• Turchia

    Turkish assembly passes polemic bill to boost Erdogan powers

    Turkey's parliament on Saturday approved a contentious constitutional reform package, paving the way for a referendum on a presidential system that would greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.The decision marks a victory for Erdogan, a polarizing but overall popular figure, who critics view as increasingly autocratic.In ...

  • Egitto

    Libya's neighbours demand national dialogue to end crisis

    Representatives of Libya's neighbors meeting in Cairo on Saturday warned the North African nation's main rival factions against seeking to settle their differences through military force, as Egypt announced that efforts were underway to bring their leaders together to chart a "joint vision" for the country.The representatives came from Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, ...

  • Malta

    Nemea bank licence withdrawal would have minimal impact on local financial system - CBM

    The Central Bank of Malta said today that the possible revocation of Nemea Bank's licence would not have a strong impact on the local economy. "Nemea Bank plc (the Bank) is a small international bank which was authorised to operate as a credit institution in September 2008. The Bank has been ...

  • USA

    Help Wanted: Advertising Sales Part-Time/Freelance

    We need an amazing person to help us sell advertising on a freelance basis, for both our Online and Print editions. Position offers the ability to work from home when not making sales visits. Must have 1-2 years of experience selling advertising for publishing company. Must be fluent in Portuguese ...

  • USA Pakistan

    Esplosione in un mercato in Pakistan, almeno 21 morti

    Esplosione in un mercato in Pakistan, almeno 21 morti. L’esplosione è avvenuta il 21 gennaio in un mercato affollato nella regione tribale del Kurram, vicino al confine con l’Afghanistan. L’attacco è stato rivendicato sia dai talebani pachistani sia da un ramo del gruppo jihadista Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, affiliato ad Al Qaeda. Un ...

  • Francia

    Belge, non peut-être !

    En France, et très singulièrement dans la capitale où se concentrent les pouvoirs (financiers, culturels, médiatiques,...), posséder une carte d'identité noir-jaune-rouge constitue (presque) un laissez-passer, en tout cas elle offre un a priori favorable. Une humeur signée Jean-Marc Ghéraille.

  • Thailandia

    CIMBT to raise B5.51bn for CAR

    SET-listed CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) will raise 5.51 billion baht in a rights offering as it moves to strengthen its capital adequacy ratio (CAR) and expand the business.

  • USA Thailandia

    Thai exports to be dented slightly by Trump policy

    The protectionist trade policy of the new US president will likely affect Thai exports only slightly in the short term, the research arm of TMB Bank said.

  • Nigeria

    Time to act on water scarcity - FAO

    Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Country: WorldMillions of family farmers in developing countries suffer from lack of access to freshwater, while conflicts over water resources already surpass those tied to land disputes in some regions.FAO Director-General calls for better water management and improved access for small farmers 20 ...

  • Giappone Vietnam

    Vietnam provisionally OKs limited casino gambling for locals

    Betters in gambling-mad Vietnam will soon be allowed to stake their fortune in some casinos across the communist country, the government said Friday, in a pilot project aimed at opening up the lucrative industry. The government has long banned locals from gambling in casinos despite their popularity among foreigners and ...