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A Warning that cannot be ignored: 23 injured after Russian Psychiatric Drugs Create Violence CCHR passenger plane makes calls for Urgent Government Investigation emergency landing CCHR’s mission is to eradicate abuses committed under the guise of mental health and enact patient and consumer protections.

TL Bureau, CLEARWATER, between psychotropic drugs FLORIDA and violence. The group is making its report, The spate of recent mass “Psychiatric Drugs Create shootings has prompted the Violence and Suicide,” availmental health watchdog, able to legislators which cites Citizens Commission on 16 studies that show psyHuman Rights International chotropic drugs create homi(CCHR) to reiterate the cidal and suicidal reactions. urgent need for State and a CCHR has documented at Federal government investi- least 78 acts of senseless gation into the irrefutable link violence committed over sev-

eral decades by those taking or withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, leaving a wake of 464 deaths and 926 wounded.

The report cites 27 drug regulatory agency warnings that indicate psychotropic drug adverse effects that include mania, psychosis, hostility, aggression or homicidal ideation and nearly 50 warn of self-harm or suicide/suicidal ideation. [1] Between the three current shooters, 34 people were killed and 63 wounded or injured. Police found sedative hypnotic pills in one shooter’s room in another person’s name, questioning whether he was abusing them.

TL Bureau, Moscow Twenty-three people were injured early Thursday after a Russian passenger plane carrying more than 230 people conducted an emergency landing after a collision with birds, Russian news agency Interfax reported, according to dpa.

Most of the 23 injured people, among them several children, suffered cuts and bruises, but one was seriously

injured, the report said.

The plane, operated by Russia's Ural Airlines, collided with a flock of seagulls shortly after taking off from Zhukovsky International Airport near Moscow, forcing the pilots to land with the motor switched off and the wheels still retracted.

Images and video footage showed the Airbus 321 plane after the landing in a cornfield about 1 kilometre away from the airport.

Winnie Byanyima ‘honoured to be joining UNAIDS’ as next Executive Director

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif to Finland

“I am honoured to be joining UNAIDS as the Executive Director at such a critical time in the response to HIV,” said Ms Byanyima.

“The end of AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 is a goal that is within the world’s reach, but I do not underestimate the scale of the challenge ahead. Working with all its partners, UNAIDS must continue to speak up for the people left behind and champion human rights as the only way to end the epidemic.”

Secretary-General, António Guterres, appointed Ms Byanyima as the UNAIDS Executive Director and

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Javad Zarif will visit Finland on 19 August.

Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif will have meetings with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö, minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto who will host Zarif’s visit in Finland. Discussion topics in the meetings will include bilateral relations, international and regional issues, human rights issues and Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

TL Bureau, UN HQ

Under-Secretary-General “following a comprehensive selection process” that involved a search committee constituted by members of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board, said the statement. Ms Byanyima began her career as a champion of marginalized communi-

ties and women 30 years ago as a member of parliament in the National Assembly of Uganda. She became the Director of Women and Development at the African Union Commission, in 2004, working on the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa, an international human rights instrument that became an important tool for reducing the disproportionate effect of HIV on the lives of women in Africa.

The UN chief also extended his appreciation and gratitude to the UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director, Gunilla Carlsson, for her service as the Executive Director, a.i. following the departure of former head, Michel Sidibé, earlier this year.

TL Bureau, Helsinki

EDITORIAL

2 Radiation levels close to the site of a destructive rocket blast in Russia's far north spiked multiple times better than average, Russia's climate administration has said.

Roshydromet estimated radiation levels in the port city of Severodvinsk after the impact. The blast occurred off the shore of the city at a military officer in the White Sea last Thursday.

Russia's state atomic organization, Rosatom, said an atomic controlled motor was being tried. Five of its researchers were executed and three harmed in the mishap, close to the town of Nyonoksa, the organization said.

Readings for gamma radiation at six testing stations in Severodvinsk, a city of 180,000 individuals, extended from 4 to multiple times the ordinary pace of 0.11 microsieverts every hour, Roshydromet said.

Five affirmed dead in rocket impact and Russians purchase iodine in rocket radiation alarm A perusing of 1.78 microsieverts every hour was recognized at one station, well better than average however underneath risky levels. Indeed, even at these levels, the radiation would present little harm to people, as indicated by atomic specialists.

The climate administration's discoveries negate starting reports from Severodvinsk authorities.

Experts in Severodvinsk, 47km (29 miles) east of Nyonoksa, said that radiation levels not long after the impact were higher than typical for around 40 minutes yet came back to ordinary.

Interestingly, There were clashing reports about the conceivable departure of occupants of Nyonoksa on Tuesday.

A few local people disclosed to Russian media they were approached to leave their homes on Wednesday in front of arranged military activities.

Severodvinsk authorities, cited by the Interfax news organization, seemed to affirm the departure request in a later proclamation.

At first the barrier service said the blast on 8 August had included a fluid fuel rocket motor, and gave the loss of life as two, without indicating who the unfortunate casualties were.

The designers had finished testing, however abruptly a flame broke out and the motor detonated, tossing the men into the ocean, Rosatom said.

The blast started theory that the mishap included an atomic controlled voyage rocket known as the "Burevestnik" or "Skyfall". President Vladimir Putin depicted the rocket in a discourse to the Russian parliament in March 2018.

In any event five atomic specialists have been killed in a strange blast during a rocket motor test adrift in north-

ern Russia four days back.

Authorities have been delayed to discharge data about Thursday's impact, which prompted a radiation spike in an adjacent city and started elevated interest for iodine.

U.S.- based atomic specialists said they presumed the blast happened during

On December 5, 2015 the Russian military took in an intense exercise in designing for all possibilities.

The Russian Aerospace Defense Forces are propelling the Kanopus-ST satellite (they state its motivation is to lead climate look into, however that may not be the main use for its 350-lb.

Radiation another example of destruction - while testing. the testing of an atomic fueled journey rocket touted by President Vladimir Putin a year ago.

The rocket's fuel burst into flames, making it explode and thump a few people into the White Sea, the state atomic organization Rosatom was cited as saying by the state-run TASS news office. The blast occurred at around 6:00 a.m. on Aug. 8, as indicated by one master's perusing of atomic information.

Authorities in the adjacent city of Severodvinsk said radiation had quickly spiked without saying how high, however their announcement was brought down on Friday without clarification. Territorial media announced that nearby inhabitants had started stocking up on iodine, which is utilized to diminish the impacts of radiation presentation.

Experts said after the occurrence they had closed down piece of an inlet in the White Sea, albeit open delivery data from the port of Arkhangelsk demonstrated the zone had been shut for the first month. It didn't state why.

The contribution of atomic laborers was recognized just because by Russia's state atomic organization Rosatom on Saturday. It said three of its staff individuals have been hospitalized.

Despite the fact that it's not just because as of now appx in excess of 10 Rocket dispatch disappointments That Already happened on the planet.

In 2003, Brazil had high plans to turn into a spacefaring country. The nation possesses an ideal spot on the equator, where the Earth's turn gives extra lifting capacity to a rocket. Be that as it may, in August, three days before a planned dispatch by the Brazilian Space Agency, the town of Alcantara shook with a gigantic blast.

At the spaceport, a transcending segment of dull smoke ascended from where a strong fuel VLS-1 rocket once stood. The explosion slaughtered 21 individuals and harmed scores more.

microwave radiometer and high-goals camera). The rocket dispatch looks great until the second of two sats attempts to isolate from the rocket.

It doesn't. There are four clasps holding the sat to the Volga upper stage, and just are three open. The one keeps the shuttle held set up.

Specialists are defenseless. There's no arrangement for a crisis detachment.

"The designers of the specialized documentation didn't conceive a crisis calculation if the charge-driven cylinder system would not open," TASS notes, referring to Russian military sources.

Arianespace is a gifted dispatch supplier with an extraordinary record of accomplishments. The office's January 25, 2018 dispatch of a couple of satellites to geosynchronous circle ought to have been simply one more day at the wilderness spaceport in French Guiana.

Rather, 9 minutes and 26 second into the dispatch, the control room loses telemetry information on the payloads. Calm fear develops. The sats are not where they should be. Their direction is plain off-base and following stations over the globe can't discover the satellites.

Help comes soon thereafter when sign for both the rocket return. The sats are in circle and acting solid, however there's something off. They are not in the correct position. It's called orbital tendency, and for satellites, it is the edge of its track estimated against the equator. Both rockets are in an orbital track at a tendency of 20 degrees, as opposed to focused on 3 degrees.

