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International Day of Cooperatives (Manila Bulletin)

THE International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated today with the theme "Confronting Climate Change through Cooperative Enterprise" to highlight the complementarity of the goals and objectives of the United Nations (UN) and the international cooperative movement, and underscore the contributions that the movement has made to the resolution of major problems addressed by the UN.

Princess provides inspiration to organic vegetable growers (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)

NAN : Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has inspired residents in this northern province to raise organic vegetables in their backyards. The farmland in Thong Noi palace where the princess takes up residence during her visit to Nan once or twice a year spans 42 rai.

Potjaman tax evasion verdict out on July 31 (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)

The Criminal Court will hand down its verdict on the tax evasion case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's wife Khunying Potjaman and two other defendants on July 31. Khunying Potjaman, her step-brother Bannapot Damapong and her secretary Karnchanapa Honghern were charged by the Office of the Attorney-General following an investigation by the Assets Scrutiny Committee (ASC).

Kolkata: Hawkers halt opening of mall 5 Jul 2008, 0425 hrs IST,TNN (The Times of India)

KOLKATA: Nearly three decades ago, they appropriated the city’s footpaths from pedestrians. Small shopkeepers saw red as they blocked shop-windows and lured customers away. An attempt was made to rein them in a decade ago. But it proved shortlived. Emboldened, they encroached upon roads as well.

Hawkers halt mall opening in Kolkata (The Times of India)

Nearly three decades ago, they appropriated the city’s footpaths from pedestrians. Small shopkeepers saw red as they blocked shop-windows and lured customers away.