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The 7 nutrition principles to make one live longer
MANILA, Philippines--Eat to livethat is the single overriding directive each living being must keep in mind when it comes to his or her dietary lifestyle. Though what you eat is not the sole determinant to your overall quality of life, it surely is one of the most critical, and which many have most difficulty... »
China Bank posts 42% growth in ‘09 profits
MANILA, PhilippinesTycoon Henry Sy-led China Banking Corp. »
Mindanao to benefit from China, says exec
DAVAO CITY, PhilippinesThe Year of the Tiger will spell brisk economy for Mindanao as China emerges from crisis, a business executive said. »
Mindanao railway seen getting $1.3-B Saudi funding
Most Read Business Dubai crisis to dampen trading Taking the difficult road that must be traveled Casualties of 'war' in Mindanao RP still on road to robust growth Mindanao railway seen getting $1.3-B Saudi funding Accidental growth vs purposeful growth Paeng's microfinance dream lives on ASEAN countries push 'open skies' with China Let there... »
Senate says Arroyo must be impeached
Michael Lim Ubac | INS MANILA: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is "answerable" for the "stinking" $329-million National Broadband Network (NBN) deal with China's ZTE Corp., according to a report by a Senate investigating panel led by the blue ribbon committee. In the report that was made public Tuesday at a press conference by blue... »
Neri ordered suspended
MANILA, Philippines Saying it could not close its eyes to his 'misconduct,' the Office of the Ombudsman has directed the Office of the President to suspend Romulo Neri for at least six months for his role in the National Broadband Network deal with China's ZTE Corp. In an interview Friday with the Philippine... »
Alleged leader of 1995 kidnapping extradited to US
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department says the alleged leader of a group of Muslim rebels who took U.S. citizens and others hostage in the... »
China Scraps Rule Mandating Censoring Software
BEIJING - Chinese officials retreated on Thursday from a plan to install so-called anti-pornography software on every computer sold here, saying instead that internet cafes, schools and other public places must use the program, but that individual consumers will be spared. The industry and information technology minister, Li Yizhong, said the notion that the... »
EU beefs up Myanmar sanctions
BRUSSELS – The European Union says it is expanding its sanctions against Myanmar after the country sentenced... »
Afghanistan’s presidential election
Afghans are heading to the polls next week in the country's second presidential election. »
Japan PM front runner says he wants to promote China ties
TOKYO (AFP) – Japan's opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama, seen as the likely next prime minister, said Tuesday he would seek to boost ties with China and would refrain from visiting a controversial Tokyo war shrine. Hatoyama, who leads the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), said he would look to the future in building diplomatic... »
Clinton Calls for Release of Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi
US Secretary of State Hillary ClintonU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling for the release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. »
Anger greets Suu Kyi conviction
World leaders have reacted with anger and disappointment at the conviction of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for violating security laws. The UN called for her immediate release after she was sentenced to a further 18 months of house arrest - where she has spent 14 of the past 20 years »
Typhoon Morakot Bears Down on China
People along eastern China's coastal region are bracing for Typhoon Morakot, after the storm lashed Taiwan, leaving at least six people dead or missing. Authorities in... »






