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Migrants tunisiens: Paris bloque les trains depuis Vintimille, colère de Rome
VINTIMILLE (Italie) (AFP)La France a fait suspendre toute la journée de dimanche la circulation des trains depuis la ville italienne de Vintimille vers la Côte d'Azur, alors qu'un convoi de manifestants et migrants tunisiens allait traverser la frontière, suscitant la colère de Rome.L'Italie a "protesté formellement" auprès de Paris pour "l'interruption du trafic international", a indiqué le chef de la diplomatie italienne Franco Frattini sur une télévision italienne.Vers 17H00 GMT, la circulation entre Vintimille (Italie) et Menton (France) a été rétablie. Selon le ministère français de l'Intérieur, elle avait été suspendue "à la demande du préfet des Alpes-Maritimes, en raison …
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Ahmadinejad accuse les Etats-Unis de créer des tensions entre l'Iran et les Arabes
TEHERAN (AFP)Le président iranien Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a accusé lundi les Etats-Unis de chercher à créer des tensions entre l'Iran et les Arabes, tout en affirmant que "leur plan échouera", dans un discours retransmis par la télévision d'Etat."Les Etats-Unis cherchent à semer la discorde entre chiites et sunnites (...) Ils veulent créer des tensions entre l'Iran et les Arabes mais leur plan échouera", a-t-il déclaré dans ce discours prononcé lors du défilé annuel de l'armée.
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Production sucrière : les inquiétudes dissipées
Les inquiétudes quant à la récolte sucrière 2011 sont maintenant dissipées à la faveur de l’élongation de la canne, une croissance améliorée et une pluviométrie satisfaisante. La situation n’est plus catastrophique comme en décembre. La Chambre d’agriculture s’attend à une bonne récolte dans les conditions optimales. A fin mars, la hauteur totale moyenne de la canne s’affichait à 96% de celle de 2010, une amélioration plus que satisfaisante lorsque comparée à février (81%) et janvier (64%). Canne : élongation exceptionnelle en mars L’élongation de la canne a été exceptionnelle en mars (410 mm de pluie soit 163% de la moyenne …
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Hongrie: vers l'adoption d'une Constitution ultra-conservatrice
BUDAPEST (AFP)L'adoption prévue lundi au Parlement d'une nouvelle Constitution avec des références à Dieu et à la famille traditionnelle fait des vagues en Hongrie où les détracteurs du Premier ministre conservateur Viktor Orban dénoncent un "putsch" constitutionnel et appellent à manifester.Le texte, baptisé "Constitution Orban" par la majeure partie de la presse hongroise, devrait passer sans problème le test du Parlement, où le parti du chef du gouvernement, le Fidesz, détient une majorité des deux-tiers.Ensuite, la nouvelle Constitution doit être signée le 25 avril par le chef de l'Etat, Pal Schmitt, un proche de Viktor Orban, pour entrer en vigueur …
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Libye: les rebelles reculent dans l'Est, tiennent bon à Misrata
AJDABIYA (Libye) (AFP) Les forces pro-Kadhafi se sont rapprochées dimanche d'Ajdabiya, repoussant de nouveau vers l'est les rebelles qui ont cependant gardé le contrôle de la ville et tenaient bon aussi à Misrata, ville côtière que les forces loyalistes pilonnent depuis des semaines.Samedi, les insurgés avaient progressé d'une quarantaine de kilomètres en direction de Brega (Est), située à 80 km à l'ouest d'Ajdabiya, à la faveur de raids aériens de l'Otan les jours précédents.Mais dès dimanche matin, des tirs intenses sur la porte ouest d'Ajdabiya indiquaient que les forces pro-Kadhafi étaient revenues à moins de 20 km de cette ville …
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
‘Make island China’s alternative in textiles’
Minister of Industry and Commerce seeks to develop Mauritius as an alternative to Asian economic giant China in the textile sector. Showkutally Soodhun expressed his belief in the nation’s potential to attract international clientele banking on the price hikes in the Asian market. “Until now India and China controlled the textile sector. However, things are [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Vintage cars on show at Rose Belle
After the Chinese cars expo last week, during this weekend the Vieux Moulin Commercial Centre, Rose Belle, organised a vintage car expo. The theme for the expo was titled “Volkswagen Beetle”. The idea behind this event was to expose the people of the South to products that they don’t regularly see. The commercial centre tied [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
BUAV urges island to stop primates trade for research
The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is reiterating its call for Mauritius to put an end to the trade of primates, which are used for experimental research. In an article in www.change.org, the site highlights that Mauritius has become the second largest supplier of long-tailed macaques used in research. “The BUAV has [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Staphylococcus Bacteria Responsible For Food Poisoning At Murday Cake Shop
After all the confusion surrounding food poisoning at Marday Cake shop which caused more than eighty people ill and one dead, it is now official that the origin of the poisoning is the Staphylococcus Bacteria ( staphylocoque in French ). The Staphylococcus genus includes at least forty species. Of these, nine have two subspecies and [...]
