By Josine F. Estuye MANILA, (PNA) — Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday assured the family of a comatose overseas Filipino worker (OFW) that the government will shoulder the cost of the…
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Pakistani writer ‘delighted’ at his script shortlisting in Hollywood screenplay contest
NEW YORK, (PNA/APP) –A Pakistani-American writer Mumtaz Hussain, whose “The Kind Executioner” was last week shortlisted for its gripping script in drama category of the Hollywood screenplay contest, says he cannot wait…
4 Viet referees selected for SEA Games
HANOI, (PNA/Xinhua) — Vietnam has four referees to join the referee squad at the coming 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 27) held in Myanmar in December this year, announced the Vietnam…
(Lead) 3 scientists share 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
STOCKHOLM, (PNA/Xinhua) — Three scientists shared the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Nobel Committee at Swedish Karolinska Institute announced on Monday. The 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine…
Law postponing SK polls does not allow holdover capacity — Senator Marcos
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, (PNA) – Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday clarified that the recently-signed law postponing the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections does not allow incumbent SK officials to retain…
President Yudhoyono greets APEC leaders
Nusa Dua, Bali, (PNA/ANTARA News) — President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono welcomed leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) who are attending the APEC Summit at Sofite Hotel here on Monday. The…
3 killed, 8 injured in bomb attack at army convoy in NW Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (PNA/Xinhua) –At least three personnel of security forces were killed and eight others injured on Sunday morning in a bomb attack in northwest region of Pakistan, local media reported. According to…
Representatives of more than hundred countries to attend the 10th STS forum in Kyoto
KYOTO, Japan, (PNA/Itar-Tass) –About a thousand scientists, politicians and businessmen from more than a hundred countries have gathered in Kyoto for the 10th jubilee international forum devoted to the role of Science…
Russian military inspectors to fly over Portugal, Spain
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) –Russian military inspectors will begin monitoring flights over Portugal and France starting on Monday under the international Open Skies Treaty, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. Experts…
New WTO chief Azevedo to meet Sharma, India Inc
NEW DELHI, (PNA/PTI) — New WTO chief Roberto Azevedo will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma tomorrow to discuss issues such as trade facilitation pact ahead of the global trade body’s…
Indonesian president appeals for joint efforts to promote sustainable growth
BALI, Indonesia, (PNA/Xinhua) –Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Sunday called on all governments and stakeholders to work in partnership to promote sustainable growth with equity. Addressing the inauguration of the Sustainable…
Syria’s Assad refuses to negotiate with “terrorists”
DAMASCUS, (PNA/Xinhua) — Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said he is ready for the Geneva II conference on Syria, stressing however that he will not negotiate with “terrorists.” “We don’t have conditions except…
Afghan politician registers to contest presidential polls
KABUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — Afghan political figure Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai on Sunday registered with the country’s Independent Election Commission (IEC), launching his bid for the upcoming presidential elections. The country’s third presidential and…
Blast kills three Pakistani soldiers
ISLAMABAD, (PNA/IRNA) — A roadside bomb blast Sunday killed at least three Pakistani soldiers near a tribal region, security sources said. A security official said eight other soldiers were also injured when…
Russian vice-premier and Japanese PM meet to discuss expansion of economic cooperation
KYOTO (Japan), (PNA/Itar-Tass) –Russian Vice-Premier Arkadiy Dvorkovich met Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Kyoto on Sunday, Dvorkovich’s press secretary Alia Samigullina told Itar-Tass. Dvorkovich and Abe discussed expansion of economic cooperation…