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Quarantine

“I hate to have to tell you this”, said the Doctor in a sad compassionate voice,  “but you have been unfortunately been diagnosed with a highly contagious disease, we will have to quarantine you and you’ll only be fed cheese and bologna “That’s terrible!” Said the distraught young man, quickly sitting down before he […]

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Greater focus on women’s empowerment can help achieve Global Goals – UN chief

Gender equality remains the greatest human rights challenge of our time, and one way to achieve the goal is by empowering women to have greater choices economically and control over their lives, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared today, urging the international community to spearhead efforts that provide opportunities for women and girls. “I look […]

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Small island nations urge UN General Assembly to act to save their very existence

Leaders of low-lying island States threatened with being flooded out of existence by rising seas again took to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly today to appeal for urgent action even as the Paris Agreement moves forward to counter climate change. “The futures of the most vulnerable, like my people and my country, […]

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U.S. Transfers Rights To Submerged Lands In Northern Islands To CNMI

Mineral rights, management of Farallon De Pajaros, Maug, Asuncion assumed by Marianas government SAIPAN, CNMI (Marianas Variety, Sept. 23, 2016) – Governor Ralph Torres on Thursday signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and the Interior for the transfer to the CNMI of submerged lands and associated minerals surrounding Farallon De […]

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