MIL-OSI Translation: Inauguration of the new pont de Motu uta
Source: Government of French Polynesia The President, Edouard Fritch, and the minister of Equipment, René Temeharo, were inaugurated on Tuesday morning, the new bridge to Motu Uta. Also in attendance at the ceremony, the mayor of Papeete, Michel Buillard, the director of the autonomous Port of Papeete, Jean-Paul Le Caill, as well as many figures […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: China to further enhance ties with Dominican Republic
Source: China State Council Information Office Li Zhanshu, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, held talks with Radhames Camacho Cuevas, president of the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies, in Beijing on Wednesday. The Latin-American country forged diplomatic ties with China on May 1, 2018, joining the mainstream international community of more than […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: France to launch int’l competition to rebuild Notre Dame
Source: China State Council Information Office France will launch an international competition to re-design the spire of Notre Dame of Paris Cathedral which collapsed in a devastating fire Monday evening, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced on Wednesday. “An international competition to rebuild the cathedral’s spire will be organized. (It) will allow us to ask […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: Italy arrests 2 men for allegedly training to fight with IS
Source: China State Council Information Office Two men, one Italian and one Moroccan, were arrested in northern Italy on Wednesday for allegedly training to fight for the Islamic State (IS) radical group in Syria, Italian authorities said. The operation was ordered by prosecutors in the Sicilian city of Palermo, who charged the two suspects for […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: Saudi king meets with Iraqi PM over enhancing bilateral ties
Source: China State Council Information Office Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday met with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi over promotion of bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The two leaders saw eye to eye on the need to enhance cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Iraq in various fields, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: 49 killed in heavy rains, hailstorms in Pakistan
Source: China State Council Information Office Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Wednesday that at least 49 people were killed and 176 others injured as torrential rains followed by flash floods continued to play havoc in Pakistan. The past three-day spell of heavy rains has also damaged 117 houses across the country, according […]
Read More →MIL-OSI China: Sexual offender sentenced to over 3 years in prison in Finland
Source: China State Council Information Office A local court in Finland on Wednesday sentenced a 23-year-old man of foreign background to three years and two months in prison for aggravated rape and brutal sexual abuse of a child. The accused was also obliged to pay 7,300 euros to the victim for mental illness and pain, […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Nominations extended for 2019 Multicultural Queensland Awards
Source: Government of Queensland Queenslanders who support and promote a united, harmonious and inclusive Queensland community are being encouraged to nominate for the 2019 Multicultural Queensland Awards. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Stirling Hinchliffe said the nomination period for the awards had been extended to May 2 ensure as many worthy Queenslanders as possible get the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: Take care, slow down and enjoy the drive this Easter
Source: Government of Queensland Many Queenslanders will be looking forward to spending time with family and friends over the Easter long weekend, taking a break and perhaps visiting some of the many beautiful parts of our state. Unfortunately, history shows Easter can be a dangerous time on our roads. In the past month, communities across […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Australia: North Queensland support for isolated children and parents
Source: Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Isolated families affected by the floods in North Queensland are now eligible for a one-off $1,000 payment to help with education and related costs. The Flood Education Supplement is available to families who receive Assistance for Isolated Children or ABSTUDY payments. Families must also be living in […]
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