They have locally available plasma engines to move into spot, and both work true to form. Emergency turned away.

Specialists before long declare the issue: terrible bearings given to the rocket's direction framework. The initial couple of moments of flights to geostationary circle begins with the rocket at an azimuth of 90 degrees, however this one required a 70degree azimuth. With the direction off, mission control lost contact with the rocket and the payload wound up going the correct separation, yet at an inappropriate edge.

Arianespace founds new techniques to twofold check the route and other human information sources. Agendas exist for a reason to make preparations for easygoing blunders like this one.

So these are just three models which previously happened on the grounds that it science and innovation and can be fizzled or whenever.

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Terrorism survivors: ‘The terrorists killed many people in front of us’

TL Bureau, UN HQ

Hawa Abdu, a 38-year old Nigerian mother of two was abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 and spent four years with the outlawed terrorist group moving around the north-east of Nigeria. She has been living in Minawao, a camp for Nigerian refugees in the Far North region of Cameroon, since January 2018.

The terrorist group, Boko Haram, abducted Hawa Abdu and her children in Nigeria in 2014.

The terrorist group, Boko Haram, abducted Hawa Abdu and her children in Nigeria in 2014. , by UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe In 2014, my mother was in Bama, a town in between the state capital of Borno State, Nigeria, and the border with Cameroon, so I went to see her.

One day, we were told by the local authorities that it was not safe to stay, but I refused to move my mother because she was sick. The terrorists entered the town at 4 a.m. the next day

and gathered in the market. It was beyond our power to prevent them. I heard gun shots from all sides, and in the confusion, my two children ran in one direction and I went with my mother in another. We were caught by terrorists and my mother was slapped and left on the ground.

I was taken, many of us were taken, by the terrorists. We were driven to the town of

Minsk to host 2021 European Athletics Team Championships

Zamaimaya and then had to walk 10 kilometres into the bush. All but the young girls were forced to marry a Boko Haram fighter. I refused to begin with, however after three days I realized I had no choice but to agree, because they said if we did not marry, we would be executed. I was ordered to convert to Islam, which I did before the marriage. After I married, I was beaten a lot and given very little

who is 13-years old managed to escape. I have not seen her since. I pray every day that she is still alive. I do not know where my mother is. And then later soldiers came and chased away Boko Haram, and they helped me and my other daughter, Fatima, who is now 14 years old, to escape.

She is with me in Minawao camp today.

I have spent over a year in this camp and have been given food and clothes by my neighbours. I have not eaten chicken since I have been here. I sell groundnuts to make a little food. One time I spent seven money. I need a mat, a pot and days without food. Sometimes I more clothes. I am suffering was given dindiri or beans to eat. from heart disease and anxiety I suffered a lot from hunger. I and cannot forget how I was hated being married to a Boko separated from my parents Haram fighter. The terrorists and brothers and the killings I killed many people in front of us. saw. I think about this every We did not have the power to day. One way, I can relax is by stop that happening. We moved listening to music to Hausa around the bush a lot, changing Fulani songs. I sometimes borlocations day by day. God saved row my neighbour’s phone to me during these harsh times. listen. It makes me happy; it One day, my daughter Hadiza gives me peace of mind.

President simplified the procedure for acquiring Ukrainian citizenship for certain categories of Russian citizens

TL Bureau, Kyiv

TL Bureau (BelTA), MINSK

decision of the European Athletics Association. “The 2nd European Minsk will host the European Games in Minsk and the forthAthletics Team Championships coming historic Match Europe v Super League in 2021, President USA have assured our partners of the European Athletics that Belarus is capable of hosting Association Svein Arne Hansen the biggest tournaments. In the told a press conference at the presence of Svein Arne Hansen press center of the National and Belarus’ Sport and Tourism Olympic Committee of Belarus on Minister Sergei Kovalchuk I would 13 August, BelTA has learned. “I like to assure that the Belarusian have repeatedly stated that fol- athletes will show high results at lowing a makeover the Dinamo the 2021 European Athletics Stadium has become of the best Team Championships Super athletics stadiums in Europe. League,” the chairman of the Therefore, the European Athletics Belarusian Athletics Federation Association has decided to grant said. Belarus’ Sport and Tourism the Belarusian Athletics Minister Sergei Kovalchuk Federation the right to play host stressed that the athletics team is to the 2021 European Athletics one of the leading teams in the Team Championships Super country. “Belarus placed second League,” Svein Arne Hansen said. at the 2019 European Athletics Chairman of the Belarusian Team Championships First League Athletics Federation Vadim in Norway. This is a good result.

Devyatovsky stressed the impor- We need to look into all mistakes, tance of the competitions for conduct a serious analysis and Belarus as he commented on the move on,” he said.

sons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, having outstanding President Volodymyr Zelenskyy merits to Ukraine, or whose natusigned Decree ? 594 on the issue ralization is of national interest of simplifying the acquisition of (who were or are involved in the Ukrainian citizenship by certain implementation of national secucategories of persons. rity and defense measures, measThe document exempts persons ures on rebuffing or curbing the who are citizens of the Russian armed aggression of the Russian Federation persecuted because Federation in the Donetsk and of political convictions in the Luhansk regions). According to country of their citizenship and the document, the Cabinet of apply for citizenship of Ukraine Ministers of Ukraine must submit from the need to submit an obli- a draft law to the Verkhovna gation to terminate foreign citi- Rada aimed at simplifying the zenship. The same concerns per- procedure for acquiring

Ukrainian citizenship by the above mentioned categories of persons, as well as a draft law on the procedure for granting asylum. In addition, the Government is commissioned to check, with the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine, the compliance with the requirements of legislation on citizenship affairs by the State Migration Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic missions and consular offices of Ukraine when deciding on the acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship.

The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Syria.

TL Bureau, London Royal Air Force aircraft, alongside those from other coalition partners, have continued to fly daily patrols over Iraq and Syria following the liberation of the last Daesh-held territory by the Syrian Democratic Forces at Baghuz Fawqani in March. These missions provide reconnaissance information about any attempts by the terrorists to re-establish an operational presence in the region, and are able to strike any such activity that is detected. On Tuesday 16 July, two Typhoon FGR4s from RAF Akrotiri, supported by a Voyager air refuelling tanker, were directed to a remote area of the desert in western Iraq, some 55 miles south-west of Ramadi, where a concealed terrorist stockpile of weapons had been identified. Our aircraft delivered an attack with a single Paveway IV guided bomb

which scored a direct hit, destroying the stockpiled weaponry. A further such mission in support of the Iraqi security forces was flown the following day. A group of terrorists had been identified at a building in the Al Jazirah desert in north-western Iraq, and a Typhoon flight was tasked to this location. As ever, our aircraft conducted a careful check of the surrounding area for any civilians who might have been placed at risk, then struck the Daesh-held building with Paveway IVs, destroying the building.

WORLD 4 Ratas met with the United States and Algeria Sign King’s Royal Hussars Cultural Property Agreement TL Bureau, Tapa, Lääne-Viru County

to be an excellent host to the British forces as well as all other allies. Based on what we heard Today, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas in London and today in Tapa, we visited the Tapa Army Base to can rest assured knowing that meet with the servicemen of the we are successful in our efforts,” United Kingdom serving in the Prime Minister said.

Estonia as part of the NATO bat- “Estonian security relies on indetlegroup. The regimen, consist- pendent defence capability and ing of the King’s Royal Hussars, close cooperation with our allies gave the head of the govern- in NATO. This summer, we witment an overview of their equip- nessed a remarkable period ment and their activities in when units of the infantry, navy, Estonia. and air force of the United According to Ratas, he was reaf- Kingdom were in Estonia at the firmed about the close partner- same time. On the one hand, ship and cooperation with the this shows the impressive contriUnited Kingdom last week, when bution and dedication of the he met Boris Johnson, Prime United Kingdom. On the other Minister of the UK. “From hand, however, it sends a clear Estonia’s standpoint, the pres- message: the 70-year-old NATO ence of allies in the Baltic region is unified, the collective defence is extremely significant and we strong as iron, and Estonia is safe will do everything in our power and cared for,” Ratas affirmed.

