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Zournal Kreol – mercredi 16/11/11
Title: Zournal KreolChannel: MBC2Start Time: 19:00Date: 2011-11-16End Time: 19:20
16 Nov 2011, MBC
News – Wednesday 16/11/11
Title: NewsChannel: MBC3Start Time: 18:30Date: 2011-11-16End Time: 18:50
16 Nov 2011, MBC
Samachar – Wednedsay 16/11/11
Title: SamacharChannel: MBC1Start Time: 18:00Date: 2011-11-16End Time: 18:25
16 Nov 2011, MBC
Ai says tax battle 'opportunity' to expose China
BEIJING (AFP)Artist and dissident Ai Weiwei said Wednesday his battle with China's tax authorities was a "real opportunity" to expose the Communist regime that put him in secret detention for 81 days."We can use this as a chance to make the world understand what kind of system they are working with. This is a real opportunity," Ai told AFP as he prepared to challenge a bill for alleged unpaid taxes he says is politically motivated.Ai, 54, had been given until Wednesday to settle a 15 million yuan ($2.4 million) bill for alleged unpaid taxes that was levied against a company …
16 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
La Blue Marlin National Fishing Competition prévue le 18 décembre prochain
de gauche à droite: Maurice Doger de Speville, Représentant de l’IGFA, Bruno de Ravel, Président – Le Morne Angler’s Club, Richard Wooding, CEO de Phoenix Beverages et Brice Lagesse – Président de la Commission de Pêche Les amateurs mauriciens de pêche au gros sont en pleine préparation en vue de la Blue Marlin National Fishing Competition qui aura lieu le 18 décembre prochain. Il s’agit de la dernière étape avant la South Indian Ocean Billfish Competition, qui, depuis 11 ans, attire des amateurs et des professionnels du monde entier, le temps de 4 jours de compétition intense. L’heureux gagnant de …
16 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
England end Sweden jinx in football friendly
LONDON (AFP)England buried their 43-year jinx against Sweden, with an own goal from defender Daniel Majstorovic handing manager Fabio Capello's side a 1-0 friendly victory at Wembley.Majstorovic diverted Gareth Barry's glancing header into his own net on 22 minutes to hand England their first victory over their fellow Euro 2012 qualifiers since 1968.A match played in front of a 48,876 crowd -- the lowest attendance ever recorded since the rebuilt Wembley opened in 2007 -- fell flat as Capello made eight changes from the side which defeated world champions Spain on Saturday.However Capello was satisfied with a victory which ensured …
16 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Bunwaree plans to regulate private tuitions
The abolition of private tuitions in Standard IV is still a debatable issue despite the introduction of the Enhancement Programme (EP) as an alternative. The minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr Vasant Bunwaree wants the population to understand that in other countries, teachers are not even allowed to offer tuitions. In a statement to [...]
16 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Faugoo denies influencing board
At the National Assembly on Tuesday, the minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Satish Faugoo has denied any intervention in the board decisions for running the Rose Belle Sugar Estate (RBSE). He answered a private question by Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM) MP Mahen Seeruttun about the sale of RBSE to the Indian Consortium limited This [...]
16 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
IORARC members adopt Bangalore declaration
Nineteen members of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) unanimously adopted the Bangalore declaration on Tuesday, November 15. The agreement takes into consideration issues of mutual interest such as maritime security, natural resources, fishing in territorial waters, information technology, capacity building, the tourism sector, natural calamities, cultural exchanges, with special consideration for [...]
16 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
New airport terminal to be operational by ‘13
Replying to a parliamentary question by Labour MP Stéphanie Anquetil on the status of the construction of the new Airports of Mauritius Ltd (AML), Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam stated that the main objective of the construction of a new terminal at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is to provide a modern feel and to [...]
16 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Pillay’s maiden speech interrupted by Oppn
In Parliament on Tuesday, ICT minister Tassarajen Pillay Chedumbrum answered leader of the Opposition Paul Bérenger‘s query on the setting up of a Fraud Tracking System for International Long Distance (ILD) Operators and how Enterprise Telecom (Entel) was chosen for the same. The minister was, however, unable to supply information on whether potential fraud has [...]
16 Nov 2011, The Independent Daily
Eliminatoires Mondial-2014: l'Argentine se réveille en Colombie
L'Argentine s'est imposée 2-1 mardi à Barranquilla en Colombie lors de la 4e journée des éliminatoires de la zone Amsud pour le Mondial-2014 de football.Le Colombien Pabon a ouvert le score à la 44e minute, avant que Lionel Messi n'égalise (60) et que Sergio Agüero ne donne la victoire aux Argentins dans les dernières minutes (84).
