Vidal urges schools to give room for academic freedom, teach truth

"WHILE denying that Catholic schools convert or “proselytize members for the Church,” Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal asked that they be unashamed in proclaiming Jesus’ truth. He said the words while celebrating mass during the Sacred Heart School-Jesuit (SHS-J)...

Achilles heel of HIV found

"HOUSTON: Scientists in the United States believe they have uncovered the Achilles heel in the armour of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a development that may be useful in the treatment and prevention of the infection that continues to kill millions around the world. ...

Canine hero wins a chance at immortality

Cloning: good thing or bad thing? Read on." Poor old Trakr. Once hailed as a hero, the retired Halifax police dog can no longer use the hind legs that pushed him through the ruins of the World Trade Center as he sniffed for survivors. His hearing has faded and, at 15, his dog...

Quo Vadis Ahmadinejad?

After Ahmadinejad's last prophecy against Israel, look at the people who may ask my 'friendly' neighbour  "Quo Vadis Ahmadinejad?" One of them is perhaps Ali Larijani.From the Time (cnn) :"var ad =...

Nepali king given 15 days to leave

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorPeacocks always seem to have a problem with headspace on airlines.   And Honda, just doesn't make a car for the Portly!  What is one to do? "Nepali...

Lincoln Center Celebrates Black History Month

"Celebrate the contributions of African-American artists taking place both on and off the Lincoln Center campus throughout the month of February. Morgan Stanley supports Lincoln Center Celebrates Black History Month 2007 Exhibitions The Paintings of Mike Cloud: In Celebration...

COLOMBIA: New diseases effect Nomads

"COLOMBIA: New diseases hit nomads as government stands by 17 Nov 2006 The nomadic Nukak-Maku, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in the world, has been hit by tuberculosis and chicken pox, putting their survival at serious risk. The Nukak are camped on the edge of a...

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