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South Korean Intelligence Has No Information On North Korean Leader’s Death
Dec 20th
Earlier in the day, North Korea said it was going to make an important announcement at noon, keeping South Korean officials wondering what it would be.
European Union Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran Over Its Controversial Nuclear Program
Dec 1st
The European Union (EU) is imposing fresh sanctions 180 Iranian officials and entities over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program.
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The Queen Elizabeth Prize To Rival Nobel Is Launched
Nov 17th
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering is launched and it is hoped to rival the Alfred Nobel Prizes.
Actor Michael Douglas Supports US State Dept. Efforts On Diplomacy To Trim Budget
Nov 4th
Hollywood actor Michael Douglas, a board member of the Ploughshares Fund, a project against the proliferation of nuclear weapons, supports the US State Department against budget trimming efforts in Congress.
Disease Threatens, As Snakes & Crocodiles Intrude The Floodwaters Of Thailand
Oct 29th
Thailand battles continually rising flood waters as the main river coursing through the capital of Bangkok swelled to record highs.
Floods Affect Thailand Tourism Industry, Force Other Airport Closure
Oct 26th
Floods have swamped Thailand over the last two months that has greatly affected its tourism industry as it forced the temporary closure of Don Muang airport, the capital’s second biggest aviation hub.
Japan Allocates US$ 12 Billion Budget On Nuclear Disaster Clean-Up
Oct 20th
The Japanese government will spend about one trillion yen (US$ 12 billion) to decontaminate the area surrounding the Daiichi nuclear plant in Fukushima.
The Magistrate That Convicted Estrada For Plunder Is Appointed By President Aquino As Anti Graft Court Chief
Oct 7th
President Benigno Aquino III appointed Francisco Villaruz as the new presiding justice of the anti-graft court (Sandiganbayan).
Higher Levels Of Vehicle Exhaust Can Trigger Heart Attack – Study
Sep 22nd
Breathing in heavy traffic fumes can trigger a heart attack, according to British researchers.
Thieves Raid Exhibits, Hack Off Rhino Horns For A Purported Aphrodisiac
Sep 8th
Thefts for rhinoceros horns as many as 30 for this year have been reported in museums, galleries, antiques dealerships, auction houses and homes across Europe.