United Nations humanitarian chief, Stephen O’Brien, announced the release of $70 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for chronically underfunded aid operations to help millions of people forced from their homes by … [Continue reading]
Learning the lessons of the Millennium Development Goals
August 7, 2015 by
In an interview with the UN Radio, Amina Mohammed, Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Post-2015 Development Planning, said “this is the moment in history when we are The Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of UN. Target date: … [Continue reading]
#Somalia Human Rights training
August 7, 2015 by
A national consultative workshop on Somalia’s human rights record opened in Mogadishu on Monday (3 Aug), a few months before Somalia is due for peer review. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a process through which countries’ human … [Continue reading]
Top #Trump quotes from first #GOP2016 debate
August 7, 2015 by
“Because I have used the laws of this country just like the greatest people that you read about every day in business have used the laws of this country, the chapter laws, to do a great job for my company, my employees, myself and my family,” Trump … [Continue reading]
#Trump tops?
August 7, 2015 by
The GOP’s First Debate Will Showcase The Same Old, Tired Policies Of The Past Tonight, after so much build-up, the opening bell will finally ring to begin a presidential race with a tremendous amount at stake. In a few minutes, the top ten Republican … [Continue reading]
Full closure of I-225 coming Friday and Saturday nights
August 7, 2015 by
Kiewit Infrastructure Co., contractor to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) for the Aurora Line/I-225 Rail project, will require full overnight closures of I-225 to place the pedestrian bridge to connect the Florida Station and the Medical … [Continue reading]
Increased likelihood of below-normal Atlantic hurricane season
August 6, 2015 by
Updated outlook calls for 90 percent probability of below-normal season The NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s updated 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook calls for a 90 percent chance of a below-normal hurricane season. A below-normal … [Continue reading]
Mars, Inc. execs speak on innovation at Colorado State University Aug. 13
August 6, 2015 by
Three representatives from Mars, Inc. will visit Colorado State University on Aug. 13 for the third lecture in the Leadership in Innovation Series hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research. The event will feature Mars, Inc.’s Global … [Continue reading]
Pinkowski : Islamic finance deserves fair scrutiny
August 6, 2015 by
Regulations And Fiscal Incentives Could Speed Islamic Finance Development In Africa say report Development of an Islamic finance industry could help Africa fund its significant infrastructure needs. Paving the way to safer, saner Africa … [Continue reading]
Guess Which One Is British…
August 6, 2015 by
Read more: http://ifunny.com/pictures/guess-which-one-british/ … [Continue reading]