By Emma Vandore The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Immigration to rich countries dropped during the global economic crisis, reversing five years of annual increases as the demand for labor […]
Nations are divided over lifting 25-year ban on whale hunting
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A showdown looms this week over the 25-year ban on commercial whaling: Should it be eased, which might mean fewer whales are killed?
King says Tonga should move to nuclear power
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AP) — The impoverished South Pacific island nation of Tonga should move quickly toward nuclear power as its main source of electricity, its king said on June 11.
Pacific nations realizing their Olympic hopes
HONG KONG (AP) — In the 114-year history of the Olympic movement, Fiji and Samoa have never so much as won a medal. But their prospects changed on Oct. 9, when the International Olympic Committee voted to include rugby sevens in the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.
China warns U.S. against sanctions over currency
China’s commerce minister warned the United States on Sunday against imposing trade sanctions over Beijing’s currency controls, and said his country was likely to report a trade deficit in March.
Obama’s Asia trip more about influence than policy
President Barack Obama’s second trip to Asia since taking office is unlikely to result in tangible accomplishments, but the two-country sojourn could be an important step in restoring U.S. influence in the region …
Japan: China backing effort to block tuna ban
Japan said Tuesday that China supports its opposition to a proposed ban on trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, a fish prized in sushi.
Bangladeshi mom wants her twins to stay in Australia
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The mother who gave up conjoined Bangladeshi newborn twins for adoption said Saturday that she is overjoyed the toddlers have been successfully separated and wants them to grow up in Australia.
Lessons I took away from my school reunion
Women lose weight, buy new clothes, color their hair, and fly across the ocean to seize “the moment” in their lives.
I have to confess that I am one of these vain creatures who invest lots of money — $150 worth of new outfits and shoes plus airfare to fly to Hong Kong — for a unique occasion.
Nov. 1: Greg Castilla’s book available at the University Bookstore
Greg Castilla, a long-time resident of Seattle, wrote a new book, “As I See It.” It is a collection of essays that convey Castilla’s stance on politics, relationships, family, commitment, challenges, and disappointments. The selections in the book reveal Castilla’s writings during the last 30 years.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Next Page »