Temur Tatishvili, Author at British Reporter

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NASA’s Chandra Captures X-Ray Echoes Pinpointing Distant Neutron Star

The FINANCIAL -- Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory have discovered the largest and brightest set of rings from X-ray light echoes ever observed. These extraordinary rings, produced by an intense flare from a neutron star, provide astronomers a rare chance to

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

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WORLD

NASA, Partners Test Unmanned Aircraft Systems

The FINANCIAL -- NASA, working with government and industry partners, is testing a system that would make it possible for unmanned aircraft to fly routine operations in United States airspace.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

2 mins read

WORLD

PACE elects Georges Ravarani judge of the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Luxembourg

The FINANCIAL -- The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) on June 23 elected Georges Ravarani as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Luxembourg.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

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WORLD

PACE elects Stéphanie Mourou-Vikström judge of the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Monaco

The FINANCIAL -- The Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) on June 23 elected Stéphanie Mourou-Vikström as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Monaco.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

Business

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2015 Article IV Consultation with Seychelles

The FINANCIAL -- On June 17, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Seychelles.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

2 mins read

WORLD

Americans favor TPP, but less than other countries do

The FINANCIAL -- As Congress comes to a decision on whether to give President Barack Obama broad negotiating powers on trade, new Pew Research Center report shows that while Americans favor the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), they are among the least likely to

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

WORLD

Key takeaways on how the world views the U.S. and China

The FINANCIAL -- Pew Research Center new survey of 40 nations finds that ratings for the U.S. remain mostly positive, with a global median of 69% expressing a favorable view of America and many abroad continuing to voice confidence in President Barack

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

2 mins read

Europe

Impacts across the range of energy policy: INOGATE report highlights acheivements

The FINANCIAL -- From energy policy to tariffs, standards and statistics, the EU-funded INOGATE energy programme has just published its Multi-Annual Report covering the years 2012-2014, highlighting its achievements, both on regional level and country level, in nine areas of activity.

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read

Business

Emerging-Market Companies Shaking Up Global Competition in Automotive Supply, Construction Equipment, and Chemicals

The FINANCIAL -- Companies based in emerging markets are dramatically transforming the global automotive-supply, construction equipment, and chemical industries and rapidly closing the gap with leading multinational corporations (MNCs) in terms of global revenues, according to a new report released on June

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

3 mins read

WORLD

New World Bank Financing Supports Lao PDR’s Poverty Reduction Fund

The FINANCIAL -- To enable the construction of vital infrastructure including schools, health clinics, roads and drinking water systems for poor communities across Laos, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on June 23 approved US$11.6 million in new financing for Lao

by Temur Tatishvili

June 24, 2015

1 min read