TL Bureau, Washington D.C.

million years ago to approximately 1750 A.D., including some of the earliest human remains Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and found at Ain Boucherit and cultural objects from Cultural Affairs Marie Royce and Algerian many of Algeria’s World Heritage sites, including Minister of Culture Meriem Merdaci signed a Tipasa, Timgad, and Djémila. The joint commitlandmark bilateral Memorandum of ment of the United States and Algeria to protect Understanding on cultural property protection Algeria’s heritage and accessibility for future at the Department of State. This agreement generations promotes economic development places U.S. import restrictions on categories of around sustainable tourism and reduces the Algerian archaeological material dating from 2.4 incentive for pillage and trafficking.

Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde to discuss feminist trade policy at Fashion Week Trade TL Bureau, Stockholm

sories and childrenswear collections, Fashion Week Trade is Sweden’s On 15 August at Fashion Week Trade, largest fashion event, including for Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde fashion buyers. At the event, Ms will be taking part in a round-table Linde will meet with representatives discussion on feminist trade policy of the fashion industry, the media, and its relevance for the fashion government agencies, organisations industry. With more than 700 and academia. She will be speaking footwear, clothing, underwear, acces- about internationalisation, exports

and Sweden’s new feminist trade policy. “It should not be more expensive for women to buy clothes due to unfair tariffs. It should be just as easy to export in areas where women’s entrepreneurship is common, as it is for men to export. New trade agreements will contribute to creating decent work for women too.

Public Designation of Sudan’s Salah Gosh under Section 7031(c) TL Bureau, Washington D.C.

violations of human rights. Specifically, the Department has credible information that Today, the United States designated Salah Salah Gosh was involved in torture during Abdalla Mohamed Mohamed Salih, known his tenure as head of NISS. as Salah Gosh, the former director general Section 7031(c) provides that, in cases of Sudan’s National Intelligence and where the Secretary of State has credible Security Services (NISS), under Section information that foreign officials have 7031(c) of the FY 2019 Department of been involved in significant corruption or a State, Foreign Operations, and Related gross violation of human rights, those indiPrograms Appropriations Act (Div. F, P.L. viduals and their immediate family mem116-6), due to his involvement in gross bers are ineligible for entry into the United

Federal Council informed of results of parliamentary commissions' consultation on review mechanism report TL Bureau, Bern

At its meeting on 14 August 2019, the Federal Council was informed of the consultations of the Economic Affairs and Taxation Committees of both chambers on the report on the implementation of the review mechanism for standard-compliant implementation of the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI).

Based on the positive feedback from the committees, Switzerland will exchange financial account information with the 33 reviewed partner countries for the first time in September 2019.

States.

The law also requires the Secretary of State to publicly or privately designate such officials and their immediate family members. In accordance with the law, I am also publicly designating his spouse, Awatif Ahmed Seed Ahmed Mohamed, as well as his daughter, Shima Salah Abdallah Mohamed. The designation of Salah Gosh and his family underscores our support for accountability for those involved in gross

violations of human rights. We join the Sudanese people in their call for a transitional government that is truly civilian led and differs fundamentally from the Bashir regime, particularly on the protection of human rights. We make this announcement today in support of an effort by the Sudanese people to place the Bashir regime, with its long record of human rights violations and abuses by Gosh and other officials, in the past for good.

Green light for HS2’s Euston ‘sugar cube’ The first major structure to be built at Euston as part of HS2 has received the green light, with the London Borough of Camden approving the design for the high speed rail project s eye-catching sugar cube which will house technical equipment and a vent shaft for London Underground.

TL Bureau, London London Underground vent shaft power substation to be built on the former Wolfson House office block.

Covered with more than 13,000 glazed ivorywhite tiles, the contemporary and functional design draws inspiration from historic London Tube stations, such as nearby Great Portland Street, and will help reflect light into the surrounding streets.

Designed by architects Weston Williamson + Partners, with William Matthews Associates, the four-storey cube will be finished with pattern of perforated tiles will allow air into the building and variate the façade – prompting HS2’s designers to dub it the ‘sugar cube’.

The glazed terracotta tiles – known as faience tiles – are an instantly recognisable feature of many London Underground sta- It is robust, durable and low maintenance, tions, including South Kensington, Covent making it ideal for functional buildings. The Garden and the former Euston Tube stations. use of tiles also echoes the traditional prac-

tice of cladding the back of tall buildings with glazed white tiles to bring light into courtyards and confined spaces.

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Multi-agency investigation seizes 766kg of MDMA in targeted drug operation TL Bureau, Brisbane

of methamphetamine (ice) was also seized by police in New The Queensland Police Service Zealand last week. Yesterday has led a major multi-agency police conducted searches in investigation into an international Loganlea and in northern New organised crime syndicate linked South Wales with assistance from to the distribution of large quanti- the New South Wales Police Force ties of high purity drugs. Following Drug and Firearm Squad. These a complex investigation police warrants form part of the broader have seized 766kg of MDMA pow- investigation into the internationder in one of Queensland and al organised crime syndicate and Australia’s most significant drug resulted in the seizure of a numseizures. As part of this operation ber of vehicles connected to the and as a result of cross-agency operation, approximately international collaboration, 200kg $108,000 in cash and a quantity of

Hundreds of jobs to flow from first Defence Export Facility loan TL Bureau, Canberra The first contract awarded under the Morrison Governmentís Defence Export Facility has been signed, demonstrating the Governmentís commitment to helping small defence businesses get ahead in a competitive global market.

Canberra based defence company CEA Technologies today signed the $90 million loan agreement, which will create 200 local jobs ñ including further high-tech jobs in its Australian supply chain.

The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, today commended CEA on their contribution to both Defence capability and Australiaís defence industrial base. CEA Technologies will use the loan to finance the construction of a new engineering and manufacturing facility in Canberra to help grow their exports and meet Australian Defence Force demand for their world-class phased array radars.

drugs. As part of this operation a number of persons were arrested in Queensland and New Zealand.

In Queensland two UK citizens, a 51-year-old man and 40-year-old man, have been charged with drug possession and drug supply and are in custody. A 26-year-old Logan based man has been charged with possession and supply of dangerous drugs whilst being a participant in a criminal organisation under the Queensland Serious and Organised Crime Legislation.

Cutting Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: NEW LIQUOR ACT PASSED IN PARLIAMENT TL Bureau, Darwin The Territory Labor Government has passed the Liquor Bill 2019 through the Legislative Assembly.

The Bill is a complete rewrite of the Liquor Act 1978, and achieves 70 recommendations from the Riley Review, including: • A risk-based licensing scheme, which rewards responsible licensees and punishes licensees who do the wrong thing • Establishing a dedicated Director of Liquor Licensing who will exclusively manage liquor compliance and enforcement

• Setting response timeframes for Licensing NT and the Liquor Commission for applications and complaints, which will reduce red tape and provide certainty • Certainty for businesses providing complimentary drinks, such as hairdressers and jewellery stores The Territory Government’s alcohol reforms are having an impact on cutting violent crime in the NT through a reduction in the supply of alcohol through the Banned Drinker Register, a new Police alcohol unit and 75 new Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors.

Biggest wild release for Defence launches new rare native reptiles Reconciliation Action Plan Wildlife Service staff and scientists from the Department of 73 western swamp tortoises Biodiversity, Conservation and hatched at Perth Zoo to be Attractions will be releasing the released to Moore River Nature young tortoises, ranging from Reserve two to four-years-old into Moore This is the single biggest wild River Nature Reserve, north of release of the species Perth.

One of the world's most critical- Since 2007, 192 juvenile ly endangered reptiles is getting Western Swamp Tortoises have a boost to its wild population been released at Moore River. with 73 individuals bred at Perth Some have since reached matuZoo being released into their rity and produced new hatchnatural habitat. Parks and lings of their own.

TL Bureau, Perth

PM in Pacific Island forum TL Bureau, Canberra

meeting, ‘Securing Our Future in the Pacific’, which builds on the Blue Pacific Australian PM to join the Pacific Island narrative and aligns with the Boe Forum leaders meet. He said in a media Declaration. I look forward to disrelease, cussing vital regional issues including “I will travel to Tuvalu from 14-16 climate change and the challenges the August for the Pacific Islands Forum Pacific faces as well as regional security.

(PIF) Leaders Meeting, joined by the My first decision after being elected Minister for International Development was to attend the PIF, underlining my and the Pacific Alex Hawke. The PIF is commitment and that of my the Pacific’s principal regional forum Government to the Pacific region. and I look forward to working together Through the Pacific Step-up, my with regional leaders to advance our Government will continue to work with common interests in a sovereign, inde- our partners to build a Pacific region pendent and prosperous Pacific family. that is secure strategically, stable ecoI acknowledge the theme of this year’s nomically and sovereign politically.”

