Former NZ Prime Minister confirmed as head of UNDP

Thursday, April 2, 2009 Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has been appointed as head of the United Nations Development Program.
The appointment follows a unanimous vote by the UN General Assembly yesterday. Clark will take up the role by April 20, replacing current UNDP Administrator Kemal Dervis.
Clark is reportedly eager for the role, comparing it to winning her first election andRead More…

Web Design Why It Is Necessary And Benefits Of Having It?

Submitted by: Simran Jha
At current time having a profession website is very necessary for any enterprise. These days business is promoted through use of internet or online. So in this age of internet and technology it is very necessary to be online. People have no time to go market and purchase things and other items. They are taking help of internet and buy thing using their debit card or crRead More…

Wikinews interviews Joe Schriner, Independent U.S. presidential candidate

Saturday, April 17, 2010
Journalist, counselor, painter, and US 2012 Presidential candidate Joe Schriner of Cleveland, Ohio took some time to discuss his campaign with Wikinews in an interview.
Schriner previously ran for president in 2000, 2004, and 2008, but failed to gain much traction in the races. He announced his candidacy for the 2012 race immediately following the 2008 election. SchrineRead More…

CEO of GM outlines plan for “New GM” after auto company declared bankruptcy

Thursday, June 4, 2009
In a New York press conference at 16:15 UTC, June 1st, Fritz Henderson, the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, which filed for bankruptcy and Chapter 11 protection from its creditors earlier today, outlined a plan for what he called a “New GM”.
Speaking to the press under safe harbor provisions of U.S. law, Henderson described the events of today as a “defining momRead More…

Canadian province receives warning from Exxon

Thursday, September 13, 2007
ExxonMobil Corp. chairman and chief executive Rex Tillerson has warned residents of Alberta, Canada that they risk endangering investment and growth of the province if they change the royalty scheme to increase revenue returned to the province from its oil sands. Currently, oil companies pay a one per cent royalty on their revenues until their initial investment isRead More…

Considering A Storage Shed? The Dangers Of Sheds You Must Avoid

Read An Opinion On: Rockhampton Industrial Shed Prices By Jon T. Anderson
Just about every homeowner has a lot more stuff than storage space and pawning off your keepsakes is not an option. So now you are stuck with finding a way to cope with all your stuff. What do you do? Construct your own storage shed, pay for it to be built, or buy a pre-made unit?
Building your own shed can be extreRead More…

Hungarian state-owned enterprise acquires Hirtenberger Defence Group

Thursday, November 7, 2019
On Monday, Hungarian daily newspaper Magyar Nemzet revealed a deal whereby, on October 29, Hungarian state-owned enterprise HDT Védelmi Ipari Kft. (HDT Limited) acquired Austrian mortar and shell manufacturer Hirtenberger Defence Group. Hirtenberger Defence Group also acknowledged the deal.
In the deal, Austrian, United Kingdom and New Zealand production sites are to Read More…

Chess: R Praggnanandhaa becomes youngest Indian Grand Master

Monday, June 25, 2018
On Sunday, R Praggnanandhaa became the youngest Indian chess player to earn the title of Grand Master. At the age of twelve years, ten months and thirteen days, Praggnanandhaa was the second youngest person to earn the title.
Praggnanandhaa earned his third norm on Sunday as he faced Dutch Grand Master Roeland Pruijssers with Elo rating of 2514 at the fourth Gredine Open inRead More…

IMF Offers Special Loan for Tsunami-Hit Countries

Wednesday, January 5, 2005
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Rodrigo Rato offered special relief funds for the countries victim of the tsunami disaster. The money is, however, in the form of a loan. The IMF has been present in the area on various occasions. The IMF offered a one billion U.S. dollar loan. The money would be given as Emergency Natural Disaster Assistance facRead More…

4 Signs Your Vehicle Needs Immediate Transmission Repair Waipahu

Read An Opinion On: Tjm Warrnambool byAlma Abell
If you own a vehicle in Waipahu, it’s important to make sure your car’s transmission is always in good working order. Left unattended, a failing transmission will eventually cause your vehicle to stop running completely and can cost thousands of dollars to replace. To avoid a worst-case scenario like this, it’s smart to be on the lookoRead More…