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The term pygmy is used to define a human group of hunter gatherers living in Africa and that have as main characteristic its small size. The average height of Pygmies living in the African equatorial forests does not exceed five feet in male individuals and is even lower in female individuals. A new study seems […]
Prince Salman named as Crown Prince Saudi Arabia Riyadh: (Monday, June 18, 2012) Saudi King Abdullah has named his half-brother Prince Salman as heir to the throne following the death of crown prince Nayef. While conferring the title, the monarch appointed Salman as “crown prince and deputy prime minister.” Besides these portfolios Salman will also […]
USA lauds Yemeni military’s success in reclaiming the areas of South Yemen from Al-Qaida The US State department’s Spokesperson Victoria Nuland, during briefings today, appreciated the Yemeni government and military’s efforts in reclaiming the areas of South Yemen which had been captured by Al-Qaida. In the press briefing, she said, The United States commends the […]
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz dies Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud has passed away in Geneva, Switzerland. Citing a royal court statement, the Saudi state television broke the news today. Nayef, who had been the interior minister for Saudi Arabia since 1975, was the heir to Saudi King Abdullah […]
Aung San Suu Kyi agrees to accept 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Oslo: Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader of Myanmar, has finally accepted her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo today. Suu kyi, who has lately carved out a new recognition of a freedom fighter, has faced over 15 years of under house arrest. […]
More than 1,000 families were trapped on Saturday in several neighbourhoods of the central city of Homs and under bombardment by regime forces, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. “More than 1,000 families, including women and children,” are trapped in the Khalidiyeh, Jourat al-Shiah, Qarabees, old Homs and Qusour areas. “They have no food […]
Efforts to revive stalled peace talks; Saeb Erakat to meet Clinton next week Washington: In order to revive the stalled peace talks between Palestine and Israel, the chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat will visit USA and meet US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton next week. Disclosing details of the news, the US state department’s […]
Despite US Secretary Hillary Clinton’s accusations that Russia has been supplying attack helicopters to Syria, Russians have declined to comment on it On Wednesday, Rosoboronexport, Russia’s arm export agency claimed that the deliveries it made to Syria were in line with United Nations’ regulations but declined to specifically comment on US claims that it was […]
Hillary Clinton calls Najib Mikati to discuss the Syrian violence The United States of America’s secretary of state, Hillary Clinton spoke with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on June 14 by phone. They discussed regional developments, including the violence in Syria and its effects on Lebanon. The Secretary voiced concern over recent incidents in Lebanon […]
Global Economic Statecraft Day: US releases updated investment climate information The United States Department of State today released its Investment Climate Statements for 2012 as part of Global Economic Statecraft Day. These statements contain updated investment climate information compiled by the country’s missions and posts abroad for approximately 170 economies, with investment-related developments, foreign direct […]
Hillary Clinton sends best wishes at Queen Elizabeth’s birthday As Queen Elizabeth’s birthday approaches tomorrow, the US Secretary of State has sent best wishes to the figurative head of the United Kingdome. In her message to the queen, Clinton said, “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted […]
Thirty years after the war between Argentina and UK over the Falkland Islands, tensions have heightened again between the two capitals as British companies begin oil exploration in the vicinity of the island On Thursday, British Prime Minister, David Cameron warned Argentine government that Britain will stand ready and willing to defend the Falklands. During […]