Two men arrested after more than $600,000 of drugs located in garden lamps TL Bureau, Sydney

mine (MDMA) and 500g of methylamphetamine (ice) concealed A man will face court today charged within a package containing garden

by NSW Police Force over the lamps. ABF officers identified and importation of MDMA and ice, examined the consignment, which which was detected by Australian led to a presumptive test returning Border Force (ABF) officers in an air positive results for both MDMA and cargo consignment from Germany. methylamphetamine.

On Wednesday 7 August 2019, ABF The drugs have a total estimated officers located 5.5kg of 3,4- potential street value of more than Methyl?enedioxy?methampheta- $600,000.

TL Bureau, Canberra

“Defence is already a leader in Indigenous employment and proTHE Minister for Veterans and curement, and the D-RAP 2019Defence Personnel Darren 2022 presents an opportunity to Chester today launched the continue our contribution fourth Defence Reconciliation towards reconciliation,” Mr Action Plan at the Australian War Chester said.

Memorial. Mr Chester said the The focus for the D-RAP 2019Defence Reconciliation Action 2022 is to enhance Defence’s culPlan (D-RAP) 2019-2022 outlines tural awareness and improve the Defence’s commitment to recon- retention and career developciliation and aligns with the ment opportunities for Defence Whole of Government ‘Closing Aboriginal and Torres Strait the Gap’ strategy.

Islander personnel.

$200,000 to help wipe out illegal graffiti TL Bureau, Perth

councils and community groups, to help tackle graffiti vandalism. It ?Grants of up to $15,000 available comes as the Western Australian to tackle graffiti Police Force today released its top Police release top 12 graffiti van- 12 most wanted graffiti vandals. dal targets Part of McGowan The photos of 12 people wanted Government's Community Crime for questioning, are in relation to Prevention program The graffiti sprayed on public transMcGowan Government is offering port, schools, homes and busigrants of up to $15,000 to local nesses.

PM thanked at Pacific Skills Portal Launch TL Bureau, Tuvalu In a remarks in Pacific skulls portal launch PM of Australia said, “I particularly want to thank you Prime Minister Sopoaga for your welcome here to Tuvalu. It’s my first visit to Tuvalu and I’m so pleased that under the circumstances you described I was able to join you here at my first Pacific Island Forum. I’m also very pleased to be here with Minister Hawke, our Minister in the Pacific we appointed after the election. He's been here for several days now and I know he's engaging well with everyone here. To President Baron

Waqa, you and I have known each other for many years now and it's great to be here again with you.

And I can also acknowledge Prime Minister Sogavare, it's wonderful to be catching up with you as well. “ “As we come together here at the Pacific Island Forum it's very different, you know, to many of the other forums there are around the world because it is truly a family gathering. And whether we say family as kaiga, or we say it is as whanau or we say it as vuvale, or however we talk about it, that's what it is. And when families come together, they talk about the stuff that matters, that's most important to them.

NZ AND OTHER OCEANIA

6 First IVL projects to support sustainable tourism and conservation TL Bureau, Wellington

of how visitors will directly contribute to the natural A programme to build a environment they enjoy, and skilled tourism workforce the infrastructure they use. and a recovery plan for the “Our Government is making critically endangered kakapo good progress on our plan to are among the first projects enrich New Zealand through to receive funding through sustainable tourism the International Visitor growth,” Kelvin Davis said.

Conservation and Tourism “The IVL is supporting projLevy (IVL), Tourism Minister ects that will help ensure Kelvin Davis and tourism continues to benefit Conservation Minister communities, visitors, and Eugenie Sage announced the environment by investtoday. ing back into the system.

An initial investment plan of “The four tourism projects ten tourism and conserva- being funded focus on tion projects will receive $18 important destination manmillion from the IVL this agement planning, innovayear, with an expected $42 tive ways of managing our million to be invested in iconic destinations, and these ten projects over five building a skilled, productive years. and rewarding tourism Kelvin Davis said the proj- workforce that meets the ects are tangible examples industry’s needs.

Growing Waikato with the PGF

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settlements, to ensure open communication with the Abuse in state care survivors can Commission. take part in the forthcoming “We have done this so survivors Royal Commission proceedings can be confident about coming without being bound by any con- forward and speaking freely with fidentiality obligations to Crown the Commission,” Chris Hipkins agencies under their historic said. “If they wish, they can now claim settlements, Minister of tell the Commission about their State Services Chris Hipkins said. settlement details.

Crown agencies that are party to “The Crown is determined that claims settlements have agreed the Abuse in Care Inquiry be an to waive any confidentiality open and transparent process. clauses that formed part of the Survivors must be heard, and

TL Bureau, Wellington The Provincial Growth Fund is boosting tourism in Paeroa by providing over $700,000 for the Historical Maritime Park Marine development project, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced.

The funding will be used for stage one of the project, which will see a wharf constructed at Paeroa and two floating pontoons installed, a vessel purchased to transport passengers and cycles between landing sites, a board walk connecting both floating pontoons installed, and landscaping of the area around the board walk and pontoons. ”We’re working

feel heard.

“The Commission must be able to question witnesses without them feeling tied down by any confidentiality obligations they may have signed with Crown agencies.

“I want to, however, be clear that this decision does not oblige survivors to disclose any personal information to the Commission unless they want to.

Survivor’s privacy will be respected,” Chris Hipkins said.

New air ambulances for the South TL Bureau, Wellington

one that requires sustained investment. That’s why we Health Minister David Clark invested an extra $82.9 million says two new air ambulances over four years in these servicfor the southern region are the es in our first Budget,” David latest addition to what is fast Clark said. “These new Airbus becoming a world class H145 air ambulances are part aeromedical service for New of the Government’s moderniZealand. “Air ambulances are a sation programme to make critical life-saving service and our country’s air ambulance

Tourism boost for town ready to grow

TL Bureau, Wellington Waikato has been given a financial boost to help grow its economic performance, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has announced in Hamilton today.

The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will invest $400,000 in Te Waka Waikato Economic Development Agency, to ensure it has the access to resources and systems for developing viable initiatives for consideration by the Provincial Growth Fund.

“The provinces need people who not only understand the complexities and issues facing regional economies, but have the skills to diversify and strengthen them. I’m pleased Te Waka is being empowered to help provide the region with this expertise,” Shane Jones said.

“I have always stressed the need for the PGF to not take a top down approach, but rather to listen to, and work with, local communities to identify projects with broad support and clear economic benefits.

Ensuring regional economic development agencies are adequately resourced is an essential part of this process.

Confidentiality waiver means historic abuse survivors can speak freely

closely with the Paeroa community and the town’s Historical Maritime Park to invigorate tourism along the Waihou River,” Shane Jones said.

“The Hauraki District Council has contributed $400,000 in funding, which is a vote of confidence in the project and another example of central and local government collaboration facilitated by the PGF. The new wharf replaces an existing structure, which is now inadequate in light of growing tourist numbers.

“This project will complement existing tourism offerings in the area, including the popular Hauraki Rail Trail. It will also mean more money spent at local businesses.

services safer, better and focused on people’s needs,” David Clark said. “I’m thrilled that Helicopter Emergency Medical Services New Zealand (HEMS) has invested in these state-of-the-art $15m air ambulances to add to their fleet, which are the first of their kind here.

Government moves to protect elite soils TL Bureau, Wellington New Zealand’s most fertile and versatile land will be given new protection under proposals released today by Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. “Our land is a precious taonga – an irreplaceable treasure and a source of life and wellness for our country,” Damien O’Connor said. “One of the greatest challenges facing the world right now is the need to feed a growing population. We have a well-earned reputation for producing some of the best food in the world. “Continuing to grow food in the volumes and quality we have come to expect depends on the availability of land and the quality of the soil. Once productive land is built on, we can’t use it for food production, which is why

we need to act now.“We cannot afford to lose our most highly productive land. It brings significant economic benefits including employment for nearby communities, and adds significant value to New Zealand’s primary sector,” he said. Environment Minister David Parker said the Government’s draft National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPSHPL) proposes a nationwide approach to protecting our most productive land for future generations. “This stands alongside the new National Policy Statement for Urban Development, which will be released soon, to ensure we get the balance right and that the development we need is in the right place. We need to house our people and to feed them too.”

About 14 per cent of New Zealand’s land is categorised as highly productive.

