As British businesses increasingly seek growth opportunities in politically volatile regions of the world, Beazley has moved to make its market leading political violence cover, developed at Lloyd's, available across the UK. The cover ...
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Women in Saudi Arabia are planning to take to the roads on October 26 in protest of the country’s ban on female drivers. An online petition has attracted more than 15,700 signatures since being launched less than four weeks ago, ...
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Collaborative partnership is needed to address problems in the mining sector, South Africa's Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday. "These problems cannot be addressed by any one group acting alone, they will require ...
History Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi is the first type of papercutting design, since paper was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. It is a very distinctive visual art of Chinese handicrafts. ...
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As an indispensable part of traditional folk art, toys are a unique expression of the long and uninterrupted Chinese history. Religious beliefs, world view, taste, classical works and local customs, especially festivals ...
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Taiwan's packaging machinery industry has been developed over the decades by local companies using skills and know-how learned from overseas, initially with the aim of replacing imports. The industry went on to become an exporter, and many ...
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With its new mobile app, a Dubai-based start-up hopes to support millions of pilgrims every year as they complete the Umrah. Hajjnet, the company behind the UmrahSalam mobile app, says that it can offer pilgrims real-time, location- and ...
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Five U.S. privacy groups have opposed a proposed US$8.5 million settlement with Google in a class action lawsuit over search privacy, as it fails to require Google to change its business practices, they said. Google was sued in October ...
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Things left scattered make you feel uneasy, restless and uncomfortable. But if left assembled all at one shot pay you convenience. There are the chances that certain things are left out when you are intended to carry all at large while in ...
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More than 40 years have passed since Sally Priesand was ordained as the first female rabbi in the U.S. Since then, more than 800 female rabbis — including 647 in the Reform movement — have graduated from several seminaries, ...
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In the past, hats & shoes were worn for protection against the natural environment, for ceremonial or religious reasons, for safety and comfort sakes. Nowadays, not only the functions, but also the designs of hats & shoes have varied ...
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Africa In Africa, on the whole, saunas are kept at a much lower temperature than in Europe. Asia In Iran, most gyms, hotels and almost all public swimming pools have indoor saunas. It is very common for swimming pools to have two ...
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Aroma chemicals are used in making perfumes and scented candles. The making of perfume can be traced to Ancient Rome, Middle East and Egypt. At that time, it was used for courtship, romance and religious rituals. During those early days, ...
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The US government has issued final rules on providing women with coverage for contraceptive services without sharing cost. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said, "Today's announcement reinforces our commitment to ...
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THE date September 14, 2012 is etched deeply in the memory of Charlie Aitken. For weeks leading up to that day, the wholesale managing director of Bell Potter -- considered one of the country's best stock pickers -- had been advising his ...
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