NEW YORK, (PNA/Xinhua) — Lleyton Hewitt didn’t survive another five-set match. He worked hard, but still not enough to beat Russian talent Mikhail Youzhny at the U.S. Open. The former world number…
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PDS condemns med-spas, laser centers, urges public to visit ‘real’ dermas
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Every patient’s nightmare is undergoing a treatment he thinks will improve his condition or appearance and walking out feeling and looking much worse. On account of…
Diabetes in China may reach ‘alert level’: researchers
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Diabetes in China may have reached “an alert level,” with one in 10 adults having the disease while most patients are unaware of their condition, Chinese researchers said Tuesday….
Roundup: OECD forecasts moderate growth in advanced economies, slowdown in emerging economies
PARIS, (PNA/Xinhua) — The growth of the global economy remain sluggish, despite a stronger than expected recovery in major advanced economies, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Tuesday….
China to become largest net oil importer
DUBAI, (PNA/PTI) — Energy-hungry China is expected to overtake the US to become the world’s largest net oil importer before the end of this year, according to a report. The report, quoting…
Provincial judge killed in western Afghan shooting
HERAT, Afghanistan, (PNA/Xinhua) — A provincial judge was killed Tuesday in a drive-by shooting in western Afghanistan’s Herat province, police said. “Sayed Ahmad Khaliqi was killed near his residence by two gunmen…
Palawan health exec reports large decrease in malaria cases
By Celeste Anna Formoso PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, (PNA) -– The Provincial Health Office reported Monday that there has been a large decrease in the number of malaria cases in Palawan. Dr. Ed…
PDS condemns med-spas, laser centers, urges public to visit ‘real’ dermas
By Azer Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — Every patient’s nightmare is undergoing a treatment he thinks will improve his condition or appearance and walking out feeling and looking much worse. On account of…
(Nightlead) PHL case vs. China moves forward as tribunal adopts rules of procedures
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippines’ complaint against China’s massive claim over the resource-rich South China Sea is moving forward after an international tribunal finalized the rules of procedures…
Obama seeks approval from congress for Syria attack
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– US President Barack Obama on Saturday said that while he is prepared to launch a military strike against the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, he will first…
Roundup: 79 killed, 202 injured in bomb blasts across Pakistan in August
By Jamil Bhatti ISLAMABAD, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 79 people were killed and 202 others got injured in 19 bomb blasts including one suicide attack that took place across Pakistan during the…
Arab ministers hold Syrian gov’t responsible for chemical attacks
CAIRO, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Arab foreign ministers hold the Syrian government responsible for all the chemical attacks in the Syrian capital of Damascus, and asked for referring the perpetrators to international trials,…
Over 5.3M illegal workers correct statuses in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, (PNA/Xinhua) — More than 5.3 million illegal workers corrected their statuses in Saudi Arabia during the past five months, Al Hayat newspaper reported on Sunday. Some 1.5 million of these workers…
PAWS gears up for protest vs. capture of dolphins in Japan
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, (PNA) — All for the love of dolphins, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will be joining the celebration of Japan Dolphin Day to rally against hunting,…
Southwest monsoon brings rains over extreme N.Luzon
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday that fair will continue in most parts of the country except in extreme northern Luzon. PAGASA said…