Indian Govt unveils stimulus package to revive economy

"New Delhi, Dec 07: Responding to the economic slowdown affecting the country, the govt on Sunday unveiled a wide ranging stimulus package aimed at bringing down prices and providing relief to sectors hardest hit...

Floods clean-up operation begins in North East England

After the worst flooding to his Northumberland in 50 years, a massive cleanup effort has begun in North England."More than 1,000 properties were affected, with Morpeth being hardest hit as about 400 people were...

Start Planning your taxes...NOW!

" Taxes. That dreaded word. We don’t like to think about it, but it’s something we have to think about all the time, actually, if we own our own businesses. Taxes don’t just happen on April 15. In fact, you need to plan for them throughout the year; think ahead so...

"Cyclone victims do not need 'chocolate bars'" - Myanmar junta

Myanmar's military rulers have recently let foreign aid workers in to the country, and then this..." MYANMAR’S ruling junta lashed out at foreign aid donors Friday, saying cyclone victims did not need...

More Relief Flights Reach Burma; U.S. Assets Stand By

" WASHINGTON, May 27, 2008 – The Air Force has flown 70 humanitarian missions to Burma in support of the relief effort for Cyclone Nargis victims, Defense officials said here today. Over Memorial Day weekend, five C-130 flights per day arrived at Rangoon...

Climate change could hit tropical wildlife hardest

"Polar bears may have it relatively easy, but it`s the tropical creatures that could really struggle if the climate warms even a few degrees in places that are already hot, scientists reported on Monday.That...

Flood warning in effect after St. Johns river rises

The St. Johns river crested today, bringing major flood warnings all along the river, both north and south of the border.Many homes were left without power and over 50 streets were flooded in Fredericton, New...

Climate Change Threatens Millions Warns WHO

"A Warning From the World Health Organization (WHO)Millions of people could face poverty, disease and hunger as a result of rising temperatures and changing rainfall expected to hit poor countries the hardest,...

Peru: An effort to reconnect communication

After the higher magnitude of earth quake reported in Peru, the recovery work for telecommunication has been started by foriegn technical bodies.BBC report all about it..."Technicians and engineers from Telecoms...

Is Dion turning things around?

"Life can be hard, and often life is the hardest when you try to lead a national political party in Canada. It becomes even more of a Herculean task when such party is in opposition. Welcome to the life and hardship of Stéphane Dion, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and...

HEP ME! - 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown dies

"ATLANTA - James Brown, the dynamic, pompadoured "Godfather of Soul," whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, his agent said. He was...

How to Answer the Four Most Common Interview Questions

"There are some questions that tend to pop up during almost every job interview. The bad news: These questions can be quite difficult to answer. The good news: Because they are so common, you can prepare for them well in advance and give a perfect answer without breaking a...

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