Bangladesh Expands Cyclone and Quake Readiness
Bangladesh is considered to be particularly vulnerable to a rise in sea levels and intense cyclones; and is ranked, by the Asian Development Bank, as the Asian country most vulnerable to climate change.
Is Climate of Insecurity Engulfing Latin America?
The persistently high homicide and crime rates throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and the horrific reports of violence inside Mexico, are symptoms of a broader climate of insecurity throughout the region, Mr. Brownfield reported.
US Provides $100M Cash Transfer to Tunisia for Short-Term Fiscal Relief
The US support to Tunisia would be in addition to the sovereign loan guarantee agreement currently being negotiated between the United States and the Government of Tunisia.
Kashmir’s Tulip Garden Thrown Open for Visitors
Srinagar, March 29: The Tulip garden of Indian administered Kashmir was thrown open for visitors by the chief minister of the region Omar Abdullah on Thursday.
US Seeks to Develop Missile Defense Cooperation With Russia
US Under Secretary Rose Gottemoeller stresses that the U.S. and Russia have been cooperating in this area for a long time, making every effort to see that nuclear materials do not fall into the hands of terrorists.
