A state Senate committee considering how to eliminate Georgia’s income tax will hold its first meeting later this summer. Sen. Blake Tillery, who will chair the committee, said changes will not happen ... ( read original story ...)
UN rights chief says Palestine Action ban ‘disturbing misuse’ of UK terror law
Volker Turk urges UK to reverse decision, revise counter-terrorism laws restricting free expression, protest - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
Explore Tajikistan: The Land of the Pamirs, Ancient Culture, and Stunning Natural Beauty!
Tajikistan, a country nestled in the heart of Central Asia, is a land of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and untold history. With its towering peaks, including the majestic Pamirs and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Property: ‘How can I increase summer occupancy in my RAK rental unit?’
Question: I am buying an apartment in Ras Al Khaimah and want to rent it out for short-term rentals soon. How can I optimise summer occupancy and which local regulations must I adhere to? MP, Dubai ... ( read original story ...)
Texas foreign buyer law rattles real estate brokers, investors
Senate Bill 17, signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in June, bans the purchase of any kind of real estate by entities tied to China, Iran, North Korea or Russia. ( read original story ...)
Iraqi Embassy’s plans for vacant lot in Lowertown worries neighbours
Residents worry the embassy, which purchased the lot for $1 in 1982, could cut off their access to a shared laneway they've been using for decades. ( read original story ...)
Robust property rights can help bring Iraq back from the brink
Deliberation about how to foster peace and democracy in Iraq too often ignores this fact: The administration of property rights in Iraq today is arguably weaker than under ancient Mesopotamian rule. ( read original story ...)
Dozens killed as massive fire rips through shopping mall in eastern Iraq
A huge fire has torn through a commercial building in Iraq’s eastern city of Kut, killing dozens of people, local authorities said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Audit: Halliburton lost track of Iraq property
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A third or more of the government property Halliburton Co. was paid to manage for the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq could not be located by ... ( read original story ...)
Audit: Halliburton lost track of government property in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A third or more of the government property Halliburton Co. was paid to manage for the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq could not be located by ... ( read original story ...)