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Poland disappointed with Russia's stand on missile shield
16.07.2008 05:22
rian.ru
Warsaw is disappointed with Russia's stance on U.S. plans to deploy components of a global missile defense system in Poland, the Polish foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Russia
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Rosnanotech heads to hold press conference in New York July 24
16.07.2008 04:18
rian.ru
Russia
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Russia's VTB Group posts 48% first-quarter net profit drop
16.07.2008 04:18
rian.ru
Russia
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American Elements Now Offers Spray Dried Forms of its Oxide, Carbide, and Selected Other Metallic Powders
16.07.2008 03:25
prweb.com
Los Angeles-based American Elements will begin offering spray dried forms of all its metallic oxide and carbide powder products and many of its other compounds. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/spraydry/powder/prweb1112284.htm
World
Ecology & Environment
CheapAutosInsurance.com Helps Drivers Play Green
16.07.2008 03:25
prweb.com
As gas prices continue to rise and environmental concerns deepen, CheapAutosInsurance.com is expanding its article base to include material on living and playing "green." By focusing on environmentally friendly driving and recreation, the site augments its existing coverage of the latest hybrid and fuel efficient technology. This special coverage, in addition to free insurance quotes and a full range of supporting insurance data makes CheapAutosInsurance.com the Internet's leading car insurance and car ownership expert. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1090794.htm
World
Ecology & Environment
Mayor John Hickenlooper Announces Green Frontier Fest and New Energy Station during Democratic National Convention -- Free Festival for Residents and Visitors to Celebrate Sustainable Choices in America's New West
16.07.2008 03:25
prweb.com
The City and County of Denver, in partnership with ReDirect Guide, has announced the Green Frontier Fest, scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 24 on the eve of the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Green Frontier Fest, a celebration of everyday positive choices that individuals, families and organizations can make now to address global challenges, will feature a full spectrum of sustainable options from cutting-edge renewable technologies to solutions that can be implemented in the home. (PRWeb Jul 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1105554.htm
World
Ecology & Environment
Report: German Agent Mediated Israeli-Hezbollah Prisoner Swap
16.07.2008 03:23
dw-world.de
The swap of prisoners between Israel and Hezbollah planned for Wednesday was mediated over an 18-month period by a German secret agent, according to sources in Berlin.
Germany
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U.S. radar in Czech Republic: betrayal of national interests
16.07.2008 03:23
rian.ru
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Russia's oil output down 0.6%, gas production up 1.7% in 1H08
16.07.2008 03:22
rian.ru
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National Radio Broadcasting And TV Council Refuses To Renew Licence For Nadezhda TV Company
16.07.2008 03:21
ukranews.com
Vadym Pohorzhelskyi, company's director general, said this in an interview with Ukrainian News.
Ukraine
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Bhutan PM to hold talks with Manmohan Singh
16.07.2008 02:19
b4uindia.com
Bhutan''s first democratically elected Prime Minister, Jigmi Y. Thinley, will meet his Indian counterpart Dr. Manmohan Singh here today and hold discussions on a wide range of issues. Issues like border management, security, cooperation in hydropower, health and tourism are expected to be considered during the meeting. Both the leaders are likely to hold discussion on developing Tala Hydropower Project to India and Bhutan. The Tala power project, which was commissioned on March 30, 2007, is expected to further boost the tapping of the estimated 30,000-megawatt of hydro-power resources that Bhutan possesses. As of now the identified techno-commercially feasible potential is about 23,500 megawatt out which only 1488 megawatt installed capacity is exploited at present. After completion, the project will generate 4,865 million units of power in an average year. It would also provide 1122 megawatt of peaking power throughout the year. Surplus power generated from the project will be exported to India through 400 KV transmission lines to a pooling point in Siliguri, and from there to India''''s Eastern and Northern Grids. Thinley will also call on President Pratibha Patil and Vice-President Hamid Ansari. He will also meet External Affairs Minster Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of the Opposition L.K. Advani. Thinley, who arrived here on a four-day visit, yesterday met Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and Tourism Minister Ambika Soni and held discussions, related to the hydropower and tourism sectors. He also met Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Thinley is accompanied by a high-level delegation including Foreign Affairs Minister Ugyen Tshering, Economic Affairs Minister Khandu Wangchuk and Finance Minister Wangdi Norbu. (ANI)
India
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ULFA cadres vouch for peace, but leaders indulge in violence
16.07.2008 02:19
b4uindia.com
The disconnect between the ULFA leadership and its cadres has been an open secret in Assam for quite a few years. This came out into the open last week when two major divisions of the outfit''s mainstay 28th battalion, revolted against the leadership accusing them of working against the interests of the people of Assam.The people of Assam have welcomed this development. Meanwhile, in desperation ULFA resorted to violence and killing of innocent people."We battalion level leaders are not competent to sit in such negotiations. This is why we are convinced that direct talks between our central leadership and the Indian government, in conjunction with the Assam government is the need of the hour," said Mrinal Hazarika, a former cadre and "commander", 28th battalion, ULFA.Noni Gopal Mahanta, Professor, Conflict Resolution, Guwahati University, said, "I believe that other battalion might realize that this is quite serious. How far a leadership, which is outside the state, can realize this burning issue? So in that way, this is the fundamental difference between the previous kinds of surrendering as compared to this time."It is not only the analysts who are appreciating the positive development, the people of Assam too are happy.Assam Public Works, a non-government organization working for peace in the state, organized a peace march to welcome the change."First of all, we welcome the 28th battalion, which as declared ceasefire. We request all the battalions to come forward and sit for the talks to solve the problem of Assam," said Abhijit Sharma, Director, Assam Public Works.Thousands of the people have come out on the streets. It is this pressure for peace and disenchantment with violence that compelled the cadres of the ULFA to join the mainstream and debunk their leadership that is operating from a foreign country."I firmly want to appeal that we need a good political strategy. We need good policy to tackle the insurgency and that is why I strongly believe that it should be the effort of the government of India, to bring the leader to the negotiating table and peace will become lasting and sustainable," said Noni Gopal Mahanta.But the question is does ULFA leadership want peace? How can the government hold talks with an outfit that is indulging in mindless killing in desperation?"Whose interest Paresh Barua is serving? Of India or of Assam or of inimical forces?" asked Tarun Gogoi, Assam Chief Minister.In recent months, security forces have managed to curb the activities of the ULFA.In addition, lack of people''s support and sympathy for the outfit and its cause has been a major reason for the marginalization of the organization in the state. (ANI)
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