Philippine tourist traffic up despite global crisis-- DOT

With DOT's target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals this year and five million by 2010, the industry must expand total capacity in terms of physical infrastructure, room accommodations and manpower... "Local...

London gallery shows anti-Semitism in Arab media

Has anyone in London seen the exhibition to date? At the launch of an exhibition on anti-Semitism in the Arab media, London. Photo: Shira Geva "An exhibition documenting the widespread use of anti-Semitic...

Firing in hyderabad two injured

"Two policeman were injured when a group of Six men opened fire on them at Santosh Nagar, Hyderabed."

Five-figure bonuses stun employees

"CHICAGO - Dave Tiderman wondered if the decimal point was in the wrong place when he opened his $35,000 company bonus. Jose Rojas saw his $10,000 check and thought, "That can't be right.""The company shared $6.6...

Terri Seymour opened her heart about her split from Simon Cowell

" Terri Seymour has opened her heart about her split from Simon Cowell. The US TV presenter, 34, says The X Factor judge will always be special to her. ‘I’ll always love Simon,’ she tells the Daily Mail. ‘When you’ve been with someone that long, you can’t...

Information security and identity management

"When was the last time you watched the news or opened a paper without there being a story about one government department or other having their information compromised in one way or another?"

Asia stock markets surge after Fed rate cut

"Asian stock markets surge after Fed rate cut; South Korean index up 12.7 percent HONG KONG (AP) -- Asian stock markets rallied Thursday, led by a 12 percent jump in South Korea, after the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to help revive the world's largest economy...

Recession fears keep Asian stocks under pressure

Stocks market in Asia continues to slide. Markets opened mostly lower in early trade on Tuesday, a day after steep falls, as investors braced themselves for a severe worldwide economic downturn.  Due to Diwali holidays Indian market is closed. Fears of a deep...

Financial crisis: FTSE drops to five-year low

The pound is continuing to plummet against the dollar as fears continue about a global recession. The FTSE has also dipped to a five-year low."The pound lost more than six cents against the dollar as renewed fears...

Indian boxers strike gold at Youth CommonWealth Games

"Cousin of Vijender Singh, Balwinder Beniwal, lived up to expectations as Indian boxers shone in the rings with three gold and one silver in the third Commonwealth Youth Games on Friday at Pune. It was Nanao Singh Thokchom of Army Sports Institute who opened the account...

Pelicans put on incredible display as they catch rain in their bills

"When four young pelicans decided to put on a performance of ’synchronised billing’ it became a hard act to swallow. The youngsters opened their bills together as a welcome downpour swept across the coast of...

Dinner lady's body found in school freezer

When someone decides to kill themselves at work all kinds of questions around emotional health and wellbeing are raised. This is a tragic story of a dinner lady who appears to have taken her own life by consuming...

Asian governments move to halt stock market slide

Governments in Asia are pumping in big funds to fight off the credit crunch emerging out of global crisis. Governments are also cutting down cash reserve and interest rate to make more liquidity. Hong is cutting its key interest rate by 100 basis points effective Thursday....

Record number of schools opened in England

The highest number of schools in 30 years were opened in England this term, according to new figures. The number, 180, is including both brand new and refurbished schools."In total 180 new school buildings have been completed in England this term - the highest number for...

World Court begins Georgia-Russia case

The latest battle between Georgia and Russia will be fought in a courtroom. A case has begun at the World Court in the Hague in the Netherlands to rule on who should control South Ossetia. Any ruling the court makes, however, would not be binding on Russia."Georgia accused...

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