The Calvert Journal published last week an article by Lucía de la Torre titled, “The Aliyev influence: how nepotism and self-censorship rule Azerbaijan’s art scene.” On October 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Maryland approves $3.5 million settlement over Jordan McNair’s death
Nearly two and a half years after the University of Maryland vowed to accept “legal and moral responsibility” for the death of Jordan McNair, state officials approved a $3.5 million settlement between ... ( read original story ...)
How an Unloved Air Jordan Became a Hit
If ESPN’s Michael Jordan doc The Last Dance had a co-star, it was the Air Jordan 1, Michael’s signature Nike shoe. The Last Dance made them look good: Here was Michael lacing them up again in ‘98, ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Taufua: Leicester Tigers forward joins Lyon
Forward Jordan Taufua has joined French side Lyon as an injury replacement following his exit from Leicester Tigers on Monday. Taufua joined Leicester from Crusaders after the 2019 World Cup and made ... ( read original story ...)
University of Maryland announces partnership with Jordan McNair Foundation as Board of Public Works approves $3.5 million settlement to family
On the same day that the Board of Public Works officially approved a $3.5 million settlement from the University of Maryland to the family of Jordan McNair, the late Terps offensive lineman who died ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s cash-strapped cyclo drivers treated to pedal-in movie
Presented with a movie, meal, medicines and a $20 cash handout, Cambodia's cyclo taxi drivers received a rare treat at the weekend, and a brief distraction from hard times as the coronavirus takes a ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia’s population increases by 16% to over 15M
Annual growth rate fall credited to ‘successful implementation of National Population Policy’ - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Int’l tourist arrivals to Cambodia down 80 pct in 2020 due to COVID-19: minister
Cambodia received 1.31 million foreign visitors in 2020, down 80 percent from 6.6 million in the year before, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said on Wednesday. The sharp decline was caused by the ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan: Government’s war on NGOs claims more victims
KIBHR says it purportedly fell foul of laws regulating the transfer of money to NGOs from foreign funders. The group says tax officials themselves violated rules while issuing the fines. Aina ... ( read original story ...)
Trade, economic and investment cooperation between Kazakhstan and Ecuador expanding
The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between JSC «NC« Kazakh Invest» and the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries of Ecuador, which oversees the activities of the agency ... ( read original story ...)