June2016
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China has officially applied for membership of IOM
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: International Organization for Migration Director General William Lacy Swing on Monday met with People’s Republic of China Vice Foreign Minister Wang Chao who delivered a letter of application for membership in IOM. “China’s membership... -
Handing over of Medhanie Yehdego Mered is the first step to justice for Mediterranean migrants dying
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: Since 2013 at least 10,000 people have died at sea trying to reach safety in Europe by crossing the Mediterranean. Many perished at the hands of smugglers, who often exploit the most vulnerable. Survivors... -
The Coca-Cola Company to refranchise territories to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: The Coca-Cola Company today announced a letter of intent to refranchise territories to Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. The Coca-Cola Company expects to refranchise most of the Memphis, Tenn., market unit to Charlotte, N.C.-based Consolidated.... -
Polestar optimisation makes Volvo XC90 T8 the most powerful
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: The new generation Polestar Performance Optimisation has just been released for the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, making the world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV even faster and more inspiring to drive. The Polestar... -
Philips announces exchange ratio for 2015 dividend in shares
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: Royal Philips on June 14th, announced that the exchange ratio for the dividend in shares for the year 2015 has been determined. The exchange ratio is 1 new common share for every 28.9678 existing... -
HelpAge calls for convention to defend rights of older people near end of life
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: Older people are campaigning for the right to be free from violence and abuse under international law on this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 15 June. Studies show instances of elder abuse are widespread.... -
Samsung Pay is now in Australia
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: Samsung Electronics Australia today launched the company’s mobile payment service, Samsung Pay, bringing Australian consumers and businesses a secure, fast, and simple way to pay. The mobile payment service works almost anywhere customer can pay with... -
Project to fight blindness among Senior citizen in Morogoro launched by HelpAge International and Sightsavers
Jun 15, 2016News Hour: HelpAge International and Sightsavers are launching a new three-year project in Tanzania funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The Mwangaza project will support vulnerable communities in the central Morogoro region with affordable and...
