Paris / AFP Frontline climate diplomats will seek to translate good intentions into concrete action in Bonn on Monday when they gather for the first time since hammering through a historic deal in December. “Our challenge is now to operationalize the Paris Agreement,” France and Morocco—currently co-chairs of the negotiating process—said in a briefing note. After two decades of ...
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There’s no rule book for ending graft
UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s anti-corruption summit coincided with the release of an International Monetary Fund staff paper that explains why corruption is bad for economies and suggests ways to eradicate it. But neither these recommendations nor those expressed at the forum will do much to fix the developing world’s problems. That would require much more than better anti-graft ...
Read More »Venezuela needs a vision to combat crisis
In his attempt to score a point against the opposition, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared a three-month state of emergency to face what he called “threats from abroadâ€. Lacking charisma of his predecessor Hugo Chavez, Maduro grapples with the economic crisis triggered by the low oil prices, and emboldened foes who are gearing up for a vote to ...
Read More »What does ‘L-shaped’ growth imply for China?
Sara Hsu Recently, in the People’s Daily an unidentified “authoritative figure†discussed China’s likely growth trend, referring to it as an “L-shaped trend.†Observers have assumed that the “authoritative figure†is a top official who cannot be named. The official emphasized that in the first quarter of the year, conditions have stabilized and reform has continued, but that reliance ...
Read More »Will Duterte improve China-Philippines ties?
The Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte has just won the country’s presidency with a platform that focuses primarily on severely cracking down on crime. Duterte’s win might be the first electoral outcome in a year where several elections might lead to surprising winners. He is a controversial figure partly because of his unacceptably offensive remarks on women and reputation as a ...
Read More »Amtrak helps government ride off the rails
In 1906, Leonor Loree, an accomplished railroad executive, examined the dilapidated Kansas City Southern Railroad that he had been hired to rehabilitate. Dismayed, he permanently enriched American slang by exclaiming: “This is a helluva way to run a railroad!†Judge Janice Rogers Brown of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the nation’s second-most important court, recently said, with judicial ...
Read More »Puerto Rico is not Pompeii, but it’s still a disaster
There is a very unusual thing going on in the municipal market right now: People are losing money by the bucket, and soon they’ll be losing money by the boatload. While regrettable, this is what happens when reality intrudes upon a fantasy. Because Puerto Rico has defaulted, is defaulting and will default on some or all of the $70 ...
Read More »Elegance on display at Int’l Modest Fashion Week
ISTANBUL / AP Spring colours, breezy fabrics, high necklines and long hemlines: The International Modest Fashion Week opened in Istanbul as Turkey sought to be seen as a creative hotspot for a unique blend of tradition with style around the world. Seventy designers are taking part in the two-day event hosted by Modanisa, an online retailer of Muslim fashion, ...
Read More »Marina Mall celebrates fashion with Joelle Mardinian
ABU DHABI / Emirates Business To celebrate the latest summer trends, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, the capital’s leading shopping destination, will launch its summer fashion show from 12 to 13 May, 2016. Hosted by Joelle Mardinian, the fashion event includes the latest looks from some of the mall’s top brands. The talented beauty expert and TV presenter will host ...
Read More »Why you need a chelsea boot, even if you’re not a jockey
Bloomberg The Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, and you can bet we’ll see plenty of “fashion†at the race. Most of what people wear will have nothing to do with equine pursuits. Some of it shouldn’t be worn under any circumstances for that matter. Real equestrian-inspired clothing, on the other hand, transfers well to daily life. As with ...
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