A motorist driving past a filling station which was toppled by Typhoon Megi (local codename Juan) yesterday at Isabela province in northeastern Philippines. The strongest cyclone in years to buffet the Philippines knocked out communications and power yesterday. Picture: AP
Oct 19, 2010
Are we ready yet for that big reform pill?- Canada
Are Canadians ready for a health-care system that would, among other things, include:
Patient user fees or medicare premiums?
Doctors with their incomes capped but able to charge the privately insured for extra services?
Private hospitals operating alongside public ones with the same funding forumulas?
And "essential" drugs covered by the public system.
Patient user fees or medicare premiums?
Doctors with their incomes capped but able to charge the privately insured for extra services?
Private hospitals operating alongside public ones with the same funding forumulas?
And "essential" drugs covered by the public system.
Canadian citizenship: What it takes, Canada
Williams strangled 2nd murder victim, Canada
Col. Russell Williams pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Jessica Lloyd, 27.Jessica Lloyd died after Col. Russell Williams strangled her with a rope more than 12 hours after repeatedly sexually assaulting and abducting her from her home north of Belleville, Ont., a court hearing was told Tuesday. On Monday, Williams pleaded guilty to 88..
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- Military recruiters told to accept gay applicants (AP)
- Even in liberal bastions, GOP sees election chance (AP)
- Police label shots at Pentagon as a 'random event' (AP)
- O'Donnell questions separation of church and state (AP)
- State lawmakers preparing citizenship legislation (AP)
- Sculpture of comatose leader stirs Israeli emotion (AP)
Apple vs. Google: Who Wins This One?
The bickering between Apple and Google continues. It's gotten to the point where at just about every event where one of these companies has an announcement (at least within the mobile space), they take not so subtle jabs at one another.
Consumer Spending Slips Slightly In September
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index dipped in September due to a climbing tax burden and continued weakness in the housing market. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.
Investment Bank Earnings Preview: Giants Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley To See Revenue Decline
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) spurred a big run in financial stocks yesterday (Monday) after the commercial-banking giant beat Wall Street estimates by reporting a huge surge in quarterly profits.
Don't expect the same exuberant response to U.S. investment bank earnings reports.
Indeed, Wall Street analysts are expecting a very different set of results from the U.S. investment-banking sector, when giants Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) report their third-quarter results this week. Goldman reports today (Tuesday) and Morgan Stanley tomorrow (Wednesday).
Don't expect the same exuberant response to U.S. investment bank earnings reports.
Indeed, Wall Street analysts are expecting a very different set of results from the U.S. investment-banking sector, when giants Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) report their third-quarter results this week. Goldman reports today (Tuesday) and Morgan Stanley tomorrow (Wednesday).
Defense Suppliers Compete for a Piece of India’s Multibillion-Dollar Military Revamp
The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) is in talks with India for a $5.8 billion military aircraft deal as the country triples its defense budget, leading defense suppliers to compete for a piece of the multibillion-dollar action.
Investment Banking Earnings Highlight Wall Street’s New Vulnerabilities
The collapse of The Bear Stearns Cos. and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (OTC: LEHMQ), the forced takeover of Merrill Lynch and the decisions by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) to get commercial-banking licenses seemed to signal that the investment-banking business model was dead.
Yahoo News, Oct 19, 2010
- Democrats make pre-election pitch to help seniors (AP)
- French retirement protests take violent turn (AP)
- Judge likely to deny gov't on gay troops order (AP)
- Nurse's 911 call played at Fort Hood hearing (AP)
- Gunmen storm Parliament in Chechnya, 6 dead (AP)
- Bank of America posts $7.7B loss on special charge (AP)
Obama hits stride before 35,000 supporters in Ohio
Medvedev hands top state honours to Russian spies
PRESIDENT Dmitry Medvedev yesterday handed top state honours to the Russian spies deported from the United States in July in the biggest spy scandal since the Cold War, the Kremlin said.
"A ceremony took place in the Kremlin today to hand top state honours to a number of Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) employees, including the spies who were working in the United States and returned to Russia in July," Kremlin..
Chile president pledges to tighten mine safety
PRESIDENT Sebastian Pinera pledged yesterday to tighten up mine safety in Chile, even if it meant extra costs for owners, after the dramatic rescue of 33 trapped miners.
Pinera, basking in the glow of the rescue while he tours European capitals, said Chile was tripling the budget of mining industry regulators and revising its regulations.
Pinera, basking in the glow of the rescue while he tours European capitals, said Chile was tripling the budget of mining industry regulators and revising its regulations.
