CHANGSHA, (PNA/Xinhua) — A Hungarian wingsuit flyer died when he plunged into a valley in central China’s Hunan Province during a trial flight on Tuesday, rescuers confirmed on Wednesday. The flyer, Victor…
U.S. scientists come closer to achieving ‘holy grail’ of energy production
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Scientists in the United States have taken a major step towards replicating the process that powers the sun, coming closer than ever to achieving self-sustaining nuclear fusion which…
Russian Embassy in Netherlands deeply concerned about incident with Russian diplomat
THE HAGUE, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — The Russian Embassy in the Netherlands is “deeply concerned” about the incident that occurred with counselor Dmitry Borodin. “The unacceptable treatment of police officers towards the diplomatic agent…
Who desires the title more will be UAAP champ–Jarencio
By Lily O. Ramos MANILA, (PNA)– Although fond of cracking jokes at every opportunity he finds, University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers coach Pido Jarencio was serious when he told mediamen at…
Aquino bats for the realization of the ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development for 2010-2015
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei Darussalam, (PNA) — In line with its agenda to enhance the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, President Benigno S. Aquino III announced the Philippines’…
China’s high magnetic field facilities deemed world-class
WUHAN, (PNA/Xinhua) — China’s pulsed high magnetic field experimental facilities have reached advanced levels and made world-class achievements, according to foreign experts. A team of more than 30 experts from six countries,…
(Lead) Tainted water leaks at Fukushima plant’s desalination facility
TOKYO, (PNA/Kyodo) — Highly radioactive water leaked from a desalination facility Wednesday at the severely damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant but did not reach the sea, plant operator Tokyo Electric Power…
Afghanistan marks 12th anniv of U.S.-led military offensive vs. Talibanby Abdul Haleem
KABUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — Exactly 12 years ago on Oct. 7, 2001, the U.S.-led military coalition forces invaded Afghanistan to topple the Taliban regime that harbored Osama Bin Laden, the alleged mastermind of…
PBA’s Romero inaugurates country’s most modern port passenger terminal complex
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, (PNA)– Business tycoon/sportsman Dr Michael L Romero, owner of the PBA’s Global Port team and chairman of the Manila North Harbour Port, Inc (MNHPI) led the launching…
Brgy polls: Comelec warns candidates on premature campaigning
By Ferdinand G.Patinio MANILA, (PNA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) advised aspirants in the Barangay elections not to campaign until after October 18, the start of the campaign period for the…
Iloilo Province opens another teen center
ILOILO, (PNA) — Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. opened Wednesday a teen center, the 15th in the entire province, in Felix Sera National High School in San Joaquin. The centers was in fulfillment…
Ala Eh! Festival 2013 sets rules for street dancing, parade costume tilts
By Saul E. Pa-a BATANGAS CITY, (PNA) — The Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office released Wednesday its set of rules and guidelines for the Festival Dance and Float Parade in connection…
ASEAN strives for equitable access to social protection
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, (PNA/Xinhua) — Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed here Wednesday to strive for equitable access to social protection and outlined concrete actions to improve the…
VP Binay visits comatose OFW in PGH; promises to shoulder cost of confinement
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…
S.Korea’s 2014 growth outlook revised down by IMF
SEOUL, (PNA/Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised down its 2014 growth outlook for South Korea, citing growing downside risks to the global economy. The South Korean economy is expected…