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Published on September 21, 2017 - 10:22 GMT

While Sri Lankan President was addressing the UN - a mock Prosecution of Sri Lanka was held outside for War Crimes

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, September 21, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- While the Sri Lankan President was addressing the UN General Assembly, a mock prosecution was held outside the UN against Sri Lanka for committing Genocide, War Crimes and Crimes …

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Published on September 21, 2017 - 18:23 GMT

Natural Disasters Encourage Web Accessibility Discussion

PROVIDENCE, RI--(Marketwired - September 21, 2017) - The recent natural disasters of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have refocused the discussion on the need for universal web accessibility, particularly for those with a disability. Disabled individuals need …

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Published on September 21, 2017 - 15:42 GMT

Assistant Inspector of Police Annah Chota selected as International Female Police Peacekeeper 2017

Assistant Inspector of Police Annah Chota from Zimbabwe has received the International Female Police Peacekeeper Award for her service and achievements in the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The award was given at the …

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Published on September 21, 2017 - 15:38 GMT

MindTickle Announces Season 2 of "The Sales Excellence Podcast"

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 21, 2017) - MindTickle, the leading sales readiness platform, today announced the second season of the "The Sales Excellence Podcast" that gathers top B2B sales enablement leaders to share winning strategies. …

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Published on September 21, 2017 - 14:45 GMT

More investments and surveillance needed to curb misuse of antimicrobials in public health and agriculture

A farmer and her cattle in Cambodia which is sharing with other countries its successful experience in dealing with AMR. New York, 21 September 2017 - A stronger global effort, including larger investments and improved surveillance measures, is required …

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Published on September 21, 2017 - 10:39 GMT

China Information Technology sets up research centre to seize the opportunity of big data analysis

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Sep 21, 2017) - China Information Technology Development Limited ("the Company" and its subsidiaries, collectively "the Group") (HKSE: 8178) and its member company, Macro Systems Group ("Macro …

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Published on September 21, 2017 - 09:24 GMT

Conflicts drag down food security amid growing global food output

FAO is helping returnee farmers in Northeast Nigeria. 21 September 2017, Rome-- Robust harvests in Latin America and rebounding agricultural conditions in Southern Africa are on course to improve the global food supply situation, but ongoing civil …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 23:03 GMT

Western Hemisphere: A Message of Solidarity for Dominica and the Caribbean

The United States stands in solidarity with the people of Dominica and all those across the Caribbean region affected by the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria. The United States stands ready to work with you and our international partners to provide …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 22:04 GMT

New York Entrepreneurs Spark Collaboration with UN to Support Sustainable Development Globally

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - September 20, 2017) - The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), the world's leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, has announced its pledge to support the United Nation's Sustainable Development …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment, Environment ...
Published on September 20, 2017 - 16:40 GMT

Farming and rural non-farm activities can provide solutions to rising youth employment in Africa

FAO provides unemployed rural youth with the necessary training and equipment to start their own farming or rural non-farm-based businesses. Young man in Ethiopia working on his vegetable plot. 20 September 2017, New York – Farming and rural …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 16:10 GMT

South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Human Rights and ...

This is the announcement of funding opportunity number: DRLA-DRLAQM-18-008 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: November 3, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 16:10 GMT

Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Human ...

This is the announcement of funding opportunity number: DRLA-DRLAQM-18-008 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.345 Application Deadline: November 3, 2017 A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 16:01 GMT

Africa: Violence and Death of Burundi Nationals in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The U.S. government is dismayed by the violence and death of more than 30 Burundian nationals and a Congolese soldier in Kamanyola, in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) on September 15. We call upon the Government of the D.R.C. to work …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 14:30 GMT

As Leaders Revisit Compliance Policies Amid Recent Scandals and Corporate Culture Breakdowns, They Should Build Policies That ...

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Sep 20, 2017) - Companies across the tech, automotive, financial services and airline industries have recently suffered from glaring cracks in their corporate cultures and ethical reputations, prompting many forward-thinking …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 13:32 GMT

Aliko Dangote at UN General Assembly in New York: “Africa will become the food basket of the world”

Nigerian business leader Aliko Dangote told investors "Agriculture, agriculture, agriculture. Africa will become the food basket of the world." In a packed room at the headquarters of global law firm Shearman and Sterling LLC high level …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry, Banking, Finance & Investment ...
Published on September 20, 2017 - 13:21 GMT

Anita Borg Institute Names Brenda Darden Wilkerson as President and CEO

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 20, 2017) - The Anita Borg Institute (ABI), a nonprofit organization that advocates for women technologists across multiple dimensions, and the organizations committed to building cultures where women can thrive, today …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 13:21 GMT

Unicorn Sleep Furthers Partnership with Metavivor to Support Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Sep 20, 2017) - Unicorn Sleep, an online luxury mattress brand for consumers seeking attainable luxury with made-to-order mattresses and bedding accessories that support Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) research, today …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 13:21 GMT

First GREEN Bank and The Collage Companies Present Second Annual Art of Medicine Gala This October 20

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - Sep 20, 2017) - The Art of Medicine Foundation announces today its second annual Art of Medicine Gala presented by First GREEN Bank and The Collage Companies. The gala takes place on October 20 and will benefit the University …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 12:15 GMT

Melissa Asserts Better Data Equals a Great Customer Experience

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA--(Marketwired - September 20, 2017) - Melissa, a leading provider of global contact data quality and identity verification solutions, today asserted that a great online customer experience is fueled by seamless data quality …

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Published on September 20, 2017 - 09:08 GMT

Diverse Line-up of International Thought Leaders to set the direction for the future of retail in Asia-Pacific

HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Sep 20, 2017) - Retail Congress Asia Pacific will be held from 10 to 11 October 2017 at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong. Over 50 world-class retail industry leaders, representing leading organisations from all over the world, …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment, Beauty & Hair Care ...

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