YANGON (Reuters) – Veteran U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson has resigned from an international panel set up by Myanmar to advise on the Rohingya crisis, saying it was conducting a “whitewash” and accusing the country’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi of lacking “moral leadership”. Richardson, a former Clinton administration cabinet member, quit as the 10-member advisory […]
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Some ‘Senior’ personal ads…
Some ‘Senior’ personal ads seen in “The Villages” Florida newspapers: (Who says seniors don’t have a sense of humor?) FOXY LADY: [restrict] Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty,80’s, slim, 5’4′ (used to be 5’6′),searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion.Matching white shoes andbelt a plus. LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband,and am looking for someone […]
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Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19) If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden, this is a great day to do it, since anything relating to the land you begin today is likely to thrive. Doubts about your financial security might be on your mind, Aries. They’re probably misplaced, because you should continue to do well. However, […]
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Samoan Government responds to U.S visa decision
APIA, 22 JANUARY 2018 (SAMOA OBSERVER) — The Government of Samoa has assured Samoans their travel plans to the United States should not be interrupted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to remove Samoa from the list of countries whose citizens are eligible for temporary work visas to the United States. [restrict] […]
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27,000-plus tuna tagged, released into the Pacific Ocean
SUVA, 22 JANUARY 2018 (FIJI TIMES) — The Pacific Community’s (SPC) Oceanic Fisheries programme went on a tuna tagging voyage and successfully released almost 27,780 tuna into the Pacific Ocean. The SPC said the tags were gradually recovered and the data collected would contribute to their understanding of the health of tuna fisheries in the […]
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Australia Foreign Minister steps in to ease Pacific tensions over senator’s comments on China
CANBERRA, 22 JANUARY 2018 (XINHUA) — Australia’s foreign minister has reportedly stepped in to ease tensions in the Pacific after an Australian senator said that China was lending money to smaller countries in the Pacific on unfavorable terms. [restrict] According to The Australian newspaper on Saturday, Julie Bishop has made contact with Samoan Prime Minister […]