Archive for June, 2008

Amnesty International USA to Host Leaders of Pakistan Lawyer’s Movement for Panel Discussion

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

WASHINGTON - Two leaders of the Pakistan Lawyer’s Movement will join Amnesty International USA for a panel discussion on the current human rights situation in Pakistan.
Muneer Malik and Aitzaz Ahsan, both former political prisoners, will examine the latest developments in the country and discuss steps taken to reinstate the Chief Justice and other Justices who […]

International Dog-Fight over Cloning Rights Between BioArts International & RNL Bio

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

MILL VALLEY, Calif. - The CEOs of two American companies in the cloning field, BioArts International and Start Licensing, today independently announced their opposition to the unlicensed activity of a third company based in South Korea: RNL Bio.
RNL Bio recently announced the cloning of dogs intended for detecting cancer, offering to sell them for USD […]

Elections in Macedonia: Democracy at stake

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

SKOPJE/BRUSSELS. Macedonia’s Conservative ”Coalition for better Macedonia” led by VMRO-DPMNE has won on first early parliamentary elections in the history of Macedonia, held on 1st of June. Last results published by State electoral committee showed that 46,89% of voters supported the ”Coalition for better Macedonia”. Both liberal parties, Liberal Democratic Party and Liberal Party, were […]

Charity Auction to Raise Funds for Sichuan Earthquake Relief

Friday, June 13th, 2008

A charity auction of travel products and charity sale of souvenirs will be held on June 14 and 15 at The Hong Kong Travel Agents’ Street at the Travel Expo of ITE & ITE MICE.
On auction will be tour packages, and ticket & hotel packages etc. A donation box will also be set up there. […]

The Renewable Energy Centre comments on Carbon Capture and Storage report

Friday, June 13th, 2008

A report released this week by UK think tank, Policy Exchange has cited carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the way forward for the UK to significantly cut its carbon emissions.
The report accuses the government of missing the opportunity to become a world leader in CCS and not taking proactive steps to promote a […]

Fundraiser for Medecins sans Frontieres

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Wilson Street Gallery Artists have generously donated a number of fine art works to support the work of Medecins sans Frontieres.
The competition will be drawn and the auction will close on Saturday 21st June at 4pm at Wilson Street Gallery
While the funds donated will contribute to the organisation’s humanitarian work around the globe, we have […]

Patagonia’s New York Stores Kick Off ‘Voice Your Choice’ Campaign

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

NEW YORK - In an unusual case of allowing corporate giving to be guided by community input, the SoHo and Upper West Side stores of outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia are asking area residents to select a local environmental organization in their respective communities to receive separate $4,000 grants. Consumers can cast their ballots in their […]