Committee members would come from five segments of society, including business and political figures. That would give pro-Beijing forces more influence than a popular vote would. Hong Kong news ... ( read original story ...)
China Legislature Endorses Reducing Public Vote in Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s move to tighten control over Hong Kong by reducing the role of its public in picking the territory’s leaders. ( read original story ...)
China Legislature Endorses Reducing Public Vote in Hong Kong
China’s ceremonial legislature has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s move to tighten control over Hong Kong by reducing the role of its public in picking the territory’s leaders. ( read original story ...)
Egypt appreciates Bahrain support following 30 June revolution, says Sisi
Bahrain's King Al-Khalifa said that Egypt and ... 11 memorandums of understanding in different fields during the joint business forum held in Cairo, as well as several joint programs in a visit ... ( read original story ...)
US aid freeze threatens Palestine state projects
Economic and humanitarian projects deemed vital for peace in the Middle East are threatened by a freeze on $200 million in aid by US Congress members opposed to a Palestinian bid for statehood at ... ( read original story ...)
US aid freeze threatens Palestine state projects
Economic and humanitarian projects deemed vital for peace in the Middle East are threatened by a freeze on $200 million in aid by US Congress members opposed to a Palestinian bid for statehood at ... ( read original story ...)
Egyptian, Arab NGOs call for boycott of Israel-friendly security firm
Egyptian NGOs – along with Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian counterparts – issue joint call to boycott UK/Danish security firm G4S due to latter's involvement with Israeli occupation ... ( read original story ...)
Egyptian, Arab NGOs call for boycott of Israel-friendly security firm
Egyptian NGOs – along with Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian counterparts – issue joint call to boycott UK/Danish security firm G4S due to latter's involvement with Israeli occupation ... ( read original story ...)
Chamber of Commerce hires new president/CEO
The hiring came five months after the retirement of former President/CEO Carmen Inman. Suzy Hosley has served as interim president/CEO since Inman's departure. Watters said that the board conducted a ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon Bounces Bradley On Last Second Basket
With only a few seconds left and Lebanon trailing by one, she needed to make something happen. So she drove to the elbow and then suddenly stopped her momentum in order to get space for a shot. A few ... ( read original story ...)