T20 leagues - Suresh Raina | ESPNcricinfo.com ESPNcricinfoAussies said ‘stay away from him’: Suresh Raina on Indian cricketer whom Australia feared the most Hindustan TimesSuresh Raina, Irfan Pathan want BCCI to allow Indian players to participate in foreign T20 leagues Times of IndiaBCCI should allow non-contracted players to play in foreign leagues: Raina - Cricbuzz CricbuzzCome and tell me you have 1 year: Irfan Pathan ready to come out of retirement if ‘communication’ is... Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News Full Article
cts The world's top 10 new architecture projects By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T16:00:00Z Making a virtue out of global lockdown, our critic takes a virtual tour of the world’s best new architecture projects – from a rural Vietnamese preschool to a Belgian folly and a synagogue in ParaguayIt’s a good principle that, except in exceptional circumstances, architecture critics see the buildings that they review. You wouldn’t want a food critic to recommend a restaurant based on photographs of loaded plates, nor a theatre critic to base their judgments on films of performances. You’re meant to sniff, feel and sense the things you describe, to experience them in the round.There’s a downside to this good principle, which is that buildings don’t come to you, and that many fine works are done all over the world which it would be absurdly expensive and eco-reckless to visit. Circumstances are, what’s more, what can only be described as exceptional. Given that almost everywhere is now almost equally inaccessible, whether another county or another continent, I’ve decided to make an opportunity out of a problem, and to offer a world tour of the very best new architecture, as seen through the portal of a laptop. Continue reading... Full Article Architecture Art and design Culture
cts Twitter reacts to new 'stay alert' slogan as Government criticised for ditching 'stay at home' message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-10T06:55:00Z The Government's new "stay alert" slogan for the next stage of the UK's fight against coronavirus has divided opinion. Full Article
cts Goddard firmly expects star Don to request another trade to Sydney By www.foxsports.com.au Published On :: 2020-05-08T01:54:00.000+00:00 Former Essendon captain Brendon Goddard firmly believes Joe Daniher will be a Sydney Swans player for the 2021 season. Full Article
cts NRL reacts to league’s one referee plan when the competition restarts on May 28 By www.foxsports.com.au Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:02:00.000+00:00 The NRL appears set to scrap the two referee system in favour of a single referee for the 2020 season, but the move has sparked heated debate in rugby league circles. Full Article
cts Ricciardo predicts ‘chaos’ when ‘rusty’ F1 stars race again By www.foxsports.com.au Published On :: 2020-05-09T11:26:00.000+00:00 Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1’s return will see ‘chaos’ in the opening race as drivers get back in the car for the first time after the coronavirus-enforced break. Full Article
cts Paul Gallen reveals desire to take on Mike Tyson and predicts how many rounds he could last By www.foxsports.com.au Published On :: 2020-05-10T01:53:00.000+00:00 Tune into our new show Fox League Live on Channel 502 Monday to Friday at 6.30pm and on Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 5pm. Full Article
cts Southeast Asian operators bullish on co-living growth prospects but see it as long-term play By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:57:33 +0000 Despite the recent pressure of Covid-19, key SEA co-living operators said they would continue to expand this year. The post Southeast Asian operators bullish on co-living growth prospects but see it as long-term play appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article co-living
cts SC Malaysia allows distribution of capital market products via e-service platforms By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:07:56 +0000 SC will facilitate the online distribution of capital market products such as unit trusts. The post SC Malaysia allows distribution of capital market products via e-service platforms appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article e wallet e-payments platform Malaysia’s Securities Commission
cts Montezemolo expects Massa to bounce back By en.espnf1.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:24:33 GMT Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo is expecting Felipe Massa to return to form in the final three races and get amongst the five title challengers Full Article
cts Chikungunya Affects Kerala's Healthcare Status By www.medindia.net Published On :: Kerala's status of having one of the best healthcare systems in India has received a severe blow in the past one year due to the outbreak of chikungunya viral fever in the state. Full Article
cts Kerala Government Sanctions Funds for Chikungunya-affected Districts By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Kerala Government has sanctioned funds for districts affected by the crippling Chikungunya fever in a bid to curtail the deadly virus. Chief Full Article
cts Web Design Facts To Increase The Sale By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: The purpose of any website is to earn profit for the owner. The website not only upholds the brand value of the products, it attracts customers for the business. For that reason the website must be attractive, user-friendly, well... Full Article
cts SBI Collects Rs.1,14,139-Cr In Deposits In Last 7 Days By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: State Bank of India today said it collected Rs.1,14,139 crore in deposits in last seven days after the government announced demonetisation of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes. Full Article
cts Keeping Tab Of The Side Effects Caused By Using Generic Latisse Eye Drops By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Generic Latisse Eye Drops are also known as Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution in generic terms. The solutions is used for the treatment of Hypotrichosis of the eyeslashes. In this condition a person... Full Article
cts US$ 500mn for water, education projects By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government signed the first- tranche of US $ 84 mn under Multi-tranche credit line for the implementation of non revenue water management programme in the Greater Colombo area. The total investment... Full Article
