Brendon McCullum has been named the New Zealand sportsman of the year, the first cricketer to win the title since Martin Crowe in 1991. New Zealand enjoyed unprecedented success under McCullum in 2014, winning five Tests from nine matches, a national record. It included series victories against India and WestContinue Reading
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Good afternoon. **Noon Briefing Guest In a short while, I will be joined by the Chair of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, Ambassador Gert Rosenthal ofContinue Reading
Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat—It seems an age now since Turkey trumpeted its “zero problems” foreign policy, seeking more harmonious relations with its neighbors, especially the Arab states. But Turkey’s relations with its Arab neighbors have taken a sour turn recently, with Ankara seemingly at odds with its neighbors on a panoplyContinue Reading
DUBAI, UAE, February 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Market leader delivers superior heart rate tracking, a Fitness Super Watch with advanced tools to train smarter and innovative interactive experience to stay motivated Fitbit, Inc., the market leader in the fast-growing Connected Health and Fitness category, today announced the availability of FitbitContinue Reading
Most commonly associated with spying and military missions, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – or drones – for humanitarian purposes is the subject of both hype and caution. Sceptics are wary of the ethical and practical implications, worried about human rights and security aspects and unconvinced by theirContinue Reading
So the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) decided to postpone the 2015 elections with just seven days to go? What a shame. Since January 2014 – more than a year ago – when INEC released the timetable, officials of the commission had consistently assured Nigerians that they were ready forContinue Reading
DUBAI, UAE, February 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the first ‘UAE Drones for Good Award’, the largest award of its kind in the world, were announced today in the presence of His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE ministers and international dignitaries. The competition, launched at theContinue Reading
Despite Syrian regime’s barrel bombs, stories of ISIL hostages dominate the airwaves. The painful death of Moaz al-Kassasbeh was felt across the world. Like those of Alan Henning, David Haines, Peter Kassig, Haruna Yukawa, Kenji Goto and many more before him, Kassasbeh’s death dominated the international headlines. World leaders spokeContinue Reading