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US election: Muslim Democrats make political impact despite negative attacks Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 4:44PMMuslim activists and political leaders say that they see no need to play down their political involvement
Scrapping subsidies can cut emissions Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 4:21PMAbolishing subsidies on fossil fuels could cut world greenhouse gas emissions by up to 6% and also nudge up world economic growth, a UN report has showed.
Indonesia caregivers land contracts Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 4:10PMThe 205 Indonesian caregivers who arrived in Japan this month have contracted with 98 institutions, including hospitals and nursing facilities in 34 prefectures, and plan to begin work in January or February after undergoing six months of language training. The first batch of Indonesian recruits, here to work under a bilateral economic partnership agreement, consists of 104 nurses and 101 ...
International News Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 3:41PMVandals painted swastikas on Berlin’s Holocaust memorial. Eleven red and black swastikas were painted Saturday on seven of the 2,700 gray columns that make up the memorial. Federal investigators are investigating, according to Germany’s Deutsche Welle Web site.
WTO talks highlight emerging nations power Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 3:23PMWhen ministers from over 30 countries gathered at the World Trade Organisation headquarters in Geneva last month and failed to arrive at a consensus on market-opening commitments in agriculture and industrial goods in the first few days.
SBP offers to host 2011 FIBA Asia Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:58AMMACAU – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, in a determined effort to make the next Olympics, has offered to host the 2011 FIBA-Asia men’s basketball championship, which serves as the regional qualifier for the 2012 London Games.
Nokia plans to launch 3 new multimedia phones in Singapore Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:54AMSINGAPORE: The Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia is making a push to grow its share of the smartphone market globally. As part of the effort, it will launch three new multimedia phones in Singapore and the region later this year.
Lee warns ASEAN against backsliding to protectionism Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:47AMSINGAPORE, Aug. 26 (AFP) – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday warned against "backsliding’’ toward protectionism as Southeast Asian economic ministers launched a week of talks to strengthen regional trade links.
‘Lawin’ brings rains today over Luzon, Metro Manila Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:47AMLuzon residents will continue to experience a gloomy weather as tropical depression "Lawin" is expected to hit Quezon and Aurora provinces today.
Django joins World Pool tourney in New Jersey Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:20AMFrancisco “Django” Bustamante will be shooting it out with the world’s best cue masters as they compete at the 2008 World Straight Pool Championship (14.1) in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Human rights body eyed as core of Asean charter Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:18AMESTABLISHING a human rights body in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains a priority when the Senate takes on the Asean Charter on Thursday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo said Tuesday.
United Nations Environment Programme Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:10AMAccra/Nairobi, 26 August 2008 - Scrapping fossil fuel subsidies could play an important role in cutting greenhouse gases while giving a small but not insignificant boost to the global economy a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says.
18:00 2008/08/26 Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11:10AMTEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) -- The Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) has arranged several Quranic activities during the month of Ramazan in a number of foreign countries.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes central Indonesia Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:37AMA strong earthquake has shaken central Indonesia.
Pakistan Wants Malaysian CPO Export Increased To 80 Pct Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:37AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Pakistan hopes Malaysia will increase the quota for crude palm oil exports to the country to meet rising domestic demand.
6.6 quake strikes Indonesia Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:36AMA TREMOR shook Indonesia this morning, but officials declined to issue port alerts or close facilities. The underwater temblor of 6.6 intensity jolt ...
Calisto calls up eight strikers for AFF Cup Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:35AMVietNamNet Bridge – Chief coach of the national football squad Henrique Calisto has finalised the list of 27 footballers who will be called up for the Southeast Asian Football Championship (AFF Cup) in late 2008.
Singapore PM warns ASEAN on protectionism Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:32AM Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday warned against "backsliding" toward protectionism as Southeast Asian economic ministers launched a week of talks to strengthen regional trade links.
AsiaNet Daily Summary - Press Releases for Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:29AMÇÑ¹·Õè 26 ÊÔ§ËÒ¤Á 2551 17:20 ¹. VOLCANO JAPAN... TOKYO - Volcano Japan today announced the initiation of its direct sales effort in Japan. Volcano Japan is a subsidiary of Volcano Corporation, a leading manufacturer and developer of intravascular ultrasound, functional measurement, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Forward Looking IVUS products designed to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of ...
Charting a cultural revolution out west Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:23AMWhat was once the destination of choice for the best players in the country has evolved into a last-chance saloon, but Perth Glory coach David Mitchell is determined to put the pride back into the famous purple shirt, and the early indications are promising.
State editorial roundup Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:14AM Associated Press - August 25, 2008 11:55 AM ET A sampling of editorial opinion around Texas: Aug. 25 The Dallas Morning News on what is next for Sen. Barack Obama:
RP, 7 other Asia-Pacific countries account for 75 percent of pneumonia cases Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:10AMThe Philippines is among eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region that account for 75 percent of all pneumonia cases worldwide, a report of the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) showed.
‘Saveurs de Malaisie’, gateway for Malaysian halal products Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:10AMPARIS: The recently concluded Saveurs de Malaisie (Taste of Malaysia) promotion in Paris can be regarded a big success because not only the Malaysian Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) managed to clinch orders worth RM12 million but probably also stumbled on the best gateway for their products to penetrate the European market.
Malaysian named full member of UN panel Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 11:08AMKUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Victor Wee has been appointed a full member of the Programme Committee for Commission of East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) in the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
RP golfers open bid in Putra Cup Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 10:59AMSINGAPORE – Eyeing no less than the crown, the Philippines hopes to come out with a strong start and put up a stronger finish in pursuit of the Putra Cup crown that has eluded the country the last 12 years.
