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Davos : What can the world economic meeting offer to Africa?
Region: Nigeriawww.afripol.org strategist@afripol.org In the snowy winterland of Davos, Switzerland, eminent personalities and global leaders from diverse walks of life and different countries gathered for the annual economic summit. The August visitors to Davos include Presidents of countries, CEO of major corporations, civic leaders, top academicians and politicians. The purpose of ... more
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Business Gears Up to Battle New Obama Workplace Safety Rule
Region: District of Columbiaby Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica - February 8, 2010 7:19 am EST This story was co-published [1] with Politico. Michael Smith/Newsmakers As the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the White House are trying to minimize their differences [2], a brewing battle at OSHA over a workplace injury reporting rule illustrates how tough that could become given the administration's pro-labor leanings. While bureaucratic clashes over ... more
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Syed Mosin Hussain passes away
Region: Pakistan
Syed Mohsin Hussain Jan passes away. CHITRAL: Veteran politician and prominent social worker of Sweer village Syed Mohsin Hussain jan passes away in the age of 90 years. He was the last son of former Governor Drosh (Chitral state) Abdul Razzaq Bacha who was close ally to Mehtari Chitral (Ruler of Chitral State in early 1940). Syed Mohsin Jan retired as Subadar from Chitral Scouts and later on he join... more
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A Second Snow in Chitral
Region: Pakistan
Chitral received heavy snowfall once again this week. CHITRAL: The entire district of Chitral once again received heavy snow on Sunday this week at second time. As a result supply of electricity to Chitral once again suspended due to heavy snowfall at Lawari top where main transmission line of 33 KV have been carried out to Chitral. The local powerhouse of one megawatt could not overcome to supply electricity to... more
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Sapphire -World famous precious mineral of Paddar in J&K going to auction
Region: India
Jammu February 04(Scoop News) - Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited is conducting open auction of 22,000 grams of rough Sapphire Corundum of Paddar mines in Kishtwar on 8th and 9th February 2010 at Udhyog Bhawan Jammu. According to a notice of J&K Minerals, the precious m... more
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Outsourcing to India, China Cost Effective Despite Pres. Obama’s Move to Revoke Tax Breaks
Region: United States
According to a recent statement by President Barack Obama, he implied that he would cut tax breaks to companies offshoring jobs overseas. Although many in the IT industry are worried about this, it is not as bad as it sounds. After all, it does not sound anything like the Obama administration’s call for a halt on outsourcing when the President took office. At any rate, India, which is considered the back offi... more
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Rum Maker Diageo Lands $3B Tax Break from Puerto Rico
Region: Puerto Rico
A transfer of billions of dollars in federal aid from public projects in Puerto Rico to one of the world's largest liquor conglomerates over the next 30 years continues to move forward without any objection from Congress. As a result, money that's now being used to build schools and restore tropical forests in a U.S. territory is being turned into what is essentially a $3 billion tax break for London-based Diageo, who... more
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Deportation of H-IB Visa Workers at Newark, JFK – New Face of Outsourcing
Region: United States
There’s been some discussion about outsourcing amid a recession that is leaving Americans unemployed. In these difficult times, the question why some have to benefit at the expense of others is relevant. But, that paradigm has gone to new levels. According to an India Abroad report, many Indian professionals were deported upon their arrival at JFK and Newark airports due to a new rule. The new regulation ... more
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Rural India starts to shine like never before
Region: IndiaRural India had always been neglected. This was the story till just around twelve months ago. However, the revival of the Indian economy, which has now happened, has now been attributed to the revival of demand for a whole range of goods and services. One of the chief reasons for the spurt in rural prosperity, has been the higher purchasing power that has now been available in the hands of the rural poor, ... more
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Trade Mafia Harrasing mobile venders
Region: Pakistan
Chitrali lamented Trade Mafia for conspiracy to stop mobile greengrocers. CHITRAL: Residents of Chitral strongly criticized trade mafia who are busy in a conspiracy against mobile greengrocers who carrying vegetable in their vehicle and selling it at a very low and cheap rate as mobile venders. A government official on condition of anonymity told this scribe that local shopkeepers and greengrocers were looting t... more
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