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JUAN DOLIO, Dominican Republic, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinewood Indomina Studios initiated operations of its Water Tank today marking the visit by the President of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130612/MX30722) Felipe Vicini, Chairman of Indomina's Board of Directors, accompanied by Hugo Swire, Minister of State of the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Nicholas Smith, member of the Board of Directors and...

NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Sports Alliance Intergovernmental Organization (WSA) announces the fast-track development of the Implementation Plan for the gold portion of its Natural Resources Mining Public-Private Partnership Project in the Central African Republic (CAR). On May 29 last, the World Sports Alliance Intergovernmental Organization (WSA) held a strategic meeting at the Organization's Presidential Suite in New York, City, pertaining to the...

KYIV, Ukraine, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation with Ukraine during its chairmanship in the organization. This was stated during Zannier's meeting with President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara. "[I was] extremely pleased with the level of cooperation that existed between our organization's [OSCE] executive bodies...

The Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation convened the first meeting of its National Thought Leaders Advisory Council, a think tank designed to help formulate fresh new strategies for building grassroots support. Sioux Falls, SD (PRWEB) June 11, 2013 The Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Foundation is breaking new ground in the nonprofit space by looking to successful entrepreneurs and social innovators to help reach its philanthropic goals. Last week in Sioux Falls, S.D., the Foundation...

In TV and online ads actor, conservationist, NRDC trustee says, "I just hope the president has the courage of his convictions." WASHINGTON, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a new multimedia campaign, Robert Redford is challenging President Obama to act now on climate change by reining in carbon pollution from the nation's biggest source, coal-fired power plants. "Four months ago, President Obama spoke of our obligation to combat climate change, saying failure to do so...

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oil-rich Kazakhstan is taking a lead in steering Central Asian region in becoming a pioneer in alternative energy resources. Kazakhstan government, led by President Nursultan Nazarbayev, has committed itself to launch an unprecedented challenging campaign to go green to reap the benefits of renewable energy in the coming years. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130611/PH29725-a) (Logo:...

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A reporter investigating corruption in Russia and a seasoned Pakistani journalist known for courageous muckraking reports have won the 2013 Knight International Journalism Award, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) announced. The award recognizes excellent reporting that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. Roman Anin, a reporter for Russia's daily Novaya Gazeta, has demonstrated how Russian...

OTTAWA, June 10, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to announce the election of Mr. Lloyd Lintott as CWF Board President. Mr. Lintott has held various roles on the executive and CWF Board over the past 14 years and was officially sworn in as president at the 51(st) Annual General Meeting in Victoria, BC on Saturday June 8, 2013. "Lloyd's commitment to wildlife and habitat conservation make him ideally suited to lead CWF as we celebrate our proud history...

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- June 10, 2013, marks 50 years since President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act. According to research from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), pay parity is not expected to be achieved until 2057, 45 years from now, if the rate of progress since 1960 continues. Women in the United States still face an average wage ratio of 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man. According to research from IWPR, the wage gap...

KYIV, Ukraine, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ukrainian state Budget of 2012 was recognized as the most socially-oriented budgets in the country's history. The 2013 agenda for social reforms, however, is expected to further tackle social issues, including the modernization of labor market and providing better support to families with children. This and other statements were made by the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych in his annual address to the Vekhovna Rada, Ukrainian...