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Stephen R Covey Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:00AMThere comes a time in every professional’s life when putting in 90-hour weeks at work and devoting the remaining hours to family and sleep makes him reach a point which the Japanese refer to as karoshi (that is, sudden death from excessive work).
Children vulnerable in economic crisis Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:00AMSINGAPORE -- The deepening global economic crisis could raise infant mortality and malnutrition rates by up to 10 percent, a UN official said Tuesday, urging Asian governments to protect millions of vulnerable children.
Death Toll Mounts in Gaza Offensive Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:58AMAs European diplomats sought a cease-fire, Israeli troops poured into Gaza City, expelling residents and shooting militants. Meanwhile, Israeli troops suffered casualties from so-called ?friendly fire.?
Nigeria: Blame Obasanjo for Economic Down Turn - AC Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:52AMAbuja — The Action Congress (AC) has described as an insult to the country comments credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo that Nigerians should brace up for tough times in 2009 because of the global economic recession.
Bush to honor Blair with US Medal of Freedom Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:48AM Outgoing President George W. Bush is to award the highest US civilian order to former prime minister Tony Blair next week.
Millions of children vulnerable in economic crisis: UN Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:47AM The deepening global economic crisis could significantly raise infant mortality and malnutrition rates, a UN official said Tuesday, urging Asian governments to protect millions of vulnerable children.
Sundin gearing up for NHL return Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:46AMMats Sundin left open the possibility of making his Vancouver Canucks debut against the Oilers on Wednesday, saying he would make the trip to Edmonton and make a decision following a game-day skate.
Pakistan will not hand over suspects to India: Qureshi Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:45PMIslamabad: Pakistan on Sunday rejected India’s demand to hand over terror suspects linked to the Mumbai strikes, insisting that there was no extradition treaty between the two countries. There can be no comparison between ...
Pakistan will not handover Mumbai terror suspects: Minister Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:44PMIslamabad, Jan 4: Pakistan Sunday reiterated that it would not handover the suspects of the Mumbai terror attacks in the country.
Antipas eyes move Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:43PMZIMBABWE international striker Quincy Antipas has set his sights on moving to the Danish top-flight following a six-month stint of learning the ropes in the European country’s third tier league.
‘Warriors not yet perfect’ Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:43PMWARRIORS coach Sunday Chidzambwa belie-ves his charges still have a lot to improve on before they can become a competitive unit and has asked Zifa to arrange an early training camp ahead of the African Nations Championships in Cote d’Ivoire next month.
Lead poisoning kills children in Senegalese town Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:04AMThe tragedy of Thiaroye-sur-Mer gives a glimpse at how the globalization of a modern tool, the car battery, can wreak havoc in the developing world.
Israeli forces seeking Gaza missile sites Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:59AMUPDATED: The United States late Saturday blocked approval of a U.N. Security Council statement calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel and expressing concern at the escalation of violence.
Ukraine: Serious natural gas shortages possible Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:58AMBy MARIA DANILOVA KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- A top Ukrainian official has warned that European customers could see serious natural gas disruptions in about two weeks if the energy dispute between Russia and Ukraine is not resolved, and the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom accused Ukraine of boycotting contract negotiations.
Israeli Troops Clash With Hamas Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:56AMGordon Brown has called for an immediate ceasefire after 23 people were reported to have died since Israel began an invasion of Gaza overnight.
International force could monitor a cease-fire in Gaza Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:24AMAfter a week of Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, Israel, Arab countries and the United States are discussing how to create an international force that would safeguard an eventual cease-fire, diplomats said Friday.
Cuba offers direct talks with Obama Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:24AMCuban President Raul Castro has offered to talk directly "without intermediaries" and on equal terms with incoming US president Barack Obama, who has said he would consider direct dialogue.
Happy NY, world Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:21AMThe most common New Year resolutions include: I will quit smoking; I will lose weight; I will exercise; I will quit drinking; I will stop procrastinating; I will help others; I will save money; I will get organised; I will learn something new; I will spend more time with my friends and family.
Have a crisis? Export it Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:17AMRich countries will use the Doha Round to shift the pain of the financial meltdown to developing countries.
Devangshu Datta: Prophet of innovation Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:21PM“The wind turns and returns according to its circuits, all the rivers run into the sea and yet the sea is not full. Unto the place whence the waters came, there they shall return again. And there is nothing new under the sun.”
Govt lowers brass scrap tariff by 20% Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:20PMFaced with protests from traders, the Department of Customs has rationalised tariff on brass scrap imports by 20.33 per cent effective January 1, 2009.
Escalation seen as Israel, still bombing, lets foreigners exit Gaza Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:16PMJERUSALEM — Israeli warplanes pounded Hamas targets in Gaza for a seventh day Friday while Israel allowed hundreds of foreigners, many of them married to Palestinians, to leave the enclave, raising fears there that Israel was planning to escalate its campaign.
U.N. chief wants monitors for Gaza cease-fire Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:12PMSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging world leaders to intensify efforts to achieve an immediate Israeli-Hamas cease-fire.
Record US deaths in Afghanistan in 2008, lowest in Iraq Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:11PM American troops suffered the most losses in 2008 since the start of the Afghanistan war due to a resurgent Taliban and al-Qaeda, while witnessing the lowest US death toll in six years in Iraq, which saw a relatively improved security.
