We can't ignore slavery in the bid to lift millions out of poverty | Aidan...
The struggle to end, finally, this most abject form of exploitation remains of marginal concern in the development community I have always felt that the contemporary struggle to end poverty is one of...
View ArticleLeeds' Kirkgate market at a crossroads
As council chiefs prepare a £12m revamp of Europe's largest indoor market, some traders and supporters are yet to be convinced. *John Baron* looks at the issues Last week, the £300m Trinity Leeds...
View ArticleThe 36th Istanbul Jewelry Show March Smashed Records
-- Overall visitor attendance up 30% ISTANBUL, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Serving as the meeting point for the world jewelry industry and an outstanding trade bridge between Europe and the Middle...
View ArticleA big day in the currency wars – here’s what it means for you
Thursday sees the results of central bank meetings in Europe, Britain and Japan. How will their decisions affect your wealth? John Stepek explains. Reported by MoneyWeek 30 minutes ago.
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The £16 computer made in Wales that has sold out across the USoes here
The Raspberry Pi, manufactured in Pencoed just outside Cardiff, has become a huge hit among both children and adults since in launched in Europe in February - and sold out in the US within hours....
View ArticleMalaga v Borussia Dortmund: Champions League Match Preview
This has been a memorable debut campaign in Europe’s Premier Club competition for the cash strapped Andalucian outfit. Malaga were one of the r Reported by Sport.co.uk 30 minutes ago.
View ArticleEurope launches space weather co-ordination centre
Europe launched its first space weather co-ordination centre on Wednesday to raise the alarm for major solar storms. Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 20 hours ago.
View ArticleDavid Cameron surveys Europe and Iain Duncan Smith reckons he can live on £53...
But for some reason no one seems to either care or believe them *Cameron: *Do you want to see my new survey about the EU? *Merkel: *Nein. *Cameron: *But it is very interesting. *Hollande: *Bof! How can...
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Red arcs over Europe: Astronomers say bizarre phenomenon caused by magnetic...
Glowing red arcs invisible to the naked eye have been spotted high above Europe. The mysterious phenomenon has never been captured before, and are remnants of the magnetic storms that batter the...
View ArticleBritain’s confusing rail fares set to spread to Europe
Savvy travellers know how to get bargain train prices – but, on the whole, Britons pay the highest rail fares in Europe. Reported by Metro.co.uk 14 hours ago.
View ArticleHow much longer will this marginal land be fit to farm?
This is Cornwall -- I was going to have a right old moan about the state of livestock farming in the South West, what with the cold and late spring, carried-over woes from last year's monsoons, and now...
View ArticleGovernment pulls geothermal funding
This is Cornwall -- A bid to construct the UK's first commercial geothermal power plant in West Cornwall has suffered a setback after the Government withdrew funding. Geothermal Engineering Limited was...
View ArticleGloomy figures drag the markets down
This is Devon -- Mobile phone giant Vodafone reversed share gains yesterday as bid speculation was quashed, while the wider FTSE 100 Index also slumped into the red after weak economic data in the US...
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GBTA Forecasts Improved Business Travel Growth In Europe In 2013 But...
- Business Travel Set To Return To Stable Growth In 2014 As Trade Levels Recover - LONDON, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Business Travel Association ("GBTA"), the world's premier business...
View ArticleCosmetics are cruelty-free
This is South Wales -- RE cruelty-free cosmetics, last month a law came into force in the UK which bans animals from being used in cosmetic testing. This ban is one of many examples showing the...
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Wheels are turning - in the direction of Europe Baltics ... Asia ...Indonesia...
This is Grimsby -- THIS man is in top gear – cycling solo round the world. Andy Sangster, 51, from Grimsby, set off on his epic journey on Monday and will travel through 20 countries, including...
View ArticleNew Parks, Themed Areas, and Record-breaking Rides to Debut at European...
BRUSSELS, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 300 amusement parks and attractions in Europe are currently in their last phase of preparations for the new season, which starts for many at the end of...
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Europe's calling Canterbury Hockey Club
This is Kent -- EUROPE is calling Canterbury Hockey Club. The men's first team secured their place in the Premier Division's end-of-season play-offs thanks to a hard-fought 3-2 win away at Cannock on...
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Stuart Hooper urges calm heads ahead of Stade Francais showdown
This is Bath -- Captain Stuart Hooper has urged his Bath Rugby team-mates to forget about the occasion and instead just focus on the game when Stade Francais visit in the Amlin Cup quarter-finals this...
View ArticleNorth Korea threat means we need Trident nuclear deterrent, says PM
David Cameron says scrapping nuclear deterrent would be foolish in face of 'evolving threats' from North Korea and Iran The prime minister has stressed the need for the UK to retain its Trident nuclear...
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