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Published on Oct 17, 2018

Rohingya crisis and assault on Cambodian democracy take center stage during EU advocacy mission

In late September and early October, a delegation of Southeast Asian parliamentarians travelled to Belgium for a series of meetings in Brussels, and to attend the Asia-Europe People’s Forum in Ghent. The delegation spent almost a full week in the country …

Source: Relief Web
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Thailand on its way back to democracy?

Thailand's military government says it wants to hold elections early next year, after the generals cemented their control over the state and its institutions. Some observers say the "Thai people's patience has run out."... read more... …

Source: Magazetini
Published on Oct 15, 2018

Like democracy: Thai leader Prayuth Chan-ocha takes to social media

Coming from a military leader who has not tolerated public criticism, banned social media campaigning by political parties and who has had a penchant for lengthy, televised, one-way Friday night speeches that cut across normal TV programming (and bored …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
Published on Oct 16, 2018

Gwynne Dyer: Rise of Brazil's hard-right another sign of democracy in retreat

A man who makes Donald Trump look like a bleeding-heart liberal will almost certainly be Brazil's next president. Jair Bolsonaro won 46 per cent of the vote in last week's first round of the Brazilian presidential election, with 12 other …

Source: Northern Advocate
Published on Oct 15, 2018

Thailand the real winner of MotoGP spectacle

BANGKOK: The PTT Thailand Grand Prix, the country’s first ever MotoGP event, has been hailed as a big success. The three-day extravaganza at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram attracted 205,000 people, according to figures from the Tourism and Sports …

Source: Phuket News
Published on Oct 14, 2018

NCPO orders undermine political parties; a hurdle to free and fair election, say politicians

Chaturon Chaisang, core leader of the Pheu Thai Party, said the new political system designed under junta-sponsored laws would render the election meaningless, leaving voters with the right to vote but unable to truly determine the country’s leaders or …

Source: Nation
Published on Oct 14, 2018

Pheu Thai multiplies uneasily

Jatuporn: Likened to old foe Alliance plan has its doubters The political scene is bursting with new political outfits and several of them are seen as an attempt to form alliances in order to secure MP seats in the upcoming general election. Among the …

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Oct 14, 2018

Fear of being blunt clouds climate issue

They still haven't dropped the other shoe. The 'Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 Celsius contains terrifying forecasts about what will happen when we reach an average global temperature one-and-a-half degrees Celsius higher than the …

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Oct 14, 2018

Pheu Thai members show up at Pheu Chart Party's general assembly

SAMUT PRAKAN: Pheu Chart, a political party said to be a back-up for the Pheu Thai Party, held a second general assembly on Sunday with some Pheu Thai members in attendance as observers. The assembly, held to amend party regulations and change the party…

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Oct 14, 2018

Thailand the real winner of Buri Ram spectacle

Champion Marc Marquez of Honda, centre, celebrates on the podium with runner-up Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati, left, and third-placed Maverick Vinales of Yamaha. photo: epa The PTT Thailand Grand Prix, the country's first ever MotoGP event, has been …

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Oct 12, 2018

Asia News Network calls for the immediate release of the three Eleven Media editors

All three were arrested on October 10 in Yangon for their investigation and coverage of the controversial business ventures of the Yangon Regional Government. They were charged under Article 505 (b) of Myanmar's Penal Code, which does not allow the …

Source: Nation
Published on Oct 12, 2018

How a Trump decision on trade became a setback for democracy in Vietnam

HANOI — It was one of President Donald Trump's very first acts: to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a sweeping 12-nation trade agreement that had been the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's strategic "rebalance" toward …

Source: Stars and Stripes
Published on Oct 11, 2018

Get tough on poachers

Re: "Poaching suspects may get off scot-free", (BP, Oct 9). In February, Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta was charged with poaching in Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary with parts of an endangered black panther in a pot. …

Source: Bangkok Post
Published on Oct 11, 2018

Thailand : Thailand and Japan join forces to develop the region by focusing on all dimensions

Oct 11, 2018 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Prime Minister of Thailand, at the Government House of Japan in Tokyo, Japan, on October 8, 2061 at 17.45 hrs. Before the Mekong-Japan cooperation framework meeting And …

Source: Tradingcharts.com
Published on Oct 10, 2018

European Union Tariffs and Trade Sanctions Threaten to Flatten Cambodia

PHNOM PENH – Months after Cambodia held what many observers saw as a badly rigged election, the European Union (EU) is ramping up trade pressure in punitive response to the move away from rights and democracy. The EU announced on October 5 that Cambodia …

Source: Chiangrai Times
Published on Oct 10, 2018

ASEAN Parliamentarians Call on Thailand to Lift Political Restrictions

BANGKOK – ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights urged Thailand’s junta on Tuesday to lift restrictions on political parties to assure free and fair elections, which are scheduled for the first half of 2019. “The past four years of military rule have …