US Army, Thai Researchers Close In on Vaccine for Dengue Fever Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:09PMWorld Health Organization reports Dengue fever infects up to 50 million people around the world each year, killing thousands. The disease, common in tropical countries around the world, has undergone ...
Madhukar Sabnavis: Of Brands And Advertising 2008 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:47AMMadhukar Sabnavis on the highs and the new of the year gone by. In the five-episode Ponds ‘White Beauty’ campaign, two stars Neha Dhupia and Priyanka Chopra fight out a love triangle for the attention and love of another star, Saif Ali Khan.
Russia, Ukraine say gas war won’t hurt Europe Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:47AMAssociated Press MOSCOW — Russia made good on its threat to cut off all natural gas supplies to Ukraine on Thursday — but the two uneasy neighbors took great pains to make sure their contact dispute would not leave Europe short of gas just as winter set in.
Preservation of heritage sites sought Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:40AMMANILA, Philippines -- Tourism Secretary Ace Durano called on local communities that host World Heritage sites to help preserve these tourist magnets since "these are sources of our livelihood as much as they are wellsprings of our national pride."
Liberia: BMA Sets Record Straight Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:40AMThe management of Bureau of Maritime (BMA) has clarified report carried in the December 29th edition of this paper under the caption "BMA Upbeat Over Huge Revenue Success," noting that the information as published is inaccurate.
More evidence Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:23PMPakistan should stop fooling others and itself. Eternal dissident Pinter fought irrational authority in public life. Time for reconciliation The Kashmiris are now questioning the Hurriyat way of seeking a settlement with New Delhi.
Austrian reporter who spied on Nazis dies Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:23PMROME — Paul Hofmann, an Austrian who informed on his Nazi commanders in occupied Rome and later became a New York Times correspondent and author, has died, the newspaper reported Thursday. He was 96.
Patrick Takahashi: Simple Solutions for 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:21PMBy now you have no doubt read a dozen reviews of 2008 and projections for 2009, all pure guesses for the latter, unless someone was...
Cubans Mark 50 Years Since Revolution Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:19PMCuba marked the 50th anniversary of its revolution amid somber assessments of a struggling economy.
Iranian Pro-Israel Newspaper Banned Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:14PM(IsraelNN.com) Iran’s director-general of domestic media at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance announced Wednesday that the Karjozaran newspaper was shut down for portraying the State of Israel positively.
Of Brands And Advertising 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:13PMMadhukar Sabnavis on the highs and the new of the year gone by. In the five-episode Ponds ‘White Beauty’ campaign, two stars Neha Dhupia and Priyanka Chopra fight out a love triangle for the attention and love of another star, Saif Ali Khan.
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Cholera sickens 30,000 in Zimbabwe: WHO Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:07PMTendani Baloyi, 4, lies in a cholera rehydration centre in Musina, on the South Africa-Zimbabwe border in 2008. More than 30,000 people in Zimbabwe have been diagnosed with cholera, the World Health Organisation said Thursday, as the number of those contracting the deadly disease continues to mount.
Cholera sickens 30,000 in Zimbabwe: WHO Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:05PMMore than 30,000 people in Zimbabwe have been diagnosed with cholera, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, as the number of those contracting the deadly disease continues to mount.
EU insists Russian gas supply to Europe must not be affected Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:35AM(BRUSSELS ) - The new Czech EU presidency on Thursday insisted Moscow and Kiev must honour their commitments to provide natural gas to Europe after Russia halted supplies to Ukraine amid a payments row.
Israel pursues diplomacy but presses attacks on Hamas Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:32AMIsrael stepped up its diplomatic activity on Thursday, possibly to try to gain more time for its rolling military offensive against Hamas.
Cultlike Iranian militant group worries about its future in Iraq Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:27AM(By LEILA FADEL, McClatchy Newspapers) Elham Zanjani is pretty at 29. Her long eyelashes curl up perfectly and her tan skin is a creamy brown. Nine years ago she was studying at York University, engaged to another Iranian Canadian and living in her hometown of Toronto. She left all that behind to come to Camp Ashraf in Iraq, the small base that is the home the Mujahedeen-e Khalq, or MEK, a ...
Anti-apartheid campaigner dies Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 7:27AMVeteran South African anti-apartheid campaigner Helen Suzman has died aged 91.
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Sudan: First Anniversary of the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:00AMThe African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) marks today its first year of service to the people of Darfur.
UN Security Council takes up Arab resolution on Gaza Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:00AMLibya presented a draft resolution from the Arab League to a UN Security Council emergency meeting that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Retelling of Indian tales can conflict with culture Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:59AMMontana is the only state in the nation with a constitution commanding respect for its American Indian heritage in its public schools. Yet, for decades after that goal was drafted, little was done to introduce its tribal nations to mainstrea ...
Pakistani allegedly confesses in attacks Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:56AMA militant arrested in Pakistan has confessed involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks and is giving investigators details of the plot, a senior Pakistani government official said Wednesday.
Brunei condemns Israeli blitz Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:53AMBrunei strongly condemns the military action by Israel in Gaza. This was stated in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade yesterday.
Energy demand is down sharply - and could stay that way Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:31PMAmericans are curtailing energy consumption in what could be a long-term trend.
Turbulent year for regional bourses Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:30PMKUWAIT CITY: Stock markets in the Gulf states yesterday ended the last year sharply lower as the energy-dependent economies were battered by the global financial crisis while oil prices plummeted.