Philippines: Morales promises to decongest courts, increase judges, employees’ salaries
Major News of <INQUIRER> : Morales promises to decongest courts, increase judges, employees’ salaries MANILA, Philippines—Decongestion of courts and salary adjustment of judges and court employees will be the priority of private lawyer Rafael Morales if ever appointed Chief Justice. “Decongestion of cases and salary adjustment of judges are among my visions,” Morales, a managing partner […]
Uzbekistan : Andijan protesting again!
Major News of <Uznews> : Andijan protesting again! About 2,000 people took to the streets in Andijan today, demanding compensation for homes demolished in 2011. The place of protest has been blocked and interior forces have been drawn up to the town. This is the second protest demonstration by home owners in Andijan in the […]
Burma : Chinese authorities tell Kachin refugees to move from camps
Major News of <Mizzima> : Chinese authorities tell Kachin refugees to move from camps Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – Chinese authorities have ordered more than 4,000 Kachin war refugees staying in camps in China to move within one month, according to the Kachin Independence Organization refugee relief committee. Dwe P Sar said that on July 20-21 […]
Lebanon: pledges to help with Syrian refugee influx
July 25 <The Daily Star>: Lebanon receives pledges to help with Syrian refugee influx BEIRUT: The international community came forth Tuesday with pledges of assistance to the Lebanese government in meeting its humanitarian obligations toward thousands of Syrians displaced by the 16-month turmoil in their country. The move came a day after Lebanon launched an […]
Mongolia : O.Enkhtuvshin becomes MPP Chairman
Major News in <Montsame> : O.Enkhtuvshin becomes MPP Chairman A parliamentarin O.Enkhtuvshin has been elected the chairman of the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP). It happened at the sixth conference of the party on Tuesday late evening. Mr. Enkhtuvshin took almost 90 per cent of votes of members. In addition to it, the MPP secretary-general and members of […]
Central Asia & Caucasus : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed
Major News in <Urasianet.org> : Rich-Poor Gap Much Wider than Previously Believed A new report discredits the concept of trickle-down economics, a theory that holds that if ultra-wealthy individuals receive tax breaks and other incentives, they will drive economic growth and promote prosperity for all. Instead of spreading the wealth, the global rich tend to sock […]
Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah launches fund-raising drive for people of Syria
Major News in <Asharq alawsat>: King Abdullah launches fund-raising drive for people of Syria Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, launched the Saudi National Campaign to Support Brothers in Syria with a generous donation of 20 million Saudi Riyals [SR]. Following this, Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz […]
Vietnam : ASEAN confirms East Sea related commitments
Major News of <Vietnam Plus> : ASEAN confirms East Sea related commitments Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong announced ASEAN’s six-point principles on the East Sea at a press briefing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 20. According to Hor Nam Hong, after discussions, ASEAN’s Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the commitments made by […]
Thailand : No Thai workers in Syria: Labour Ministry
Major News of <The Nation> : No Thai workers in Syria: Labour Ministry No Thai labourers are currently working in the Syrian Arab Republic, where fierce fighting and other violence is now endemic, according to Thailand’s Labour Ministry. Prawit Khiangphon, director general of Thailand’s Employment Department, confirmed on Monday that there are no Thai workers […]
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