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New York: More than 90 per cent of men having sex with men in the Asia-Pacific region, a group in which HIV prevalence has reached alarming levels, do not have access to prevention and care services due to an adverse legal and social environment, a United Nations-backed forum was told.

New York: As organized crime increasingly transcends national borders, the best way to combat these networks is to strike at the heart of their markets, not just intercept criminal groups, the head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said.

New York: An $8 billion investment annually in rebuilding and 'greening' the world's fisheries could both increase fish catches and generate $1.7 trillion in long-term economic returns over the next four decades, according to a new United Nations report.

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Jean Le Dem visited Victoria during May 4-17, 2010 to conduct discussions for the first program review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement with Seychelles. The mission met with His Excellency President James Michel, Minister of Finance Danny Faure, Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles Pierre Laporte and other senior government officials as well as representatives of the private sector, parliamentarians, and civil society.

Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have noted that, in the wake of the global crisis, the Palauan economy had been hit by sizable domestic and external shocks, which contributed to a large contraction. Directors commended the authorities for steering Palau through these turbulent times. While near-term prospects have improved, many challenges remain however to be tackled to consolidate the recovery and sustain growth.

New Delhi: In the light of the meetings of the Executive Council and the Special General Assembly of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), scheduled to be held on 18th May 2010, Government has sent a fresh communication today, i.e., 17th May,2010 to the President /Secretary General / General Secretary of IOA and all recognised NSFs to deliberate and decide on the Basic Universal Principles of Good Governance of the Olympic and Sports Movement in the interest of sports in the country.

New Delhi: The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today asked the top brass of the Armed Forces to work in unison and make cyber systems 'as secure and as non-porous as possible'. Addressing the Army Commanders here, Shri Antony said cyber-warfare is becoming a serious threat to security.

New Delhi: The Strategic Forces Command today successfully launched the AGNI A2 missile. The launch was carried out from Wheeler Island off the coast of Orissa.

New Delhi: The Union Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation and Tourism Minister Kumari Selja today urged the State Governments to work out Slum-free State and Slum Free City Plans where all the poor residents would own a home and access basic services. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh , she also urged that all the slum dwellers are provided with property rights to enable them to lead a life with dignity.

There may be some politicians who believe that generating controversies is the best way to get into public eye. This yardstick can be valid in the case of rootless and second-rung politicians but not for those already holding high public or party positions. In their case it is their reactions to unfavourable political situations or in pursuing their party's goals which usually generate controversies.