DAMASCUS, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Syrian government army on Friday regained the northern strategic town of Ariha in the countryside of northwestern Idlib province after intense battles with rebels, the state media reported….
Year: 2013
South Africa condemns power sabotage in economic capital amid strike
JOHANNESBURG, (PNA/Xinhua) — South African authorities on Friday condemned the move to cause power interruption in Johannesburg, likening it to the act of terrorism. The action to intentionally interrupt power during strike…
NFA 7 says premium rice price hike temporary
CEBU CITY, (PNA) — An official of the National Food Authority (NFA) 7 has confirmed the rising price of premium rice in the market, but assured the public this is temporary and…
US Removes diplomats from Lebanon, Turkey amid threats
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– The US State Department said Friday it had ordered the removal of some diplomatic personnel in the Middle East due to security concerns, a move that comes amid…
Master planning key for rural-to-urban development in U.S.’s Sugar Land
By Betty L. Martin HOUSTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — Less than a century ago, what is Sugar Land, now listed as one of the best and safest cities to live in the United States,…
NY proclaims September as Preparedness Month
NEW YORK, (PNA/Xinhua) — The U.S. state of New York on Friday proclaimed September as Preparedness Month, encouraging individuals, families and businesses to take this opportunity to review their disaster plans and…
Cambodian opposition stages nonviolent mass protest over election results
PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — At least 20,000 opposition supporters staged a mass rally at the capital’s Freedom Park on Saturday morning to protest against the results of the July 28 election in…
EU eyes PH as climate negotiation partner
By Catherine J. Torres MANILA, (PNA) — EU is banking on archipelagic Philippines – one of the world’s most vulnerable to climate change – to help push the bid for a 2015…
Putin, Obama discuss Syria at G20 summit – aide
ST. PETERSBURG, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks about Syria with his US counterpart, Barack Obama, on the sidelines of the G20 summit near St. Petersburg, a Russian presidential…
WWF: More countries join public movement away from coal
MANILA, (PNA) — The announcement today that five Nordic countries will stand with the U.S. in ending public finance for new coal-fired power plants overseas, except in rare circumstances, is significant and…
Obama won’t attack Syria without Congress backing: U.S. official
WASHINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — A senior U.S. official said Friday that President Barack Obama has no intention to attack Syria without Congressional authorization. In an interview with National Public Radio, Deputy National Security…
Sizzling start nets Lascuna 5-shot lead
CARMONA, Cavite, (PNA)–Tony Lascuna went on an early birdie-binge and shot a five-under 67, pulling away by five strokes over Miguel Tabuena, Rufino Bayron and Cassius Casas and moving 18 holes away…
Interview: Hypothetical Madrid Olympics to boost Spain’s economy
BARCELONA, (PNA/Xinhua) — The state will be the main beneficiary of any country chosen to host the Olympic Games thanks to increased revenue from taxes That is the opinion of Ferran Brunet,…
PHL to host 4th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference
QUEZON CITY, (PNA) — Environment Secretary Ramon Paje has announced that the Philippines will host the 4th ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) Conference in Tagaytay City on October 1-4, 2013. The conference is…
US president considers talk with Putin at G20 summit sincere, constructive
STRELNA, St Petersburg, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — U.S. President Barack Obama said generally he was satisfied with the talk with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit. Speaking at a news conference…