Just weeks ago the kids in this image were gassed to death in their sleep. There is one peaceful way to stop these massacres - if Iran and the US sit down to talks and bring the warring parties to the table to get a ceasefire. For the first time the two Presidents are showing dialogue is possible. Let's tell them the world wants talks to start saving lives now! Sign the Petition NOW! Just weeks ago the kids in this image were gassed to death in their sleep, but it feels the world … [Read more...]
CANADA, further support to those affected by the violence in Syria
September 6, 2013 by
PM announces further support to those affected by the violence in Syria September 6, 2013 St. Petersburg, Russia Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced further Canadian support to help address the worsening humanitarian situation in Syria. “The Government of Canada stands with the people of Syria as they continue to face unfathomable hardships at the hands of the Assad regime,” said Prime Minister Harper. “Canada’s support, together with that of its allies, will help … [Read more...]
Zambian AIDS Epidemic, World Pulse on Ground!
September 5, 2013 by
Dispatches from the Zambian AIDS Epidemic This July, World Pulse Managing Editor Corine Milano traveled to Zambia as an International Reporting Project Fellow to cover health issues from the epicenter of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. With one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world—14.3% of the adult population—the Zambian people face an uphill battle. This series of interviews and firsthand accounts from World Pulse community members in Zambia reveals the strength of the country’s … [Read more...]
Save the Date: World Pulse LIVE – October 9!
August 30, 2013 by
TEN YEARS OF CONNECTING FOR IMPACT JOIN US on October 9th in Portland and via our live stream to celebrate World Pulse's 10 years of connecting for impact! ATTEND IN PORTLAND: Wednesday, October 9th at 6:00PM, World Trade Center (registration opens September 5) WATCH LIVE: To reflect the global reach of our community, we will be live streaming our event. Stay tuned for details! Today, World Pulse, founded and based in Portland, Oregon, is the leading global media network powered by … [Read more...]
Google, Facebook challenge global banks, Lorre White
August 24, 2013 by
“The competitors of tomorrow will not be large scale banks, they will concentrate on the single aspects of retail banking – it is akin to guerilla warfare,” Farhad Irani, the head of retail banking at Middle Eastern Bank Mashreq, the largest private bank in the UAE, said. Photo: Reuters SHAUN DRUMMOND The chief threats to global banks’ business model come from internet giants like Google and Facebook seeking to capture customer transaction data, and telcos moving into the payments space, … [Read more...]
JP Morgon’s ‘hiring nepotism in China’ under scutiny by SEC
August 17, 2013 by
Federal authorities have opened a bribery investigation into whether JPMorgan Chase hired the children of powerful Chinese officials to help the bank win lucrative business in the booming nation, according to a confidential United States government document. In one instance, the bank hired the son of a former Chinese banking regulator who is now the chairman of the China Everbright Group, a state-controlled financial conglomerate, according to the document, which was reviewed by The New York … [Read more...]
PMO of Canada on National Acadian Day
August 15, 2013 by
Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on National Acadian Day August 15, 2013 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to mark National Acadian Day: “On National Acadian Day, Laureen and I join with all people of Acadian origin in celebrating their unique history, language, culture and traditions, as well as their invaluable contributions to Canada. “From the early days of the first French settlement in North America over four … [Read more...]
MOSCOW 2013 – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in ATHLETICS
August 15, 2013 by
WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Date: 10-18 August Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC Sport website, mobiles, tablets and Connected TVs The world's greatest athletes arrive in Moscow knowing their sport is in need of public rehabilitation after a year of seemingly endless doping scandals. Positive drugs tests this summer from Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell, the second and fourth fastest 100m runners of all time, have arguably been most dispiriting … [Read more...]
International Eressos Women’s Festival 2013 [Sappho Women] – Sept 7-21
August 12, 2013 by
Sappho Women - International Eressos Women's Festival About Sappho Women is a non-profit organization based in Skala Eressos, Lesvos Island Greece and official producer of the International Eressos Women's Festival held in September. Company Overview Sappho Women is a non-profit organisation based in Skala Eressos, Lesvos Island Greece and official producer of the International Eressos Women's Festival held in September. The community-driven International Eressos Women's Festival in … [Read more...]
Greek Myths and Reality
August 10, 2013 by
The Brookings Institute shares: Greek Myths and Reality The crisis Greece has been going through has been one of the most serious challenges any country, anywhere, has faced in peace-time. It has also had a big impact on Europe. A successful Greek recovery is crucial, not only for Greece itself, but for the whole of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean region. Greece has and can continue to have a stabilizing role in the region, and has played this role particularly effectively after George … [Read more...]
