Perspective

May 15, 2009

For Kids, Good, Green Fun

By Margaret Webb Pressler The Washington Post WASHINGTON ~ When we ask kids what world issue is most important to – Read More...
May 8, 2009

Bling from the Earth

By Melissa Magsaysay Los Angeles Times The jewellery getting the most attention this spring leaves the flashy carats behind and – Read More...
May 1, 2009

THE MIDDLE AGES : The Voice of the Invisible Woman

By Susan Reimer The Baltimore Sun As women age, we begin to fade from view, moving from vibrant, to translucent – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Marine Turtles Victims of Southeast Asian Fishing Nets: WWF

MANILA ~ Endangered marine turtles and sharks are being killed each year by Southeast Asian fishermen who throw them away – Read More...
April 24, 2009

Indonesia Allowing Illegal Monkey Trade: NGO

JAKARTA ~ An illegal trade in primates for laboratory tests is thriving in Indonesia despite local and international regulations designed – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Villa Construction Frenzy Paving Bali Paradise

By Presi Mandari Agence France-Presse CANGGU ~ Snatching a quick rest from a day of back-breaking work, Balinese rice farmer – Read More...
April 17, 2009

Amid Global Economic Crisis, an Upsurge in People Trafficking, Says Australia

NUSA DUA ~ Increasing numbers of jobseekers are being pushed into the hands of people traffickers as the economic downturn – Read More...
April 10, 2009

Villagers Ask When Will Democracy Pay

By Alvin Darlanika Soedarjo Agence France-Presse SUKABUMI, West Java ~ Puffing on a clove cigarette and balancing a bundle of – Read More...
April 3, 2009

With Death Row Hovering, Java’s Singing Serial Killer Eyes Pop Stardom

By Arlina Arshad Agence France-Presse DEPOK, West Java ~ For a man facing the death penalty, alleged serial killer Verry – Read More...
April 3, 2009

Climate Change to Bring More Whale Beachings

By Amy Coopes Agence France-Presse SYDNEY ~ Experts studying the mass beaching of whales along Australia’s coast have warned that – Read More...