Iranian Protesters Maintain Rallies

Seville, Spain (IUCN) – The Belize Barrier Reef System and Los Katios National Park in Columbia are the two natural sites added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN. Composed of seven protected areas, many small mangrove islands and coastal lagoons, the Belize Barrier Reef System is home to a number of threatened species, including marine turtles and the American crocodile. A series of technical assessments and a joint IUCN/UNESCO monitoring mission to Belize in March 2009 revealed alarming developments such as extensive mangrove cutting and sale of mangrove islands.

Real-time control of wheelchairs with brain waves ―A new signal processing technology for brain machine interface (BMI) application.

Life on Earth is under serious threat, despite the commitment by world leaders to reverse the trend, according to a detailed analysis of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.

Hindus have applauded US President Barack Obama for including "Hindus" in his remarks to Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference in Washington DC on July 19. Obama said in this address: "So as we join in prayer, we remember that this is a nation of Christians and Muslims and Jews and Hindus and non-believers." Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Obama for recognizing Hindus and for his inclusiveness approach. Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that serious and honest interfaith dialogue was the need of the hour.

One might be tempted to dismiss the recent findings of the US State Department on human trafficking as largely political.

The election victory of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is likely to complicate US President Barack Obama´s new approach to his country´s conflict with Iran.

Hindus have expressed serious concern about reportedly increasing violence and prejudice against Roma people in Europe. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that reported incidents of gruesome attacks, killings, fire bombings, exclusion, racism, etc., against European Roma were very troubling.

Hindus have urged the organizers of "Woodstock 2009" 40th anniversary concert to start it with Hindu mantras. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that as the original 1969 Woodstock was launched with a chant of "Hari Om" by a Hindu swami, the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock in 2009 should also be started by Sanskrit shlokas in order to give it an authentic look. Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism and who read the first Hindu opening prayer of United States Senate in Washington DC and various State Senates and House of Representatives/Assemblies, said that he would be glad to help the organizers if asked. Original Woodstock music festival was held in a Bethel dairy farm in New York State on August 15-18, 1969.

Peace icon Mahatma Gandhi appears to be back in vogue among Hollywood and other celebrities. Saturn award winner actress Kristen Bell (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) was spotted in New York City streets wearing V-neck T-shirt displaying Gandhi´s large picture. Actress-supermodel Jessica Szohr (Gossip Girl), Oscar winner Angelina Jolie (Changeling), Golden Globe nominated Jessica Alba (Dark Angel), Grammy nominated Rihanna (Good Girl Gone Bad), etc., also reportedly carry Gandhi T-shirts.

India appears to have become a chosen destination for Hollywood and European movie stars, directors, producers, and composers, who are rushing there to shoot films, etc. Oscar winner Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman), Oscar winner Angelina Jolie (Changeling), Oscar winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men), Oscar winner director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire), Oscar nominated Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct), Oscar nominated Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), Grammy winner music producer Ric Wake (Chicago), Golden Globe nominated Pierce Brosnan (The Matador), BAFTA nominated Daniel Craig (Casino Royale), renowned composer Yanni (Live at the Acropolis), Amelia Jackson-Gray (Last Exit), producer Paul Raphael (Rabbit Fever), etc., are reportedly heading to India for their film or music related ventures. Oscar winner director James Cameron (Titanic) is also reportedly going to India to meet a Buddhist monk.

Welcoming reported forthcoming visit of Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts to India for a film shooting, Hindus have urged her to explore Hinduism further and visit some Hindu temples. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that deeper study of Hinduism would complement her interest in yoga and other things Indian.

Hindus and Jews have asked for a thorough probe by European Union into the recent reported racist attacks on the Indian Community Centre and Romanians in Belfast in Northern Ireland. Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; and Rabbi Jonathan B.

India is a country of diversities.

In India while the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has started its second consecutive term, the main opposition party, Bharatiya Janata Party which faced an enormous defeat this time, has not been able to come out of shock.

