WB urged to improve role in social, environmental development

"Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The World Bank should improve its role in social as well as environmental development which affects the quality of human development, environment analyst Emil Salim said."The social and environmental elements in the World Bank should be strengthened...

Walhi presses for exclusion of carbon brokers from negotiations

""If carbon brokers and traders act as negotiators, there will be a scandal because they will only think of forest trade," Walhi Executive Director Khalid Muhammad said on the sidelines of a "climate justice" rally here on Wednesday. Walhi was looking into who currently acted...

Lebanon president steps down; asks army to 'preserve security'

I have to admit that this has been a little hard to follow whether it is something good for the Lebanese people and for peace in the region. From what I get out of it, it seems to be.There are so many interests trying to make moves to control the country it's difficult to...

Noted foreign personalities to speak at IAPC meeting in Bali

"Other national personalities who would speak at the meeting were Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Chairman Ginanjar Kartasasmita, former environment minister Emil Salim. Foreign persialities of international repute who would address the meeting included Datuk Seri...

Loney, Dear: Sologne - Album Review

Swedish group Loney, Dear release Sologne. Full review here.