Nov 19, 2010
Distorting Iranian-Latin American Relations
According to an article in the Israeli daily Haaretz entitled “Iran, Venezuela plan to build rival to Panama Canal”, the current border dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua—in which the former country has accused the latter of sending military troops into its territory along the San Juan River during a river dredging project—is a “trial balloon” for a new Iranian-funded “‘Nicaragua Canal’ linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.” The article takes care to specify that Costa Rica is “a country without an army” but does not suggest whether the announcement earlier this year regarding U.S. naval militarization of the Central American nation might also have constituted a trial balloon for something.
BBC News - Argentina and Uruguay settle seven-year pulp mill row
Argentina and Uruguay both say they are happy after a deal was reached to end their long-running row over a pulp mill on the banks of their shared river.
BBC News - Brazilian police crack international drug network
Police in Brazil say they have arrested 22 people as part of an 18-month effort to break an international drug syndicate.
BBC News - Colombian man shot dead in Medellin church
A Colombian man has been murdered inside a church as he attended a memorial mass for a relative who had also died violently, police say.
Colombia holds interest rate steady at 3%
The central bank's decision to keep the rate at 3% was widely expected by the market, with seven analysts surveyed by
Colombia, US renew human rights agreement
The purpose of the agreement is to "renew a framework for international cooperation" between the Office of the
Russia releases Israeli mercenary
Israeli mercenary Yair Klein has been released from prison in Russia and is being repatriated to Israel despite repeated efforts by Colombian authorities to have him extradited, reports Caracol Radio.
"Klein has been released and is currently en route to Israel," an unnamed source told Interfax news agency.
Gov’t to invest $356 million to develop northern tourism route
Chan Chan
Peru’s government is planning to invest 1.0 billion soles ($356 million) over the next 3 years in the country’s northern regions on infrastructure to develop tourism, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Eduardo Ferreyros said.Government tourism promotion agency PromPeru previously announced that it would start a marketing campaign in 2011 to promote tourism to the Moche Route, which includes sites in Lambayeque and La Libertad.
Pizango launches presidential campaign
Alberto Pizango, the head of the Interethnic Association for the Development of Peru’s Jungle (Aidesep), has launched his campaign for the presidential elections in April 2011, daily La Republica reported.
The indigenous leader made the announcement on Thursday backed by representatives from Aidesep. His party, an Alliance for an Alternative for Humanity, or Aphu, will make official his candidacy.
“This morning I assume an enormous commitment and I swear to our ancient spirits to take on this assignment with honour… I promise to make Peru a multicultural state, for which we are organizing our party,” Pizango said.
Peru to receive Yale delegation to discuss Machu Picchu artifacts
A delegation from Yale University is expected to be arriving in Lima by the weekend to meet with local authorities to discuss the return of archaeological artifacts taken from Machu Picchu by American historian Hiram Bingham almost 100 years ago, President Alan Garcia said.
81 million Chinese need aid this winter
BEIJING, AFP - China says more than 81 million of its people will need government relief this winter, after it suffered one of its worst years for natural disasters in two decades.
China has been particularly badly hit by natural disasters this year, experiencing an earthquake that killed nearly 2700 people, the worst inundations in a decade and a huge mudslide that killed 1500.
Monaco princess-to-be in charity wokr plan
PARIS, AFP - Monaco's future princess, South African swimming champion Charlene Wittstock, plans to launch into humanitarian work after her wedding next year, her fiance Prince Albert II said in an interview on Thursday.
Battle of two cities, Fiji
LAUTOKA has taken a surprise lead after Day One of the FMF Chow Games at the tfl National Stadium yesterday.
The Sugar City side bagged seven gold, three silver and one bronze medals heading into the final day today.
Torres seeks Kilili help on nuclear power impact study
Rep. Stanley Torres (Ind-Saipan) has sought Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan's help in pursuing a federal technical assistance grant for the conduct of an impact study to pave the way for a “passive” nuclear power generation for the CNMI.
The Fitial administration has been pushing for the use of eco-friendly and alternative sources of energy, which includes nuclear power generation. With the high cost of fuel, the administration also wants to reduce reliance on fossil fuel.
The Fitial administration has been pushing for the use of eco-friendly and alternative sources of energy, which includes nuclear power generation. With the high cost of fuel, the administration also wants to reduce reliance on fossil fuel.
Medical referral program remains stalled
World Tour and Travel and Wings Travel continue to refuse processing passengers under the CNMI's medical referral program, citing the non-payment of arrears owed them by the government.
Medical referral patients in the CNMI routinely seek treatment in Manila, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. hospitals, paid for by the CNMI government.
Medical referral patients in the CNMI routinely seek treatment in Manila, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. hospitals, paid for by the CNMI government.