SSEP Enabling futures for Waikato children TL Bureau, Wellington

duces children to possible future employers and gives the community Making sure school children have confidence through knowing there futures they can bank on is the will be a future for its young people, motivation behind funding a local by making it more attractive for Waikato education programme. them to stay, take up employment Te Ara Mahi, the Provincial Growth and possibly plan their whole lives Fund’s skills and employment initia- locally. The programme is aimed at tive, has allocated $449,300 students in Year 9 and 10 before towards Smart Waikato’s Secondary they make their NCEA subject deciSchool Employer Partnership (SSEP) sions to ensure they transition into extension. This programme intro- further education and employment.

Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones is pleased with the difference this project will make.

“It really is about making sure everyone has a fair go and that means giving people options so they get off on the right foot.”

The SSEP programme introduces students to key Waikato industries, and aims to encourage students to stay in the area.

BUSINESS

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IFC and Myanmar Citizens Bank Westpac acknowledges sign agreement to transform responsible lending ruling banking in Myanmar TL Bureau, Sydney

transformation project will significantly strengthen our SME and The International Finance retail banking segments and will Corporation (IFC), a member of help thousands of businesses in the World Bank Group, signed an Myanmar gain access to better agreement with the Myanmar banking,” said U Toe Aung Myint, Citizens Bank (MCB) that will Chairman of MCB. increase access to finance for busi- According to Findex in 2017 it was nesses, smaller enterprises and estimated that only around 26 perindividuals. cent of adults in Myanmar have an Under the agreement, IFC will pro- account at a financial institution. vide advice to MCB to undertake a For businesses, just 7 percent of project to transform its business small and medium enterprises operations, creating a secure foun- have a line of credit or loan, and dation that will help support 56 percent of enterprises in future prosperity in Myanmar.

Myanmar do not have a savings or The project will be delivered over checking account (UNCDF 2018). two years and will focus on opti- “Emerging from the long-term mizing products and channels; banking restrictions, smaller improving branch and sales net- domestic banks in Myanmar operworks; optimizing credit and risk ate in a challenging environment. management strategies as well as The nation’s banking sector is now streamlining organizational man- one of the least developed in the agement. region,” said Vikram Kumar, IFC “Successfully implementing this Country Manager for Myanmar.

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Westpac acknowledges today’s judgment by the Federal Court in relation to ASIC’s proceedings against Westpac regarding its responsible lending obligations.

The proceedings focused on the way in which Westpac used the Household Expenditure Measure (HEM) benchmark and assessed interest only home loans as part of its serviceability assessment between December 2011 and March 2015.

The hearing was held in May this year.

Today Justice Nye Perram found in favour of Westpac and dismissed ASIC’s proceedings with

“Complementing the government’s banking reforms over the past few years, IFC and MCB are building to a more stable and robust banking environment, which will increase investor confidence in Myanmar.”

By increasing MCB's ability to better serve SMEs, IFC will contribute to the increasing access to finance, accelerating much needed growth of credit to Myanmar’s expanding private sector, particularly for smaller businesses.

Aligning with the Myanmar Government’s Sustainable Development Plan to 2030 and with IFC’s goals to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity, IFC has already invested in two other projects to boost Myanmar’s banking sector. Providing access to banking services which were previTL Bureau, London, By ously unavailable is one of the first TriLine GRC steps to alleviating poverty.

TriLine GRC and 1st Stop Group have been named as finalists in the 2019 UK Credit & Collections Technology Awards. The Credit & Collections Technology Awards recognise excellence and innovation in categories such as credit, collections, report shows that the number credit & collections and innoof higher speed plans taken up vation. Launched in 2017, the

by Australian consumers conawards aim to reward comtinues to increase. More than panies and individuals lead3.1 million 50Mbps services ing the way in enhancing were in operation at the end of credit and collections techJune 2019, accounting for 55.4 nology.

Investment in per cent of connections, up TriLine’s fully integrated GRC from 50.4 per cent the previand SMCR solution forms ous quarter. part of 1st Stop Group’s comThe number of 100Mbps servmitment to further enhance ices rose 16.9 per cent in the governance culture, systems June quarter, and now repreand controls in preparation sent almost 9 per cent of all for the FCA’s new accountaresidential services. bility regime. The TriLine “While the total number of solution will future-proof 1st connections to the NBN has Stop’s approach, using techbeen increasing at a steady nology to move away from pace, there is strong growth in manual processes and conhigher speed plans. Almost two trols enabling them further out of every three NBN users evidence regulatory compliare choosing plans at 50Mbps and above,” Mr Sims said.

TriLine GRC and 1st Stop Group named as finalists in 2019 UK Credit & Collections Technology Awards

More competition in NBN wholesale market TL Bureau, Canberra

More retail service providers (RSPs) are directly accessing the NBN in more locations around Australia, offering greater choice and potentially better services for consumers and businesses, according to the ACCC’s latest quarterly Wholesale Market Indicators Report released today.

There are now at least eight access seeker groups acquiring wholesale services directly from NBN Co at all of the 121 NBN points of interconnect (POIs) nation-wide, with at least nine groups at 120 POIs and at least 10 at 115.

Telstra remains the dominant wholesale access seeker, but its market share declined slightly,

while TPG and Optus made small gains. Smaller RSPs also increased their collective share from 6.8 per cent to 7.1 per cent.

“The ACCC is pleased to see this growth in the number of RSPs acquiring wholesale services directly from NBN, which is good for both consumers and businesses,” ACCC Chair Rod Sims said.

“Connecting directly to the NBN allows RSPs to better control the quality of service they can provide to their customers.”

More than 5.6 million Australian premises are now connected to the NBN, after a 9.2 per cent rise in the number of residential NBN connections during the past quarter. The

costs.

David Lindberg, Chief Executive Westpac Consumer Division said: “Westpac has always sought to lend responsibly to customers and takes its lending obligations very seriously. This is an important test case for the industry, and we welcome the clarity that today’s decision provides for the interpretation of responsible lending obligations.” Westpac aims to build and maintain constructive and trusted working relationships with its regulators, including when we have a genuine difference of opinion. When this occurs, our preference is to resolve the difference in an open, transparent and respectful way.

ance.

For over 10 years TriLine GRC has been helping customers in the financial, commercial and not-for-profit sectors to address some of their most pressing business and operational challenges. TriLine GRC’s solution is the total end to end process, enabling organisations to manage all their GRC obligations on one platform, overcoming the challenges of disparate systems and endless spreadsheets.

Commenting on the nomination, Director-Sales, UK & Europe Ian Wilson said: It is an exciting time for TriLine GRC as we have a unique offering to the financial services sector, we are looking forward to the year ahead and our ongoing partnership with the 1st Stop Group. 1st Stop Group offer a range of loan products including personal loans, homeowner loans and car finance to those customers who are looking for an alternative to a high street lender.

Business welcomes EU trade negotiations

Concerns about Emergent, Oxford cold storage deal

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Australia’s second largest trading partner and securing this deal will We strongly support the negotiation further enhance access to the EU of a comprehensive free trade agree- market of half a billion consumers. ment (FTA) with the European Union “Securing the Australia-European (EU) which will further enhance Union FTA will provide Australian Australia’s vital trade and investment businesses and farmers with new interests, Business Council chief opportunities to export Australia’s executive Jennifer Westacott said high value products and services. today. “As a bloc, Europe is already “This agreement will improve access

for Australian suppliers to the EU’s government procurement markets.

“Trade helps sustain one in five Australian jobs and gives consumers greater choice and Australian businesses access to global markets. “We support the government’s announcement and will work constructively with Trade Minister Simon Birmingham during the consultation.

The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns about Emergent Cold’s proposed acquisition of rival cold storage operator Oxford, outlined in a statement of issues published today.

Oxford and Emergent Cold are the second and third biggest suppliers of third-party cold storage services

in Victoria.

Cold storage is an integral part of the domestic and international supply chains for food products including dairy, seafood, raw and cooked meat, poultry, frozen vegetables and other frozen or chilled foods.

“This acquisition would reduce the number of large Victorian suppliers from four to three,” ACCC Chair Rod Sims said.

FEATURE

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Stanford anthropologist James Fox dies at 75 James A. Fox, an associate professor of anthropology at Stanford, who specialized in the history of linguistics and Native American languages, died Aug. 7 TL Bureau, Courtesy by Stanford University

BY ALEX SHASHKEVICH Linguistic anthropologist James A. Fox, who has taught at Stanford for over 40 years, died on Aug. 7 at his home in Palo Alto from complications of kidney failure. He was 75.

