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Category: International
Is the World Integrating or Disintegrating?
September 13, 2017//-Representatives from the OECD, ASEAN, the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Commission underscored the importance of maintaining the momentum of cooperation between countries, given that it has spurred productivity and prosperity during turbulent times in international affairs.
Tropical Storm Harvey Displaces 30,000 in Texas
Texas, U.S, August 28, 2017//-US disaster agency says 50 counties in Texas are affected by the flooding, as weather forecasters predict more rain.
Indian PM Addresses Young CEOs at the “Champions of Change” Forum
India, August 25, 2017//-The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi today interacted with Young CEOs at the “Champions of Change – Transforming India through G2B partnership” initiative organised by NITI Aayog at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra.
The Impact of Germany’s G20 Presidency on Africa
August 17, 2017//-The Group 20 (G20) is an international forum for the leaders from 19 advanced and emerging economies, as well as the European Union (EU).
Groupe Renault Signs New Joint Venture Deal in Iran
France, August 10, 2017//-Groupe Renault has signed a joint venture agreement with the Industrial Development & Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) and PARTO NEGIN NASEH Co, an importer of Renault products in that country.
Toxic Industrial Chemicals Found in 10 Types of Macaroni and Cheese Powders
August 3, 2017//-Laboratory testing of 10 varieties of macaroni and cheese products has revealed toxic industrial chemicals (known as phthalates) in the cheese powders of all of the tested items, according to the Coalition for Safer Food Processing & Packaging, a national alliance of leading public health and food safety groups.
Jeff Bezos Overtakes Bill Gates to become World’s Richest Man
July 28//-Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has overtaken Bill Gates and is now the richest person in the world, with a fortune topping $90 billion for the first time ever.
Citigroup : Deutsche Bank Beef up Frankfurt Presence in Brexit Response
Two global banks, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank , are beefing up their presence in Frankfurt to deal with the impact of Britain leaving the European Union.
New Global Fund Results Show Accelerated HIV Treatment
Geneva, Switzerland, July 21, 2017//- Ahead of next week’s International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Paris, France, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria today announced new results that highlight accelerating progress in providing HIV prevention, treatment and care services.