By Louise Rasmussen Denmark says US resource exploration in Greenland must respect local laws COPENHAGEN, – Denmark’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday if the US wished to explore Greenland’s resources, it would have to do so within the framework of the Arctic island’s legislation, adding that last month’s deal between the three parties did not … Read more
Photo credit: State Archives of Florida/FloridaMemory.com The Savoy Hotel has stood on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive since 1937, a low-rise Art Deco landmark in a neighbourhood defined by that style. Now, a plan filed by Allied Partners would demolish most of the Savoy and the neighbouring Arlington Hotel to make way for a 38-story, 480-foot … Read more
Protesters rally outside Israel’s embassy in Bangkok over tourist behaviour Hundreds of people rallied outside Israel’s embassy in Bangkok on Thursday, calling on foreign visitors to respect Thailand’s laws, culture and local traditions. The protest came amid growing public criticism of alleged misconduct by foreign tourists, with Israeli visitors increasingly becoming the focus.Protest leader Sondhi … Read more