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Maldives: Islamic extremists destroy priceless Buddhist statues

In an episode of mindless vandalism reminiscent of the Aghan Taliban's destruction of priceless historical artefact's in 2001, members of an Islamic mob destroyed priceless Buddhist statues in the Maldives earlier this week.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 1 comment

Maldives president forced to resign in military ‘coup’

Male - President Mohammed Nasheed of the Maldives was forced to resign on Tuesday in a move labeled a coup, carried out by police and military forces loyal to former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, and the country’s VP has been sworn in as the new president.

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann

Tennis: Novak goes on holidays early

The ATP tour finals event in London saw an upset yesterday, with the world no.1 Novak Djokovic being knocked out out in the quarter finals.

In the Media by Jesse Rutigliano

'People first' stressed on 20th Anniversary edition of HDR

New York - People are the real wealth, reiterates the 20th anniversary edition of Human Development Report (HDR) 2010. It also comes up with three new measures for discussing poverty and inequality.

In the Media by Srijit Mishra - 4 comments

A new world first as solar powered plane makes a night flight

Payerne - A new record has been set. An airplane powered solely by energy generated from the sun flew for 26 hours, completing a continuous day and night flight.

In the Media by Stephanie Dearing - 2 comments

Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square welcomes desiFEST 2010 Special

Toronto - Throughout the world, Canada is known to have a multicultural society, which some feel is a positive thing while others view the negative aspects. Nevertheless, desiFEST brings Torontonians a glimpse of the South Asian culture.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

First Ever Underwater Cabinet Meeting Held in Maldives

In an attempt to draw attention to the climate change issue the cabinet of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, held a meeting on Saturday, which lasted some 25-30 minutes, whilst underwater.

In the Media by Chris Dade - 2 comments

UN Secretary-General says action needed on climate change

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged world leaders to take action on climate change and save the planet.

In the Media by Bob Ewing

Researchers: Soot-laden Cloud Affects South Asian Climate

A gigantic brownish haze from various burning and combustion processes is blanketing India and the surrounding land and oceans during the winter season. This soot-laden 'Brown Cloud' is affecting South Asian climate more than carbon dioxide.

In the Media by Bob Ewing

Global Corruption Index: Somalia most corrupt, Denmark least corrupt

Transparency International’s 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) scores show Somalia and Iraq are the most corrupt countries in the world, with Denmark being the least corrupt.

In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 4 comments

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