SSHS students watch premiere of new 'Potter' film
Over 150 Saipan Southern High School students packed the Hollywood Theaters Friday morning to watch the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Saipan Southern High School Book Club has been promoting the event through literature connection in Book Club discussions, blog, and Facebook page.
Saipan Southern High School Book Club has been promoting the event through literature connection in Book Club discussions, blog, and Facebook page.
Kyoto Gaidai Nishi cultural exchange this year could be last
Sixty-four students from Japan's Kyoto Gaidi Nishi High School arrived on Saipan yesterday for their annual exchange program with Grace Christian Academy.
The group, which also included four teachers, conveyed to GCA officials that this year could be the last of their annual visit to Saipan, which started in 2003.
They said the decision to stop the cultural exchange program is due to the lack of direct flights from Kyoto to Saipan
The group, which also included four teachers, conveyed to GCA officials that this year could be the last of their annual visit to Saipan, which started in 2003.
They said the decision to stop the cultural exchange program is due to the lack of direct flights from Kyoto to Saipan
Senate kills marijuana bill
The Senate rejected yesterday a controversial House bill that seeks to legalize marijuana in the CNMI for medical and recreational use, but the bill's author said he plans to introduce a separate “medical marijuana” legislation.
House Bill 17-47 was killed on a 7-0 vote during a Senate session held at the Northern Marianas College campus on Rota yesterday afternoon.
House Bill 17-47 was killed on a 7-0 vote during a Senate session held at the Northern Marianas College campus on Rota yesterday afternoon.
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Consumers International Blog: Financial consumer protection: a ray of light in the G20 gloom?
CI's Robin Simpson gives a blow by blow account of the G20 commitment to financial consumer protection.
While the world’s press and the financial markets were raining on the G20's parade, we poor toilers at Consumers International (CI) were enjoying a moment of satisfaction at the outcome. Lobbying by our members in the G20 countries seems to have paid off.
While the world’s press and the financial markets were raining on the G20's parade, we poor toilers at Consumers International (CI) were enjoying a moment of satisfaction at the outcome. Lobbying by our members in the G20 countries seems to have paid off.
Bernanke defends Fed action, calls for unity
Oprah considering snapping up new home with a $68 million price tag, Nov 19, 2010
The five-story English manor style property boasts nineteen bathrooms and 12 bedrooms is valued at a cool $68 million.
See photos of the lavish estate
Winfrey arrived at the property in an entourage
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Alleged cannibal Nicolas Cocaign's French prison a 'failure'
A PRISONER on trial for allegedly pulling out his cellmate's lung while he was still alive has put France's troubled prison system under new scrutiny. Nicolas Cocaign, 39, is charged with murdering Thierry Baudry by punching him, stabbing him with a pair of scissors and suffocating
Nov 18, 2010
Norfolk Island: Painful past in paradise - Travel - NZ Herald News
No visit to Norfolk Island is complete without a good look at its history.
There are few places where you can pack so much action into a relatively short time, and even fewer have so many reminders of their history - family names, original buildings, unique dialect and early graves - still intact.
Norfolk Island is small, just 35sq km, so touring the island is easy. Car hire is straightforward (the only lesson required is how to wave to the locals), speed limits are low and there is little traffic.
Norfolk Island
Aitutaki Cyclone Appeal, Cook Islands
Election problem, Cook Islands
Northern group islands could be deprived of their right to vote at the November 17 general election if a solution to get the ballot forms and boxes to them is not found soon.
Secretary of Justice Mark Short is warning it will be a national crisis if major problems with logistics of transport to the north are not sorted out within the week.
The Electoral Office needs to send about three electoral officers, ballot boxes, and ballot papers to the northern group islands.
Secretary of Justice Mark Short is warning it will be a national crisis if major problems with logistics of transport to the north are not sorted out within the week.
The Electoral Office needs to send about three electoral officers, ballot boxes, and ballot papers to the northern group islands.
Let’s get behind the sevens!
“My challenge to the candidates from the three other parties – please put down the campaign apron and put on a blue and gold jersey representing our village and let’s get down there to the stadium to support our team,” says Nicholas, president of the Avatiu Sports Association.
Tourism NZ office stays
Carmel Beattie, CEO of Cook Islands Tourism (CIT), has dismissed claims that CIT could be closing its office in Auckland.
An advertisement for the New Zealand Manager post appeared in an email publication called Travel Memo on Friday. It stated in the last sentence: “Submissions from destination marketing companies will also be considered.”
Cook Islands goes to the polls
PEOPLE in the Cook Islands will go to the polls today, with 10,000 people registered to vote in the Pacific nation's general elections, according to local officials.
The two major parties are the Cook Islands Party and the Democratic Party, but a record number of 16 Independents are also contesting the 24 seats in the Pacific nation's parliament.
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