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Romanian Govt Debates Draft Act Increasing Social Security Contribution Level For Freelancers

A Romanian draft Government emergency decree, which almost doubles the level of social security contributions those who gain income from freelance activities must pay starting 2011, was debated in the Government, but no decisions were taken, Labor Minister Ioan Botis told MEDIAFAX Saturday.
 

New Zealand recovers after 7.1 quake

A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, which has borne the brunt of damage from a major earthquake. The 7.1 tremor struck in the early hours. So far, there are no reports of any deaths but two people have been injured.

Iraq’s Diyala Province assesses losses in aftermath of U.S. combat troops withdrawal

The restive Province of Diyala is one of the least developed in Iraq – to know what that means, Iraq today occupies the bottom of the list of least develop...

Nine killed in New Zealand tourist spot plane crash

WELLINGTON: Nine people, including four foreigners, were killed when a skydiving plane crashed and burst into flames at a popular New Zealand tourist spot Saturday, officials said. The plane went down near the airstrip at Fox Glacier, a central attraction in the Unesco-designated World Heritage area on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island.

Flood relief phase extended to six months

KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday said relief efforts would be extended to six months as floods ravage more southern towns in the worst disaster to hit the country. A month after monsoons triggered catastrophic flooding throughout the country, submerging an area the size of....

Qureshi-Bopanna’s US Open smooth sailing continues

KARACHI: Sixteenth seeds Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Rohan Bopanna of India entered the third round of the US Open on Friday in New York. The duo scored a (6-4, 6-4) straight-sets win over Jarko Nieminen of Finland and Michael Kohlmann of Germany.

Shiite Bloc Names New Candidate for Iraqi PM

BAGHDAD, (AP) – A powerful Iranian-backed Shiite bloc put forward its own candidate for prime minister Friday, further complicating Iraq's fractured political scene as the country stumbled into month

Ukraine And Hong Kong Agree Upon Visa-Free Regime From November 4

A relevant agreement was signed between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the government of Hong Kong in presence of President Viktor Yanukovych and Donald Tsang, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Dubai Airport

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, (AP) – A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff Friday outside Dubai, officials said. The state news agency WAM, quoting the General

Death Toll Rises to 65 in Attack on Pakistanis

QUETTA, Pakistan, (AP) – The death toll from a Pakistani Taliban suicide attack on a Shiite Muslim procession rose from 43 to 65 overnight as critically wounded people died in hospitals, police said

Yemen Army Kills Southern Militant: Officials

ADEN, Yemen (AFP) – At least one militant was killed and two others wounded on Saturday in clashes with the army in restive southern Yemen, local officials and medics said. The fighting occurred at

Californian town swaps city staff for contractors

In a bid to cut budget deficits, Maywood city in California has taken extreme measures to reduce costs: replacing its entire city staff with contractors from outside to carry out all local services.

Ikebana conference to be held in Manila

MANILA, Philippines - An international conference on the appreciation of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, will be held in Manila on September 23 to 26. The event will include flower arrangement exhibitions, bazaars, and city tour with barrio fiesta.

Philippine police 'missed chances' to shoot hijacker

MANILA - The Philippine authorities have admitted missing numerous chances to shoot a sacked policeman who hijacked a busload of Hong Kong tourists in a standoff that ended with eight hostages being killed. President Benigno Aquino said he took responsibility for the tragedy, as a public inquiry was....

6 million hit by tax errors

Around 1.4 million taxpayers owe up to £5,000 after computer system finds PAYE underpayments totalling £2bn Nearly 6 million people in the UK are to be told they have paid the wrong amount of tax, with some facing bills demanding up to £5,000 in extra payments. Around 1.

Coulson 'lied about phone hacking'

• Pressure mounts as No 10 spin doctor's ex-colleague speaks • Tessa Jowell says phone was hacked 28 times • Prominent figures to sue Met for lack of warning Andy Coulson, the No 10 communications chief, found himself in the direct line of fire in the News of the World phone hacking scandal tonight....

Tory defects over schools scheme

A Conservative councillor defects to Labour over cuts to the Building Schools for the Future Programme.

September 3: News in brief

Storm advisory The Bermuda Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning yesterday. Starting tomorrow evening, Bermuda can expect to feel the effects of tropical storm Fiona as it approaches the island. Latest reports have the system’s closest point of approach at about 14 nautical miles west of Bermuda at 3am on Saturday.

Single moms move to U.K. for benefit cash

Poverty-stricken single moms are moving their families to the U.K. to take advantage of the country’s generous benefits system. Many have several children with different fathers and are owed thousands of dollars in unpaid child maintenance.

International firms create jobs and wealth

White-collar guest workers in Bermuda are among the wealthiest in the world. A new report shows that more than 27 per cent of professional expats in Bermuda earn a quarter-of-a-million dollars or more annually.

Minister of Information shows appreciation to MTN

Minister of Information, Mr John Tia Akologo, on Friday commended MTN for presenting an amount of GH¢30,114.08 to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) towards the refurbishment of the Newsroom in Accra.

Deteriorating weather expected as Fiona approaches

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – 4:45pm: The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning this afternoon. Starting Friday evening, Bermuda can expect to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Fiona as it makes its approach to the Island.

Need to invest in agricultural potentials – Annan

Mr Kofi Annan, Chairman of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), on Friday attributed the continent's inability to harness agricultural potentials to neglected agriculture policies and inadequate investment in the sector.

Culture and sports in Bermuda

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: Tonight our topic is most important for the soothing of the human soul. Culture and sport make us the socialised beings that we are and we must do all we can to protect, promote and encourage both.

Trapped in labour limbo

Ordinary Bermudians are caught in the middle of an immigration cycle that keeps wages low and rents high, a Bermuda Sun Labour Day report shows. International business has brought thousands of well-paid ‘money-no-object’ renters, often buoyed by large housing allowance payments, keeping rents among the highest in the world.

Pink streetcars to entice Canadian tourists

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: For the past several months Canada has been a major focus for the Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT).
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