WASHINGTON, (PNA/PTI) — US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should use their meeting next week to resolve the differences on economic issues and come out with a policy framework…
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Stranded Acapulco tourists fly to Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, (PNA/Xinhua) — The first flight to Mexico City from the swamped airport in Acapulco city took off on Tuesday to evacuate some stranded tourists, Interjet airline reported. Two of Mexico’s…
A girl with special needs, living a “normal” life (Feature)
By Paula Marie D. Navarra MANILA, (PNA) – Not being able to speak properly and hear normally can never stop a person in living a normal life. This is what Elizabeth “Ann”…
“She can be a big help,” says POC President of new IOC member Mikee Cojuangco
MANILA, (PNA) — After being chosen as the first Filipina to be part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), POC President Jose “Peping Cojuangco is optimistic about Mikee Cojuangco’s capability to help…
Pacquiao training on schedule — Koncz
By Eddie G. Alinea GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) -– Business manager Michael Koncz said Wednesday that Manny Pacquiao’s 10-week training is currently doing well and on schedule for his upcoming Nov. 24…
Feature: Panda ambassadors’ visit to Edinburgh spreads love, care, understanding
EDINBURGH, Britain, (PNA/Xinhua) — The old lady was in her 60s, but the white sweater she wore Tuesday was cool, with the smiling face of a giant panda. “I am wearing it…
(Nightlead) Roxas: Offensive in Zambo enters ‘clearing operations’ stage
By Antonet Go ZAMBOANGA CITY, (PNA) -– Interior Sec. Manuel Roxas, II announced the offensive of the security forces is “now entering clearing operations” stage as the standoff enters the 10th day….
Modern English class inspires rural pupils
LAIYUAN, Hebei, (PNA/Xinhua) — Zhao Minghui, 11, is picking up English words through making faces. As a fourth grader of a rural primary school in Laiyuan County, north China’s Hebei Province, Zhao,…
Ateneo focused on topping UAAP men and women’s badminton titles
MANILA, (PNA) — The Ateneo Blue Eagles may no longer be a contender for the UAAP’s centerpiece event, but their men and women’s badminton teams have remained undefeated in the Season 76…
Alcala to turn over rice complex,tractor to farmer beneficiaries in Iloilo
ILOILO CITY, (PNA) — As part of the Dept. of Agriculture’s commitment to help farmers on its production, DA Sec. Proceso Alcala will lead the turn-over of P 7 million-worth Rice Processing…
Singapore’s foreign minister to visit Canada
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Law K Shanmugam is scheduled to make an official visit to Canada’s Ottawa from Monday to Thursday, the city-state’s Ministry of…
World Heart Day 2013 checks up on Teachers’ heart health
MANILA, (PNA) — The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) promotes heart health of teachers in time for World Heart Day (WHD) 2013 on September 29 and World Teacher’s Day on October 5. Started…
1 dead, 7 missing after boat accident
HO CHI MINH CITY, (PNA/VNS) -– One person was found dead and seven others were still missing in the sea of Vung Tau after a serious collision between a Singaporean vessel and…
9 killed, 54 wounded in Iraq’s violence
BAGHDAD, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least nine people were killed and 54 wounded in a series of shootings and bombings across Iraq on Sunday, police said. In northern Iraq, gunmen shot dead three…
5 dead in workshop collapse
HANGZHOU, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least five people were killed when a workshop collapsed in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Sunday morning, local authorities said. The workshop, in Longquan City, belonging to Oujiang…