International

Obama, McCain vow to "launch a new era of reform"
17/11/2008 05:00
U.S. president-elect Barack Obama and his former Republican presidential rival, John McCain, vowed on Monday to “launch a new era of reform” and work together on “critical challenges.” (L-R) Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senator John McCain...
Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang to step down
17/11/2008 05:00
Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang announced Monday that he is stepping down after a turbulent year and a half of running the Internet giant. Yahoo! CEO Jerry Yang declines to speak to a reporter at the 26th annual Allen & Co conference in Sun Valley, Idaho July...
Unhappy people watch more TV
16/11/2008 05:00
U.S. researchers found unhappy people spend time in front of the television 30 percent more than happy people, according to media reports Sunday. Researchers at University of Maryland have found that unhappy people spend more time watching TV than...
Calmer winds help firefighters battle wildfire near Los Angeles
16/11/2008 05:00
With winds calming down, firefighters were working hard to further control a wildfire that terrified thousands residents near Los Angeles, authorities said on Sunday. Fire fighters strike crew head into the night as they gear up to fight a wild...
Chinese banks warned of bad loans, shrinking profits
16/11/2008 05:00
Chinese banks should be alert to the risks of growing bad loans and narrowing profit margins amid a worsening global financial crisis and domestic interest rate cuts, a senior banking regulator has warned. China Banking Regulatory Commission Vice...
Study: Vitamin C or E pills do not lower risk of cancer
16/11/2008 05:00
Taking vitamin C and E pills does not lower the risk of cancer, according to a latest study involving nearly 15,000 men in the U.S., media reported Monday. (File Photo) “After nearly 10 years of supplementation with either vitamin E or...
Actress Charlize Theron named UN Messenger of Peace
15/11/2008 05:00
The Academy Award-winning actress and activist Charlize Theron has been designated by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, with a special focus on ending violence against women. South African actress Charlize Theron...