Media rights group: journalists face increasing threats when reporting on the environmentPARIS — Journalists face increasing threats when they report on companies and governments damaging the environment, a media rights group said Thursday, citing arrests, violence and disappearances of those who denounce deforestation, pollution and other damage. Indonesian police say terror mastermind Noordin Top killed in overnight raidSOLO, Indonesia — Noordin Muhammed Top, a militant mastermind who eluded capture for seven years and terrorized Indonesia with a string of deadly al-Qaida-funded bombings, was killed during a raid Thursday, the Indonesian police chief said. North Korean ship crew fights off Somali pirates with improvised fire bombsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Somali pirates tried but failed to hijack a North Korean cargo ship when crew members fought back with molotov cocktails and sped away, a maritime official said Tuesday. Nobel Prize-winning scientist Norman Borlaug, father of the ‘green revolution,’ dies at age 95DALLAS — Agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the “green revolution” who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in combating world hunger and saving hundreds of millions of lives, died Saturday in Texas, a Texas A&M University spokeswoman said. He was 95. Hawaiian Airlines pilots authorize a strike, but no walkout is imminentHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines pilots have voted to authorize a strike, although no walkout is imminent. First batch of Uighur detainees at Guantanamo agree to go to PalauKOROR, Palau — Three Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo Bay have formally accepted an offer to take up new lives in the Pacific island nation of Palau and could be moved there as early as next month, lawyers say. Son of late Philippine leader Corazon Aquino declares presidential candidacy for 2010 voteMANILA, Philippines — The son of late Philippine leader Corazon “Cory” Aquino announced Wednesday he will run for president next year to continue the legacy of his mother, who became the country’s democracy icon for standing up to dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Philippine air force helicopter rescues sunken ferry survivor at seaMANILA, Philippines — A Philippine air force helicopter plucked to safety Monday a woman who drifted for about 30 hours in choppy seas after the sinking of a ferry that left nine dead. Only one of the nearly 1,000 people who were on board is now unaccounted for. Philippine air force helicopter plucks ferry survivor to safety after drifting for 30 hoursMANILA, Philippines — An official says a Philippine air force helicopter has plucked to safety a woman who drifted for about 30 hours at sea after the sinking of a ferry that left nine dead. Anti-terror bomber planes, gunboats crucial in massive Philippine ferry rescueMANILA, Philippines — The proximity of bomber planes and gunboats used for fighting al-Qaida-linked militants and two passing cargo ships led to the successful rescue of nearly 1,000 people from a sunken ferry in a country known for some of the world’s worst maritime disasters, officials said Monday. 19 crew rescued as another ship sinks off Philippines (Second Lead)MANILA - A Panama-registered cargo vessel with 19 South Korean and Filipino crew members on board sank off eastern Philippines as the death toll in the sinking of a domestic passenger ferry rose to nine, the coast guard said Monday. 20 crew rescued in another ship sinking in PhilippinesMANILA - A Panama-registered cargo vessel with 20 South Korean and Filipino crew members on board sank off the eastern Philippines as the death toll in the sinking of a domestic passenger ferry rose to nine, the coast guard said Monday. Stricken Philippine ferry capsizes killing 9; more than 30 missing as rescue efforts save 900MANILA, Philippines — Passengers leapt into the dark sea and parents dropped children into life rafts when a ferry carrying nearly 1,000 people capsized in the middle of the night in the southern Philippines. 9 dead, 926 people rescued as ferry sinks in southern Philippines; search on for 33 missingMANILA, Philippines — A ferry carrying nearly 1,000 passengers sank in the southern Philippines early Sunday, leaving at least nine dead and more than 30 missing. 5 dead, 900 people rescued as ferry sinks in southern Philippines; search on for 60 missingMANILA, Philippines — A ferry carrying nearly 1,000 passengers sank in the southern Philippines early Sunday, leaving at least five dead and more than 60 missing. Five dead, 63 missing as ferry sinks in Philippines (Second Lead)ZAMBOANGA CITY - Five people drowned and 63 were missing Sunday when a passenger ferry with 968 people aboard sank in the southern Philippines, rescue officials said. Four dead, 90 missing as ferry sinks in PhilippinesZAMBOANGA CITY - Four people drowned Sunday when a passenger ferry with 964 people aboard sank in the southern Philippines, leaving about 90 missing, officials said. 3 killed, 880 people rescued as ferry sinks in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — At least three people drowned and more than 800 terrified passengers, many roused from their sleep, were rescued early Sunday from a ferry that listed and then sank in the southern Philippines, officials said. More than 80 people were missing. 2 killed, hundreds rescued from listing ferry in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — At least two people drowned and more than 800 terrified passengers were rescued early Sunday from a ferry that listed dangerously in the southern Philippines, officials said. Ferry with over 960 on board in distress in PhilippinesZAMBOANGA CITY - A passenger ferry with about 964 people aboard tilted Sunday in the high seas off southern Philippines, prompting the captain to order passengers and crew to abandon ship, officials said. INSIDE WASHINGTON: Hawaii lawmaker has unusual, expensive jobs plan 3,800 miles awayWASHINGTON — A veteran House member from Hawaii has found a way to help his state’s struggling construction industry — and boost his campaign for governor. The catch? It would cost taxpayers an extra $10 billion. INSIDE WASHINGTON: Hawaii lawmaker with long reach tries to shape a project 3,800 miles awayWASHINGTON — Thousands of miles from his Hawaii congressional district, Democratic Rep. Neil Abercrombie has discovered a lifeline for his state’s struggling construction industry — and a potential boost in his campaign for governor. Cascal appoints Mark Thurston as new CFOLONDON — International water and waste company Cascal N.V. said Thursday it has tapped Mark Thurston as its new chief financial officer. Miss India Transgender to be held in ChennaiCHENNAI - Come December and India is set to join a select group of nations like Thailand and the Philippines in holding a national level beauty contest for transgenders. Study says climate change threatens water, food security for 1.6 billion people in South AsiaKATMANDU, Nepal — Effects of climate change including the melting of Himalayan glaciers threaten water and food security for more than 1.6 billion people living in South Asia, according to a study released Wednesday. European shares drop, Asian rebound is weak as investors worry stock values not justifiedLONDON — European markets dropped Tuesday after a mild rebound in Asia, as investors worried that stocks are overvalued and that an economic recovery will be only gradual. Philippine president warns of surge in pirate attacks, offers training for Somali coast guardMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president offered her country’s help in training the Somali coast guard, saying Tuesday she fears another surge in pirate attacks off Somalia that have targeted ships with hundreds of Filipino crew. Philippine police arrest suspected Muslim militant accused of kidnapping Americans, localsMANILA, Philippines — Police have captured a suspected al-Qaida-linked militant accused in the high-profile kidnappings of at least four Americans and dozens of Filipinos in the southern Philippines, officials said Tuesday. 3 men returned to US for trial after being arrested in sex tourism case in CambodiaLOS ANGELES — Three men expelled from Cambodia are facing charges in the U.S. as part of a crackdown on Americans who travel overseas to have sex with children, authorities said Monday. ‘Snorkel’ genes, boon for rice output in flooded areas of IndiaWASHINGTON - Researchers have identified a couple of genes that could script a new story of rice production in India and Bangladesh and Asia in general. |
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