State editorial roundup Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 10:58AMDemocrats officially start their convention today with two obvious and important differences from years past.
Obama aims to heal rift, detail policies at convention Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 10:54AMDENVER (Reuters) - U.S. Democrats on Monday worked to unite the party for its convention to nominate presidential candidate Barack Obama as Republicans stirred up a rift with disaffected supporters of his former rival Hillary Clinton.
Group urges seamen to train in fighting pirates Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 10:50AMSeamen passing through pirate-prone areas need not become vulnerable to sea bandits if they undergo proper training in dealing with piracy, a group of Filipino seamen said.
The Hindu Business Line : ‘Budget deficit starving pvt sector of resources’ Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 1:52PMChennai, Aug. 24 The Government is impounding about 48 per cent of the funds of the public sector banks – over Rs 150,000 crore – to finance the budget deficit “thereby starving the private sector of resources”, said Dr Subramanian Swamy.
Democrats have four days to sell Obama to voters Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 1:30PMDENVER - Democrats open their four-day convention tomorrow with political winds at their back, but with a nagging, all-important question before them.
Oil prices threaten Latin American economies Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:48AMInflation, especially in cost of food, erodes years of progress against poverty Are exploding oil prices about to burn Latin America?
OLYMPICS Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:44AMMEDAL COUNT (Through 290 total medal events) Country G S B Tot United States ------------------------- 34 37 36 107 China-------------------------49 19 28 96 Russia-------------------------21 21 27 69 Britain-------------------------19 13 15 47 Australia-------------------------14 15 17 46
News Analysis: Obama must use convention to regain momentum Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:42AMDENVER, Colorado — Democrats open their four-day convention Monday with political winds at their back, but with a nagging, all-important question before them.
Our View: Helping watchdogs watch for abuses Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:32AMWhen Congress returns from vacation in September, after the major-party conventions, the Senate would do well to take up what sponsors call the Free Flow of Information Act, which most people term a federal shield law for journalists.
Get involved... Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:28AMA PAEDOPHILE jailed for abusing boys in Thailand is back at work - teaching 10-year-old children in China.
Chicago taught Obama to pair idealism, political pragmatism Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2:08AMCHICAGO -- As Barack Obama prepares to accept the Democratic nomination for president in Denver on Thursday, the short version of his unusual life story often leaves out some important points.
She’s a delegate who identifies Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 1:57AMAs she prepared to depart for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Montesano attorney Vini Samuel scoffed at the notion that Sen. Barack Obama isn’t patriotic enough to be president of the United States.
Gaurav Gill noses ahead Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 2:18PMMakassar (Indonesia): The oppressive tropical climate, special stages through sugarcane fields, dust and grime thrown up by speeding cars, a couple of flat tyres, engine problems, gear box problems. All the ingredients were there to ...
‘Yes, we can,’ say Pinoys in US in drive for Obama Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 2:14PMSAN FRANCISCO—After being passive for too many elections, Filipinos here have found their voice and they’re chanting: “Yes, we can.”
Green Facts You Didn’t Know About Junk Mail Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 1:31PM Emissions of junk mail are equal to those of over nine million cars or 51 million tons of greenhouse gases. More
Obama: A meteoric rise from unknown to Democratic presidential nominee Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 12:51PM When Barack Obama arrived at the Democratic National Convention eight years ago, he was a politician in need of clout. He had just been trounced in his bid for Congress. His credit card was rejected at the car rental counter. He couldn’t snare a floor pass, so he ended up watching most of the speeches on TV monitors in the arena. And he went home early.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008 Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 1:34AMA UN study, that examined possible consequences of global warming in the next 20 to 30 years, has identified India as one of the "hot-spots", particularly vulnerable to increase in extreme drought, floods and cyclones in the coming decades.
DOMINGO-VORAPIN ON SEP 14 AT CEBU COLISEUM Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 12:55AMWBO Oriental bantamweight champion Michael Domingo of the Philippines will defend his title against former world champion and veteran Thai campaigner Ratanachai Sor Vorapin on Sep. 14 at the Cebu Coliseum, Sammy Gello-ani of SGG Sports Promotions has announced today.
Military halts shipment of deadly toxins Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 12:54AMWASHINGTON — Military leaders have suspended some activities at biological research laboratories to review safety rules for some of the world’s deadliest germs and toxins, including how they are shipped through FedEx and other civilian carriers.
Saturday, 23 August, 2008 | Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 12:53AMA UN study, that examined possible consequences of global warming in the next 20 to 30 years, has identified India as one of the "hot-spots". The country is particularly vulnerable to increase in extreme drought, floods and cyclones in the coming decades.
DISHY PICKS: Saturday Saturday, August 23, 2008 @ 12:52AMCartoon Network, 7.15am: Johnny Bravo – Bicep-bulging, muscle flexing, macho mayhem with Johnny Bravo, who believes he can sweet-talk and karate chop his way out of trouble. Join Johnny as he sets out once more on his endless quest to find the perfect babe.
Somalia Waters Identified As Most Dangerous For Shipping Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 7:35AMKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The waters of Somalia, that serve as connecting passage for shipping between the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aden, are now identified as the most dangerous and risky waters for international shipping, said head of the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), Noel Choong.
Copper eases on firm dollar, profit-taking Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 7:17AM* Copper nears three-week peak before easing as dollar firms
Manager at French engineering firm Alstom arrested Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 7:07AMSwiss police arrested a former manager of French engineering giant Alstom in a corruption and money-laundering probe and raided offices of the group in Switzerland, prosecutors said Friday.