Cory magic to stop Charter Change - to a Parliamentary System.

" MANILA -- The opposition warned President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to be “very, very afraid” of the people's wrath regarding Charter change (Cha-cha). They said the unity displayed by the people during...

Ancient Trees Special Coverage: Hunt Hopes to Find Ancient Trees

Trees inspire awe in me.  They hold so much and stand with such extraordinary grace and unhidden truth.  The beauty of their buds unfurling in spring makes my heart smile and my soul weep with...

UN rights chief calls for investigation in Sri Lanka

This call from UN Human Rights Chief, Navi Pillay has repeatedly called for investigation into war crimes committed by both sides. However, the highly politicized UN Human Rights Council voted in favor (27 in...

World - 100 countries sign cluster bomb ban; US, Russia, China refuse

" OSLO, NORWAY: Nations began signing a treaty banning cluster bombs on Wednesday in a move that supporters hope will shame the US, Russia and China and other non-signers into abandoning weapons blamed for maiming and killing civilians. Norway, which began the drive to...

Election Day: Presidential Results

"As the official numbers are calculated today when the polls begin to close, we'll give you the run-down here, state by state. We'll update this story with the most recent coverage as it becomes available, so check back throughout the day and night.So far early voting is...

Australia A thump India A in final

"India A’s batting line-up failed miserably as the hosts crashed to a humiliating 156-run defeat against Australia A in the final of the triangular cricket tournament here on Friday. Much was expected from the Indian team, after its three consecutive wins in the league...

BCCI approves Pakistan tour itinerary

"Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) received a shot in the arm after India approved the itinerary and the security plan of its tour next year. A senior PCB official confirmed that India had approved the itinerary of and a three day practice game during the tour from January 4 to...

Congress to revisit fight over offshore oil drilling

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Monday to resume their fight over legislation allowing more offshore oil drilling, in a bid to help relieve sky-high gasoline prices that are hurting the economy and infuriating voters. ...

Pankaj Advani wins World Billiard Championship

"Pankaj Advani won the ONGC IBSF World Billiards Championship (points format) with a comprehensive six games to one victory over Geet Sethi. The 23-year-old Bangalorean delighted the home crowd at Karnataka State Billiards Association Hall with a superlative display, winning...

United States Arms-Control Specialist Charles Norton Van Doren Dies

United States arms-control specialist Charles Norton Van Doren, whose life's work was to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, died August 23 at Sibley Memorial Hospital."After the United States dropped...

India@Beijing Olympics 2008: Wrestler Tomar out

Wrestler Rajiv Tomar crashed out of the 120kg freestyle event of the Beijing Olympics with a comprehensive defeat early on Thursday.Read full story

A Comprehensive Look at Digg's Recommendation Engine

"It's hard to believe but Digg's latest feature, the recommendation engine is one that has been in the works for over two years. Before they developed images functionality, launched visualization tools, released Google, Netvibes, and Myspace widgets, developed Facebook...

NBC to Stream Olympics Live on Web

"NEW YORK Olympics fans will have a bevy of opportunities to get content from NBC Universal next month -- 2,200 hours of live online coverage, live events on their mobile phone and even a way to download coverage...

Repairing U.S. bridges would cost $140 billion

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- It would cost at least $140 billion to repair all the nation's bridges if work began immediately, a nationwide safety organization said in a comprehensive report Monday. ...

Greedy, rude adults 'fuelling teen violence'

Our papers are full of stories about how bad teenagers are. The truth is most of them don't do drugs, don't get pregnant, are not habitually drunk or binge drinking, don't smoke cigarettes never mind weed, yet...

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