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December 5, 2008

The Dalai Lama – Stumbling Block between China and the West

DHARAMSHALA ~ The Dalai Lama, at the centre of the latest row between China and the European Union, is the – Read More...
December 5, 2008

West Papua in Grip of Asia’s Worst AIDS Crisis

By Aubrey Belford Agence France-Presse WAMENA ~ Gaunt and covered in sores, 20-year-old Christina Mabele is a rarity in the – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Fast Food Linked to Alzheimer’s

STOCKHOLM ~ Eating fast food could contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new Swedish study – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Avoiding Rabies

Four apparent human fatalities from rabies in a southern part of Bali has sent the island into another health crisis, – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Potter Follow-Up Goes on Sale

LONDON ~ The author of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, published her new book this week, sparking – Read More...
December 5, 2008

British Artist Wins Turner Prize

LONDON ~ British artist Mark Leckey was named this week the winner of this year’s Turner Prize, contemporary art’s most – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Clapboard : Four Christmases Tops Box Office

LOS ANGELES ~ Romantic comedy Four Christmases jingled all the way to a big box office victory over the US – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Jay-R Esquivel Claims Philippines Top Grommet Title

LA UNION, Philippines ~ Twelve-year-old La Union local Jay-R Esquivel used his local knowledge and aggressive forehand attack to put – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Kintamani’s Forests ‘Shrinking’

KINTAMANI ~ Wooded areas of Kintamani, Bangli, are decreasing in size due to illegal logging, an official said. According to – Read More...
December 5, 2008

Alleged Embezzlement Reported

SEMARAPURA ~ A group of customers of the Dharma Arts Cooperative Agency went to Klungkung Police office last Wednesday to – Read More...