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By 2020 Britain would have spent nearly 40 billion pounds on its Afghan Campaign. 31.05.2013 The main beneficiaries of the Afghan war were arms dealers and afghan drug lords. A new book authored by Frank Ledwidge claims that in the whole operation not even a single Al-Qaida operative has been captured or killed. Yes, these...

New research reveals millions of people have become midnight bankers. 25 May 2013 Monday 27 May is the fifth anniversary of the first Faster Payment.More than transferred for every UK household since 2008 launch After hours banking has become commonplace for millions of busy Brits, according to new research commissioned to mark the fifth birthday...

Asia’s energy needs have risen rapidly in tandem with its economic expansion, which is on the upswing again despite the economic doldrums afflicting other parts of the world. ASIA’S rise is increasingly considered a foregone conclusion, yet the extent to which the region will prosper hinges on its ability to feed its voracious, ever-increasing appetite...

City governments and mayors in the region are now facing difficult challenges arising from climate change, economic transformation, and demographic shifts in their cities. Sustainable development – particularly in cities – must be both environmentally responsible and socially inclusive. This is especially true for the Europe and Central Asia region, wherein more than two-thirds of...

The Leaders of China have indicated their intentions to focus on the quality, efficiency and sustainability of growth. This Signals their willingness to reform. The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress are holding their annual sessions against the backdrop of a once-in-a-decade leadership transition. The new leaders face high expectations. Addressing...