15 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Facebook Flooded With Porn and Violent Images, Company Warns
Facebook is investigating reports of a massive wave of pornographic and violent images being posted to its website.
15 Nov 2011, business.mega.mu
Une Première – Une Journée Dédiée Aux Accidentés De La Route
Pour la première fois, la Journée mondiale du souvenir des victimes des accidents de la route sera célébrée à Maurice. Elle aura lieu le dimanche 20 novembre.
15 Nov 2011, motors.mega.mu
Colombie: les Farc ont désigné leur nouveau chef, Timoleon Jimenez
BOGOTA (AFP)La guérilla des Forces armées révolutionnaires de Colombie (Farc, marxiste) a désigné Timoleon Jimenez, alias Timochenko, pour succéder à son chef Alfonso Cano, tué lors de combats début novembre, selon un communiqué cité mardi par des médias colombiens."Nous voulons vous informer que le camarade Timoleon Jimenez a été élu à l'unanimité nouveau commandant des Farc-Ep par ses camarades du secrétariat", l'organe dirigeant des Farc, annonce la guérilla dans ce communiqué cité par plusieurs médias.Le texte, daté du 5 novembre, au lendemain de la mort d'Alfonso Cano, affirme que les Farc visent toujours la "prise du pouvoir par le peuple" …
15 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Face à la Chine, Obama veut resserrer les liens militaires avec l'Australie
HONOLULU (Etats-Unis) (AFP)Barack Obama quitte mardi les Etats-Unis pour entamer la première visite de son mandat en Australie, un allié avec lequel le président veut encore resserrer la coopération militaire face aux ambitions régionales de la Chine.Le dirigeant va s'envoler vers 08H30 (18H30 GMT) de son archipel natal d'Hawaii (Pacifique) où il a lancé avec les dirigeants du Forum économique Asie-Pacifique (Apec) les bases d'un ambitieux accord de libre-échange, pour un trajet de 8.000 kilomètres vers Canberra, la capitale de l'Australie.Cette visite marquant le 60e anniversaire de l'alliance entre les deux pays devrait déboucher sur des annonces de renforcement de …
15 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Man Utd report rise in first quarter turnover
MANCHESTER, England (AFP)Manchester United are on course to enjoy another successful year off the pitch after posting an increse of more than 16 percent in first quarter turnover to £73.8 million ($117 million).The figures revealed Tuesday left United's gross debt at £433.2 million.After posting turnover of £331.4million and profits of £110.9 million last year, reflecting a season in which they won the Premier League title and were beaten by Barcelona in the Champions League final, matching those figures may be difficult.United face a new threat to their domestic dominance from cross-town rivals Manchester City, who thrashed Sir Alex Ferguson's side …
15 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Espagne: grève des médecins en Catalogne contre les économies dans la santé
BARCELONE (Espagne) (AFP)Des centaines de médecins en blouses blanches, portant des banderoles barrées d'une paire de ciseaux, ont manifesté mardi devant un grand hôpital de Barcelone, au premier jour d'une grève contre les coupes budgétaires qui frappent la santé en Catalogne."Si avec cette première grève nous n'obtenons pas de réponse, nous continuerons à lutter et nous organiserons d'autres actions", promettait le docteur Xavier Planell, un médecin de famille de 51 ans."Les économies se font déjà sentir", remarquait Almudena Plaza, médecin généraliste de 46 ans venue manifester devant l'hôpital du Vall d'Hebron, en citant les opérations retardées, les listes d'attente de …
15 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Juventus lodge ?400mm damages claim
ROME, Italy (AFP)Juventus have lodged a claim with a Turin court for more than 400-million euros damages from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) over the 2006 calciopoli match-fixing scandal, Italian press reported on Tuesday.Juventus accuse the FIGC of unfair treatment and lack of action regarding the 2006 match-fixing scandal that saw the 'Old Lady of Turin' stripped of two league titles and relegated to Serie B.AC Milan, Lazio, Fiorentina and Reggiana were also punished but Inter Milan escaped unscathed and were even awarded the 2006 scudetto crown.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport Juve are claiming 444-million euros with the court …
15 Nov 2011, Orange Ki News ?
Why Ideas are Unprofitable
American companies are not proficient at turning original concepts into vibrant businesses. What they need is a balanced approach to innovation
15 Nov 2011, business.mega.mu