Taliban´s terror in Pakistan is on extreme nowadays.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – IHS Jane´s Security Editor Alex Vatanka commented on the post-election situation in Iran saying, "There are currently no signs that either camp in Iran´s election and political divide are preparing to concede or push for a broader agreement on how to proceed from the bloody stalemate. "While the number of opposition demonstrators has subsided since the major crackdown by the security forces on 20th June, the continuation of street-level protests is very likely, and further acts of defiance against the state can be expected to emerge in the next few days as the leaders in the anti-Ahmadinejad bloc ponder their next steps." Vatanka continues, "There are already calls by opposition leaders for general strikes to be held throughout this week." Mir-Hosein Mousavi, the main challenger to incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, remains unyielding in his demand that the results of the 12th June elections be declared void and new elections held.

Chinese tire imports create a myriad of trade and safety problems says AAM Senior Analyst.

LONDON – IHS Jane´s Aviation Analyst, Chris Yates, explained, "Speculation earlier today that flight recorders aboard the stricken Air France FL447 may have been found on the seabed in the South Atlantic ultimately turned out to be incorrect.

A Message from US – Russia World Forum ´Don´t bother pushing the ambiguous Reset Button; just replace the entire operating system.´ That´s the advice President Obama and President Medvedev have to bear in mind before their Moscow Summit in July.

MANSFIELD, Ohio - Fresh off a win at Union County Speedway in Richmond, Indiana last night, veteran ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Patrick Sheltra with his Whitesville, Kentucky based Sheltra Motorsports team posted the 13th fastest effort Saturday afternoon at Mansfield Motorsports Park (MMP) in preparation for tonight´s Tim Richmond Memorial ARCA 200, the ninth installment of the 2009 season. Sheltra entered the practice on the heels of a smooth testing session at the half-mile oval this past Monday where the team led by crew chief John Hayden tried to figure out the perfect setup that would allow Sheltra to earn his second career ARCA victory in tonight´s race.

Effective 1 November 2009, Air Pacific and Pacific Sun will outsource their telephone reservations services to Mindpearl, an independently owned global contact centre specialist.

One election in Iran will not significantly change U.S.-Iran relations—only a change in U.S. thinking and policy will do so.

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) and West Papua Advocacy Team (WPAT) praised the U.S. House of Representatives for making a serious legislative statement about the conditions of the people of West Papua. Legislation passed last week by the House calls for two reports to Congress from the U.S.State Department: A "report on the 1969 Act of Free Choice, the current political status of West Papua, and the extent to which the Government of Indonesia has implemented and included the leadership and the people of West Papua in the development and administration of Special Autonomy." The second report is to describe "the extent to which the Government of Indonesia has certified that it has halted human rights abuses in West Papua." The provision is included in Section 1123 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 (H.R.2410), which passed the full House of Representatives last week.

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Among many major misconceptions pertaining to Arabs and Muslims is the common belief that they are a weak-willed, irrelevant collective, easily influenced and effortlessly manipulated.

Hindus and Jews have urged Ireland to urgently empower and integrate its vulnerable Traveller community, who reportedly face blatant discrimination and social exclusion.

The whole rhetoric of the ´Clash of Civilisations´ between Islam & Christianity and attempts by some thinkers & writers in the last decade to prove this, all the misconceptions regarding this were blown away when the American people elected an African American of Muslim origin, Barack Hussein Obama as their President.

Many factors are being supposed behind the spectacular success of the Indian National Congress in recently concluded general elections in India.

His room is ready; the walls have fresh paint and my kids prepared a basket of chocolates and other treats to place beside his bed.

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Hindus have criticized the European Union (EU) and its various bodies for not making enough outreach to minority and Roma communities and other vulnerable populations for participation in the upcoming June 4-7 elections to European Parliament (EP). Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that EU should have made extra efforts for voter registration in minority and Roma areas.

