Posts Tagged ‘role’

The Francophone countries are working to restore the predominant role of the French Olympics

June 8th, 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
According to a report from the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF, headquartered in Paris), to restore the role of French in the Olympic Games (OG) as it should, the IOF conducted a series of efforts to halt the decline of French in major international sports competitions at Beijing Olympic 2008.
The modern Olympics were created in [...]

China must play a greater role in research of sandstorms in Asia

May 13th, 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
China should play a greater role in international research of sandstorms in Asia, said an expert from the Republic of Korea (ROK) participating in the international seminar on natural disaster in Beijing.
“The search for the RC needs the support of China,” said an expert from RC who wants to share more data with China and [...]

China calls for enhanced role of NGOs in Asia and Europe

May 10th, 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
China on Thursday called for strengthening the role of civil society and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in reducing threats to human security and in building a peaceful world.
At the 5th Forum of the people of ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) which will end Thursday night after four days of work, Li Jianping of the Chinese People’s Association for [...]

Zhang Ziyi is the star of the movie Geisha

May 3rd, 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
After years of development and difficult negotiations in Hollywood, the film version of bestseller Memoirs of a Geisha, will finally be produced. The lead role of Sayuri, is played by Zhang Ziyi, Chinese actress who starred in the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
The book caused a sensation in the world when it was published for [...]

Israel rules out a role for Europe after the UN vote on West Bank barrier

April 7th, 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
Israel said on Thursday, the day of arrival in Jerusalem of the High Representative for Foreign Policy of the European Union (EU) Javier Solana, the EU was disqualified for playing an active diplomatic role in the region after UN to vote against the barrier Israel is constructing in the West Bank.
“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will [...]

Quartet meeting in Jerusalem to discuss the role of Egypt in Gaza

March 16th, 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
Representatives of the Quartet for Peace in the Middle East met Tuesday to the UN office in Jerusalem to discuss the possible role of Egypt in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s withdrawal, according to Israeli newspaper Haaretz .
The meeting, which follows that of June 24 in Taba, Egypt, was attended by Deputy Assistant Secretary of [...]

Situation calmed down in Haiti

October 22nd, 2009 | Tags: , , , ,
The Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said Tuesday morning that “the situation was calm in Haiti” and French soldiers present in Haiti had in fact “a major diplomatic role.
The French military had three missions: to secure the French and European nationals, secure the airport and take the return to normal life in the country, “said Alliot-Marie [...]

Paris: The complete results of the 29th César Awards

October 18th, 2009 | Tags: , , , ,
Here are the winners of the 29th track Caesars film awards Saturday night during a ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.The Cesar for best film was awarded “The Barbarian Invasions” by Canadian Denys Arcand, twice a winner at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival (screenplay and actress).The Cesar for best director was awarded to [...]