cts OECD to assist Tunisia in investment reform and infrastructure projects By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:44:00 GMT The OECD, together with the African Development Bank and International Finance Corporation, will assist the Tunisian authorities in implementing a new law on public-private partnerships(PPPs)and a new investment code in order to increase transparency, openness and predictability for investors. Full Article
cts Excess Capacity in the Global Steel Industry and the Implications of New Investment Projects By dx.doi.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:54:00 GMT This paper examines the extent, reasons and impacts of excess capacity in the global steel industry, as well as the implications of new investment projects that continue to take place at a rapid pace in many parts of the world. By focusing on new investment projects, this study intends to help governments and industry better understand the extent to which global steelmaking excess capacity may evolve in the future. Full Article
cts Examen des statistiques d'investissements directs internationaux au Maroc By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 12:21:00 GMT L’OCDE a mis au point un cadre pour l’évaluation de la qualité des statistiques macroéconomiquesqui se concentre sur sept dimensions de la qualité : la pertinence, la précision, la crédibilité, l’actualité, l’accessibilité, l’interprétabilité et la cohérence. Le présent rapport utilise ce cadre pour évaluer les statistiques d’IDI du Maroc. Full Article
cts FDI Qualities Indicators: Measuring the sustainable development impacts of investment (PDF) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:09:00 GMT This report presents a new set of indicators that measure the sustainable development impacts of foreign direct investment (FDI) in host countries. The new metrics focus on five clusters derived from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): productivity and innovation; employment and job quality; skills; gender equality; and, the carbon footprint. Full Article
cts Protecting and Empowering Consumers in the Purchase of Digital Content Products By dx.doi.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT While consumer demand for digital goods has increased rapidly in recent years, a range of challenges undermine confidence in the market and require policy attention. Full Article
cts ICTs and the Health Sector: Towards Smarter Health and Wellness Models By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 10:03:00 GMT The future sustainability of health systems will depend on how well governments are able to anticipate and respond to efficiency and quality of care challenges. Bold action is required, as well as willingness to test innovative care delivery approaches. This book examines the whole new world of possibilities in using mobiles and the Internet to address healthcare challenges. Full Article
cts Cloud Computing: The Concept, Impacts and the Role of Government Policy By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:04:00 GMT Cloud computing has become a platform for innovation. This paper looks at how the cloud changes the way computing is carried out, and evaluates the benefits, challenges and economic and environmental impacts. It discusses the policy issues raised and the role of governments and other stakeholders in addressing them. Full Article
cts Countries should address disruptive effects of the digital economy By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:00:00 GMT Countries are making increased efforts to develop their digital economies in a way that will maximise social and economic benefits, but now need to address the risk of disruption in areas like privacy and jobs, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
cts OECD Insurance and Private Pensions Committee Elects New Chair By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:11:00 GMT 07/03/2019 - The OECD Insurance and Private Pensions Committee (IPPC) has confirmed the appointment of Mr Yoshihiro Kawai, Advisor to the Commissioner, Japan Financial Services Agency, as its Chair. Full Article
cts Discrimination and poor job prospects hit children of immigrants By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:00:00 GMT The children of immigrants continue to face major difficulties integrating in OECD countries, especially in the European Union, where their poor educational outcomes leave many struggling to find work, according to a new OECD/EU report. Full Article
cts Addressing Competitiveness and Carbon Leakage Impacts Arising from Multiple Carbon Markets: A modelling Assessment - Environment Working Paper No. 58 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:32:00 GMT Competitiveness and carbon leakage issues have been some of the main concerns in the implementation and discussions of climate policies. This paper examines the macroeconomic and sectoral competitiveness and carbon leakage impacts associated with a range of stylised mitigation policy scenarios. Full Article
cts Blog: Fighting the tide - Preparing for the water-related impacts of climate change By theblogprogress.blogspot.fr Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 15:04:00 GMT With headlines of record‑breaking water-related disasters around the world, this blog, written by Kathleen Dominique, OECD Environment Economist, discusses the water impacts of climate change. This post is part of Wikiprogress' series on "water" and the "environment". Full Article
cts Integrated Assessment of Climate Change Impacts: Conceptual Frameworks, Modelling Approaches and Research Needs - Environment Working Paper No. 66 By dx.doi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:07:00 GMT This paper presents a framework to include feedbacks from climate impacts on the economy in integrated assessment models. The proposed framework uses a production function approach, which links climate impacts to key variables and parameters used in the specification of economic activity. The paper pays particular attention to the challenges of distinguishing between damages and the costs of adapting to climate change. Full Article
cts Impacts of Carbon Prices on Indicators of Competitiveness: A Review of Empirical findings - Environment Working Paper By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:12:00 GMT Concerns around potential losses of competitiveness as a result of unilateral action on carbon pricing are often central for policy makers contemplating the introduction of such instruments. This paper is a review of literature on ex post empirical evaluations of the impacts of carbon prices on indicators of competitiveness as employed in the literature, including employment, output or exports, at different levels of aggregation. Full Article