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green deeds: Kenyan envoy |
 AS the world continues to mourn
the death of Nobel Laureate for Peace
Wangari Maathai, Kenyan Ambassador
to Qatar HE Galma Mukhe
Boru advised the people to follow
her example and learn from her life.
Professor Maathai, who passed
away on September 25, was the first
African woman to be awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her
contribution to sustainable development,
democracy and peace... |
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|  |  | | Mad Hatter´s Tea Party |
 CURIOSER and curioser, as
Alice said in her adventures in
Wonderland. The longer the
crisis in the eurozone has gone
on, the more it has come to
resemble something penned by Lewis
Carroll.
Here are just a few of the surreal
aspects of the current state of affairs.
The answer to a lack of growth in struggling
countries such as Greece is austerity
of such ferocity that recessions deepen.
The solution to a... |
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TO ACCOUNT |
 THE dire state of the world
economy reflects destructive
actions on the part of many
players. Still, the fact that so
many have behaved badly
shouldn´t stop us from holding individual
bad actors to account.
And that´s what Senate leaders
will be doing this week, as they take
up legislation that would threaten
sanctions against China and other
currency manipulators.
Respectable opinion is aghast.
But respectable opinion has... |
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Aspetar backs sports conference in London
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK
DOHA ASPETAR Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital is backing one of sport’s most prestigious events, Leaders in Performance, set to be held in London on October 5 and 6, as a major partner. As part of the partnership, Aspetar will be hosting an exclusive symposium, featuring presentations from a panel of international experts that include speakers from Aspetar. Central to the Aspetar symposium will be cardiology in sport, particularly Aspetar’s philosophy, proven methodology, and results from cardiovascular screening. In addition, there will be presentations on cardiomyopathy and whether an appropriate diagnostic algorithm has been developed to ensure the athlete’s health is protected. Aspetar CEO Dr Khalifa al Kuwari said: “The sudden death of a young athletic individual is a tragic event. Aspetar has conducted significant research and testing in this area and we are looking forward to sharing this knowledge with a very prestigious group. “Aspetar is honoured to be partnering with Leaders in Performance. This is a unique event that brings together the best from a diverse range of countries, sports and professions.” Aspetar will also host the official dinner of the conference and showcase how it is leading the way in promoting research, discussion and sharing of knowledge in the industry. The hospital will have an exhibition stand promoting its services and programmes.
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