February

February 20, 2009

Hopes Rise after Darfur Deal

DOHA ~ Six bloodthirsty years later, hope has finally arisen for an end to the tragedy of Sudan’s Darfur as – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Clinton Calls N. Korea Nuclear Ambitions ‘Disruptive’

TOKYO ~ US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Japanese leaders this week that North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are “disruptive” – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Obama Sending 17,000 Troops to Afghanistan

WASHINGTON ~ In his first major military move, President Barack Obama approved this week the deployment of 17,000 more troops – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

By Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Crisis-hit Jakarta Malls Have Plenty of Visitors but Few Sales

By Richard Willingham Agence France-Presse JAKARTA ~ With opulent attractions from children’s rides and slippery slides to faux-European boulevards, the – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Britain’s Goody Vows to End Life in Media Glare

By Odile Duperry Agence France-Presse LONDON ~ British reality TV star Jade Goody has vowed to end her life in – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Hamburgers Are the Hummers of Food in Global Warming

When it comes to global warming, hamburgers are the Hummers of food, scientists say. Simply switching from steak to salad – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Seductive Chemicals Hidden in Sloppy Kisses

Seductive chemicals are hidden in sloppy kisses, scientists say, but even the most chaste caress can spark an intense hormonal – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Favorite Passwords: ‘1234’ and ‘password’

Better think twice before choosing a password for emails, online bank accounts and airline tickets. Passwords that show no imagination – Read More...
February 20, 2009

Passive Smoking Linked to Dementia: Study

Exposure to secondhand smoke boosts the risk of dementia and other cognitive problems, even among people who have never smoked, – Read More...