World News
EU Imposes Sanctions Against Iranian Oil Exports
January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The European Union (EU) on Monday imposed further sanctions against Iranian oil exports and central bank, a move aimed to ramp up pressure over the country’s much disputed nuclear program. According to an EU conclusion, the 27-member block banned imports of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products. However, to protect the vested interests of European companies, the conclusion gave countries with “already concluded contracts” with Iran until 1 July 2012 to carry out the embargo. A review of the measures relating to oil and petroleum products will take place before May 1, 2012. The... [Read the full story]
Entertainment
Mariah Carey in Manila
January 20, 2012 · 2 Comments
She is really the most industrious pop star in the universe, as is very much evident in her Charmbracelet World Concert Tour 2003 itinerary. Straight from sold-out stadium shows in North America, Europe, and Asia, Mariah flies to Manila, for her first concert ever in the Philippines (set on November 16 at The Fort Open Field).If there is one thing that her alleged “breakdown” two years ago proved, it was that Mariah Carey is the most hard-working diva in the business. Read More →
Articles
Bangladeshi Kills Ilongga Wife in Iloilo
January 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment
A disgruntled Bangladeshi husband shot his own wife and mother-in-law in East Baluarte, Molo district, Iloilo City on Thursday morning, police authorities said today. Dead on the spot from multiple gunshot wounds in the different parts of her body was Ruby Ann Cenato. Her mother Yolanda “Yolly” Cenato, a barangay kagawad in the said barangay, was reported in critical condition at the Iloilo Doctor’s Hospital here. The 59-year-old suspect Bangladeshi Mohammad Sahir Hussien was also rushed to the Savior International Hospital where he died after he was gunned down by one of the responding cops... [Read the full story]
Travel
Where is Venice – About Venice, Travel to Venice
December 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Venice, Italy – In this improbable city, built upon islets and platforms of countless pylons slammed over the centuries into the mud of the lagoon, people go about their business, traipsing along lanes and beside canals, up and down the countless bridges. The air hums to the sound of padding feet, chatter resonating off the walls along narrow, crooked streets and bustling, uneven squares. Down the centuries, the city’s builders seem to have delighted in variety: from the great mosaics of the Basilica di San Marco and Torcello to the sober Gothic majesty of the Chiesa di Santa Maria Gloriosa... [Read the full story]
Health
Malaria killed 98 Cambodians in 2011
January 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Malaria had killed 98 Cambodians in 2011, a decline of 35 percent from 151 deaths in a year earlier, said a senior health official on Monday. Last year, some 62,690 cases of malaria had been reported, said Char Meng Chuor, the director of the National Center for Malaria. “We see our remarkable success in fighting malaria in the past year–despite the rise in malaria cases, the death toll has declined up to 35 percent,” he told Xinhua over telephone. “This is thanks to people’s awareness about the symptoms of the disease and they have timely sought medical treatment.” He... [Read the full story]
Opinion
America Happy Over EU Decision to Ban Oil from Iran
January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Top U.S. officials on Monday hailed a European Union (EU) decision to target Iran’s oil exports and central bank for sanctions, calling it “another strong step” in the efforts to press the Islamic republic to stop its controversial nuclear program. “We welcome today’s decision by the European Union to ban imports of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, freeze the assets of the Iranian central bank, and take additional action against Iran’s energy, financial and transport sectors,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Secretary of Treasury Timothy... [Read the full story]
Health
Malaria killed 98 Cambodians in 2011
Malaria had killed 98 Cambodians in 2011, a decline of 35 percent from 151 deaths in a year earlier, said a senior health official on Monday. Last year, some 62,690 cases of malaria had been reported, said Char Meng Chuor, the director of the National Center for Malaria. “We see our remarkable success in fighting...
[Continue reading: Malaria killed 98 Cambodians in 2011]Origin of Cancer Agent
The Food Safety and Hygiene Department will increase inspection over the use of spices containing cancer-causing agent Rhoda-mineB in food production, said head of department Nguyen Cong Khan. The move follows the recent discovery of the use of RhodamineB in producing chilli powder by a private company in northern...
[Continue reading: Origin of Cancer Agent]Sad state of rural health service facilities in the province
By Danny O. Calleja Finally, the sad state of rural health service facilities in the province has caught the attention of the provincial government here as Governor Luis Villafuerte here announced over the week that he is giving priority this year to the upgrading of the province’s district hospitals and Rural Health...
[Continue reading: Sad state of rural health service facilities in the province]Help thousands of victims of Sendong in Philippines
A 15-vehicle convoy with 67 health personnel, including 16 doctors and six dentists, traveled Thursday here towards the flood-stricken cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan to help thousands of victims still reeling from the devastation brought by Typhoon Sendong last month. The storm left at least 1,200 people dead...
[Continue reading: Help thousands of victims of Sendong in Philippines]Hospitals in Mindanao, Philippines
The Department of Health (DOH) is strengthening the manpower resources of government hospitals to decongest those in the city like the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) based here which caters to patients around Mindanao. DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Romulo Busuego said they are just waiting for the approval...
[Continue reading: Hospitals in Mindanao, Philippines]Sound Pollution in Sri Lanka
In a landmark move, Sri Lanka is to introduce legislation to curb sound pollution for the first time, a minister said here on Friday. Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa told media that the government has finalized new legislation that makes it a punishable offense to produce sounds above a certified level. Under...
[Continue reading: Sound Pollution in Sri Lanka]Valenzuela City Health Department
With the theme “Magaling na Paglilingkod, Kayamanan ng Lungsod”, the Valenzuela City Health Department recognized the hard work, efficiency and achievements of barangay health workers and institutions. Held for the first time last January 6, Valenzuela health chief Dr. Jaime Exconde said the awards “aim...
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Business
Oil Price Hits High After Wall Street’s Rebounce
Oil prices surged to a new high for the year on Friday as investors felt more confident...
Wall Street Reacts Positively on Bernake’s Talk
Wall Street rallied on Friday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy...
Thailand PTT Brings Down Fuel Price
Thailand-based PTT Philippines also reduced the pump prices of its gasoline products...
MSCI World Index Shows Positive Improvement
By Edward Hadas The MSCI world index rose by 9pc in seven straight up days through...
NYSE Regulation Inc. NYSE announced on Thursday that it determined that the common...
Applying for Loan and Credit with Land Bank of the Philippines
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) has offered to extend to the Cebu City Government...
Credit Card Spending in the US
U.S. consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 7.7 percent, the ninth consecutive...
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Technology
Russian Meridian Satelliate Failed to Reach Orbit
The newly-launched Russian communications satellite “Meridian” failed...
Russia’s space industry needs an influx of new faces
Russia’s space industry needs an influx of new faces to overcome its current...
Nuclear power experts and industry officials from around the world will gather in...
Soyuz TMA-03M manned spaceship with an international crew
The Soyuz TMA-03M manned spaceship with an international crew docked with the International...
Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) Offers 54.8Tbps Capacity
40 Gbps Wavelength Network to Offer Asia-leading 54.8Tbps Total Design Capacity - NTT...
What is PLDT carrier-grade WiFi?
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and wholly-owned subsidiary Smart Communications,...
Global IP Network between Japan and the United States
NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced on December 19 that it has expanded...
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