Secretary-General concludes visit to Rwanda to discuss human rights report
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today concluded a visit to Rwanda during which he spoke with President Paul Kagame and other Government officials about their concerns regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) human rights report compiled by the United Nations.
Despite progress since quake, Haiti still threatened by unrest, Ban warns
Eight months after the catastrophic earthquake, Haiti has fended off a second-wave disaster of epidemics and unrest, but the impoverished nation’s political, social and economic situation will remain fragile, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report.
T.B. Mining Ventures Inc. Completes Initial Public Offering as a Capital Pool Company
/CNW/ - T.B. Mining Ventures Inc. (the "Company")
MEDIA ADVISORY - DR. RICK SMITH, DR. MARLO RAYNOLDS AND CHIEF ALLAN ADAM TO COMMENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MEETING WITH U.S. HOUSE SPEAKER PELOSI AND CONGRESSMAN MARKEY
/CNW/ - Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director of Environmental Defence, Dr. Marlo Raynolds, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute and Chief Allan Adam of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation will be available for media comment outside the main entrance of the Embassy of the United States of America immediately following their meeting with U.S. Speaker of the House, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi and the Honourable Edward Markey, Chairman of the Energy and Environment Sub-Committee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.
LAKESIDE STEEL REPORTS RESULTS OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
/CNW/ - Lakeside Steel Inc. (TSX-V: LS) ("Lakeside
Innovative urban housing programmes receive UN awards
The United Nations agency tasked with promoting environmentally and socially sustainable cities and towns has declared the winners of this year’s Scroll of Honour, the UN awards for excellence in human settlements development.
Ban urges wider global partnerships to implement UN anti-terrorism strategy
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging stronger partnerships between the United Nations, governments, regional organizations and civil society in an effort to implement provisions of the UN global strategy against terrorism to enhance international peace and security.
UN health agency reports on spread of polio outbreak in Angola and DR Congo
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported today that the recent outbreak of polio in Angola is spreading into other, previously polio-free parts of the country and the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
PNC Bank Changes Canadian Dollar Prime Rate
/CNW/ -- PNC Bank Canada Branch announced an increase in its Canadian Dollar prime lending rate. The new rate of 3.00 percent is effective Sept. 9, 2010.
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. achieves its 2010 exit rate of 10,000 boe/d four months early, provides an update on Q3 drilling results and updates commodity price risk management activities
/CNW/ - Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. ("Bellatrix" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on Q3 drilling results, an estimate of Q3 production and an update on commodity price risk management activities.
Liberia: UN envoy says further progress needed to consolidate fragile peace
While the overall security situation in Liberia is stable, it also continues to be fragile, and further progress is needed in a number of areas to truly consolidate the peace, the top United Nations envoy to the West African nation said today.
Oilsands Quest files form 10-Q Quarterly Report
/CNW/ - Oilsands Quest Inc. (NYSE Amex:BQI) ("Oilsands Quest", "OQI" or "the Company") announces that its Form 10-Q Quarterly Report for the quarter ended July 31, 2010, was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on September 8, 2010, and is available online at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com.
Distribution of key school supplies starts in Zimbabwe with UN and donor support
A major distribution of school supplies got under way today across Zimbabwe in an effort by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Government and international donors to ensure that every primary school student receives a textbook for all core subjects.
Guatemala: UN agency hands out food to victims of landslides and floods
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is distributing rations to more than 100,000 Guatemalans who need emergency assistance after recent torrential rains in the Central American country brought deadly landslides and floods.
Boise Inc. to Present at UBS Global Paper and Forest Products Conference
/CNW/ -- Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) announced today that Robert McNutt, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present a company overview at the UBS Global Paper and Forest Products Conference in New York on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. ET. The presentation will be webcast live and archived for 90 days following the conference.