Greek embassies step up security
GREECE'S embassy and consular buildings have stepped up security precautions following an attack threat allegedly linked to a group of Iranian asylum seekers, the Greek foreign ministry said yesterday.
Greek foreign ministry spokesman Grigoris Delavekouras said in a statement that the alert began after an anonymous phone call to the Greek general consulate in Los Angeles on October 13.
Greek foreign ministry spokesman Grigoris Delavekouras said in a statement that the alert began after an anonymous phone call to the Greek general consulate in Los Angeles on October 13.
Service of thanks at Chile mine
Indonesia News, The New York Times
Indonesia’s House of Representatives barely passed any laws in the first year of its current term, placing critical pending legislation on the back burner.
October 16, 2010
MORE ON INDONESIA AND: LAW AND LEGISLATION, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Left Out in the Cold by Revival of Old Rules
A nationwide resurgence of systems of customary law in Indonesia has strengthened Bali’s traditional punishment of ostracism and exile.
October 12, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: LAW AND LEGISLATION, RELIGION-STATE RELATIONS, CUSTOMS, ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS, HINDUISM, BALI (INDONESIA), SUHARTO
Convicted Editor of Indonesian Playboy Surrenders
The editor of Indonesia’s defunct version of Playboy magazine surrendered himself to authorities on Saturday to serve a two-year jail term for indecency.
October 10, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: INDECENCY, OBSCENITY AND PROFANITY, PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC
In Indonesia, Military Aids in Fight Against Local Militants
The use of military units in North Sumatra Province represents a shift in the country’s antiterrorism strategy, which has prioritized law enforcement.
October 8, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: DEFENSE AND MILITARY FORCES, TERRORISM, YUDHOYONO, SUSILO BAMBANG
African-European Study Calls for Closer University Ties
African and European associations of higher education have released a report outlining recommendations to improve cooperation.
October 4, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: EDUCATION (SECONDARY), EUROPE, AFRICA, UNITED STATES
Human Error Suspected in Deadly Train Collision in Indonesia
The Indonesian authorities have initiated investigations into the cause of a high-speed collision between two intercity trains over the weekend that killed 36 people.
October 4, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE (PUBLIC WORKS), RAILROADS, JAKARTA (INDONESIA)
Dozens Die in Indonesian Train Crash
At least 36 people were killed and dozens severely injured early Saturday in a collision between intercity trains.
October 3, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: ACCIDENTS AND SAFETY, RAILROADS
Dog-Loving Bali Tries to Tame Rabies Outbreak
The island’s authorities and a nonprofit group have started a mass dog vaccination campaign, with the goal of vaccinating roughly 70 percent of the island’s dogs by the end of the year.
September 30, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: DOGS, MEDICINE AND HEALTH, RABIES, BALI (INDONESIA)
Gunmen Storm Indonesian Police Station
Heavily armed men killed three police officers in an attack that came just days after the police arrested suspected Islamic militants.
September 23, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: ACEH PROVINCE (INDONESIA), AL QAEDA, BASHIR, ABU BAKAR
Indonesians Go Back Home, by the Millions
An annual exodus called “mudik” at the end of Ramadan is a chance for city dwellers with rural roots to reconnect with their families — and to show off their success.
September 7, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: RAMADAN
Rowing Between Two Reefs
Indonesia is trying to avoid taking sides in what could become a second Cold War.
August 31, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: FAR EAST, SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA AND PACIFIC AREAS, ASSN OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
Radical Cleric Abu Bakar Bashir Arrested in Indonesia
Abu Bakar Bashir, accused of having ties to Al Qaeda, was linked to a deadly terrorist attack on a Bali nightclub.
August 10, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: TERRORISM, BASHIR, ABU BAKAR
In Indonesia, Many Eyes Follow Money for Hajj
Millions are on a government waiting list to go to Mecca, but groups say that officials and politicians misuse their deposits.
August 6, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: FRAUDS AND SWINDLING, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, PILGRIMAGES, TRAVEL AGENCIES AND AGENTS, MECCA (SAUDI ARABIA)
Political Relationship in Indonesia Enters Uneasy Truce
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Aburizal Bakrie, the chairman of the main opposition party, appear to be enjoying an uneasy truce.
August 3, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, YUDHOYONO, SUSILO BAMBANG
Indonesia Finds Banning Pornography Is Difficult
Internet service providers in Indonesia are being told to start blocking access to pornographic Web sites. But nobody seems to know how to go about it, or who will pay.
