International

World’s oldest sheep dies at 23
26/11/2009 05:00
The oldest sheep in the world has died peacefully on its farm at Lake Bolac, Australia. The ewe, named Lucky, endured a short illness after suffering in the country’s recent heatwaves, The Daily Telegraph reports. At 23 years old, Lucky was...
U.S. committed to civilian nuclear agreement with India: Obama
26/11/2009 05:00
The United States will be “fully committed” to finalize a civilian nuclear agreement reached with India in 2005, President Barack Obama said here on Tuesday. U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Indian Prime Minister Manmoham Singh hold a...
Philippine massacre toll rises to 57 as governor, son eyed as suspects
25/11/2009 05:00
At least 57 people were killed in the stunning massacre of journalists, civilians and relatives of politicians in the volatile southern Philippines as more bodies were unearthed from a mass grave. Ltcol Romeo Brawner, the chief military...
China steps up control on cross-border hot money flow
25/11/2009 05:00
China has tightened settlement and sale of foreign exchange by individuals to curb non-normal cross-border capital inflow, according to a statement of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). Banks should deny, review or report to...
Ice loss in Antarctica accelerates
25/11/2009 05:00
This file photo taken on March 8, 2008 shows an icicle in Antarctica. A new research suggests that the ice loss in Antarctica is accelerating, particularly in East Antarctica, the largest ice sheet where previous studies saw almost a mass balance....
Thai former PM Samak dies of cancer
24/11/2009 05:00
Samak Sundaravej, the 25th prime minister of Thailand who had been disqualified from office in 2008 because of hosting a cooking show, died of liver cancer Tuesday morning. File Photo of Samak Sundaravej, the 25th prime minister of...
Greenhouse gases reach highest levels, meteorologists warn
24/11/2009 05:00
Greenhouse gases have reached their highest levels since pre-industrial times, meteorologists warned on Monday. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that 2008 saw the largest increase in greenhouse gases since 1998 during a press...