May 9, 2013

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Russia: 2013 Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow-68th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany

2013 Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day over Nazi Germany The first parade to commemorate the WWII victory was staged on Red Square on June 24, 1945 – over a month after the defeat of Nazi Germany – under the order of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin RT […]

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May 7, 2013

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Brazilian medical council condemns plan to bring in 6,000 Cuban doctors

Brazilian medical council condemns plan to bring in 6,000 Cuban doctors Government’s attempt to source doctors for remote north-eastern regions is irresponsible, says Federal Council of Medicine Reuters Brazil plans to hire 6,000 Cuban doctors to serve in remote parts of the country where medical services are deficient or nonexistent, despite controversy over the quality […]

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May 6, 2013

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World Jewish Congress begins in Budapest

World Jewish Congress begins in Budapest  Xinhua BUDAPEST- The World Jewish Congress (WJC) got underway in Budapest on Sunday evening with a gala dinner addressed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and WJC President Ronald Lauder. The meeting was opened by Lauder, who thanked the Hungarian prime minister for his presence. He pointed out that […]

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May 3, 2013

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2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics emblem launched

2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics emblem launched The Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Emblem launch ceremony was held in Seoul, South Korea, May 3, 2013. Pyeongchang will be the first city in Asia outside Japan to host the Winter Games. Japan held the games in Sapporo in 1972 and Nagano in 1998. ____________________ Organizers of 2018 Pyeongchang […]

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May 1, 2013

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Charlotte’s rise to become a political power center

Charlotte’s rise to become a political power center Dilemma X The east coast state of North Carolina has been nationally known for producing top NCAA college basketball programs. Much has changed in the state due to the growth of its cities. Over the last 5 years North Carolina has become a political battleground between the […]

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May 1, 2013

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Pyrmont is Australia’s most densely populated suburb -Australia reaches 23 million people

Pyrmont is Australia’s most densely populated suburb Matt Wade Sydney Morning Herald It was once known for wharves, shipyards and stores. But the neighborhood of Pyrmont-Ultimo has a new distinction: it is Australia’s most densely populated suburb. New figures from the Bureau of Statistics show Pyrmont-Ultimo had 13,850 residents a square kilometre (0.386 Square Miles) […]

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April 30, 2013

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China’s government has backed over 1,700 projects in Africa since 2000

China’s government has backed over 1,700 projects in Africa since 2000 Database reveals China’s government has backed nearly 2,000 projects on continent in apparent attempt to win favor. The country’s financial commitments are significantly larger than previous estimates. Agence France-Presse China committed more than US$75 billion to Africa in the past decade, coming close to […]

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April 28, 2013

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2nd African Congress of Accountants comes to Accra, Ghana in May 2013

2nd African Congress of Accountants comes to Accra, Ghana in May 2013 The Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) announce it will be hosting the second Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) at the Accra International Conference Centre under the auspices of the Pan Africa Federation of Accountants (PAFA). The convention will take place from May 14-16th, […]

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April 26, 2013

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The Empire State Building is 82 years old on May 1, 2013

The Empire State Building is 82 years old on May 1, 2013 Completed in just 410 days, opening on May 1, 1931 The Empire State Building is located at 350 5th Avenue, New York, New York. It is located on land that once belonged to Native Americans and later the farm of John Thompson in the late […]

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April 24, 2013

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George W. Bush Presidential Library dedication Thursday, April 25, 2013

George W. Bush Presidential Library dedication Thursday, April 25, 2013 Dilemma X On April 25, 2013, President and Mrs. Bush will commemorate the completion of the George W. Bush Presidential Center — home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. The Bush Foundation is hosting a dedication […]

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