Source: Latin American Herald Tribune
Published on Oct 10, 2018

Prayuth Chan-ocha pressured for fair Thailand election amid skepticism

BANGKOK — Thailand’s U.S.-backed military government has set a date for long-delayed national elections, but whether the campaign and vote will be exercises in true democracy remains an open question. Skeptics say they expect the governing junta, …

Source: Washington Times
Published on Oct 9, 2018

Future Still Uncertain For Chinese Refugees in Taiwan, Thailand

A U.S.-based activist from a banned pro-democracy party has flown out to Taiwan to assist authorities in assessing the political asylum application of two Chinese nationals stranded in an airport on the democratic island after fleeing Beijing's …

Source: Beijing News
Published on Oct 9, 2018

Democracy groups launch their own election watchdog

DESPITE the junta’s promise of a poll less than six months from now, the atmosphere of distrust remains, with pro-democracy movements yesterday launching a new election watchdog, “Free Fair & Fruition Election” (FFFE), to monitor the first election …

Source: Nation

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 17:14 GMT

Bringing Data to the Democracy and Philanthropy Discussion

New York, NY— October 17, 2018, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation Center has launched new dashboards on its Foundation Funding for U.S. Democracy site, a nonpartisan data visualization platform featuring tens of thousands of grants, publicly …

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Published on October 14, 2018 - 14:38 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Discussion on Tolerance and Religious Freedom

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎ On October 13, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met in Manama with representatives from various Bahraini civil and religious organizations for a discussion on tolerance and religious …

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Published on October 14, 2018 - 04:57 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor To Launch ...

Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, will deliver remarks at an event launching the campaign "Jailed for What?" about the continuing plight of Cuba’s political prisoners. Her …

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Published on October 14, 2018 - 04:46 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and ...

Ambassador Kelley E. Currie, U.S. Representative on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, will deliver remarks at an event launching the campaign "Jailed for What?" about the continuing plight of Cuba’s political prisoners. Her …

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Published on October 9, 2018 - 15:58 GMT

Democracy Providing Stability, Security in the Hemisphere, Mattis Says in Mexico

WASHINGTON -- Democracy is succeeding in Latin America and can be a beacon to the rest of the world, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday at the Defense Ministerial in Cancun, Mexico. The Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas, …

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Published on October 8, 2018 - 16:25 GMT

UK deepens ties across East Africa

Download logo Harriett Baldwin, Foreign Office and DFID Minister for Africa, visited East Africa 4-7 October, travelling to Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia, including the Somaliland region. Uganda In Uganda, the Minister announced up to £210 million to help …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

Opening of Elections Reporting Training

First, let me welcome all of you to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. We are thrilled to have you with us for the next three days, which I believe are very important for journalism in Malawi, but more so as Malawi prepares for the …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 16:29 GMT

National Law Enforcement Museum Officially Opens to the Public

Washington, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Law Enforcement Museum the Motorola Solutions Foundation Building officially opened its doors to the public last week, welcoming thousands to both a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community day …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

The U.S. and Food security issues in Africa

Beth Dunford, the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Food Security Assistant Administrator, and USAID Food for Peace Director Matt Nims discussed food security issues in Africa in advance of World Food Day, including USAID’s Feed the …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

Opening of Elections Reporting Training

First, let me welcome all of you to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. We are thrilled to have you with us for the next three days, which I believe are very important for journalism in Malawi, but more so as Malawi prepares for the …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 09:23 GMT

Official Launch of the Attorney General’s Office’s Legal Handbook: Manual for Investigation and Criminal Procedure on ...

The Attorney General and the United States Ambassador today launched the new Manual for Investigation and Criminal Procedure on Wildlife Crimes at a formal public event at the Attorney General’s Office in Maputo. The manual was developed, with support …

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Published on October 18, 2018 - 07:37 GMT

Deputy Foreign Minister Del Re in Tripoli

Download logo As part of the preparations to organise the Conference for Libya to be held in Palermo next 12 and 13 November, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Emanuela Del Re, today in Tripoli met with the Libyan …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 13:20 GMT

In NY most sexual predators that rape the disabled escape justice

Top Cuomo administration officials directly involved in criminal cover-ups of sexual assaults ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jonathan Carey Foundation is uncovering the rampant sexual abuse within …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 22:23 GMT

Ducks Unlimited Canada applauds the protection of critical Edéhzhíe wetlands as part of new Indigenous Protected Area

OTTAWA, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Known as the “Jewel of the Dehcho,” Edéhzhíe, N.W.T. is an extraordinary place. The 14,249-square-kilometre area west of Yellowknife has supported First Nations people for millennia, making it an integral part of …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 21:25 GMT

Black & Veatch Announces Results of First-Ever Feasibility Study of a Hyperloop in the United States, Confirms ...

Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shortly after Virgin Hyperloop One provided the first-ever testimony by a hyperloop company before a U. S. Senate Committee, Virgin Hyperloop One announced today the findings of another first – a feasibility …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 19:59 GMT

Naval Air Systems Command Issues Solicitation for a B-25 Flight Demo

Patuxent, Md. , Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Naval Air Systems Command issued a solicitation for a flight demonstration of the B-25 aircraft. This opportunity has no set-asides and proposals are due by October 22, 2018. For assistance in meeting …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 16:02 GMT

Durabook Delivers World’s Toughest Semi-Rugged Computer

Fremont, CA, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Durabook Americas, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Twinhead International Corporation, has introduced the most durable semi-rugged computer available. The Durabook S14I exceeds the capabilities of all …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 23:19 GMT

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Shifts the Paradigm in Mental Health Rights

Citizens not only have a right to treatment of their choice. The right to refuse involuntary treatment is as important. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens were presented with a …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 10:30 GMT

CUTIS celebrates the first anniversary of the CUFTA and kicks off the CUTIS Investment Roadshow

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada-Ukraine Trade & Investment (CUTIS) project celebrates the first anniversary of the Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) on Monday, October 22, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Design …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 10:23 GMT

BRICS Parliaments adopt a Time-Table for Consultations to Finalise the Establishment of a BRICS Parliamentary Forum to ...

Download logo Speakers of BRICS Parliaments, have given a preliminary nod to a proposal of the South Africa to formally establish a BRICS Parliamentary Forum by March 2019 in South Africa. Speaker of the South African National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 10:23 GMT

British High Commissioner's speech at UK-Ghana Investment Summit

Download logo Welcome everyone. Your excellency The Vice President of Ghana Dr. Bawumia, Honorable Minister of Finance, Honorable Minister of Trade, Baroness Fairhead, Minister of State for Trade & Export promotion in the UK, Sir Paul Collier, …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 07:32 GMT

Carly Vogelsang, English Language Fellow

Download logo Carly Vogelsang, English Language Fellow posted to Cameroon, arrived on October 13, 2018. She will teach English language to students at the Université des Montagnes in Bangangté, West Region. Carly is an experienced professional who holds a …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 19:04 GMT

Experts Present Youth Mental Health Solutions at World Mental Health Day Forum

CCHR hosted an event following World Mental Health Day where experts presented solutions to the challenges faced when dealing with youth mental health. TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 19:05 GMT

Library Partners Press Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Writing and Publishing

Announcing the Gail O'Day Award for Poetry and the David Coates Award for Non-Fiction WINSTON-SALEM, NC, USA, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Library Partners Press, an imprint of Wake Forest University's Digital Publishing …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 06:49 GMT

International day of the girl takeover

This October across the world, girls stepped into the shoes of Ambassadors, Mayors, heads of educational institutions, and business leaders to show that girls can be leaders and decision makers and have their voice heard on the challenges they face. About …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 04:01 GMT

Reproductive rights key to economic development, new UNFPA report shows

UNITED NATIONS, New York, Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global trend towards smaller families is a reflection of people making reproductive choices to have as few or as many children as they want, when they want. When people lack choice, it can …

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Published on October 16, 2018 - 15:34 GMT

Treasure hunting exploration company, Global Marine Exploration Inc. brings action against State of Florida DOS.

Bobby Pritchett CEO of Global Marine Exploration "You cannot trust the State of Florida, or at least the people whom run it, very dishonest and misleading.IMO CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, BREVARD, October 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THE …

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Published on October 17, 2018 - 02:01 GMT

Ctrip and KLM Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte formalizes Ctrip and KLM cooperation to further develop China-Europe flight routes AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Netherlands Prime …

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Mauritius – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 14-15 Dec 2018

Date: 14-Dec-18 to 15-Dec-18

Location: Port Louis / Mauritius

Conference Name: Mauritius – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 14-15 Dec 2018 Conference Dates: 14-15 December 2018 Conference Venue: Voilà Bagatelle Hotel, Mauritius Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 13 December 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: sshra@eurasiaresearch.org Organising Scholarly Association: Social Science & Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) SSHRA President: Associate Prof. Marek Matejun, Department of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Poland Conference Language: English Conference Themes: Social Sciences & Humanities Local Coordinator: Hoshila Ramnial; Phone: (+230) 59167594 (Vernacular Session, e.g., European Languages, Persian, Bahasa, ...

2nd Dubai – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 23-24 Dec 2018

Date: 23-Dec-18 to 24-Dec-18

Location: Dubai / United Arab Emirates

Conference Name: 2nd Dubai – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 23-24 Dec 2018 Registration: https://eurasiaresearch.org/conference/dubai-icrssh-23-24-dec-2018~registration-and-payment Conference Dates: 23 December – 24 December, 2018 Conference Venue: Flora Grand Hotel, Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 22 December, 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: sshra@eurasiaresearch.org Organising Scholarly Association: Social Science & Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) SSHRA President: Associate Prof. Marek Matejun, Department of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Poland Conference Language: English ...

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