Canada's population increased by 0.26% in the first quarter of 2009, the fastest first-quarter growth rate since 2001.
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The Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health chair by Congressman Donald M. Payne has invited Somalia’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Omaar, Somaliland’s Foreign Minister Abdillahi Mohamed Dualeh along with Puntland President Dr. Abdirahman Farole as well as Dr. Crispus Kiyonga Minster of Defense from Uganda for a hearing on Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Sources at Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry confirmed yesterday that the ship MV CHARELLE hijacked by Somali pirates with seven Sri Lankans on board, was anchored three miles off the coast of Somalia at a location known as Garacad.
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EXPLORER have been released and are at a safe location in Kenya.
“Over the last 80 days, as a nation we have shared in the concern and uncertainty of the seven families whose loved ones were being held captive. As a nation we have shared their frustration and anxiety. And today we share in their joy. We are united in this joy and celebration,” said President James Michel on receiving the news of their release.
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Foreign demand for Canadian securities again outpaced Canadian investors' demand for foreign securities in April. Non-residents continued their strong acquisitions of Canadian securities by adding a further $9.0 billion to their portfolios, mainly government debt instruments as well as shares.
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In April, 697,000 people received regular Employment Insurance benefits, up 18,600 from a month earlier. This 2.7% increase was the smallest in six months.
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More than 4,000 students and youths in Shiraz on Sunday afternoon protested in Daneshjoo (Elm) Junction and Namazi and Chamran streets. They resisted attacks that ensued by suppressive forces.
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The Canadian citizen who is now Prime Minister of Somalia says he is "very optimistic," kidnapped Alberta journalist Amanda Lindhout will be released soon.
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Somali pirates are targeting ships at the southern end of the Red Sea and off Oman, also Noel Choong, head of the International Maritime Bureau piracy reporting centre in Kuala Lumpur confirmed
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According to news reported on SBC, which is one of the most reliable Somali websites this morning, the Transport Minister of Israel Mr. Yisrael Katz has publicly stated that his country has set up a naval base in order to fight against Somali piracy.
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