G8 gathers for diplomacy amid doubts about results | TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight rich nations meet this week in northern Japan to grapple with a raft of problems from soaring food and fuel prices to African poverty and global warming... EU's Solana willing to meet Iran negotiator soon | BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief is willing to meet Iran's chief negotiator soon, after Tehran replied to a package of incentives from major powers for it to curb its nuclear pro... 'No bribe talk on Northrail' | MALOLOS CITY - Edgardo Pamintuan, chairman and chief executive officer of the North Luzon Railways Corp. (Northrail), denied yesterday the allegations of lawyer Harry Roque that the Chinese contractors of the... Soon, 8 new DFA offices abroad | The Philippines will open this year five embassies in Europe and three consulates in China to strengthen diplomatic relations with foreign countries and serve the consular needs of the growing number of overs... 'Gener' heads toward China | Tropical depression "Gener" left the country yesterday afternoon and headed for south China, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. | However, Pagasa r... Who is the real Christian - Bishop Gabby Reyes or GK's Tony Meloto? | Except for the fact that Bishop Gabby Reyes of Antipolo happens to be head of the CBCP Council of the Laity, he could not have undermined the Couples for Christ (CfC) and Gawad Kalinga (GK). | Hardly anybody ... Molina yields Olympic honor to Manny | Miguel Molina has given way to Manny Pacquiao as flag-bearer of the Philippine delegation to the Beijing Olympics in August. | Molina, who won four gold medals and was named Best Male Athlete of the 2007 Sout... Reyes scores breakthru triumph in Asian Karting | Diminutive 12-year-old Franco Victor Puey Reyes of Jet Racing Team, supported by Industria Productions, Bingo Bonanza and Birel Pacific, opened the Philippines' championship campaign in the first round of the... Zero to hero | Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas isn't your ordinary NBA star. He's totally out of the box, a unique baller whose refreshing attitude stands out in an era of sports greed and irreverent behavior. | Are... Discrimination on the catwalks | FEATURE | 07/06/2008 | PARIS — Though America stands poised for its first black president in history, the fashion world descending on Paris for this week’s couture-show summit will be treated yet again to a “... Lee leads Asian assault at Arkansas Championship | 07/06/2008 | ROGERS — South Korea’s Lee Seon Hwa led another Asian assault on the LPGA Tour Friday by firing an eight-under 64 for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Arkansas Championship. | Lee rol... Indian ministry to probe ‘lifting’ bribery scandal | 07/06/2008 | NEW DELHI — India’s sports ministry said Saturday it will probe a bribery scandal that has rocked the weightlifting federation ahead of next month’s Beijing Olympic Games. | Indian Weightlifting ... Gloria subsidy schemes fail to benefit needy | 07/06/2008 | Government subsidy programs supposedly for the poor have failed to benefit those who really needed these as reflected in the National Statistics Office’s (NSO) data released yesterday showing a 1... Tibet issue at hand is the welfare of the Tibetan people and is not about the personal status WorldNews.com Contributor Yeshe Choesang | Dharamshala: 5 July 2008 -- Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen and I accompanied by senior aides Sonam N. Dagpo, Bhuchung K. Tsering, both members of the Task Force on Sino-Tibeta... Thirty-Seven athletes qualify for Beijing Olympic Written By:Kennedy Langat , Posted: Sat, Jul 05, 2008 | Caption: The Beijing Olympic games will be held in China between the 8th- 24th August. | Thirty-Seven athletes have been selected to... Iran vows to pursue nuclear work despite incentives | TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran vowed on Saturday to pursue its uranium enrichment program, a day after delivering its response to an incentives package by world powers trying to curb its nuclear ambitions. | No deta... Modified glider wins pier flight | This year's Birdman competition has been won by a man who travelled 282 ft (86m) off a pier in a modified glider. | The Condor Class event on Saturday was almost jeopardised by strong winds but was won by the... Murrays to play Olympic doubles | Judy Murray has revealed that her sons Andy and Jamie are planning to form a doubles partnership for the Olympic Games in Beijing in August. | The British duo will fit in practice sessions together when the N... Chambers owes it to his sport towalk away after drugs shame | At some stage in the coming week, Dwain Anthony Chambers, a 30-year-old professional athlete, must make an important decision. Does he continue to damage himself, his sport and the remains of his reputation .... Chambers owes it to his sport to walk away after drugs shame | At some stage in the coming week, Dwain Anthony Chambers, a 30-year-old professional athlete, must make an important decision. Does he continue to damage himself, his sport and the remains of his reputation .... Protests as G8 gathers for diplomacy | TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight rich nations meet this week in northern Japan to grapple with a raft of problems from soaring food and fuel prices to African poverty and global warming... Iran vows to pursue nuclear work despite incentives | TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran vowed on Saturday to pursue its uranium enrichment program, a day after delivering its response to an incentives package by world powers trying to curb its nuclear ambitions. | No deta... Indian ministry to probe bribery scandal - | 6 minutes ago | NEW DELHI (AFP) - India's sports ministry said Saturday it will probe a bribery scandal that has rocked the weightlifting federation ahead of next month's Beijing Olympic Games. | Indi... Protests as G8 gathers for diplomacy Sat Jul 5, 2008 11:25am ET | | By Linda Sieg | TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight rich nations meet this week in northern Japan to grapple with a raft of problems from soaring food and fuel... WHO hails role of UAE in blood donation scheme | Dubai: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the UAE and China have made great achievement in getting rid of risk of contracting various diseases from contaminated blood from blood donors, adding ...
'No bribe talk on Northrail' The Philippine Star| MALOLOS CITY - Edgardo Pamintuan, chairman and chief executive officer of the North Luzon Railways Corp. (No...
'Gener' heads toward China The Philippine Star| Tropical depression "Gener" left the country yesterday afternoon and headed for south China, the Philippine ...
Molina yields Olympic honor to Manny The Philippine Star| Miguel Molina has given way to Manny Pacquiao as flag-bearer of the Philippine delegation to the Beijing Oly...
Discrimination on the catwalks The Daily Tribune| FEATURE | 07/06/2008 | PARIS — Though America stands poised for its first black president in history, the fa...
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Coates paints a pretty picture Sydney Morning Herald| The Sun-Herald: There has been plenty written about Beijing - pollution, potential cultural problems, diseas...
China to close plants over Games BBC News| China has ordered the closure of 40 factories in a city close to Beijing in the run-up to the Olympics Games...
Miners who lost jobs rehired ExaminerFARMERSVILLE, Ill. (Map, News) - Growing demand for coal is good news for central Illinois miners. | A case in...
A world of hurt Canada Dot Com| These early years of the 21st century could well be named the Age of Fear. We are obsessed with the dangers ...
