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London Mayor inaugurates a green building neighboring Victoria Station

Posted by AditiJ on 21/11/2009

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced the official opening of a new commercial office and retail building situated adjacent to the mid 19th century rail station. Dubbed as The Peak, the 11,280 sq m structure designed by Sheppard Robson...

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UK: Number of female executives in top companies still falling

Posted on 19/11/2009

A disheartening picture for women is revealed in an influential report which will show that the number of executive directorships in the FTSE 100 index held by women has fallen over the past year. The 2009 Female FTSE report from Cranfield School of Management shows that corporate Britain is failing ...

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Morocco: Reverse Expulsion of Sahrawi Activist

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 19/11/2009

(New York) - Morocco must reverse its expulsion of Sahrawi rights activist Aminatou Haidar and allow her to enter her country of nationality, Human Rights Watch said today. Spain must intercede with Morocco to ensure her return, Human Rights Watch added. read more

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Western Sahara: Aminatou Haidar Deported

Posted by Jillian C. York on 18/11/2009

Aminatou Haidar is a leading activist for independence of the Western Sahara (from Morocco). On Friday, November 13 when, upon returning to Laayoune (a city in the Western Sahara region), she was arrested and subsequently deported. Jillian C. York rounds up the reactions of bloggers.

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Draft Economic Development Strategy for London, posted by Sandra @ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:20:36 +0000

Posted by Sandra on 17/11/2009

The Mayor of London is currently consulting on his draft Economic Development Strategy . The consultation is open until 12th January 2010 . Previously the Mayor, through the London Development Agency , has provided grant funding to a number of voluntary and community sector organisations, partic ...

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