Citizens speak out. People’s demands for greater basic freedoms, improved living conditions and a more representative voice in their governments continue as they gather in countries such as Afghanistan, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria, United States and Yemen. UNITED STATES & PALESTINE – Following discussions last week in which legislators considered suspending aid to the Palestinian Authority, officials from the US State Department on Tuesday testified that continued assistance is very important for stability and fostering peace with Israel. CHINA – As part of the government’s 9-month crackdown on intellectual property rights infringements, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Jiang Zengwei announced on Tuesday that police have arrested more than 9000 people suspected of piracy or counterfeiting. CYPRUS – In the southern city Zygi, a massive explosion occurred on Monday at a naval base where munitions had been stored since being seized during illegal transport in 2009. At least 12 people died, including Cypriot navy chief Andreas Ioannides, with 62 others injured. In deep regret for the tragedy, which experts had warned of due to unsafe storage of the munitions, two top Cypriot officials, Defense Minister Costas Papacostas and National Guard Commander Petros Tsaliklides, resigned the same day. PAKISTAN – As US military in Pakistan used unmanned drone planes to attack the tribal areas of South and North Waziristan, a method of war that …

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BEIJING (April 21, 2010) ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP), a US electric vehicle pioneer, is introducing an all-electric ZAP Taxi targeting the fleet market as well as its innovative 100% electric Alias prototype sports car at the Beijing Motor Show. ZAP is gearing up to meet the need in the China marketplace for high-quality, environmentally friendly vehicles. Pilot production of the ZAP Taxi is already underway at ZAP Hangzhou, the joint venture in Hangzhou with Holley Group, a global producer of electric power meters. The vehicles will be initially aimed at the Asian market, such as taxi fleets, as well as intra-campus transportation for large corporate, government, military and university campuses. Because of their frequently idling engines, taxis may cause more pollution than other cars. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, an idling engine is 20 times more polluting than one running at 32 mph. The vehicle integrates the latest AC electric drivetrain and lithium battery system technologies in a freeway-capable EV designed for specific fleet uses. The ZAP Hangzhou joint venture and the ZAP partnership with Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co., Ltd. are part of a multi-phase business plan ZAP is implementing to target the China electric vehicle market. ZAP chose the Jonway partnership in part because Jonway produced one of the first vehicles made in China to meet international standards of quality, including ISO 9000, China Compulsory Certification (CCC) and …

American Jill St.Onge mysteriously dies while vacationing in Thailand, at the Laleena Guesthouse, with fiance Ryan Kells. Tourists from Norway also died from staying in the same building, and the Norwegian government payed for their deceased to return home. Then, they started an investigation into the cause. Conversely, the US Embassy worked with Thailand to quickly sweep this under the rug, offering no assistance to Mr. Kells, no answers, or efforts towards the prevention of any further …

The interview is taken on 7th September 08 from a German tourist visiting Chatuchak Market regarding the political situation. Upon interview, tourist states the situation has neither affected his visit to Thailand nor to the tourism in Thailand. He feels everything is still safe, same as his earlier visits to the country. Its just that he would avoid going to the demonstration areas.

The interview is taken on 7th September 08 from Finland tourists at Khaosan Road regarding the political situation. Upon interview, tourists state the situation has neither affected their visit to Thailand nor to the tourism in Thailand. They feel they are safe and they haven’t seen any demonstrator yet except in the news.

The interview is taken on 7th September 08 from a London tourist visiting Chatuchak Market regarding the political situation. Upon interview, tourist states the situation has neither affected his visit to Thailand nor to the tourism in Thailand. He is in the country for about a month and he hasn’t seen any problem yet. Although he couldn’t get a train back from southern area to Bangkok but he took a plane. He didn’t find it being a big problem….

The interview is taken on 7th September 08 from Japanese tourists visiting Chatuchak Market regarding the political situation. Upon interview, tourists state the situation has neither affected their visit to Thailand nor to the tourism in Thailand. They are enjoying their trip here.

The interview is taken on 7th September 08 from an Australian tourist visiting the Temple of Emerald Buddha regarding the political situation. Upon interview, tourist states the situation has neither affected her visit to Thailand nor to the tourism in Thailand.