Senior Peter Galbraith being fired out from his position regarding a disagreement about the presidential election held on Afghan. However, UN officials mentioned Mr. Galbraith has not been fired but there are chances of being detached from the mission. Mr. Galbraith said as per my knowledge secretary general has selected me and not yet fired me from my position.
Recently Mr. Galbraith annoyed Afghan President Hamid Karzai suggesting for a complete recount of vote. General Ban Ki-moon determined to remove Mr. Galbraith from this mission; however, few cabinet minister of Afghan was no longer interested to work with him. Mr. Galbraith has already informed a disclosure about the decision. Spokesperson in Kabul said we are aware about the information but a decision will be announced from New York. Mr. Eide said the argument has been solved and Mr. Galbraith has agreed to leave the country. He portrayed Mr. Galbraith as a valuable deputy and hope to establish a good team if received a chance to work together. Eide refused to talk about the details of disagreement. US and other foreign troops in Afghan wants to move on with the election dispute and country significant problems. EU said 1.5 million votes casted as been fake and 1.1 million votes casted for president Karzai are distrustful.
September 30, 2009 | Posted in
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Lethal tsunami hit South Pacific island of Samoa and American Samoa killing not less than 85 people including US territory. It has washed away local villages and holiday resorts and thousands of people are been left dispossessed and missing in that terrain.
An earthquake with the magnitude between 8.0 and 8.3 set off creating tsunami waves up to the height of 20- 15 feet high in the shore of Samoa and some areas of the island including American Samoa. Samoa islands encompass of two separate unit, the nation of Samoa and a US territory named American Samoa with the total population of not less than 250,000 people. As per the recent report, around 65 people are killed and 145 injured mentioned general manager of health service. Barack Obama US president stated it as major tragedy for American Samoa and permitting for federal financial support for the victims made accessible. US military aircraft will be send to Honolulu for providing aids to the victims of South Pacific islands. Damage in property was rigorous; cars floating everywhere, waves wiped away the low-lying areas in Samoan islands said Mr. Faleomavaega. He added saying tsunami hit within minutes sending off no time for people to escape and there was no acceptable warning given to the people. Victims are supposed to rise as people arriving from other coastal areas said Dr Lemalu Fiu. Quite a few foreign tourists counting from Australia and New Zealand believed to be amongst the dead. Secretary General Talutala Mauala reported during her visit of south coast that many were wounded, damage in full extent, dead bodies everywhere, and reports of missing bodies to be found as most of the houses were swept by sea.
September 30, 2009 | Posted in
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Guy Laliberte a Canadian circus billionaire began his journey to orbit. Space tourist blasted off the Russian Soyuz spacecraft in the International Space Station from Kazakhstan. Guy Laliberate circus entrepreneur established the Cirque do Soleil Theatre Company; he paid more than $35million for his ticket for flying to ISS from Baikonour cosmodrome.
Russian cosmonaut Maksim Surayev and US astronaut Jeffrey William escort him in Soyuz TMA-16. Laliberate mentioned he would make astronauts to laugh for 12-day stay and produce a web event that highlights the issue of clean water. Soyuz blasted into the clear sky at 0714 GMT and Canadian became the seventh individual in the world to make a trip. Mr. Laliberte said his motivation lies somewhere he is an artistic person not a scientific or an engineer. He added saying life has gives us some qualities, assets and he has built up a team of creative people around the world and sensitizing people around the world on situation of water. On 9 October, he plans to lead a poetical social performances a two-hour show with the contribution of 14 cities worldwide, this performances involve characters like Sun, Moon and drop of water these character will engage in a discussion in a form of poetic story lead in orbit.
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A roadside bomb smashed and blew up passenger bus on highway southern city of Kandahar in Afghanistan. Zalmai Ayoubi spokesperson of provincial government said it killed not less than 12 civilians counting women and children.
Homemade weapon are becoming the dangerous weapon used by insurgents for fighting and attacking western and Afghan government forces and military, however there is an assumption that Taliban insurgents has planted the bomb because a similar blast happened in Maywand district killing three civilians. During such attack, civilians are killed more than troops. Wounded has been taken to military camp for medications. Around 1,500 civilians are killed by such attack in Afghanistan this year however 68 percent of civilians killing happens due to militant attack and 28 percent are killed by Afghan, US military and foreign troops led by NATO. At present there are 100,000 foreign soldiers in Afghanistan from that more than 60,000 are Americans. Military commander Gen Stanley Mc Chrystal has urged for more soldiers however US administration including Barack Obama need to decide and review the strategy. Increasing military victims lead to destabilized public support for this operation in some Western countries. Even European nation are waiting for US to take initiative of sending and increasing the troops.
September 29, 2009 | Posted in
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National carrier Air India is in dilemma after not more than 150 executive pilots from non-union category went on sick leave for the fourth consecutive day of protest. Pilots are protesting against management judgment of cutting down financial incentives by 50 percent.
Face to face talk between pilots and management was organized they failed to achieve any clarification or outcome as both sides refused to agree. Previously at the beginning of the month protest by pilots of Jet Airways brought about disorder and interruption to passengers. Hundreds of passengers marooned at several airports heading to angry argument. Around 10 international flights counting a flight to Malaysia were cancelled in Chennai airport. A daily flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur was cancelled and passengers are put on to the low cost carrier Air India Express flight. Booking of flights has been suspended for next fifteen days. Ten domestic flights from Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai apart from this flights leading to Kabul, Katmandu, New York and other destination covering inner state and other countries were cancelled. Madhavan Nambiar civil aviation secretary passed out a supposition of Air India shut down. Civil Aviation Ministry recommended the airline management put in effort to have a thorough conversation with all employees as soon as possible. Airline has already delayed the salaries of June and incentives of 31,500 employees. In 2008-09, damage has increased to more than $800million. Flights were cancelled after pilots reported sick.
