China starts rice imports from Laos
January 12, 2016 7:22 am· Comments Off on China starts rice imports from Laos
SHENZHEN, Jan. 11 — The first shipment of rice imports from Laos have passed through inspection and quarantine procedures at south China's Shenzhen port, according to local authorities.
Villar seeks inclusion of farm tourism sports in school field trips
January 12, 2016 7:22 am· Comments Off on Villar seeks inclusion of farm tourism sports in school field trips
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – Senator Cynthia Villar said on Monday school field trips should include farm tourism destinations in order to promote the career in agriculture as a worthwhile endeavor among the youth.
Thailand plans to cut rice output in 2016-2017 crop
January 12, 2016 7:22 am· Comments Off on Thailand plans to cut rice output in 2016-2017 crop
BANGKOK, Jan. 11 — Thailand plans to produce about 25 million tonnes of rice in the 2016-2017 crop instead of the normal production output of between 31-32 million tonnes in the last periods, according to the latest report released by the country's Ministry of Commerce.
2 injured Europeans rescued from New Zealand after alerts received in UK, US
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on 2 injured Europeans rescued from New Zealand after alerts received in UK, US
WELLINGTON, Jan. 11 — Two injured Europeans have been rescued from remote parts of New Zealand due to emergency beacons that alerted authorities on the other side of the world.
Belgium interrupts organized migrant smuggling to UK
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on Belgium interrupts organized migrant smuggling to UK
BRUSSELS, Jan. 11 — Belgian law enforcement authorities have halted the activities of an international criminal organization involved in smuggling migrants to the United Kingdom through Belgium, local media reported Monday.
4.5-magnitude quake jolts Japan's northeast as authorities eye rising seismic activity
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on 4.5-magnitude quake jolts Japan's northeast as authorities eye rising seismic activity
TOKYO, Jan. 11 — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 jolted northeast of Japan on Monday afternoon, although no tsunami warning was issued, Japan's weather agency said.
Aid convoys head to besieged Syrian areas
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on Aid convoys head to besieged Syrian areas
DAMASCUS, Jan. 11 — Aid convoys are heading simultaneously on Monday toward a rebel-held town north of the capital Damascus and two government-controlled towns surrounded by rebels in northern Syria, state media and activists said.
Roundup: Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula after DPRK's nuke test
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on Roundup: Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula after DPRK's nuke test
SEOUL, Jan. 11 — Tensions rose on the Korean Peninsula after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear test last week as the rival Koreas resumed propaganda broadcasts and the US forces sent a B-52 bomber as part of retaliatory measures.
6 killed, 15 injured in bus-truck collision in Gujarat
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on 6 killed, 15 injured in bus-truck collision in Gujarat
AHMEDABAD, Jan. 11 — Six persons, including a woman, were killed and 15 others were injured when a state transport bus from Maharashtra collided with a truck along the Netrang-Dediapada road in Bharuch district of Gujarat, police said Monday.
China calls for calm between Saudi Arabia, Iran
January 12, 2016 7:21 am· Comments Off on China calls for calm between Saudi Arabia, Iran
BEIJING, Jan. 11 — A Chinese envoy called for "calm and restraint" between Saudi Arabia and Iran during a visit to both countries last week, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei on Monday.
