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Mozambique-IMF “Africa Rising” conference in Maputo Xinhua MAPUTO- The “Africa Rising” conference, co- hosted by the Mozambican government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), opened on Thursday in the country’s capital city Maputo to discuss the challenges facing the sub-Saharan Africa as it builds upon the strong economic gains made since the 2008 global economic […]

US2020 announces STEM city competition winners In response to a call for action by President Barack Obama, US2020, an organization aimed at creating the high-tech work force of tomorrow, has chosen 7 cities as a STEM mentoring hot spot. Press Release US2020: WASHINGTON, DC – Today at the White House Science Fair, responding to President […]

South Africa: Jacob Zuma begins second term as president Xinhua PRETORIA – Thousands of people from all walks of life converged at South Africa’s Union Building to witness President Jacob Zuma’s inauguration on Saturday. The cheering crowd started arriving as early as 4 am local time. The swearing in of Zuma for his second and […]

See updated list- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates reveal metro areas and counties that propelled growth. Release Date: March 26, 2015 https://dilemma-x.net/2015/03/26/2014-u-s-census-bureau-population-estimates-reveal-metro-areas-and-counties/ US Census releases its 2014 city population estimates for July 1, 2013 U.S. Census Bureau Austin has been the capital of Texas since 1839, and in 2013 the area became the nation’s capital for […]

See update Posted 2018: Salaries for some of the U.S. public and private college presidents Higher Education: Top 256 highest paid public college presidents 2013 Fiscal Year The Chronicle of Higher Education These data show the total compensation received in the 2013 fiscal year by 257 chief executives at 227 public universities and systems in […]

India: Narendra Modi is the first prime minister to be born in independent India Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister-Elect TNN The Times of India NEW DELHI: In the course of a two-hour conversation four-and-a-half months ago, Narendra Modi told an editor of Times of India (TOI), when asked how many seats he thought Bharatiya Janata […]

Scotland’s population projected to increase by 9% BBC News The population of Scotland is predicted to increase by 9% over 25 years, according to official figures. The National Records of Scotland projections suggested a rise from 5.31m in 2012 to 5.78m by 2037, followed by continued growth after that date. However, the pattern of growth […]

Seattle: University of Washington plans 50-story tower on downtown block The University of Washington’s Board of Regents approved a historic deal to replace the Rainier Square retail mall with an office and hotel complex, transforming a prime downtown tract. By Sanjay Bhatt Seattle Times SEATTLE- Under an 80-year ground lease, Wright Runstad will develop and […]

Chinese premier calls for closer cooperation with Angola Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, on May 9th, held talks with Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and called for concerted efforts to reach a bilateral investment protection agreement as soon as possible. Xinhua LUANDA- China is ready to promote greater development of relations with Angola, visiting Chinese […]

May 7 Election: A defining moment for the ANC South Africa commemorates 20 years of democracy with elections on May 7, 2014 Jedi Ramalapa SABC News Political analysts say the upcoming national elections will signal a watershed moment for the ruling party which has so far assumed a character of arrogant entitlement as the country’s […]