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Students hunt for sweatshop waresMoncton, NB - A student group at Mount Allison University in Sackville is trying to get the university to adopt a no-sweatshop purchasing policy. |
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US makes ‘progress’ in visa clearance processWashington - The US has made "steady progress" in the visa clearance process leading to a significant reduction in visa processing time for those wanting to study or work in certain sensitive scientific and technical fields in the country. |
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Feds show off new disease centre in Winnipeg, vow to be ready for pandemicWinnipeg - Federal health officials expressed confidence Friday that Canada is ready for the next infectious disease outbreak as they officially opened a new $3-million emergency operations centre. |
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Indonesia confirms release of two reporters in IraqJakarta, Indonesia - Two Indonesian reporters who had been held captive in Iraq have been released and are leaving the conflict-ridden country, Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. |
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UNESCO treaty on protecting oral traditions could come into force next yearNew York City - A treaty to protect the world's oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, craftsmanship and knowledge of nature is on track to enter into force next year following a slew of new ratifications, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said today. |
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Kashmir woman rescued after 50 hours under snowJammu - A 65-year-old woman in Jammu and Kashmir was rescued Monday after spending over 50 hours buried under tonnes of snow following an avalanche in a border area of the state. |
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India, Pakistan begin trade talks on TuesdayNew Delhi - India and Pakistan begin two days of talks here on Tuesday to push bilateral economic cooperation even as merchandise trade between the two countries is set to cross the $500-million mark for the first time this fiscal. |
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Lord Navnit Dholakia gets ‘Pride of India’ awardLondon, England - Lord Navnit Dholakia, deputy leader of Liberal Democrats Party in Britain's House of Lords, has been felicitated with the 'Pride of India' award for his outstanding contribution to the Indian community in the UK. |
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New Blending Rules Put Oomph in German BiodieselHamburg, Germany - German output of biodiesel fuel made from rapeseed should move into the fast lane this year due to new regulations permitting blending with conventional diesel, the head of a trade association said on Tuesday. |
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Four Plastics Companies Commit to Biodegradable PlasticsBrussels, Belgium - Four large plastics companies have voluntarily committed themselves to using biodegradable and compostable polymers to manufacture packaging materials. A 10 year Environmental Agreement signed by the four companies and recognized by the European Commission includes a certification plan for ensuring quality control and a labeling plan to ensure ease of waste handling. |
