October

October 26, 2007

President Calls for More Climate Change Action

BOGOR, West Java ~ President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged developed nations to take the lead in fighting climate change as – Read More...
October 26, 2007

Abbas Hopes for Mideast Solution by End 2008

JAKARTA ~ Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas said during a visit to Indonesia this week that he hoped to secure “a – Read More...
October 25, 2007

The Bali Times – Oct.26-Nov.1

Inspirational: Fireworks light up the night sky at a ceremony in Denpasar on Tuesday as a newly unveiled countdown clock – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Planes Vs. Trains: Traversing Europe

By Jane Engle Los Angeles Times LONDON ~ Inexpensive, fast transportation continues to be the talk of Europe, where dozens – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Sloshed in Beer, Japanese Style

HAKONE ~ Having a cold beer after a hot bath is a nightly ritual for many Japanese, and now the – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Singapore’s A380 ‘Has No First Class’

By Adam Plowright Agence France-Presse TOULOUSE, France ~ “There is no first class on this plane, sir. This is Suite – Read More...
October 18, 2007

An Encounter with the Buddha of Coach Class

By Jeanne Marie Laskas The Washington Post The guy in the aisle seat has shoulder-length hair, a ruddy complexion and – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Students Mistake Ecstasy for Sweets

SYDNEY ~ Three Australian schoolchildren aged 10 and 11 were rushed to hospital after mistaking suspected ecstasy tablets for sweets, – Read More...
October 18, 2007

Fine-Tuned Map of Human Genome Offers Fresh Clues about Disease

Scientists released the finest-detailed map yet of variants in the human genetic code this week, declaring it should help unlock – Read More...
October 18, 2007

China to Improve Food Safety: Hu

BEIJING ~ President Hu Jintao said this week that China would step up efforts to improve food safety and prevent – Read More...