18 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
MEF unhappy with NPCC board selection
The Mauritius Employers’ Federation (MEF) is challenging the appointment of the representatives of employers within the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC). The MEF has written a letter to the ministry of Business, Cooperatives and Consumer Protection to express its indignation. Azad Jeetun, director general of this institution said that the ministry has taken this [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bunwaree emphasises importance of reading
A book fair was organised on the occasion of World Book Day organised at Curepipe townhall on Saturday to sensitise people about reading. Minister of Education and Human Resources, Vasant Bunwaree was present at the function. Speaking at the programme he said, “My ministry is working towards making major changes in the education sector. The [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
9 books vie for Prince Maurice prize
The ninth edition of ‘Le Prix le Prince Maurice du Roman d’Amour’ has been launched and it rewards books written in French language and published in France between January 2009 and September 2010. Among the 24 novels proposed in September 2010, nine have been selected: ‘Si tu cherches la pluie, elle vient d’en haut’ of [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Exports note gradual recovery
The total volume of exports increased by 17.2 per cent to reach Rs 6.16 billion between January and February compared to the same period last year. In 2010, only Rs 5.26 billion were exported between January and February. The increase in export values in sub-sectors stands at: textile and clothing 25.2 per cent, clothes (pulls [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Rains aid better sugarcane growth
At the end of March, the average total height of the sugarcane was at 96 per cent, it is better compared to February when it was 81 per cent and January 64 per cent). The elongation of the sugarcane was noteworthy during March with an average of 60 cm of growth. This was stated by [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Bérenger voices concern over energy production
The Opposition leader, Paul Bérenger said that he is concerned by the report to be presented by Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), rise in price charged for water, car plates scandal, CT Power and electricity production at a press conference held on Saturday. Bérenger voiced his concern regarding the production of electrical energy especially during [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Leaders join hands to celebrate May 1
A press conference was held by the Alliance de l’Avenir at Square Guy Rozémont on Saturday. The three general secretaries Lormus Bundhoo from Labour Party (LP), Nando Bodha from Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) and Mamade Khodabaccus from Parti Mauricien Social Démocrate (PMSD) said that the party is doing very well. The three leaders of these [...]
18 Apr 2011, The Independent Daily
Celtic building up momentum, says Lennon
GLASGOW (AFP) Neil Lennon feels Celtic are building momentum heading into next weekend's potential title deciding Old Firm derby after he watched his side reach the Scottish Cup final with a comfortable 4-0 win over ten man Aberdeen.Both sides had chances before Andrew Considine saw red in the 18th minute as he brought down Gary Hooper in the box but Jamie Langfield stopped Anthony Stokes penalty, his second penalty save against the Irish international this season.Celtic got their noses in front when Charlie Mulgrew fired them ahead with a 25-yard free-kick three minutes into the second-half and Joe Ledley doubled …
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Kunal Khemu teams up with directors Raj and DK once again
After working together on 99, Kunal Khemu has once again joined hands with director-duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK for their next film. The film will be produced by Saif Ali Khan's banner Illuminati Films and is an out-of -the-box comedy thriller. Directors Raj and DK, who are currently awaiting the release of their movie Shor In The City, have confirmed this news, "Yes, Kunal is doing our film. There are two leads in the film and Kunal is one of them. The rest is yet to be finalized. It is a very out of the box comedy thriller and …
18 Apr 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Network Readiness Index 2011: Mauritius scores more points to maintain its leadership
Mauritius consolidates its predominance in the Sub-Saharan Africa, with a six-place improvement to 47th according to the Global Information Technology Report 2010-2011. The Network Readiness Index indicates that the country’s remarkable showing rests on its extremely conducive market (26th) and regulatory (33rd) environments, with little red tape, non-distortive tax rates, good standards of intellectual property [...]
18 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot
Video: Please Sign Petition To End Cruel Monkey Trade In Mauritius
Mauritius is becoming known for more than its sandy beaches and tourist hot-spots. The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection has uncovered evidence of the cruel capture and breeding of wild primates to be sold for research experiments. Located approximately 560 miles east of Madagascar, Mauritius has become the second largest supplier of long-tailed [...]
18 Apr 2011, MauritiusHot