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Arms from Libya could reach Boko Haram, al Qaeda – U.N.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Libyan civil war may have given militant groups in Africa’s Sahel region like Boko Haram and al Qaeda access to large weapons caches, according to a U.N. report released on Thursday. The report on the impact of the Libyan civil war on countries of the Sahel region that straddle the Sahara – including Nigeria, Niger and Chad – also says some national authorities believe the Islamist sect Boko Haram has increasing links to al Qaeda’s North African wing. Boko Haram killed more than 500 people last year and more than 250 this year in Nigeria. The U.N. Security Council met to discuss the report, which…

Caribbean News

Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference To Focus On Sustaining Natural Resources by admin

News Americas, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Weds. Jan. 25, 2012: Caribbean tourism planners, policymakers and stakeholders will receive valuable guidance on how to sustain the region’s resources in the context of climate change, at the Caribbean’s premier sustainable tourism gathering in April. The 13th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism (STC-13), set for Guyana from 15 to 18 April – will focus on effective ways to monitor and manage the use of the region’s natural resources to limit depletion while maximizing the socio-economic benefits of tourism. Conference organizer, The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), has chosen as its theme, Keeping the Right Balance: Sustaining... Read more »



Business

Aastra to Present Educational Sessions at ITEXPO East, February 1-3, 2012 in … – PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release) Aastra to Present Educational Sessions at ITEXPO East, February 1-3, 2012 in …PR Web (press release)Aastra will present two sessions during the workshop, “Add Value to Your Portfolio with Video Solutions” and “Creating a Reseller Business in Latin America” “Aastra has a strong lineup of innovative UC products and services that are very attractive to … and more »  Read More →


Sports

Mexico wants to field full team in Copa America – SI.com

ESPN Mexico wants to field full team in Copa AmericaSI.comMEXICO CITY (AP) – Hoping to improve its chance of winning the Copa America, Mexico is asking that it be allowed to field its full national soccer team in the South American championship rather than a youth team. Mexico has played in the Copa America …Mexico wants to field full team in CopaFOXSports.com all 19 news articles »  Read More →


Entertainment

Red carpet favorite Jenny Packham launching affordable capsule line

Jenny Packham is the third designer to announce a mass market collaboration this week, along with Zac Posen and Nanette Lepore.  Read More →