March 2011 ~ İBG Blog

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Canadian government collapses in no-confidence vote

Canadian opposition parties have brought down the government of Stephen Harper in a vote of no confidence, triggering an election that polls suggest will reinstate the status quo of minority rule by his Conservative party. The opposition parties held the prime minister in contempt of parliament in a 156-145 vote for failing to disclose the full financial details of his tougher crime legislation, corporate tax cuts and plans to purchase stealth...

Libya: Nato to control no-fly zone after France gives way to Turkey

4:03 PM Nato to control no-fly zone after France gives way to Turkey, NATO-Turkey, Turkish leadership on Libya

Western allies and Turkey have secured a deal to put the entire military campaign against Muammar Gaddafi under Nato command by next week, UK and French sources have told the Guardian. The US, Britain, France and Turkey agreed to put the three-pronged offensive – a no-fly zone, an arms embargo, and air strikes – under a Nato command umbrella, in a climbdown by France that accommodates strong Turkish complaints about the scope and control of...

NATO TO IMPLEMENT UN ARMS EMBARGO ON LIBYA

10:56 AM arms embargo on Libya, Gaddafi, NATO, the no-fly zone, United Nations, use of force in Libya

NATO has now decided to launch an operation to enforce the arms embargo against Libya. All Allies are committed to meet their responsibilities under the United Nations resolution to stop the intolerable violence against Libyan civilians. Our top operational commander, Admiral Stavridis, is activating NATO ships and aircraft in the Central Mediterranean. They will conduct operations to monitor, report and, if needed, interdict vessels...

The Security Council effectively authorized the use of force in Libya to protect civilians from attack

1:44 AM The Security Council, United Nations, use of force in Libya

Security Council authorizes ‘all necessary measures’ to protect civilians in Libya. The Security Council today effectively authorized the use of force in Libya to protect civilians from attack, specifically in the eastern city of Benghazi, which Colonel Muammar Al-Qadhafi has reportedly said he will storm tonight to end a revolt against his regime.Acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which provides for the use of force if needed, the...

Japan's Disaster Affects Global Economy

5:46 PM economic crisis, financial assistance, Financial Crisis, financial markets, global economy, japan economy, japan export, Japan` earthquake, tsunami, tsunami disaster affects global economy

The tsunami disaster in Japan and the nuclear crisis has put a strain on the already fragile global economy. The disaster has rattled markets across the world, though its impact is believed will be slight and short-termed. Japan, whose contribution to world economy has decreased by half in the last 15 years is known for its resilience enabling it to rally fast following past disasters. Accustomed to natural disasters, earthquakes...

Istanbul to host Leaders of Change Summit

2:33 AM Istanbul, Leaders of Change Summit 2011

Prominent international figures including former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are set to meet in Istanbul as part of a summit on regional change.The academics, intellectuals and senior government officials attending the Leaders of Change Summit in Istanbul on Monday and Tuesday will discuss the recent wave of change in the region and Turkey’s role and position amid this...

International Women's Day

2:33 AM 8 March, International Women's Day

International Women's Day (8 March) is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades...

First Head of State to Visit Egypt after the 25th January Revolution

3:13 PM Ahmad Abul Geit, Egypt, First Head of State to Visit Egypt, Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, President Abdullah Gül, Turkey

Leaving for Egypt upon the invitation of the Head of the Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Marshal Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, President Abdullah Gül commented on why he is paying this visit: “We would like to share our experiences and provide our corroboration for the Egyptian people to fashion the new term as per their demands.” President Gül held a press conference at Esenboğa Airport prior to his departure for Egypt, where he...

Financial Times Eulogizes Turkey's Automotive Producer Karsan

3:47 PM Karsan, Karsan's V1 model, New York, the taxi of the future, Turkish Taxi Cab

British economy newspaper Financial Times eulogized Turkish automotive producer Karsan which was qualified for final in New York taxi cab tender. The newspaper defined V1 model of Karsan as "eye-catching", and wrote that two thirds of 22,000 people voted for Karsan, referring to the survey conducted on residents of New York 15 days ago. V1 is followed by the other two finalists Nissan and Ford, wrote FT. The newspaper said that taxi cab...

WikiLeaks, Internet in record Nobel Peace field

12:42 AM Nobel Peace, Reuters, Wikileaks

Anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, the Internet and a Russian human rights activist are among a record 241 nominations for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Tuesday that the 2011 field includes 53 organizations and tops last year's 237 nominees. Known nominees also include Afghan rights advocate Sima Samar, the European Union, former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, Russian rights...