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United Arab Emirates has a Green Vision
May 15, 2013
The UAE will be the best country to live in, if its Vision 2021 is a success. During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group’s (ADSG) Hiwar session that took place on Monday in the Capital, three government officials came along to discuss the UAE’s Vision 2021, green growth strategy and the link between them. “The key role […]
Wartime sex slaves were necessary to maintain discipline, says Japanese politician
May 14, 2013
THE Japanese government has distanced itself from comments by a prominent politician that the so-called comfort women of World War II served a necessary role by keeping troops in check. Outspoken Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto said soldiers living with the daily threat of death needed some way to let off steam which was provided by […]
Escape from the ‘lion’s den’
May 9, 2013
For the crime of smuggling rice into North Korea to feed his starving family, Song Hwa Han’s husband was jailed and killed. Three of her six children died of starvation. Her oldest daughter escaped to China and disappeared, possibly a victim of human trafficking. Her elderly mother starved to death. And Han herself was arrested […]
The World’s Largest Money Launderer
May 5, 2013
PresidentVladimir Putinis continuing his program of ”nationalizing the elite,” bringing them further under his control. With this goal in mind, Putin signed two decrees in recent days, one mandating that officials report their incomes and expenses and another requiring that they declare all foreign assets. The laws, which go into force on July 1, will significantly change the rules of the game for the country’s political elite. […]
Vietnam strives to eradicate poverty
May 3, 2013
People in poor households receive support from the government to escape poverty (Photo: B.Long) Vietnam is striving to shrink the rate of poverty struck households by two percent per year, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van Ninh at a live meeting with leaders of 63 provinces and agencies The meeting discussed implemented programs on reduction […]
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