Op-Ed: Aid & Politics in Africa

“The worst drought in 60 years has thrown some 13 million people across the Horn of Africa into crisis. In Somalia, ravaged by two decades of conflict, the consequences have been disastrous. We ask if aid in this region of the world has become politicised? And has Washington’s pre-occupation with terrorism in the Horn of [...]

Philippine Tourism For Divorcees Is A Big No No!

Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that is amazingly blessed with rich natural resources. White sand beaches, crystal clear lagoons, virgin forests that houses endangered species of various animals and even the recently claimed as one the 7 wonders of world Puerto Princessa Underground River can be found in the country. These [...]

U.S. Embassy to Zimbabwe Police: Stop Political Violence

On Friday, the U.S. embassy in Harare voiced its concern over the failings of Zimbabwe’s police in reducing political violence in the country. Though it recognized the efforts of police officers, prosecutors and other court officials who have worked hard in eradicating corruption and crime, the U.S. embassy is becoming more worried about the officials [...]

Op-Ed: The Language Business

I looked at the grainy photo included in the ad. A plain-looking building made only of the bare essentials stood in the dead center of the frame. A tall man wearing a pristine white button down shirt smiles at the camera and behind him is a small rag-tag army of schoolchildren. Most are smiling, some [...]

Members of Opus Dei Face Slavery Charges

  The ultra-secretive Catholic organization is perhaps popularly known through its fictional depiction in The Da Vinci Code, but the slavery charges that were slapped on some of its members in a Paris court, on Thursday, is definitely real. The plaintiff, Catherine Tissier, claimed that she was forced to work as a servant for no [...]

Op-Ed: Stuck in the Middle (East)

When protesters stormed into the Israel Embassy in Cairo last Friday, it became increasingly obvious to the Israeli government that the few allies they have left in the Middle East are dwindling. Egypt has had good relations with Israel since they signed The Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty on March 26, 1979. The treaty was a diplomatic [...]

Ramadan 2011 Mubarak!

For the millions of Muslims in the world, Ramadan is considered to be one of the most important happenings in their lives. It is the ninth (9th) month of the Muslim Hijrah calendar which lasts 20-30 days. For the Muslims, it is the Holy Month of fasting. They refrain themselves from eating and drinking even [...]

Canadians Raise $2.9-million in Donation in Just a Week

After a United Nations declaration officially stating two parts of Somalia in East Africa is under a state of famine, and then followed by a wave of media interest and coverage, more of the world is being informed of the dreadful condition that is unfolding in that part of the globe. And Canadians are stepping [...]

World Population to Reach 7 billion This Year

Global population is expected to exceed 7 billion later this year. “Although the issues immediately confronting developing countries are different from those facing the rich countries, in a globalized world demographic challenges anywhere are demographic challenges everywhere,” said David Bloom, Clarence James Gamble Professor of Economics and Demography at the Harvard School of Public Health. [...]

As Debt Negotiations Continue, So Does the Fall of the US Dollar

Amidst debate of increasing the debt ceiling, the value of the US dollar has continued to decrease against it foreign counterparts. Just last week, the US dollar fell to $1.4465 against the euro, and down to $1.6391 against the UK pound. If a deal to increase the borrowing limit is not made by August 2, [...]

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