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UN Scientific Committee to update Fukushima report

VIENNA, 14 June (UN Information Service) – The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) is to update its 2013 report on the levels and effects of radiation exposure due to the nuclear accident following the great east-Japan earthquake and tsunami. The Scientific Committee has today concluded its 65th session, held at …

Dutch Blockchain Company Aims to Update Criminal Justice

LegalThings is an Amsterdam-based digital contracts company that’s aiming to update how those accused of a crime move through the justice system by making the law accessible while making judicial record-keeping more open and secure. The justice system is known for many things, but efficiency is not one of them. Neither is being up-to-speed with …

Rio Tinto update on former Mozambique coal assets

Rio Tinto has been notified by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it has filed a complaint today in relation to Rio Tinto’s disclosures and timing of the impairment of Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM). The impairment was reflected in Rio Tinto’s 2012 year-end accounts. Rio Tinto intends to vigorously defend itself against …

World Health Assembly Update

29 May 2017 GENEVA—Delegates at the World Health Assembly have reached new agreements on dementia; immunization; refugee and migrant health; substandard and falsified medical products, and the world drug problem. Dementia Delegates at the World Health Assembly today endorsed a global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025 and committed to developing …

Launch of India’s first climate smart city mobile app and update on Kolkata’s Climate Change Cell at KMC

Now, citizens of Kolkata can make collective efforts towards combating climate change, with dedicated web-portal and mobile app The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata organise programme on “Climate Smart City”     10th February, Kolkata:  Imagine if you could get information on eco-friendly measures and alerts during …

Botswana Diamonds [AIM:BOD] – Update on Exploration in Botswana

Botswana Diamonds PLC Update on Exploration in Botswana The board of Botswana Diamonds (AIM: BOD) is pleased to provide an update on the upcoming Botswana Diamonds/Alrosa exploration programme in Botswana. A 7-person specialist Russian team of geologists and mineralogists will arrive in Botswana in early September and join with local Botswana Diamonds personnel to undertake …

Update on port operations in Greece

PORT ALERT: Update on port operations in Greece Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising the following details on the current capital controls and potential effects on operations in Greece. The capital controls enforced by the Greek Government on 28th June are continuing: –  All Greek Banks are currently closed until Tuesday 7th July. – ATM …