President Trump attacked what he described as the “disgraceful” hearing on his refugee and travel ban in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Speaking Wednesday to the winter conference of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, a group of police chiefs and sheriffs, Trump expressed dismay that the court case is “going on […]
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Philippines’ Duterte berates policemen, delivers ultimatum
In a televised address, President Duterte of the Philippines berated 228 police officers on Tuesday for a catalog of criminal and professional complaints, including corruption and drug use and distribution. As a part of his latest tirade, the president delivered the group of officers from the National Police Force an ultimatum: either resign or prepare […]
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WHO highlights betel nut and tobacco as main cancer risks
PORT MORESBY, 08 FEBRUARY 2017 (POST COURIER) — Chewing of betelnut and tobacco use are two of the most important local risk factors for cancer in Papua New Guinea. This is according to World Health Organisation (WHO) representative to Papua New Guinea Dr Pieter van Maaren. [restrict] “In Papua New Guinea, we must turn the […]
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ADB climate operations reach a record US$3.7 billion in 2016
MANILA, 08 FEBRUARY 2017 (BUSINESS MIRROR) —- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $3.7 billion in climate-finance investments in 2016, according to recently released figures—marking a 42-percent boost, from the US$2.6 billion reached in 2015. [restrict] Estimates show that in 2016, climate finance from ADB’s internal sources reached a record US$2.65 billion for climate mitigation […]
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Our Thought Life Just how many angry words does it take to do irrevocable damage? There are times when someone says things – hurtful things that makes us look at ourselves closely. And this is a good thing because they goad us to change. We become aware of our own blind spots and avoid collision. […]
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Q: In which battle did Napoleon die? A: His last Battle Q: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? A: At the bottom of the page [restrict] Q: River Ravi flows in which state? A: Liquid Q: What is the main reason for divorce? A: Marriage Q: What is the main reason for failure? A: […]