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August 9, 2010

Asian Families Struggle to Support Children, Parents: Study

SINGAPORE More Asian families are struggling under the pressure of simultaneously supporting their children and ageing parents, a study released – Read More...
August 9, 2010

UN Chief Calls for Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

TOKYO United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon called on Thursday for the total elimination of nuclear weapons, during a visit to – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Hezbollah Says It Will Strike Heart of Israel if Lebanon Is Hit

BEIRUT Hezbollah is ready to strike the heart of Israel in the event of new aggression on Lebanon, the party’s – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Oil Slick Hard to Find in Gulf, but Impact Will Last Decades

WASHINGTON The massive oil slick that once spread for hundreds of miles from BP’s ruptured well deep in the Gulf – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Govt Must Reach Political Deal with Papua: ICG

The government must reach a political settlement with restive Papua province to prevent simmering anger about broken promises of autonomy – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Immigration to Probe Report Over People Smuggling

JAKARTA The Immigration Department will investigate claims that corrupt officials are colluding with people smugglers blamed for sending boatloads of – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Govt Warns N. Korea Over Rising Tensions

JAKARTA The government warned this week that tensions on the Korean peninsula could spin out of control without a return – Read More...
August 9, 2010

‘Top Government Figures Must Set an Example to Eradicate Corruption’

Corruption in Indonesia’s legal system is an endemic problem. Dr Wayan P. Windia, a Balinese Common Law Professor at Udayana – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Calcium Supplements Linked to Heart Attacks

Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to a – Read More...
August 9, 2010

Stem Cells Coaxed to Rebuild Bone, Cartilage

Scientists have shown for the first time that it may be possible to replace a human hip or knee with – Read More...