In With the Old and In With the New

This has been a hell of a roller coaster ride year for Europe. First, financial crisis had spread across the European Union, and sporadic riots sparked in countries such as Greece. Now we have two–err–one new president in France and a familiar face taking the helm in Russia. A socialist by the name of Francois Hollande has clearly [...]

Op-Ed: Aid & Politics in Africa

“The worst drought in 60 years has thrown some 13 million people across the Horn of Africa into crisis. In Somalia, ravaged by two decades of conflict, the consequences have been disastrous. We ask if aid in this region of the world has become politicised? And has Washington’s pre-occupation with terrorism in the Horn of [...]

Op-Ed: The Language Business

I looked at the grainy photo included in the ad. A plain-looking building made only of the bare essentials stood in the dead center of the frame. A tall man wearing a pristine white button down shirt smiles at the camera and behind him is a small rag-tag army of schoolchildren. Most are smiling, some [...]

South Korea’s Mystery Virus Still Unresolved

Eight people from South Korea has been identified to have been infected by a mystery virus just recently and as to the latest report, 2 among them already died. They came from different parts of the country and the first one died early this month followed by another one 15 days after. 7 of these [...]

North Korea Has Built An Ultra-Modern Nuclear Facility

According to New York Times, an American nuclear scientist said that North Korea secretly and speedily built a large new facility to enrich uranium. Siegfried Hecker, the scientist, told NY Times in an interview that he was “stunned” by the sophistication of the enrichment facility which included hundreds of newly installed centrifuges which he described [...]

Professional Golfer Michelle Wie Backed Out Due To Back Injury

Michelle Wie, an American golfer, withdrew from the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, a golf tournament for professional female golfers on the LPGA Tour, due to her back injury. After shooting a 6-over par 78, Wie said “I was very excited to be here, but unfortunately I can’t play anymore. I’m going to see the doctor [today] [...]

South Korean Actress Park Hye Sang Committed Suicide

The Korean entertainment industry was in shock with another suspected suicide as Park Hye Sang was discovered dead in her home on November 12th. Her dead body was found that morning and it was believed that the actress had committed suicide. Her funeral was held on the 14th at Seoul Asan Hospital. Netizens have been [...]

Japanese Bra that aims to promote tourism

Tokyo– Japan has launched another “world’s first” technology last Thursday. Triumph Japan, a leading lingerie maker in the country unveiled their newest lingerie line, “Welcome to Japan bra”, that aims to boost tourism. The “Welcome to Japan bra” takes its form after a tour conductor’s uniform. It comes with built-in three gold buttons which, when [...]

Obama pushes to strengthen ties with India

New Delhi, India (CNN) — President Obama and family are on a crusade to improve relations with several Asian countries. The Obamas landed  in India, the first stop on their 10-day Asian tour, Saturday. During a news conference, Obama praised India and the nation’s father, Mahatma Gandhi. “I am mindful that I might not be standing [...]

Barack Obama Supports India For Seat at UN Top Table

Barack Obama Supports India For Seat at UN Top Table – US President Barack Obama has supported India’s ambition for permanent membership of the UN Security Council. After a three-day visit in India, President Obama highly praised India’s development. His comments will delight India, which has been buttonholing for a seat at the UN’s top [...]

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