Tag: World

  • U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

    U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

      The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and targeting both…

  • Willie Nelson Honored In Star-Studded Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert

    Willie Nelson Honored In Star-Studded Gershwin Prize Tribute Concert

      PBS to Broadcast All-Star Concert on Jan. 15 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington, D.C., with a series of events, culminating in a star-studded concert Wednesday, November 18th. The two-day celebration began with a presentation and special display on Tuesday in the Library’s historic Thomas Jefferson Building with a group of the nation’s…

  • France, Islam, terrorism and the challenges of integration: Research roundup

    France, Islam, terrorism and the challenges of integration: Research roundup

      A Nov. 13, 2015 string of terrorist attacks across Paris that killed 129 people has again raised concerns across French society about jihadist violence and ISIS-inspired domestic terrorism. The tragedy comes in the wake of several other attacks in France in 2015, including an attack on an American-owned chemical factory near Lyon in June 2015 and two in January 2015,…

  • Statements on Terrorist Attacks in Paris: Canada

    Statements on Terrorist Attacks in Paris: Canada

      Message from the Governor General of Canada Following Paris Attacks OTTAWA―Tonight, Canada grieves for Paris and all of France. In the face of this unspeakable atrocity, we will stand together for the values we hold dear with resolve and steadfast solidarity. Sharon and I join with all Canadians in expressing our outrage and deepest…

  • The Maritime Industry is Using Nature to Purify the Water it puts Back in the Ocean

    The Maritime Industry is Using Nature to Purify the Water it puts Back in the Ocean

    By Steve Kanaval The Economics of Clean Water LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2015 /CNW/ – A massive business opportunity in the maritime industry comes at a time when water scarcity, as well as the global push to manage contaminated water, is at an all time high. We recognized quite some time ago that the key to…

  • Paris, France on Lockdown

    Paris, France on Lockdown

    Following six separate terrorist attacks in the city earlier today a state of emergency has been declared by French President, Francois Hollande. The casualty count is undetermined at this time with initial reports indicating a range of 100 – 160 people as dead. According to French officials, at least: 112 were killed at the Bataclan theater. 14…

  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall of China

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the Great Wall of China

      SHANGHAI /PRNewswire/ — “The Force“ is strong in China! The much anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” debuted its new trailer on the Great Wall of China on the evening of October 20. The grand campaign entitled “The Force Awakens on the Great Wall” was organized by the Walt Disney Company on the Juyongguan section…

  • Statement from Premier Notley on Keystone XL

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the U.S. decision regarding the proposed Keystone XL pipeline: “Though I am not surprised by the news coming from the White House this morning, as we have anticipated this announcement for some time, I am disappointed by the way the U.S. government chose to characterize our energy…

  • Jean Condems Keystone XL Rejection

      EDMONTON, AB (November 6, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement condemning US President Barack Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline: “It’s deeply disappointing the current White House administration rejected a pipeline that would have secured North America’s energy security, and meant tens-of-thousands of jobs for both Albertans and Americans.…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Keystone XL Pipeline

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Keystone XL Pipeline

    Ottawa, Ontario 6 November 2015 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today issued the following statement on the Keystone XL pipeline decision by the United States: “The application for a cross-border permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project was turned down by the United States Government today. We are disappointed by the decision but respect the right…

  • Statement by the President on the Keystone XL Pipeline

    Statement by the President on the Keystone XL Pipeline

    Roosevelt Room 11:58 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Several years ago, the State Department began a review process for the proposed construction of a pipeline that would carry Canadian crude oil through our heartland to ports in the Gulf of Mexico and out into the world market. This morning, Secretary Kerry informed me…

  • Small Planet Airlines GmbH enters into Partnership with World’s Leading Travel Company Thomas Cook Leisure Carrier

    Small Planet Airlines GmbH enters into Partnership with World’s Leading Travel Company Thomas Cook Leisure Carrier

      Small Planet Airlines GmbH has signed an agreement with Thomas Cook, one of the world’s leading travel companies. In the summer of 2016 the aircraft of Small Planet Airlines GmbH will carry Thomas Cook passengers from its Paderborn base in Germany to Mediterranean resorts. “The cooperation with one of the best known brands in travel, Thomas…

  • My Real Games Announces New Games for October

    My Real Games Announces New Games for October

      LONDON /CNW/ – October is sport and games month at the free games hub MyRealGames.com as a fresh new selection of titles not previously available make their debut on site. These include an addictive 8 ball pool challenge and several fast and furious car games to take Fall full throttle. Nikolai Veselov from MyRealGames.com said, “Every month we make…

  • Bacon and Other Processed Meats can Cause Cancer, Experts say

    Bacon and Other Processed Meats can Cause Cancer, Experts say

    PARIS/CHICAGO | BY GUS TROMPIZ AND P.J. HUFFSTUTTER  (Reuters) Eating processed meats like hot dogs, sausages and bacon can cause colorectal cancer in humans, and red meat is also a likely cause of the disease, World Health Organization (WHO) experts said. The review by WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released on Monday,…

  • The Weather Channel: Patricia Becomes Strongest Hurricane Ever Recorded

    The Weather Channel: Patricia Becomes Strongest Hurricane Ever Recorded

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