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Cambodia's ex-king heads to China for check-up
PHNOM PENH (AFP)After returning in October from a previous stay of almost three months in Beijing, Sihanouk told his compatriots that he would never leave Cambodia again, in a speech to mark the 20th anniversary of his return from exile.But his medical needs have made it impossible to keep that promise, Sihanouk's personal secretary Prince Sisowath Thomico told AFP."The Chinese doctors can travel to treat him in Cambodia, but they can't bring their equipment with them so they asked him to go to China for a check-up," Thomico said."His health is still good," he added. "He is still strong."One of …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Une revue d'Al-Qaïda trouvée à Guantanamo entraîne des contrôles renforcés
BASE AMERICAINE DE GUANTANAMO (AFP)Un magazine d'Al-Qaïda a été découvert à la prison de Guantanamo, déclenchant un renforcement des procédures d'inspection du courrier échangé entre les détenus et leurs avocats, au grand dam de ces derniers.Le personnel du centre de détention, ouvert il y a dix ans pour enfermer les "pires des pires" des "combattants ennemis", a trouvé un numéro de la revue "Inspire" dans la prison. C'est ce qu'a indiqué mercredi l'adjointe du procureur militaire Andrea Lockhart au tribunal devant lequel comparaissait le Saoudien Abd-Al-Rahim Al-Nachiri, accusé d'être le cerveau de l'attentat contre le navire américain USS Cole.Elle n'a …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
KJo formalises loyalty with directors
Karan Johar never quite hid his displeasure when some of his proteges decided to break away from his production house after enjoying a high profile launch. Some of the most notable instances were that of Soham Shah and Nikhil Advani who decided to move on after making Kaal and Kal Ho Na Ho. 'Once bitten twice shy' could well be the filmmaker's 'mantra' as is obvious in the professional ties that he is sharing with his newer bunch of directors. No wonder, both Karan Malhotra and Shakun Batra, directors of Agneepath and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu respectively, are contractually …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
JT de 19h30 – jeudi 19/01/2012
Title: JT de 19h30Channel: MBC 1Start Time: 19:30Date: 2012-01-19End Time: 20:15
19 Jan 2012, MBC
Zurnal Kreol – jeudi 19/01/2012
Title: Zurnal KreolChannel: MBC 2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2012-01-19End Time: 19:20
19 Jan 2012, MBC
News Bulletin – Thursday 19/01/2012
Title: News BulletinChannel: MBC 3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2012-01-19End Time: 18:50
19 Jan 2012, MBC
Queen's 'little bubble' keeps friends at bay: biographer
NEW YORK (AFP)The book says there were "strains" in the queen's own marriage to Prince Philip after she refused to take his family name, Mountbatten, after their 1947 wedding and Elizabeth's accession to the throne. Her family and the government had insisted on keeping the Windsor name.But Bedell Smith writes that Prince Philip has been a devoted husband and disputes reports that he has had multiple affairs. "What struck me was how much they are in synch," she said at the reception.The monarch, who has never given a media interview in her six decades on the throne, cannot express political …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Open d'Australie: joli coup double pour Tsonga et Llodra
MELBOURNE (Australie) (AFP)Jo-Wilfried Tsonga et Michaël Llodra ont réalisé un joli un coup double en se qualifiant presque simultanément pour le troisième tour de l'Open d'Australie, jeudi à Melbourne.Tsonga, le N.1 français, finaliste en 2008 à Melbourne, a géré avec sérénité le match l'opposant au Brésilien Ricardo Mello, vaincu en trois sets 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 sans avoir rien pu faire.Le Français, tête de série N.6, a concédé deux fois son service, au premier et au troisième set. Mais en ces deux occasions, le gaucher brésilien, 31 ans, 108e mondial, s'est montré incapable de confirmer son break. Après avoir perdu un …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Financial Literacy Competition
Some more days to submit proposals for the Financial Literacy and Young Talent Competition of the Financial Services Competition. The FSC launched last month the Financial Literacy and Young Talent Competition in line with the celebration of its 10th Anniversary. The objective of the Competition is to create awareness of the financial services amongst the youth. The theme of the Competition is: Sustaining the Development of the Financial Services in Mauritius The Competition is open to secondary and tertiary level students. Participants will be classified under three categories: Category 1: Secondary Level Category 2: Undergraduate Level Category 3: Post-Graduate Level …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Nouvel An chinois : Apres le Lièvre, place au Dragon
