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Party of Fiji's incumbent Prime Minister narrowly wins election

Posted November 18, 2018 19:20:46 The party of Fiji's incumbent Prime Minister and former coup leader, Frank Bainimarama, has narrowly won this week's election but his political opponents have indicated they may challenge the result due to concerns …

Statement from FijiFirst Leader and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on FijiFirst’s election win

Bula vinaka friends, Pleaae find below the statement from FijiFirst Leader and Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama. My fellow Fijians. Today 18 November 2019 is truly a great day in our nation’s history where the majority of you Fijians have …

Fiji prime minister narrowly wins election to serve a second term

(Reuters) - Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will stay in power for a second term as he narrowly won a general election on Sunday after voting resumed following delays due to bad weather. Bainimarama's Fiji First party led with about 50 percent …

Pamela Anderson is not happy with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Pamela Anderson has spectacularly blasted Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, calling him “smutty” and “lewd” in an open letter. She penned the missive — which was published on the Daily Beast website on Sunday — after the PM rejected her calls to …

White House to return CNN reporter Acosta's pass after judge’s order

Image Source : AP Judge orders White House to restore access of CNN reporter The White House says it will "temporarily reinstate" the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta in response to a judge's order. A federal judge on …

Falling down the White House rabbit hole

Where Laura Bush's account was hailed as brave and intimate, the release of Nancy Reagan's in 1989 received scant fanfare. Yet the release of Michelle Obama's memoir, Becoming, heralds a move into uncharted territory. There's barely been a …

White House, CIA split on prince's role

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration denied on Saturday that it had reached a final determination in the death of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi. After President Donald Trump called his CIA chief and top diplomat from Air Force One as he flew to survey …

NATIONAL VIEW: Booting Acosta from White House was bad for press; charging Assange might be worse

By Margaret SullivanThe Washington Post Press-freedom advocates got a rare chance to celebrate on Friday, with a federal judge's ruling that the White House must restore the credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta. But an unrelated case should keep them …

White House split over Khashoggi killing response to Saudi Arabia

Washington: A top White House official responsible for US policy toward Saudi Arabia has resigned a move that may suggest fractures inside the Trump administration over the response to the brutal killing of dissident Jamal Khashoggi. The official, Kirsten …

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says leaders at APEC summit couldn’t reach consensus on final communique

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says leaders at APEC summit couldn’t reach consensus on final communique. Copyright © 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast …

Chinese officials barge into PNG Foreign Minister's office

Updated November 18, 2018 16:01:47 Tensions have overflowed at the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea, after a group of Chinese officials tried to force their way into a Minister's office. The Chinese officials had to be removed from Rimbink Pato's …

White House faces more possible staff shakeups potentially triggered by Melania Trump

The deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel could potentially be fired after First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement saying Ricardel should no longer serve in the White House. There is also rumours surfacing that chief of staff John Kelly and …

Brazil's new foreign minister claims climate change is Marxist ploy

Ernesto Araujo (r), Brazil's new foreign minister does not believe in climate change. Photo: Reuters Brasilia, November 17 (RHC)-- Brazil’s new Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo believes that climate change is a ploy by “cultural Marxists” to asphyxiate …

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says leaders at APEC summit couldn't reach consensus on final communique

Surgoinsville pastor Burchfield performs at White House

Vice President Mike Pence came into the room for the event, and President Donald Trump was in the building. But when Burchfield, a Hawkins County native and resident, gospel singer, songwriter and evangelist, got to sing “Amazing Grace” and found out the …

Melania Trump's unprecedented move shows her power The first lady flexed her political muscle with a bombshell public ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It turns out there is more than one Trump who can employ a few well-chosen words as a poison dart. With a bombshell public statement this week, it was first lady Melania Trump who revealed her ability to carry out a political hit. Her …

Trump keeps open mind on Saudi prince's role in journalist Khashoggi's killing: White House

Khashoggi, a Saudi who lived in the United States, was a columnist for the Post and often criticized the royal family. He was killed Oct. 2 at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. Turkish and Saudi authorities say he was killed inside the consulate by a team …

Former Jamaica Prime Minister to release new book

Former Jamaica Prime Minister P.J. Patterson. (FILE) KINGSTON – A new publication examining the pivotal roles played by former Jamaica Prime Minister P.J. Patterson in the advancement of the causes of developing countries of the world is to be released …

Top White House Official Involved in Saudi Sanctions Resigns - New York Times

WASHINGTON — A top White House official responsible for American policy toward Saudi Arabia resigned on Friday evening, a move that may suggest fractures inside the Trump administration over the response to the brutal killing of the dissident Jamal …

SubscriberWise Chief to US DOJ and President Trump: Evidence of Fraud and Cover-Up in Florida Genuine and Growing

Among a host of concerns in FL, AG Pam Bondi’s Office cancels meeting when request includes an on-the-record conference with a reporter and attorney request TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, November 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Europe and Eurasia: Joint Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Ukraine on the occasion of the 2018 U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission Meeting in Washington, DC. Begin text: U.S. Secretary of State Mike …

Europe and Eurasia: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin Statements to the ...

SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s my honor today to welcome Minister Klimkin to Washington to breathe new life into the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission and to reaffirm our unwavering support for a democratic Ukraine. It’s good …

Renewal of U.S.-Libya Science and Technology Agreement Increases Opportunities for Youth and Science, Technology, ...

On November 15, the U.S. State Department hosted a signing ceremony in the Treaty Room in recognition of the ten-year renewal of the U.S.-Libya Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement.  Present to sign the Agreement were Libyan Ambassador Wafa …

Liberia hosts 6th African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) Key Leader Meeting in partnership with U.S. Africa ...

The African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance (APORA) is an initiative of senior African medical leaders to collectively prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. Liberia hosted the sixth APORA key leader meeting from November 12-15, …

Connect for Health Colorado® Reports Increase in 2019 Medical Plan Selections

Denver, CO, Nov. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENVER — More than 25,000 Coloradans selected health coverage through Connect for Health Colorado® between Nov. 1 and Nov. 15, a number 13 percent ahead of the pace one year ago, according to new data released …

IAGC: New website, ModernizeMMPA.com, calls for common-sense regulatory reform

Houston, Texas, U.S., Nov. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) has launched a new website, ModernizeMMPA.com to highlight the impacts of bureaucratic red tape and misapplication of the Marine Mammal …

19th Session of the United Cities and Local Governments Africa Executive Committee in Marrakech

The meeting is organized in collaboration with the Moroccan Association of Presidents of Municipal Councils (AMPCC) and is held as a prelude to the 8th Africities Summit (www.Africities.org) that will take place under the High Patronage of His Majesty King …

Patrick Brown Supported Lisa MacLeod

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, November 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Support for Lisa MacLeod on mental health November 15, 2018 Patrick Brown writes in the book that he went out of his way to support Lisa MacLeod when she came forward with her …

Hidden Illiteracy Barring the Door to Success and Prosperity Leaving Millions Behind to Suffer

An event on the necessity of literacy was held with the occasion of Frederick Douglass Bicentennial year at the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Author Jason Rodriguez Sends President Trump a Children's Book About Humility

A Call for Unity to a Divided Nation NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, November 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Jason Rodriguez Sends President Trump a Children’s Book About Humility. Spokesperson for Actor, Author and Community Activist Jason …

ISKCON Food Relief Foundation commences campaign to impart motivational counselling to under-privileged children

The campaign will see children from Government schools and under National Child Labour Project receive much-needed exposure to various future opportunities GURGAON, HARYANA, INDIA, November 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gurugram, India, …

National Swimming Pool Foundation® Announces New Board Leadership, Staff Change

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF) has announced the election of a new President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of its Board of Directors. Additionally, in January 2019 …

The Federal Government Gives the Green Light to China at Expense of Middle-Class Construction Workers

MARKHAM, Ontario, Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It has been reported that the Canadian Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, has indicated a strong support towards granting LNG Canada a waiver on anti-dumping duties for fabricated structural steel. If …

The Buckeye Institute's criminal justice reform work wins Atlas Network's 2018 North America Liberty Award

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus, Ohio-based Buckeye Institute has been selected as this year’s winner of Atlas Network’s prestigious North America Liberty Award for its work advancing meaningful criminal justice reform in Ohio.  …

Declaration of High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the EU on EU-Tanzania relations

Download logo For many decades, the European Union and its Member States have enjoyed close and fruitful relations with the United Republic of Tanzania and have been its main development partner and one of its top trade and investment partners. This …

Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the 7th EU-South Africa summit

Download logo First of all, let me thank President Ramaphosa for being here today, for our good summit and for your commitment, dear President, to the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership. Our talks today demonstrate that, from climate change and …

Joint statement of the 7th EU-South Africa summit

Download logo Mr. Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, and Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, met in Brussels today for the 7th Summit between the …

REPEAT: Advocates call Ford government’s 5-hour labour law consultation "a sham"; Communities host "Peoples’ Hearings" ...

TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community and labour groups will hold “Peoples’ Hearings” on November 15 across Ontario, in protest of Ford government’s decision to limit Thursday’s Bill 47 hearing by the Standing Committee on Finance and …

5th Annual Four Generations Leadership Awards

Becoming a Leader by Empowering Ourselves, and Others ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, USA, November 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leaders in Energy (LE) is a community of engaged leaders advancing solutions for a sustainable energy system, economy, and …