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Bill & Melinda Gates, Asian Parliamentary Group win 2010 UN Population Award Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:13PMBill and Melinda Gates and the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) have won this year's UN Population Award, the UN Population Fund announced here on Tuesday. "Through direct financing and by providing 'seed money' to elicit the participation of other donors," Bill and Melinda Gates, co-founders and co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, "have ...
'Miracle' birth of baby elephant: Zoo Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:54PMA baby elephant believed to have died during labour was born alive at an Australian zoo on Wednesday, amazing its keepers and defying expert opinion that such an outcome would take a "miracle".
'Miracle' as baby elephant comes back from the dead Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:14PMStaff at Sydney's Taronga Zoo have declared the live birth of a baby elephant a "miracle" days after vets said the calf had died in the womb.
Asia, I Runto You Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:44PMSo many films, so little time at the Asian American Film Festival. by Kelly Vance City of Life and Death is a horrifying, epic account of the notorious Rape of Nanjing. The People I've Slept With, on the other hand, is a bawdy sex comedy about a self-consciously promiscuous young woman in contemporary Los Angeles. They both fit into the purview of 28th San Francisco International Asian American ...
Adiq makes detour to UAE Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:24PMPROMISING Adiq Husainie Othman will have to forego the UCI Track World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark on March 24-28 and instead focus on the Asian Championships in the United Arab Emirates next month.
Baby elephant's birth hailed as a miracle Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:55PMA baby elephant has been born alive this morning at Taronga Zoo, two days after he was declared dead during the mother’s difficult six-day labour.
Baby elephant 'miracle': it's alive Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:35PMBaby elephant thought to have died in mother's womb born alive this morning.
Swaps Traders Bet India Budget Measures Will Work: Chart of Day Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:17PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Investors are betting India will trim its budget deficit, bringing the country’s risk of default closer to that of its investment-grade Asian peer group, according to Nomura Holdings Inc.
Sydney's baby elephant 'miracle': he's alive Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:12PMA baby elephant thought to have died in its mother's womb was born alive this morning at Taronga Zoo.
Top Scoops Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:08PMThe whole morning today, and part of the afternoon was taken up with legal argument. The Court was closed, the jury confined to their room, during this process.
Growing Pinoy headcount warms life in Czech Republic Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:25PMPRAGUE (PRAHA), Czech Republic – They stepped outside the moss-covered stone-church in cadence with the white flakes falling languorously from a mint blue sky.
Thailand's anti-govt group all set to paralyse Bangkok Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:03PMThailand's anti-government red-shirt movement, in its last ditch effort to topple Abhisit Vejjajiva's government and its back-up forces, are mobilising a huge protest march from four regions to paraly .....
Thailand's anti-govt group all set to paralyse Bangkok Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:02PMThailand's anti-government red-shirt movement, in its last ditch effort to topple Abhisit Vejjajiva's government and its back-up forces, are mobilising a huge protest march from four regions to paralyse the capital on Friday (March 12).
Cambodian PM lambasts ASEAN secretary general Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:14PMPHNOM PENH (AFP) - Cambodian premier Hun Sen on Monday said the head of Southeast Asia's regional body was unsuitable for the job, accusing him of "crazy work" for reportedly questioning a recent rocket drill.
Delinquents reading their way to a better life Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:02PMEncouraging students to read can be tough work in Thailand - and getting those categorised as delinquents to do this is surely harder still.
'A Visual Legacy' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:21PMBrazosport College will host an exhibit of works in many media by noted Jones Creek artist Julia Arrington Crainer. The exhibit, “Julia Crainer: a Visual Legacy,” is on display and open for viewing during regular college hours through April 15.
Mass conference facility for Laguna Phuket Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:46PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Spikes Asia dates in Sept, Adfest postponed Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:10PMTHE SPIKES Asia Advertising Festival will be held at Suntec Singapore from Sept 19 to Sept 22 to coincide with the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Burma Refugees Struggling to Adjust in City Heights Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:49PM"Without rice," said Mu Naw, "we cannot live."
Choi eyes the Malaysian carrot Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:46PMKUALA LUMPUR – Korea 's KJ Choi is eyeing victory at the US$2mil (RM6.6mil) Maybank Malaysian Open starting Thursday to complete a grand double in the country and also enhance his Masters Tournament aspirations. The Asian Tour honorary member, who is a seven-time US PGA Tour winner, was victorious when he last visited Malaysia in October and feels right at home at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and ...
Choi eyes the Malaysian carrot Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:31PMKUALA LUMPUR – Korea 's K.J. Choi is eyeing victory at the US$2 million (RM6.6 million) Maybank Malaysian Open starting today to complete a grand double in the country and also enhance his Masters Tournament aspirations.
A PEOPLE'S FAVOURITE Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:35PMTun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali had just finished a lively discussion with faculty members of the Multimedia University when she turned up at the office of her husband Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
The same old script Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:46PMKUALA LUMPUR: The local golfers will be putting their best foot forward but, in all probability, are again going to be upstaged by the foreign field in the Maybank Malaysian Open, which begins at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) today.
Our football team improve to 146th in world rankings Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:46PMPETALING JAYA: Malaysia moved up 13 spots to No. 146 in the latest FIFA world rankings list released yesterday.
SCG upbeat after nod for 6 projects Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:38PMSiam Cement Group, the country's largest industrial conglomerate, foresees a brighter outlook for its projects in the Map Ta Phut area following the Central Administrative Court's nod for six SCG projects to resume construction work.
