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Clooney wins appointment with Obama to discuss Darfur crisis

Washington, February 21 (ANI): George Clooney has won himself an appointment with US President Barack Obama to find a solution to the crisis-hit Darfur region of Sudan.

The Hollywood heartthrob, who was named a "Messenger of Peace" by the United Nations last year, will try to work a plan with the president to help put an end to a long and gory battle, which is believed to have consumed millions of innocent refugees.

"We want him (Obama) to appoint a high-level, full-time diplomat to negotiate and work hard every day for a peace treaty," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

The 47-year-old, who is presently on the road of the neighbouring African nation of Chad, further revealed not much had changed since his first visit to the region in 2006.

He said: "I was here three years ago and in some ways there's not a whole lot of difference. It's sort of status quo. The problem is that the status quo is unacceptable." (ANI)

Nick White Air Deccan's Tech wing Dy COO

Mumbai, Jul 10: India's budget carrier, Air Deccan today announced the appointment of Mr Nick White as Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Technical). In his current position, he would be responsible for maintaining fleet reliability, managing aircraft performance and supervising flight operations. He will assume responsibility for the direct management and administration of all aircraft maintenance activities, a company statement said today. Mr Nick has over 30 years of experience in the aviation.....
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