DENR, AFP join hands in fighting vs violators of forestry laws in Davao Region
April 22, 2009 10:52 am· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, April 22 — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) here have joined hands to fight against violators of forestry laws, particularly logging activities in the region through a memorandum of agreement (MOA).
Egyptian child dies of bird flu, another contracts
April 22, 2009 10:52 am· Comments Off
CAIRO, April 22 — The Egyptian Health Ministry said Tuesday that a six-year-old boy died after he was infected with bird flu virus, bringing the human cases of the fatal avian influenza to 67 and the number of deaths to 24 in the populous country.
U.S. unlikely to revise missile defense plans: Russian minister
April 22, 2009 10:51 am· Comments Off
MOSCOW, April 22 — The United States is unlikely to revise its missile defense plans and there are no reasons for a drastic reduction in offensive strategic arms, the Russian deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.
A somber Israel commemorate Holocaust history
April 22, 2009 10:50 am· Comments Off
by Xinhua writers Deng Yushan, Huang Heng
JERUSALEM, April 22 — Enkindling torches, sounding sirens, laying wreaths, a somber Israel is conducting various activities to commemorate the terrible history of the Holocaust.
S. Korea’s economy to recover faster than other major countries: official
April 22, 2009 10:49 am· Comments Off
SEOUL, April 22 – South Korea's economy is expected to recover at a relatively faster pace than advanced countries and other Asian rivals as it is showing some positive signs of stabilization, a senior economic policymaker said Wednesday.
Nearly 350,000 foreign tourists visit Bangladesh in 2008
April 22, 2009 10:48 am· Comments Off
DHAKA, April 22 — A total of 349,837 foreign tourists visited Bangladesh in 2008, about 21 percent higher than that in 2007, local daily The Independent reported Tuesday.
IOC inspects London’s progress in Olympic venues
April 22, 2009 10:48 am· Comments Off
LONDON, April 22 — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is beginning a visit to London on Tuesday for a progress update on the venues for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the midst of a recession.
Retired cop ambushed in La Union
April 22, 2009 10:47 am· Comments Off
CAMP DIEGO SILANG, La Union, April 22 -– A retired policeman was ambushed and killed by an unidentified suspect along the road in Barangay Imelda, Naguilian, La Union on Monday morning, according to the police.
EcoWaste Coalition lauds SC’s green activism
April 22, 2009 10:46 am· Comments Off
MANILA, April 22 — As the nation marks Earth Day 2009, a waste and pollution watchdog commended the Supreme Court for the bold measures it is carrying out to strengthen the role of the judiciary in environmental protection.
Breastfeeding cuts moms’ heart attack, stroke risk
April 22, 2009 10:45 am· Comments Off
WASHINGTON, April 22 — Breastfeeding could protect mothers from heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study published on Tuesday.