Fox, an associate professor of anthropology at Stanford in the School of Humanities and Sciences, specialized in the history of linguistics and the languages of Native Americans. He was known for his curiosity, generosity and engaging teaching methods, according to friends and colleagues.

“As a scholar whose interests and expertise spread across all subfields of the discipline, Jim was able to engage in dialogue with faculty and students whose work encompassed a wide range of topics and theoretical approaches,” said his colleague Sylvia Yanagisako, who is the Edward Clark Crossett Professor of Humanistic Studies and professor of anthropology. “His intellectual curiosity, generosity of spirit and personal dignity enhanced the anthropology department. He will be greatly missed.”

Anthropologist, linguist and polyglot Among Fox’s achievements are his decipherments of ancient Mayan written texts, which became the first pre-Columbian records that scholars could read and understand. He also conducted extensive linguistic fieldwork in Guatemala and Mexico, including a study of Ayapa Zoque, a nearly extinct language spoken by a handful of people in the state of Tabasco in Mexico.

He was also known for his archival and field research on Russenorsk, a mixed Russo-Norwegian language of Northern Norway. His comprehensive field checklist of the items he brought with him on his many trips has been used and appreciated by linguists and anthropologists heading into the field, his colleagues said.

Fox was a dedicated teacher, offering

graduate and undergraduate courses in linguistics, anthropology and the history and evolution of language, said John Rickford, the J.E. Wallace Sterling Professor of Linguistics and the Humanities at Stanford.

“James A. Fox was an accomplished anthropologist, linguist and polyglot who did ground-breaking research on languages in Southern Mexico and the Americas,” said Rickford, who produced a newsletter with Fox about pidgin languages – two languages blended together to form a simplified, shared vernacular. “I valued Jim for our collaboration, for our guest lectures in each other’s courses, for his invariably genial greeting, and for the sterling model he provided of a long, fruitful and happy family life.”

Fox was fluent in Norwegian, German, Spanish and Quiché Mayan and had studied over 50 other languages. His books include Language and Writing (1983), Negotiation in Russenorsk (1983) and Hieroglyphic Evidence for the Languages of the Classic Maya (1984).

Avid traveler, dedicated to faith and family At Stanford, Fox has led nearly six dozen trips to locations around the world, including Guatemala, Easter Island and Norway, through the Stanford Alumni Association’s Travel Study Program. He received the 2016 Richard W. Lyman Award, which recognizes faculty for their “extraordinary

service” to the alumni association programs.

Fox was born in Spokane, Washington and grew up in Hardin, Montana. Fox earned his bachelor of arts in German from Brigham Young University in 1969. He got a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in 1970.

He earned another master’s and his doctorate in linguistics from the University of Chicago in 1974 and in 1978.

Fox joined Stanford in 1974 and continued working as faculty until the end of his life. He directed the Stanford Center for Latin American Studies from 2001 to 2004, and he was a resident fellow in Arroyo and Rinconada in Wilbur Hall from 1975 to 1980, then in Cedro and Toyon from 1990 to 1994.

“Jim was a wonderful, witty person,” his wife Margaret Fox said. “He was always learning something new and he had an incredible memory. Once he learned something, he didn’t forget it.”

Locally, Fox was involved in the surrounding community of Palo Alto through his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served the church in many roles over the years, including as counselor in the Stanford and Palo Alto First Wards, bishop of the Redwood City Spanishspeaking ward, scoutmaster, seminary teacher, family history consultant and ordinance worker at the Oakland Temple.

Fox is survived by his wife Margaret Fox, who works in the School of Humanities and Sciences, and their six children, Hugh, Sharman, John, Rachel, Suzie and Kristine, as well as 13 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 3865 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, California on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at noon followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in Hardin, Montana, on Monday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m.

LIFE AND REAL ESTATE

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Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, to Host the 8th realestate.com.au launches UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism first-to-market content in app TL Bureau, Brisbane

buyers, sellers and renters, as The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Mayor’s Office of Nur-Sultan will be well as consumers in between realestate.com.au today property transactions. organizing the 8th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on 9-12 October 2019, under the theme ‘Smart Cities, Smart Destinations’. launched content in app, a first- The experience will continue to to-market experience evolve to ensure allowing users to access proper- realestate.com.au users are ty news, data and insights within receiving content that’s relevant the realestate.com.au app. to them at the right time, as they The experience is now live on move through their individual the realestate.com.au iOS app, property journey. Val Brown, with Android users receiving the Executive General Manager – update from next week (Monday Consumer Experience, com19 August).

With over 29 million launches of mented: “We know our conthe app every month, a 21% sumers are incredibly loyal to increase year-on-year1, the our app and we continue to realestate.com.au app has been make it easier for them to access TL Bureau, Madrid urban management, innovation Masterclass on the meetings downloaded more than 9 million relevant and rich information. and technology will be dis- industry delivered by the times2. Almost 60% of “By surfacing the latest property The 8th UNWTO Global Summit cussed, while stressing the International Congress and realestate.com.au’s audience is news, inspiration, ideas and on Urban Tourism will focus on importance of including tourism Convention Association (ICCA), exclusive3, while the app practical advice on the realehow developing smart cities can in the wider city agenda as a focusing on topics such as cur- remains one of the highest rated sate.com.au app, we’re helping contribute to address complex means to make tourism a true rent trends in the meeting in its category.

Australians make smarter and urban challenges faced today by contributor to the development industry, how to be a successful realestate.com.au content can more informed property decimany destinations across the of inclusive, resilient and sus- destination for meetings and be accessed in the app via the sions. “We want to be that trustworld. The most critical issues in tainable cities. how to organize sustainable search tab, with relevant feeds ed partner that helps Australians sustainability, accessibility, The summit will also include a meetings. of content presented to known navigate the property market.

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PATA announces Grand and Gold Award winners 2019 TL Bureau, BANGKOK Winners of the 2019 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

These awards, generously supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year recognise the achievements of 27 separate organisations and individuals.

The 2019 PATA Gold Awards Dinner and Award Presentation takes place in Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan on Thursday, September 19 during PATA Travel Mart 2019. The 33 Grand and Gold Awards will be presented to such organisations as Borneo Eco Tours, Malaysia; Cox & Kings Limited, India; Elephant Hills Co., Ltd, Thailand; Hotel ICON, Hong Kong SAR; IECD, ASSET-H&C, Thailand; Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong SAR; Macao Government Tourism Office; Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Macao, China; Ministry of Tourism, Government of India; Palau Visitors Authority; Sarawak Tourism, Malaysia; SriLankan Airlines Ltd; Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Chinese Taipei; The Travel World, Bangladesh; Tourism Authority of Thailand, and YANNA Ventures, Thailand.

WA Should Target 6,000 Tourism Jobs 14 August 2019 TL Bureau, Perth Tourism Council WA has welcomed the news from Tourism Research Australia’s latest State Tourism Satellite Accounts which show WA added around 2,000 tourism jobs in 2017-18.

However, Western Australia had the lowest tourism jobs growth of any State or Territory at 1.8 per cent, far behind the Australian growth of 5.3 per cent, and classified as “below average growth” in the report.

“If WA tourism had grown at the same rate as Australia, 5,700 new jobs would have been created across the State,”

Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall said.

“Western Australia’s falling market share in international tourism is the main barrier to growing tourism jobs for local people.

“The State Government has committed additional funding to boost international marketing and attract more international visitors, and this should soon begin to bear fruit.

“The State Government should aim to grow tourism jobs at the same rate as the rest of Australia and commit to a target of 6,000 new tourism jobs per annum.”

SPORTS

10 Roc Nation Enters into Long-Term Partnership with NFL as League’s Official Live Music Entertainment Strategists TL Bureau, New York Today, Roc Nation announced it has entered into a long-term partnership with the National Football League as the league's official Live Music Entertainment Strategists. The partnership will begin as the NFL's 100th season kicks off and will serve as a commitment from Roc Nation and the NFL to nurture and strengthen community through music and the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.

Roc Nation will spearhead and advise on the selection of artists for NFL tentpole performances, including the Super Bowl, and will assist in the production and promotion of new music as well as culture- and cause-focused initiatives.

A core component of the partnership will be to amplify the Inspire Change platform priority areas identified by NFL Players, including Education and Economic Advancement, Improving Police-Community Relations, and Criminal Justice Reform.