Le Nouvel An chinois aussi connu comme la fête du Printemps débute le lundi 23 janvier 2012. L´année du Lapin prend fin pour laisser place à celle du Dragon d’Eau. Le Dragon est l´un des signes astrologiques préférés des chinois car c’est un animal sacré et symbolise le bonheur et l´harmonie. Selon l´astrologie chinoise, le Dragon est actif, volontaire, confiant, entreprenant, versatile, scrupuleux et chanceux. Parmi les natifs célèbres du signe on retrouve Michelle Obama, Al Pacino, Rihanna ou encore Ronaldo. La prochaine date du nouvel an chinois est le 10 février 2013 avec l’année du Serpent. Comment se fête …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
Hewlett Packard offre à ses partenaires africains un roadshow exclusif
Photo de groupe des partenaires les plus performants de HP Hewlett Packard (HP) a organisé son Technology on Tour à Maurice du 17 au 18 janvier 2012 l’hôtel Intercontinental, à Balaclava. Cet événement majeur organisé à l’échelle africaine a rassemblé pour la première fois 150 partenaires de HP. Les participants ont pu assister à des démonstrations et bénéficier par la même occasion de l’expertise de formateurs internationaux. HP a présenté, lors de ce Technology on Tour 2012, plusieurs innovations, applications et solutions pour tous les profils d’utilisateurs : des particuliers aux PME, et des grandes entreprises aux spécialistes en arts …
19 Jan 2012, Orange Ki News ?
First chikungunya case of ’12 recorded
A sexagenarian who was diagnosed with indigenous chikungunya has been allowed to go home after spending three days at the Apollo Bramwell hospital. This is the first recorded case of chikungunya in Mauritius since the beginning of the year. The Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is favouring the theory of local infection, because [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
HP partners to implement government ICT projects
One of the largest and leading technology companies worldwide, Hewlett Packard (HP) is supporting the government in some of its projects in the ICT sector. These include fibre optic project, WiFi coverage and the creation of the ICT academy. In 2011, HP opened an office at Ebène under the leadership of Santiago Cortès. As part [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
GTU seeks support against reform
The Government Teachers Union (GTU) is not on the same wavelength as the Ministry of Education and Human Resources as far as the reform of primary education is concerned. A mass meeting with parents is scheduled on January 28 at 10 am at Le Fabien Teachers Centre in Quatre Bornes to denounce the actions of [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Africa rich in resources: Clesse
On Tuesday, the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) organised a lecture on the theme ‘The future role of Africa in the international system’. This was delivered by Dr Armand Clesse, director of the Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies. In his speech, Clesse said that Africa is associated with many negative aspects [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Bagatelle showcases Chinese cultural heritage
Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius is revealing its new attraction for 2012: Culture! Each month, the Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius will highlight a specific culture while offering visitors a journey through time and history to explain in a simple, fun and interesting way the different cultural aspects of the country. The kick off was held [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Capital to mark Spring Festival
A range of activities will be organised on Sunday by the Municipality of Port Louis, in collaboration with the China Town Cultural Association and the Ministry of Arts and Culture. This is in the context of Spring Festival to be celebrated on January 23. The president of the China Town Cultural Association, Mario Hung stated [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
UoM hosts training workshop on climate change
A training workshop on ‘Climate Smart Agriculture Policy and Carbon Balance Appraisal of Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Projects and Policies’ began on Wednesday at the University of Mauritius. Several dignitaries including the minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology, Dr Rajesh Jeetah, were present. The minister stressed that safeguarding the environment has become [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
High Comm designate to India under police scanner
The current designated high commissioner of Mauritius to India, Dr Arille Kumar Jugessur is suspected of signing on documents presented by a fraud to produce a passport to leave the country illegally. Jugessur signed on documents and photos to help Sheik Yassin Dilmohamed Toorabally, 38, to travel to France with a false passport bearing the [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily
Union against new MD at harbour
The Port Louis Harbour and Dock Workers Union is against the appointment of a manager at the port. Rama Valaydon, secretary of the Port Louis Harbour and Docks Workers Union (PLHDWU) stated in a communiqué that they regret that some people in the Prime Minister’s Office have consistently lobbied for the departure of the managing [...]
19 Jan 2012, The Independent Daily