Azerbaijan confirms participation in military drills in Georgia
May 2, 2009 10:44 am· Comments Off
BAKU, May 1 — Azerbaijani troops will take part in controversial NATO military exercises in Georgia, the defense ministry said in a press release.
Drop in GRDP of Davao Region seen
May 2, 2009 10:43 am· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, May 1 – National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) in the Davao Region has projected a lower growth in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) this year compared with last year due to the global financial downturn.
Protest marks Labor Day commemoration in Iloilo City
May 2, 2009 10:43 am· Comments Off
ILOILO CITY, May 1 – The commemoration of Labor Day in this city was marked by a protest rally conducted by militant groups and allied labor organizations coming from the different municipalities in the province of Iloilo.
Gov’t to hold forum to respond to swine flu scare
May 2, 2009 10:42 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 1 — Malacanang will hold next week a comprehensive forum on the swine flu virus to share information and best practices from experts and map out appropriate defensive strategies for public health.
4th case of A/H1N1 flu in New Zealand confirmed
May 2, 2009 10:42 am· Comments Off
WELLINGTON, May 1 — Another passenger from the flight that sparked New Zealand's swine flu scare has been confirmed to have the virus, bringing the tally of World Health Organization lab confirmed cases to four.
Union to seek Senate inquiry into overseas students in Australia
May 2, 2009 10:41 am· Comments Off
CANBERRA, May 1 — Australian Greens said on Friday it will seek a Senate inquiry into the treatment of international students in Australia.
Regus Membership Program Gives Recession-Hit Companies Competitive Advantage
May 2, 2009 10:40 am· Comments Off
HONG KONG, May 1 (PNA/PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –
Police official, farmer leader killed in Davao region
May 2, 2009 10:40 am· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, May 1 — A senior police officer (SPO) was shot to death by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Purok 11-B, Barangay Maniki, Kapalong, Davao del Norte Friday morning.
PNP prepares for H1N1 flu
May 2, 2009 10:39 am· Comments Off
MANILA, May 1 — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is preparing for the possible outbreak of the H1N1 influenza here in the country as a member of the National Task Force on Pandemic Influenza.
Brunei ready to tackle any influenza A/H1N1 outbreak
May 2, 2009 10:39 am· Comments Off
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Brunei is prepared to tackle any outbreak of influenza A/H1N1 in the country as it has implemented the Influenza Pandemic Plan, designated a local hospital for quarantine purposes and readied stocks of two anti-viral pills, The Brunei Times reported on Friday.