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Celebrity readies two small ships for Galapagos cruising

Edit The Examiner 26 Jun 2016
After spending two nights exploring Quito, Ecuador, and sailing for seven nights, guests will disembark the ship and begin a three-night experience, which includes accommodations in a seaside hotel in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, a visit to a local farm or green house, and a visit with a local fisherman in search of a special catch of the day for a special dinner with the chef that evening....

Can Hague ruling help curb China advances?

Edit The Japan News 26 Jun 2016
■ The fact that the reefs over which China has effective control, including seven artificial islands in the Spratly Islands on which the administration of President Xi Jinping has been accelerating the installation of military facilities, are not eligible to have territorial waters and an exclusive economic zone under the convention....

Egypt defends transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

Edit The National 26 Jun 2016
CAIRO // Egypt's government on Sunday defended its decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia at an appeals court hearing after the move was struck down by a lower court last week. The transfer of the islands was announced during an April visit by King Salman alongside billions of dollars in Saudi aid....

Water level in seven reservoirs low at 96,665 mn litres

Edit The Times of India 26 Jun 2016
Mumbai, Jun 26 () With monsoon setting in the island city with spell of bountiful rains, catchment areas in the city are yet to receive good rainfall as water level in the seven reservoirs was recorded low as against last year ... The seven reservoirs that supply water to Mumbai are Modak Sagar, Tansa, Vihar, Tulsi, Upper Vaitarna, Bhatsa and Middle Vaitarna....

Rhode Island state police dog gets protective vest

Edit Boston Herald 26 Jun 2016
Andreozzi and Riggs will be one of seven dual-purpose teams to join the ranks of the Rhode Island State Police Canine Unit upon completion of narcotic detection program....

3 killed in capsized boat off Catalina Island identified

Edit LA Daily News 26 Jun 2016
Three men killed when their 22-foot boat capsized in rough seas off Catalina Island were identified Sunday by coroner’s officials. Two other people were critically injured when their small skiff capsized on west side of the island at 9.32 a.m ... A witness reported that the skiff with seven people on board had overturned near Salta Verde Point on the back side of the island, Sondra-Kay Kneen of the U.S....

More rain expected, as state of emergency declared in Megalopoli

Edit Kathimerini 26 Jun 2016
Local showers and brief storms are forecast on Sunday in parts of the Greek capital, the Peloponnese, the central and eastern mainland, Evia, Thessaly, the Sporades islands and Macedonia. The National Meteorological Services said the islands of the northern and eastern ......

Ducks Defeat Bluefish In Ten Innings (Bridgeport Bluefish)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Jun 2016
(Bridgeport, CT- June 25, 2016)- The Bridgeport Bluefish (27-35) were defeated by the Long Island Ducks (34-28) 2-1 in ten innings at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard on Saturday night. Bridgeport falls to 3-5 in extra-innings in 2016 while Long Island improves to 2-4 when free baseball is played ... The Bluefish wrap up their seven-game homestand against the Long Island Ducks on Sunday, June 26 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard....

JPS takes on 130 summer employees

Edit Jamaica Observer 26 Jun 2016
One hundred and thirty students from secondary and tertiary institutions across the island will start a seven-week Summer Employment Programme, valued at $4 million, with Jamaica Public Service (JPS) tomorrow ... The summer employees will be placed at JPS locations across the island as well as at a number of partner ......

Spain women claim final place at Rio 2016 (World Rugby)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Jun 2016
Spain are the final qualifier for rugby sevens' debut at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games after a 19-12 victory over Russia at UCD Bowl in Dublin, echoing the achievement of their men's team in Monaco last weekend ... Barbara Pla gave Spain some breathing space early in the second half, but Russia guaranteed a nervous finish when Bobkova sprinted down the left wing to cut the deficit to just seven points with three minutes to go....

Wander Lust: Planning a Last Minute Holiday

Edit The Jakarta Post 26 Jun 2016
While the Island of the Gods is still an attractive destination, Indonesia offers many other regions to visit. Belitung Island, for example, is a beautiful destination, with a hospitality infrastructure that has been getting better and better ... Anambas, in Riau Islands province ... One of Anambas’ most famous attractions is Bawah Island, known for its three stunning lagoons....

Chios Mastic Museum dedicated to precious gum

Edit Kathimerini 26 Jun 2016
Pyrgi is one of the eastern Aegean island’s famed Mastichochoria, a cluster of medieval villages in southern Chios, the only place in the Mediterranean where a particular kind of tree of the Pistacia genus flourishes ... This small tree has survived on the island since ancient times thanks to systematic cultivation and the area’s microclimate....

New unfurnished, move-in ready home coming to Bay Woods at Bonita Bay

Edit Naples Daily News 26 Jun 2016
The raised stem wall home's plan includes a formal living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a wet bar, a detailed double-island gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook and family room, a study, four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, and a three-car garage ... Contracts for seven end-user residences have been processed, two of which are for custom homes priced in excess of $3 million....
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