PETALING JAYA: A total of 46 countries are participating in the 21st edition of the Miss Tourism International 2018 World Final, which has described itself as ‘The Biggest Event of The Year’. The Miss Tourism International (MTI) 2018 World Final, themed ‘Glitz and Glamour’, will put Malaysia in the global spotlight on Dec 21, at the Sunway Hotel Resort and Spa, Subang Jaya. The pageant featuring 46 delegates taking part in tourism-related promotional activities and events will take place from Dec 7 to 22. D’Touch International Managing Director Tan Sri Danny Ooi said the event will align with the event’s objective of ‘Promoting Tourism, Culture and Friendship’ while empowering the delegates to propagate the values of their respective countries. “The MTl was mooted to channel tourism to create and foster new relationships among the delegates while nurturing a better and closer understanding of one another’s national cultures, … [Read more...] about 46 countries to take part in Miss Tourism International 2018 World Final in Sunway
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‘Philippines does not need call from 38 states on HR’
MANILA, Philippines — The country does not have to be told of its human rights obligations as it is already faithfully fulfilling them, Malacañang said yesterday amid calls from 38 countries for the Duterte administration to address concerns over thousands of deaths and other abuses in the conduct of its war on drugs. In a joint statement issued at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva last week, the 38 countries said the Philippines – as a member of the council – is obliged to fulfill its duty to promote universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The 47-member UNHRC said it might take action if the government fails to fulfill its international human rights obligations. It did not elaborate. In response, presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the administration has never shirked its responsibility to protect and uphold human rights while carrying out its campaign against illegal drugs. “Even if there is … [Read more...] about ‘Philippines does not need call from 38 states on HR’
Take a folk art road trip to see Romania’s kilims
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By Barbara Whitaker The New York Times Sat., May 26, 2018 Many years ago while living in South Africa I came across a Romanian kilim. Its pastel floral designs — a sampler of sorts — was captivating, but also beyond my budget. Decades passed, but it lingered in my memory every time I shopped for a rug to dress up a dreary room. Then I found myself living in Warsaw, Poland, last college tuition payment made and Romania just a short flight away. Inspired by the idea that I might find a wealth of kilims at bargain basement prices, I set off from Bucharest on a 10-day, 2,073-kilometre journey around the central European country in a small Dacia Logan stick shift in search of kilims and the people who still weave them. From Bechet, a port town on the Danube River near the border of Bulgaria in the south, to Maramures, which borders Ukraine to the north, and then east to Bucovina, cutting south through Moldova back to Bucharest, I circled Romania in search of … [Read more...] about Take a folk art road trip to see Romania’s kilims
News Djokovic finds his feet on Rome clay after injury nightmare
ROME, Italy -- Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Monday he felt reassured to be back playing on the familiar red clay of Rome as he dispatched Alexandr Dolgopolov in straight sets in the first round. The 12-time Grand Slam champion, who won the last of his 68 ATP titles at the Canadian Open in 2016, has slipped to 18th in the world, his lowest ranking in 12 years as he struggles with a nightmare elbow injury. But he got off to a comfortable start in his bid for a fifth ATP Italian Open title at the Foro Italico, taking 55 minutes to oust Ukrainian Dolgopolov in the first round. READ: Vinci bids tennis a teary goodbye in Rome "Rome has always been a place where I felt good, where I received a lot of support, where I played well, and had a lot of great results," said Djokovic. "And today's match encourages me and gives me reason to believe that it can be a good week for me. "Obviously I would like to go all the way but, at the same time, looking at my results I have to … [Read more...] about News Djokovic finds his feet on Rome clay after injury nightmare
RANKED: The 10 cheapest destinations for an all-inclusive holiday
caption Bodrum, Turkey. source TravelSupermarket There’s nothing like having an entire week with nothing to worry about but which restaurant to eat at or pool to dip your toes in – especially when it’s already paid for. While a weekend break is always appealing, a week at an all-inclusive resort is more affordable than ever, with package down 13% on last summer, according to comparison site TravelSupermarket. The company looked at three months of searches for seven-night holidays departing between May 1 and September 30 in order to find the best ones. Scroll down to see the 10 cheapest countries for a seven-day all-inclusive holiday, ranked by average price in ascending order. We’ve also included an example trip on offer, showing that prices go much lower. 10. Croatia — £636 per person. caption Dubrovnik, Croatia. source Dreamer4787 / Shutterstock The country with its coast on the Adriatic Sea, is the … [Read more...] about RANKED: The 10 cheapest destinations for an all-inclusive holiday