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As reports link Canada fire to El Nino, UN urges action
As reports said El Nino phenomenon had contributed to spell that has seen fires raging through Canada’s Alberta province, the United Nations has asked called for coordinated efforts to prevent weather extremes resulting from disturbed atmospheric patterns. A...May 7, 2016 1124 0 -
Pakistan’s long-term energy solution may lie in gas import
Belgian Vessel Exquisite docked at Port Qasim near Karachi has been instrumental in re-gasification of LNG imported from Qatar since March 2015. Captain and engineers of European origin with the help of Philippines sailors carry out...May 6, 2016 3295 0 -
“Trump Train” readies for general election race after Indiana win, Cruz exit
Donald Trump celebrated Tuesday’s win in Indiana and GOP primary rival Ted Cruz’s exit by challenging Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton, who finished behind Senator Bernie Sanders in the Midwestern state. The billionaire businessman, who has edged...May 4, 2016 841 0 -
Despite many forecasts, oil prices cruise in unchartered waters
Global oil prices are unlikely to attain any semblance of stability in the near future, in spite of forecasts and estimates, as geo-strategic political compulsions and fears of losing market share continue to drive decisions on...May 4, 2016 883 0 -
New study recommends low interest rates until full employment
A new study has asked the Federal Reserve to keep the interest rates low until full employment is achieved as those graduating from schools and colleges in 2016 confront lackluster growth in wages due in part...April 30, 2016 3056 0 -
How immigrants can help fuel growth even in times of crisis
This month world finance leaders huddled in Washington under the banner of IMF-World Bank Spring meetings. Two challenges that were at the top of the discussion agenda for the meetings were the sluggish global economic recovery and the...April 28, 2016 1154 0 -
Obama’s push for free trade and world economic growth
President Barak Obama was in Europe this week to give a push to negotiations for a trade deal with Europe that aims to promoting trade and multilateral economic growth. Into last months of his presidency, the...April 25, 2016 752 0 -
New report for urgent investments to save children, women from malnutrition
Global action is required to combat malnutrition that kills millions of children every year and robs millions more of the opportunity to reach their full potential, says a latest report by the World Bank that has...April 21, 2016 1083 0 -
Diversity is one of America’s greatest strengths: Hillary Clinton
With a resounding victory in New York primary on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton advanced closer to securing Democratic nomination for presidential race and pledged to draw on America’s diversity for collective uplift of all. Her tally of 1428...April 20, 2016 877 0 -
Innovation, free trade key to US economic leadership : Bill Gates
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has told politicians that innovation and free trade will be at the core of American economic competitiveness and global leadership. “When the United States invests in innovation, it creates companies and jobs...April 19, 2016 1044 0