It is not just Russia paying the price of Western sanctions due to its policy on Ukraine. Western sanctions went after finance, commerce, energy, and defense industry of Russia. Weeks after Western sanctions, President Putin imposed a one-year ban on many agricultural products from all countries including the European Union, the United States, Australia, Norway, […]
Common Legal Concerns in Construction
Written by Lyle Charles The construction industry has never been an easy one. Whether it’s building the actual structures, dealing with the multiple parties involved (e.g. contractors, unions, manufacturers, suppliers, etc.), putting up with the elements or just handling client demands, it’s never easy getting a building up on the ground and keeping it there. […]
69th Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA 69) to convene in September 2014
The UNGA 69 will convene at the United Nation’s Headquarters in New York City from September 16 through October 1, 2014. The annual event provides a unique opportunity for the 193 member United Nation to discuss multilateral subjects and international issues that are engulfing the world at this time. This year’s session will be chaired […]
Will the Scotland leave the perfect union?
Scots have their own Parliament, court system and many more but they are still part of the United Kingdom. A group of nationalists wants to sever their association with the UK and the Scotland will vote in an upcoming “yes” or “no” referendum scheduled for September 18, 2014. Age limit to cast a ballot for […]
What is a Muslim Caliphate?
The Internet and many other printed publications highlight atrocities caused by a group known as the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) who are ravaging parts of Syria and Iraq. Most recently they are also called ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). Levant territory covers Syria, Iraq, parts of Turkey and Iran. […]
Ukraine draft continues while the crisis is still moving on
A Russian backed insurgency is ravaging the Southeastern part of Ukraine since mid-April 2014. Since the Cold War ended, Russia has been building its armed forces. Its army estimated to be about 800,000 strong. The estimated 70,000 men and women in the Ukrainian army is no match for Russian army in numbers as well as […]
ISIS gets plenty of attention from world powers
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is getting plenty of attention from super powers such as the United States and the United Kingdom these days. Not only few of their citizens are fighting alongside with ISIS groups, but also the ISIS is capturing many others for ransom and other reasons. In August 2013, […]
Is It Worth Renting a Car in Grand Cayman?
By Andys Rent-A-Car When taking a vacation to Grand Cayman, there is plenty you need to remember. Be sure you have your bathing suits, of course, and plenty of sunscreen because you’ll want to be outside for the majority of your stay. Take a camera too, to document how much fun you had and remind […]
The US oil boom helping to stabilize world oil prices
The US production of crude oil is at multi-year high and the country may take the helm as the world’s number one crude oil producer in a few years. The crude oil production boom is created by the technology that helps to extract oil from shale and more stable world crude prices. On the other […]
Deadly outbreak of Ebola in West Africa
For the second time in the recent past, another deadly outbreak of Ebola is taking hold of West African nations of Sierra Leon, Liberia and Guinea. Scores of people have been infected, few died from the virus and neighboring Nigeria fears the spread of the virus within its borders. Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever is […]