Hillary Clinton´s blunt public statement that President Obama "wants to see a stop to settlements—not some settlements, not outposts, not natural growth exceptions" made for good headlines.

Perturbed over Sony´s "Hanuman: Boy Warrior" videogame and further vexed by stiff-necked attitude of Sony officials, various Hindu groups have given worldwide boycott call against Sony PlayStation products. Spearheaded by acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who said that Hanuman game "trivializes the highly revered deity of Hinduism"; various Hindu groups/leaders who have jointly given the boycott call include Bhavna Shinde of Forum for Hindu Awakening in USA; Vamsi Krishna of Sanatan Sanstha of Australia; Hindu Janajagruti Samiti headquartered in India; Jawahar L.

Hindus have asked for adequate compensation to the Indian victims of recent incidents of racist violence in Australia. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Australian Prime Minister Kevin Michael Rudd should immediately tender a formal apology on national television for these incidents, visit the Royal Melbourne Hospital where victim Shravan Kumar Theerthala is battling for life, and assure the Indians and other minorities that urgent measures would be taken to prevent these in the future. Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that Australia had apparently long struggled with the question of racism— past racist policies against indigenous people of Australia, White Australia Policy, One Nation, Pauline Hanson parliamentary speech that "a multicultural country can never be a strong country", Redfern and Cronulla riots, eviction of indigenous trainee lifesavers from the Haven Back Packer Resort because of the color of their skin, Tampa crisis of 2001, resentment against Sudanese immigrants, etc. Anne Pattel-Gray, who in her Oxford University Press book on Racism in Australia documented persistence of racism in every area of Australian society, argued that racism is an endemic and chronic problem that must be addressed and solved.

Taliban, which spread a reign of terror, brutality and cruelty in Afghanistan till some time back, was seemed inactive after the attacks by the US led NATO forces.

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced on Saturday that it is supporting Congolese government forces (FARDC) in an ongoing effort to flush out an ethnic Hutu militia, committing atrocities against civilians in the east of the vast African country. The UN blue helmet operation in the DRC, known by its French acronym MONUC, has helped the FARDC plan an attack against the notorious Democratic Liberation Forces of Rwanda (FDLR) and supplied support units, the mission said in a news release. The offensive, launched on Thursday, involved an aerial manoeuvre targeting the Lubero Territory in the embattled North Kivu province, where FDLR fighters have been operating since the end of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that left around 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus dead. The FDLR, the target of a joint DRC-R wandan military operation since January, known as Kimia II, has been retaliating against civilians and attacking villages in North Kivu, committing rape and other human rights abuses which have forced close to 400,000 people from their homes, according to recent reports from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). MONUC said that the objective of this latest operation, led by the Congolese army, is to put pressure on the FDLR and prevent threats against vulnerable populations in the area, adding that the success of the strike will be determined at a later date..

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the adoption by the Conference on Disarmament – the world´s sole multilateral forum for disarmament negotiations – of a Programme of Work for its 2009 session. The move taken by the Conference in Geneva ends a 12-year stalemate, which will allow the body to negotiate and substantively discuss strategic disarmament and non-proliferation, according to a statement issued by Mr.

A United Nations conference on indigenous affairs wrapped up its two-week gathering today, making a host of recommendations, including the worldwide establishment of a mechanism requiring patent offices to publicize the origins of products derived from indigenous knowledge when exclusive rights to the design are requested. The Eighth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues also called on States and corporations to involve indigenous people in all negotiations relating to the entry of mining industries, infrastructure projects and other development schemes into their communities.

The Center for Women's Leadership at Babson College creates, supports and disseminates best practices for women's entrepreneurial leadership through educational excellence, innovative professional development and outreach and research that

Several I-O psychologists from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology ( SIOP) are now available to the media to discuss the case, testing, testing law, what the decision means for employers, how to create valid tests, and

Several I-O psychologists from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology ( SIOP) are now available to the media to discuss the case, testing, testing law, what the decision means for employers, how to create valid tests, and