That work, done in 2006, seems much closer to where we are headed than almost all the forecasts done in 2020. With the advent of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the years prior to 2006 had seen UNDP scale up its activities in a major way.
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With an unprecedentedly mobile world population, writers are everywhere on the frontline of cultural exchange, putting into words the experiences of millions whose own identities are contested and denied. Yet writers themselves hate to be categorised: there is something about being a writer that is all about putting your roots in the air. Stories, on the other hand, grow downwards, seeking the cultural nutrients in the soil. When David Edgar, chairing a session on theatre and censorship, asked the Northern Irish playwright Gary Mitchell whether he spoke for the Protestant community in North Belfast, Mitchell replied pugnaciously that he spoke only for himself.
Mitchell knows all too well what it means to be accused of representing a community. He calmly described the intimidation that he and his family have received at the hands of loyalist paramilitaries who object to his portrayals of their culture.
Her death is reported to be suspicious and police launch a murder inquiry. There are also concerns about another Ipswich prostitute, 19-year-old Tania Nicol, who went missing on 30 October. He is named as Tom Stephens, a 37-year-old Tesco supermarket worker.
Another Quiz channel? In case this is a new expression to you, a podcast is a downloadable audio file in MP3 format in the style of a mini radio programme.
This can either be played on your desktop computer, or transferred to a portable MP3 file. See our BT Vision page for more. An amazing piece of kit. Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have teamed up with probably the funniest chap around, Mr Karl Pilkington, to put together a series of podcasts. The first season were available on the Guardian Unlimited website. Just give it a listen and find out. If you missed out — note that Series 2 is available now direct from www.
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International air travel became more stringent after the Heathrow Airport shut down in London in August because of a suspected serious terrorist threat. It caused chaos and resulted in new restrictions to hand luggage on flights. The Bali nine lost their appeals against 20-year heroin-smuggling convictions, with some sentences increased to the death penalty. In May, an earthquake killed more than 4,600 and in July, a tsunami killed more than 650 on the island. A landslide buried an entire village in the Philippines in February, and tens of thousands were evacuated amid the erupting Mayon volcano in the Philippines in August. Back home, cyclone Larry smashed the far north Queensland coast in March, with its destructive core flattening Innisfail, south of Cairns.
As the most bushfire prone place in the world , authorities feared the worst bushfire season yet for south-eastern Australia. Firefighters have already tasted what may be in store for the tough bushfire season ahead , as they battled massive blazes in Victoria and Tasmania during December. Commissioner Terence Cole recommended a task force be established to look into possible charges against several former AWB executives. The Stern report on global warming released in the UK in October put the effect of climate change in economic terms, making governments around the world stand up and take notice. The nuclear energy debate intensified after a report by Dr Ziggy Switkowski recommended a rethink on uranium mining and alternative energy industries. Scientists rejoiced as Federal Parliament passed a controversial Bill lifting the ban on stem cell research. New industrial relations laws took hold in March, as unions joined the Federal Opposition and state governments in a vow to fight implementing the legislation.
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English professor Norman German's stories published in chapbook. In 2006, several allegations were made of corruption in English football, by sources both inside and outside the game, including a BBC Panorama investigation. How much do you remember about 2006? We take a look back at ten of the biggest news stories from the year. Go to for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture. We are pleased to announce our English and Journalism Departmental Scholars for Spring 2006.
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English passed the milestones of 1 million and later 1,5 million articles in 2006, fortifying the position of the English Wikipedia as the greatest one-language encyclopedia that ever existed. With the advent of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the years prior to 2006 had seen UNDP scale up its activities in a major way. Breaking news, live coverage, investigations, analysis, video, photos and opinions from The Washington Post.
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The competition is eventually won by Italy, following a penalty shoot-out against France in the final. Hezbollah declares open war against Israel two days later. Liquids and gels are banned from hand luggage and airports are plunged into chaos due to lengthy security checks. All fourteen of the crew onboard are killed.
Daniel Dennett Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University, author of Breaking the Spell I expect to live to see the evaporation of the powerful mystique of religion. I think that in about 25 years almost all religions will have evolved into very different phenomena.
With the worldwide spread of information technology not just the internet, but cell phones and portable radios and television , it is no longer feasible for guardians of religious traditions to protect their young from exposure to the kinds of facts and, yes, of course, misinformation and junk of every genre that gently, irresistibly undermine the mindsets requisite for religious fanaticism and intolerance. Voters in democracy sometimes make good choices and avoid bad choices cf some recent elections in a major First World country.
Opposition leader Aleksander Kozulin is among several protesters arrested. The murders are soon linked to the Bandidos motorcycle gang. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly failed in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. The arrests were made in London, Birmingham, and High Wycombe in an overnight operation.
Russia today - это пристальный взгляд на развитие современной России, в которой успехи чередуются с проблемами. Играть на одном информационном поле с такими признанными лидерами, как CNN и BBC - задача трудная, но, как оказалось, выполнимая. У англоязычного российского телеканала получилось самое трудное - стать своим среди чужих. Маргарита Симоньян: "Недавно пришло письмо - мы очень порадовались… от помощников арабского шейха.. Мы конечно все сделали... Все ему записали и отправили... О России, признается, имел весьма смутное представление. Вслед за ним, теперь нашу страну открывают для себя и зарубежные телезрители. Кевин Оуэн, ведущий новостей: "Безусловно мой взгляд на Россию изменился с тех пор, как я приехал сюда - у вас прекрасная страна... Мы вещаем на весь мир, и то, что мы рассказываем о России, пользуется неподдельным интересом - во всяком случае, письма, которые я получаю по Интернету, подтверждают это...
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