Tight security, visa restrictions and high fares deter Olympic tourists

Chinese government is not very enthused with the response from tourist for  Olympic games.Main deterrents are strict China visa regime and tight security restrictions. Expensive cost is hampering even domestic tourist in China. Fewer people are going to Beijing...

Over 800 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Philippines Typhoon

The death toll in the Philippines could rise sharply after a typhoon hit over the weekend. At least 100 people were killed when streets flooded after powerful winds and torrents of rain blew through the area.A boat carrying 850 people capsized and while search and rescue...

Death Toll From Myanmar Cyclone Nearly Doubles to 78,000

At least 77,738 people have died since the cyclone hit Myanmar may 3, with 55,917 others still missing, reported Myanmar state television.Pressure continues to mount from the international community towards the...

UK inflation woe 'set to worsen'

Bank of England governor Mervyn King stated that the outlook for UK inflation has 'deteriorated markedly' and things are going to get worse before they can get better."Government figures on Tuesday showed that...

No money, not enough food, rampant sickness, night-time raids. Darfur today

This is a really good article about the current situation in darfur. Once again we are somewhat helpless to provide any Major Assistance which is what they need, but I think it deserves attention.The first part of the article describes the detail of the human suffering in the...

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