Women’s T20 cricket to be included in the 2022 Commonwealth Games

TL Bureau, Dubai

Following a joint bid by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) today announced that women’s T20 Cricket has been confirmed for inclusion at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Eight international teams will compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games All matches to be played at the iconic Edgbaston cricket ground Manu Sawhney: This is a truly historic moment for women’s cricket “This is a truly historic moment for women’s cricket and for the global cricket community, who were united in their support of this bid,” said Manu Sawhney, Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council. “Women’s cricket continues to go from strength to strength, and we are delighted and honoured the Commonwealth Games Associations voted to include Women’s T20 cricket at Birmingham 2022.

“Fast and exciting, the T20 format is the perfect fit for the Commonwealth Games and offers another chance to showcase women’s cricket on the global stage as part of our ambitious plans to accelerate the growth of the game, whilst inspiring the next generation of cricketers. All the players who are lucky enough to compete at Birmingham 2022 will be part of a truly memorable experience."

The inclusion of Women’s T20 within the Commonwealth Games continues the ICC’s commitment to support the global growth of the women’s game and reach new markets

whilst getting more girls and women watching, playing and enjoying cricket.

Eight teams will compete across eight match days, as cricket returns to the Commonwealth Games for the first time since 1998, when South Africa won Gold in a men's 50-over format competition in Kuala Lumpur. Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive

South Africa and Kenya set up title decider in Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifier TL Bureau, Dublin

Officer, commented: “We are delighted that Women’s T20 Cricket will be part of Birmingham 2022, an event that represents the biggest female and para sport programme in Commonwealth Games history.

Today’s landmark announcement is another indication of the extremely bright future for women’s cricket.

FINAL APPOINTMENT COMPLETES SUNCORP SUPER NETBALL COMMISSION STARTING SEVEN TL Bureau, Fitzroy

excited to be a part of the future trajectory of the league.

Hosts South Africa and Kenya are The Suncorp Super Netball “As we all just saw at the Netball now just one win away from securCommission structure is complete World Cup, world netball is growing the region's qualification ticket with the announcement of its ing rapidly and we’re fortunate to to Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 most recent and final appointment have the globe’s best netball playin New Zealand after maintaining of Michael Thomson. ers here within the Suncorp Super their winning records on Tuesday in Thomson was elected to the Netball league. It’s an absolute the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Commission earlier this week and honour to be joining the Johannesburg. South Africa and brings an impressive combination Commission at such an exciting Kenya will meet in a winner-takesof legal, commercial and sports time for the Suncorp Super Netball administration experience to the league and the sport,” he said. all title decider in the Rugby Africa role having been in leadership “I’m really looking forward to Women's Cup 2019 on Saturday 17 positions within sporting bodies working with my fellow commisAugust with the victors qualifying across the globe for more than 18 sioners to help take the Suncorp for Women's Rugby World Cup years.

2021. Held at the Bosman Stadium, Super Netball league to the next Now the Head of Aviation within level.” Suncorp Super Netball Chair Kenya kicked off the second round the Canberra Airport Group, Marina Go said she is thrilled to of the inaugural competition with a Thomson’s extensive resume have someone of Thomson’s caliseven-try, 37-5 victory over a includes tenures with FIFA, bre round out the Commission.

Ugandan side that battled hard in a Football Federation Australia, “Michael’s experience spans tight first half before succumbing to Nike, Australian Sports across a wide variety of roles and the Lionesses' attacking prowess.

Commission, Australian Rugby sporting organisations so we’re South Africa came up against a Madagascan side that showed plen- time in more than nine years, secur- this year World Rugby announced Union and the Brumbies Rugby excited to welcome him as part of ty of promise in what was only their ing a 75-0 victory. The Rugby Africa details of a new qualification path- Union club. the group that will play the lead An avid sports fan, Thomson said second test. The Springbok Women, Women’s Cup is the first opportuni- way for Women’s Rugby World Cup role in driving our league towards however, ran in tries at regular ty for a team to qualify for Women’s 2021 whereby non-qualified teams he is honoured to be joining the our vision of becoming the world’s intervals as well as keeping their Rugby World Cup 2021 through the will compete in new and existing Commission of the world’s pre- number one sporting league for mier netball competition and women,” she said. opponents scoreless for the first regional qualification route. In April regional tournaments.

TECH/AUTO

11 Sportier and more efficient than ever thanks to state-of-the-art BMW eDrive Technology:

the new BMW 330e Sedan.

TL Bureau, Munich.

A combination of peerless dynamics and exemplary efficiency defines the character of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan. And now the addition to the range of drive solutions of a plug-in hybrid system brings an extra, particularly future-focused angle to the new sports sedan’s core attributes. The latest generation of BMW eDrive technology teams up with a four-cylinder petrol engine to significantly enhance the sporting prowess of the new BMW 330e Sedan (whose worldwide market launch is now underway) and deliver an even richer electric driving experience. Making its debut appearance in a BMW, the standard-fitted XtraBoost raises the system output of the plug-in hybrid to a maximum 215 kW/292 hp. The lightning-fast responses of the drive system headline the new BMW 330e Sedan’s driving characteristics. Added to which, its electric range is over 50 per cent greater than that of its predecessor; 66 kilometres (41 miles)* is possible with zero local emissions. Fuel consumption and emissions are down by more than 15 per cent on the levels of the predecessor model – to 1.9 – 1.6 litres per 100 kilometres (148.7 – 176.6 mpg imp)* and 43 – 37 grams of per kilometre*.

In the new BMW 330e Sedan, the intelligently controlled interplay of electric motor and combustion engine reaches a whole new level. The electrifica-

Johannesburg Gets Ready For Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2019 EINPresswire.com, JOHANNESBURG It is that time of the year again, when healthcare professionals, industry experts and leaders gather to discuss the impact of emerging technologies on their industry. Taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg on 8-9 October under the theme “Digital Building Blocks for a PatentCentred Healthcare System”, the 5th Healthcare Innovation Summit will attract hundreds of hospital CxOs, medical practitioners, healthcare IT leaders, service providers and government functionaries, as well as a carefully selected roster of local and international speakers. #HISA2019 aims to address the many healthcare challenges that still exist in Africa, and critically assess the ways in which emerging technology trends such as AI, IoMT, EHR, 3D printing, Big Data Analytics, AR & VR, Wearables and Blockchain can improve healthcare.

tion of the powertrain contributes more than ever not only to increasing efficiency but also to a distinctive form of driving pleasure. The plug-in hybrid system pools the abilities of a 2.0-litre fourcylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and output of 135 kW/184 hp with the talents of an electric motor, which generates peak output of 83 kW/113 hp. Together, the two drive sources produce maximum system torque of 420 Nm (310 lb-ft).

General Electric Selects SemaConnect for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the GE Global Research Center EINPresswire.com, NISKAYUNA, N.Y SemaConnect, the leading provider of electric vehicle charging stations to the North American commercial and residential property market, announces the installation of 25 Series 6 electric vehicle charging stations at GE Global Research Center, General Electric’s research and development center in Niskayuna, New York. This installation is part of a yearlong project at the GE campus, which includes a combination of dual pedestal, single pedestal, and wallmounted EV charging stations in the employee parking lots. “As the brainchild of Thomas Edison, General Electric has a long history in futureforward technology. SemaConnect is honored to be the new provider of electric vehicle charging amenities at GE’s Global Research Center,” said Joseph Inglisa, sales manager at SemaConnect. SemaConnect’s Series 6 smart electric vehicle charging stations are designed for shared use at commercial properties. In addition to its slim form factor and futuristic interactive LED lights, the Series 6 is also rugged, weatherproof, and compatible with all plug-in electric vehicles in North America. The new charg-

ing stations at GE Global Research Center are also linked to the SemaConnect Network, which includes live station status, smartphone application, station locator, sustainability reports, and custom pricing and access policies. Current station status and locations can be found on the SemaConnect mobile application for iPhone and Android.

About SemaConnect: SemaConnect is the leading provider of electric vehicle amenities to the North American commercial and residential property markets. A complete EV support partner, SemaConnect delivers a truly modern property experience through innovative, elegantly designed charging stations and a robust and open network. The company has helped maximize property value and appeal through thousands of successful Class A deployments since its founding in 2008, for companies such as CBRE, JLL, Hines, Greystar, Cisco Systems and Standard Parking. SemaConnect remains the preferred charging solutions partner of municipal, parking, multifamily, hotel, office and retail customers across the United States and Canada.

For more information, visit https://www.semaconnect.com/.

Livestream: The Next Bugatti World Premiere

TL Bureau, MOLSHEIM

Rumors and speculations about what Bugatti will unveil next have been intensifying.

As promised, Bugatti is very proud to unveil the next great project for La Marque during the Monterey Car Week.

