July

July 21, 2009

Fresh Violence Erupts Near Papua Mine

TIMIKA ~ Police battled unidentified gunmen on Wednesday near a US-owned gold mine in Papua province, where a recent spate – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Taking a Handstand Against Taxes

By Chris Erskine Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES ~ Add taxes to the things I hate – Valentine’s Day, toll – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Live and Let’s Dye

Because I have more grey matter on the outside of my head than I do on the inside, I am – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Damaged Black Boxes Found after Iran Plane Crash

TEHRAN ~ Iran said on Thursday it has found the black boxes from an airliner that crashed in flames near – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Thousands of Thai ‘Yellow Shirts’ Protest Terrorism Charges

BANGKOK ~ Thousands of Thai “Yellow Shirt” protesters rallied on Thursday in Bangkok to denounce terrorism charges levied against members – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Support for Japan PM Sinks Ahead of Election

TOKYO ~ Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso’s public approval rating has tumbled to just 16 percent as support for the – Read More...
July 21, 2009

US Ready to Engage Iran but Time Limited: Clinton

WASHINGTON ~ US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has renewed a limited US offer to talk with Iran despite its – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Our ‘Dog Whisperer’ is the Coolest Guy

By Elizabeth Henzell For The Bali Times UBUD ~ Holiday highlights usually are a great night out at a gorgeous – Read More...
July 21, 2009

‘Mandela Day’ Aims to Shape Legacy of Global Icon

CAPE TOWN ~ As Nelson Mandela turns 91 on Saturday, his family and his charitable foundation are trying to harness – Read More...
July 21, 2009

Chinese Appetites Wiping Out Pangolins in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE ~ China’s insatiable demand for pangolins is threatening the survival of the vital pest eaters in Southeast Asia and – Read More...