Archive for June, 2008

WFP Condemns Killing Of Food Aid Driver In S Sudan

Monday, June 30th, 2008

“We are all saddened by this senseless killing and send our deep condolences to Mr. Sida’s family,” said Daniela Owen, WFP Coordinator in southern Sudan. “Drivers of food relief trucks risk their lives to bring urgently needed food to vulnerable people.”
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Chrysler cutting production, to shut minivan plant

Monday, June 30th, 2008

DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler LLC plans to cut production by closing a U.S. minivan plant and extending summer shutdowns at some of its other factories as the automaker battles slow vehicle sales amid record high gas prices.

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Citigroup to overhaul management bonuses: source

Monday, June 30th, 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup is planning to change its bonus system for senior managers to encourage different parts of the vast company to cooperate and help one another win business, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Agreement Will Increase WFP Food Delivery To DPRK

Monday, June 30th, 2008

“WFP is grateful for the cooperation and commitment of the DPRK and United States governments,” said WFP’s Regional Director for Asia, Tony Banbury. “With their support, WFP will now be able to dramatically expand our food assistance operation.”
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Recent China Quake & Agricultural Sector Shockwave

Monday, June 30th, 2008

“In addition to the human tragedy caused by the disaster - mainly the loss of family members - many rural communities in Sichuan province have lost their means to produce food and create income,” said Rajendra Aryal, FAO Senior Regional Emergency Coordinator.
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Cabinet Communique - Government Of Israel (29 Jun)

Monday, June 30th, 2008

“I wish to be absolutely clear: our approach to the release of living soldiers must be different than our approach to bringing back soldiers who are no longer alive. The facts were presented to you and have been known for quite some time.” — PM Olmert.
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Third Anniversary Of The London ‘7 July’ Bombings

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The third anniversary of the 7 July bombings in London will be marked by a public act of remembrance and opportunities for private reflection, Tessa Jowell, the Government Minister responsible for humanitarian assistance, announced today.
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Key Points On Release Of Missing Israeli Soldiers

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Main points of the framework: The abducted soldiers Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev will be returned to Israel, a report on the disappearance of Ron Arad will be delivered to Israel and remains from the Second Lebanon War will also be received.
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Zimbabwe: Sham Election, Illegitimate Inauguration

Monday, June 30th, 2008

The Government of Zimbabwe has followed a sham election with an illegitimate inauguration. We condemn the actions of the Mugabe regime, which continues to reject the will of the Zimbabwean people, abuse their human rights, and deny them humanitarian assistance.
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Election could delay Fed rate rise until December

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve may be hesitant to raise interest rates ahead of the U.S. election in November, although there is no hard evidence to support the widely held view that politics influences monetary policy.

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