Lead shared in Singapore Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:12AMJuli Inkster and Ai Miyazato led the HSBC Women's Champion's tournament on Saturday.
Ask Thai govt. to stop migrant’s crackdown Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:55AMAn alliance of Filipino migrant workers in the Middle East urged the government to formally ask the Thai government to stop the on-going crackdown of migrants in its territory.
Six birdies carry Snedeker into lead Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:46AMPiercy trails by 1 shot after two eagles
Book review: Thai detective tangled in grisly case Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:23AMJohn Burdett's crime novels, narrated by Royal Thai police detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep, are lovely and complex. The streets of Thailand and, in the new "The Godfather of Kathmandu," of Nepal, are as vivid as any of his characters; the reader is transported to a foreign world made familiar through the voice of his guide.
Cloud Computing and the Approaching Philippine Election Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:15AMIt's tough to remain focused on cool tech stuff in a hot country that still has tens of millions mired in the depths of poverty. But really, it's place like the Philippines that hold the key to the future of cloud computing and enterprise IT. read more
Thailand: Banks Heighten Security After Bomb Blasts Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:02AMBANGKOK, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Five bank premises, four of them belong to Bangkok Bank, became the target of bomb attacks last night, police said. Two of the bombs exploded, two defused and one found to be fake.
THAILAND: BANKS HEIGHTEN SECURITY AFTER BOMB BLASTS Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:42AMBANGKOK, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Five bank premises, four of them belong to Bangkok Bank, became the target of bomb attacks last night, police said.
Juli and Ai top leaderboard Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:37AMSINGAPORE: Veteran American Juli Inkster and Japanese star Ai Miyazato are joint leaders after the third round yesterday at the HSBC Women's Champion's tournament in Singapore.
Travel: Gadding about Chiang Mai Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:14AMMany unique adventures awaited us as we made our way to Chiang Mai, a lush and tropical area found in northern Thailand. Having enjoyed several days exploring the modern city of Bangkok, we were heading north on a simple, one-hour flight to explore this authentic Thai city. Traveling up to 1,000 feet above sea level helped us beat the blistering Bangkok heat, but not the rain that's prevalent in ...
Apple Says Children Were Used to Build iPhone, iPod (Update1) Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:57PMApple Inc. said three of its suppliers hired 11 underage workers to help build the iPhone, iPod and Macintosh computer last year, a violation it uncovered as part of its onsite audit of 102 factories.
Veteran Inkster, Japan's Miyazato top leaderboard Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:51PMVeteran American Juli Inkster and Japanese star Ai Miyazato are joint leaders after the third round Saturday at the 1.3-million-dollar HSBC Women's Champion's tournament in Singapore.
'Rambo' wannabe gets served Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:25PMWhether he's a master of kung fu or simply a master of self-promotion, the myths of self-styled warrior Robert McInnes may have caught up with him this week.The former Aucklander, whose training methods received national attention...
New hunt is on! Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:09AMFugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra may soon face criminal and civil lawsuits from state agencies and private firms damaged by his abuse of power, following the Supreme Court ruling on Friday.
Apple admits child labour was used to build iPods and iPhones in Chinese factories Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:18AMAn audit found that at least eleven 15-year-old children were found to be working in three factories that supply Apple in the last year.
Humble Office, Big Work Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:59AMKEARNEY — About 20 years ago, Gene Schachterle of Elm Creek was working at an office that created study Bibles.
'Rambo' wannabe gets served Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:42AMWhether he's a master of kung fu or simply a master of self-promotion, the myths of self-styled warrior Robert McInnes may have caught up with him this week.
Saturday February 27 2010 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:14AMFEB 26 — Being in a field where you always have to come up with new ideas everyday is not something easy. I try to come up with one feature-length documentary film idea every year and that becomes the big project for the next twelve months.
'Water car' scam Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:53PMSince the fuel crisis in the 1970s, home-made modifications aimed at improving fuel economy of existing cars have been worked up like frenzy as consumers understandably panicked by skyrocketing fuel prices or, worse, their shortages.
'Crafts can contribute to country's economy' Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:33PMKUALA LUMPUR: Despite just being a cottage industry, local handicraft, if managed well, can contribute to the country's revenue and boost economic growth, said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-26 03:02 Court ruling to keep Thai stocks in cautious mood Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:28PMBANGKOK, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Thai stocks may fall in early trade on Friday amid generally weak sentiment in Asian bourses and recent weakness in oil prices, with investors also wary of a court ruling on the assets of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
HMM-262 sergeant earns MCAA Exceptional Achievement Award Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:15PMSgt. Eric J. Driz's peers and leaders describe him as an outstanding leader with meticulous work ethics, bearing, technical acumen, savvy and a person who cares for his junior Marines.
Money was too good to resist Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:41PMRANTAU PANJANG: Even after she was arrested and released last December for smuggling petrol into the neighbouring country, it did not deter her from repeating the offence.
No arbitrary expulsion of Burmese labourers Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:33PMThailand is in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. The world is now watching the government closely over the future of several hundred thousand migrant workers from neighbouring countries who may well be expelled from the country.
Friday February 26 2010 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:14PMFEB 26 — Being in a field where you always have to come up with new ideas everyday is not something easy. I try to come up with one feature-length documentary film idea every year and that becomes the big project for the next twelve months.
Independence and self-control are what make Vietnam’s character Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:13PMDeputy Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh talked with VietNamNet’s readers about Vietnam’s position after its two years as an elected member of the UN Security Council.