September 29, 2009 | Posted in
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Japanese center consumer prices fall a record by 2.4% in August it is the fourth consecutive month of record fall. Consumer prices dropped largely in not the fewer 38 years in August it may worsen the risk of extended deflation and may hinder the countries improvement from recession.
World’s second largest economy Japan encounter lengthened period of deflation during the 1990’s.Record fall arise due to cheaper oil prices and other energy costs as well as weak domestic demand. Reduced price emerge to be a great thing however deflation can obstruct development through glooming companies earning. Consumer may delay purchases primarily in wage cuts and production, adding to large debt problem. By 2009, there was a growth during the second quarter of the year. Companies like Fast Retailing Co to Sony Corp are lowering prices to attract consumer. On the other hand, central bank has applied low interest rates and stimulus packages to prevent deflation however, analysts are not much confident with this step. There are reports oil price to reduce more by the end of this year. Susumu Kato chief economist at Calyon Securities mentioned reflecting stagnant retail sales and fall in prices are spreading more broadly than expected so there are chances that deflation might continue longer than expected. Bank of Japan forecast deflation to last until year to 2011 March. It is important not to overreact with current foreign exchange moves uttered Hirohisa Fujii Finance minister of Japan.
September 28, 2009 | Posted in
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Federal investigators have begun to investigate on two bodies of women raped and murdered in Kashmir. Group of senior doctors from Delhi from All India Institute of Medical Sciences have flown to Srinagar to perform autopsies due to the accusation that DNA samples taken from the body of women have been messed with.
Death bodies of both women has been found in a canal in Shopian on 30 May on the Kashmir Valley. Originally government declared their death as an accident denying the fact of been raped or killed. However, police confirmed and said they were murdered and raped. CBI will examine the body after noon they have sealed all roads leading towards the Graveyard in Shopian. Even reporters from media are prohibited into the area security is tight. The case has been handed over to CBI after state police failed to make any development in finding the criminal. There is an accusation four police being involved in destroying the evidence they are suspended and arrested. Most recently, they were released on bail. As per the report, the vaginal swabs of women were distorted. This particular case led to violence across Kashmir in the month of June not more than two killed and 500 wounded. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah originally denied rape and murder but later apologized and ordered for a judicial inquiry.
September 28, 2009 | Posted in
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Death toll in Philippines due to Tropical Storm Ketsana in the capital city of Manila and neighboring province has risen to 86. The government is trying to handle flooding caused due to heavy rains. State declared as a state of calamity. Anthony Golez official in charge of Civil Defense said government is trying to cope with the requirements.
Even though water level has, lessened but victims are struck on rooftop and inside the car. Gilbert Teodoro Defence Secretary 32 people are missing and not more than 5,000 people are rescued with the efforts of troops, civilian volunteers, and police. Apart from the official death tolls, dozens of death bodies have been found. 80 percent of capital city and 25 provinces are estimated to be under water and approaching for emergency funds. Gloria Arroyo Philippine President visited the overwhelmed areas explained as tremendous happening she was earnestly requesting donations to support the victims. Many trapped victims where without food and water and spent their night on rooftop. The cause of flooding might be rubbish choked in drains and waterway along with high tides. More than 40cm of rain fell in Manila within 12 hours exceeding the previous record of 33cm to 39cm Philippines forecaster blamed climatic change for rainstorm. Ketnasa wind hit the Philippines by 100km per hour heading towards northern Luzon Island and later on towards South China Sea.
September 27, 2009 | Posted in
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Passengers of British Airways will get an opportunity to choose their preferred seats before hand into effect from 7 October onwards. This new benefit will give customers more control over their seating arrangement.
This charge will have an affect on those passengers looking for a guarantee window, aisle or an emergency exit seats and those who make sure to sit together on a flight. Price ranges for the preferred seat will also vary, for an economy class seat £10 per person, £50 for an emergency exit row seat and for an international one-way trip in business class will cost £60 and for a return trip in business will cost £120. Those passengers with gold membership and traveling in first class and are frequent flier with BA ‘s executive club will be able to choose seat without any charge, however silver card holders need to pay £50 for an exit seat. At present BA allows passengers to reserve seats 24 hours prior to departure. New benefit of booking the seat can be done 10 to 4 days prior to departure. BA spokesperson uttered customers often request specific seat previously confirmation of seat was done 24 hours in advance or at take off time. Rochelle Turner said passengers really do not like to pay extra charges they rather prefer a flight or a headline price that includes everything and it is disappointing to see BA implementing charges and for most passengers BA is a budget airline.
September 27, 2009 | Posted in
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British High Court has rejected the proposal to turn over the retirement age of 65. Charity of Age in UK claimed saying, the rule was unpredictable as per the EU directive on age discrimination and regulations, so the petition did not expect the change in law, but employers welcomed the petition.
Mr. Justice Blake decided Default Retirement Age commenced by the government in 2006 did meet the term that with EU Directive against age discrimination. British is bringing forward for a compulsory retirement age of 65 from 2010 and charities considers as change in rules. Andrew Harrop uttered many workers was interested to work above the retirement age and added saying he was very disappointed by the decision of court. Many pensioners are seeking compensation for this discrimination. In UK, most retire before the age of 65 around 1.4 million people do work ahead of pension age. Legal group director for Equality and Human Rights Commission John Wadham uttered older employees are increasing and law should support those no wish to work for their economic stability and input.
September 25, 2009 | Posted in
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