This exceptional event will be livestreamed on the Bugatti Newsroom on August 16th starting at 11:20 am Pacific Time (8:20 pm CEST). “I will be happy to greet those members of the press present at The Quail – A Motorsports question there is, of course”, Gathering personally. For all explains Tim Bravo, Bugatti others, I am available for any Head of Communications.

“We are very excited about we uploaded a short video this new world premiere, and onto our newsroom. See you to set the mood ahead of it, on Friday!”

2019 Audi e-tron SUV is the first pure battery-electric vehicle to earn 2019 IIHS "Top Safety Pick+" rating TL Bureau, Herndon, Va.

modules specifically to help dissipate energy. The 95 kWh battery pack is also sandThe 2019 Audi e-tron SUV, the first fully elec- wiched between protective covers on both tric Audi model, has earned the Insurance its top and bottom, with coolant running Institute for Highway Safety’s 2019 “Top underneath the battery pack to help mainSafety Pick+” award, the nonprofit’s highest tain optimal thermal efficiency. designation. A true midsize luxury SUV built Through IIHS’s evaluations, the e-tron body for everyday use, the e-tron is the first pure and structure exceled in safety performance, battery-electric vehicle to earn the 2019 dis- earning the top “Good” rating in six areas of tinction. In developing the e-tron, engineers crashworthiness performance: small front designed a battery pack with performance, overlap collision evaluations on both the longevity and safety in mind. The battery driver and passenger sides, moderate front pack is housed in a frame with an internal overlap, side impact, roof strength and head honeycomb structure separating battery cell restraints and seat performance. The e-tron

also earned a “Good” rating with its standard Matrix Design LED headlights and “Superior” with standard automatic emergency braking as part of Audi pre sense® front. Using a front-mounted camera, the etron can help initiate braking at speeds of up to 52 mph for detected pedestrians and bicyclists and can bring a vehicle to a full stop when traveling at speeds under 25 mph. Additionally, the e-tron comes with standard Audi pre sense® basic, which can help prepare the vehicle for impact by partially closing the side windows and sunroof and pre-tensioning the front safety belts.

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12 Consultation on labour marketrelated fallback agreement in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit TL Bureau, Bern On 17 April, the Federal Council approved a temporary agreement with the United Kingdom on admission to the labour market in the event of the UK’s disorderly departure from the European Union. Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter signed the agreement in London on 10 July. At its meeting on 14 August, the Federal Council opened consultation proceedings on the agreement.

Rail fares have increased at twice the speed of wages since 2009, according to new analysis released today by the TUC. TL Bureau, London

in January showed that UK commuters spend up to five The figures show that rail fares times more of their salary on have risen by 46% over the past rail fares than other European 10 years, while nominal weekly passengers. Despite months of earnings have only grown by cancellations and delays, pri23%. The TUC’s findings come vate train companies paid out as the government is set to £200 million in dividends to announce another year of hefty their shareholders in 2017/18; increases for season ticket an increase of 6.5% over the holders. TUC analysis published last five years. Last year, the

Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon Work to Protect Iconic American Horses.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693, by a vote of 333 to 96. U.S. Reps.

Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon, both longtime cosponsors of the PAST Act, voted in support of the measure, while Rep. Adrian Smith – a longtime champion of horse slaughter, and other animal abuses, broke from the majority of Republicans in the U.S. House, voting against the measure.

The PAST Act seeks to strengthen the Horse Protection Act and end the torturous, painful practice of soring Tennessee Walking, Racking, and Spotted Saddle Horses. Soring, the intentional infliction of pain to horses' front limbs by applying caustic chemicals such as mustard oil or kerosene or inserting sharp objects into the horses' hooves to create an exaggerated gait known as the "Big Lick,” has plagued the equine world for six decades.

U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse have yet to take a position on the Senate companion bill, S. 1007, led by the senior U.S. Senator from Idaho, Republican Mike Crapo, that mirrors the House passed legisla-

tion. Sasse’s predecessor, former U.S. Senator Mike Johanns, was a cosponsor of the PAST Act in the 113th Congress, and a longtime champion to end soring who also served as President George W. Bush’s Secretary of Agriculture when the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration – the breed’s World Grand Championship event – was shut down in 2006 due to the majority of competitors being found in violation of the Horse Protection Act by USDA inspectors for signs soring.

“We applaud Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Don Bacon for their support and key role in overwhelmingly passing the PAST Act to end this barbaric and indefensible practice that has marred the horse show world for decades,” said Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action and past president of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association.

and equality in the world of work, and reduced pay dispariThe Ministry of Social Affairs and ties between the sexes,” says Health will start preparing the Minister of Social Affairs and family leave reform this autumn. Health Aino-Kaisa Pekonen.

According to the Government “The Government Programme Programme, an ambitious family also states that families will leave reform that supports the have more opportunities for wellbeing of families will be choice and flexibility in taking implemented together with the family leave, and diversity of social partners. “The aim is an family lives and self-employequal division of family leaves ment will be taken into and care responsibilities account.” Preparations for the between both parents in fami- reform will primarily be made lies, stronger non-discrimination by public officials in a tripartite,

“It’s time to take the railways back into public hands. Every single penny from every single fare should be invested into our railways. This would free up money for much-needed upgrades and lower ticket prices. “The number one priority should be running a worldclass railway service, not subsidising private train companies.”

The AAIB is investigating the loss of an aircraft north of Guernsey.

TL Bureau, London The AAIB has published a second Special Bulletin on the loss of Piper Malibu aircraft N264DB. This Special Bulletin highlights the danger of exposure to carbon monoxide in both piston and turbine engine aircraft. Toxicology tests found that the passenger had a

Malibu aircraft N264DB. The Special Bulletin includes validated factual information gathered in the early stages of our investigation. It also explains the aircraft permissions and pilot licencing requirements relevant to a US-registered aircraft carrying high saturation level of COHb (the out a cross-border flight within combination product of carbon Europe with a passenger on monoxide and haemoglobin). It is board. We have gathered eviconsidered likely that the pilot dence from radar, weather would also have been exposed to reports, video of the aircraft on the seabed and interviews with carbon monoxide.

When our investigation has conclud- witnesses. Some operational aspects are yet to be determined, ed, we will publish a final report.

The AAIB has published a Special such as the validity of the pilot’s Bulletin on the loss of Piper licence and ratings.

Curtain Raiser of Independence Day Celebrations -2019 at Red Fort TL Correspondent, New Delhi

Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra. The Defence Secretary introduced the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi General Officer Commanding, Delhi lead the nation in celebrating the Area, Lt. Gen Asit Mistry to the 73rd Independence Day at the Prime Minister. The GoC Delhi Area majestic Red Fort here on Aug 15, attended then conduct the Prime 2019. Prime Minister unfurl the Minister to the Saluting Base where National Flag and delivered the cusa combined Inter-Services and tomary address to the nation from Police Guards were present general the ramparts of the iconic monu- received by the Raksha Mantri Shri salute to Shri Narendra Modi. ment. On his arrival at Lahore Gate Rajnath Singh, Raksha Rajya Mantri Thereafter, the Prime Minister of Red Fort, Shri Narendra Modi was Shri Shripad Naik and Defence inspected the Guard of Honour.

Preparation for family leave reform starting TL Bureau, Helsinki

taxpayer handed £3.8bn to these companies, an increase of 8%.

TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “The last thing UK commuters need is another hefty fare increase. We’re already paying the highest ticket prices in Europe to travel on overcrowded and understaffed trains.

unofficial working group.

Members are invited from ministries, the Social Insurance Institution Kela and labour market organisations. The group is expected to make a preliminary draft of the reform in accordance with the Government Programme. Child and family organisations as well as stakeholders in the fields of equality and non-discrimination will be consulted during the preparation process. The forms of participation will be specified later.

President of India approves Service/ Gallantry Medals on the occasion of ndependence Day Karamjit Singh Parwana, Foreign Correspondent , New Delhi.

A total of 946 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of the Independence Day, 2019.

President Police Medals for Gallantry (PPMG) have been awarded to 3 personnel, Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) to 177 personnel, President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to 89 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 677 personnel.

Among the majority of the 180 gallantry awards, 114 personnel are being awarded for their gallant action in Jammu & Kashmir, 62 personnel for their gallant action in left wing extremism affected areas and 4 personnel for their gallant action in north-east region.

Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 72 are from CRPF, 61 are from J&K police, 23 are from Odisha, 9 are from Chhattisgarh and the remaining from the other States/UTs and CAPFs.