August 2, 2010 MORE ON INDONESIA AND: PORNOGRAPHY, COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET
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Taking a Risk and Hoping for the Future
Many Indonesians have taken a chance by turning themselves in to U.S. immigration officials, under church auspices, for the opportunity to have a better future.
A Plan to Save a Forest From an Unlikely Source
A paper company proposes to use a ring of industrial tree plantations to help stop leaks of greenhouse gases from a peat bog.
Slow Recovery After Indonesian Quake
Four days after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the western coast of Sumatra, more than 700 people were confirmed dead, and thousands remained missing.
Rescue Efforts Continue in Quake-Ravaged Indonesia
Survivors and rescue teams worked frantically on Friday to search for survivors of the powerful earthquake that struck western Sumatra.
Earthquake Strikes Western Indonesia
A powerful earthquake hit the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, leaving the port city of Padang in ruins.
Explosions Hit Two Jakarta Hotels
Nearly simultaneous explosions hit Ritz-Carlton and Marriott hotels in Jakarta, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, according to local officials.
Military Plane Crash in Indonesia
An Indonesian military cargo plane crashed into a village in East Java, killing at least 98 people.
Deluge in Jakarta
Heavy rains caused a dam near Jakarta to burst, sending a deadly wall of water and mud through hundreds of houses.
The Journey From Rendition to Freedom
Muhammad Saad Iqbal was seized by the C.I.A. after 9/11, interrogated in a secret prison in Egypt, then sent on to Bagram Airbase and Guantanamo. This is a firsthand account of torture and rendition.
Circle of Life
In Ubud, Indonesia three royals and dozens of others were remembered in a spectacular cremation ceremony.
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Indonesia: A Delicate Balance
The Times's Calvin Sims reports on the changing nature of Islam in the vast archipelago.
Indonesia: A Muslim Democracy in Formation
A look inside the spatial and religious landscape of the world’s fourth-largest nation.
Malaysia News, The Star
A fire believed to be caused by a short circuit destroyed 30 stalls at the Chow Kit wet market.
Malaysian is top law student
at Cambridge University
A 23-year-old Malaysian has emerged as the top student in his final-year law examinations at Cambridge University. Tan Zhongshan obtained a first-class honours in the Bachelor of Arts (Law) in June this year at Queens’ College, which is part of the university, one of England’s oldest and most prestigious.
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Court sets Jan 6 to hear Anifah's bid to strike out Anwar libel suit
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has set Jan 6 for the hearing of the striking-out application by Foreign Minister Datuk Anifah Aman over a defamation suit filed by Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against him.Felda seeking default judgment in suit against Suara Keadilan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) is applying to get a judgment in default of appearance, in a RM200mil defamation suit over claims that it was bankrupt.Aminulrasyid shooting: Court visits crime scene
SHAH ALAM: Judge Latifah Mohd Tahar Tuesday visited the crash site here where teenager Aminulrasyid Amzah was killed.- Former Immigration deputy D-G ordered to enter defence over bribery charges (Updated)
- Two killed, one missing in Tatau collision
- Afterworld wedding for crash victims
- Polls fever set to prevail at Umno General Assembly
- International forum kicks off countdown to Umno General Assembly
- Listen to the people, former Japanese minister tells Barisan
- By-election candidates for Batu Sapi, Galas to be named on Sunday
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Mexico makes record 105-tonne marijuana haul
TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexican soldiers seized 105 tonnes of marijuana with a U.S. street value of more than $340 million on Monday in Mexico's biggest-ever pot haul, the army said.Megi clears Philippines, northern rice crop hit
MANILA (Reuters) - Typhoon Megi cleared the Philippines' main island and headed towards China on Tuesday, and authorities said initial estimates showed around 105,000 tonnes of the region's unmilled rice crop had been damaged.U.S. judge tentatively upholds gays-in-military order
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Reuters) - A federal judge tentatively refused on Monday to let the Pentagon reinstate its ban on openly gay men and women in the U.S. military while the government appeals her decision declaring the policy unconstitutional.Microsoft software head Ray Ozzie to depart
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Bill Gates' successor as Microsoft's Chief Software Architect, Ray Ozzie, is leaving the company after five years.Mexican authorities seize 105 tons of marijuana
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) - Mexican security forces seized at least 105 tons of U.S.-bound marijuana in the border city of Tijuana on Monday, by far the biggest pot bust in the country in recent years.Super typhoon dumps rains in Philippines; 7 killed
CAUAYAN, Philippines (AP) - Super Typhoon Megi dumped heavy rains over the Philippine capital as it departed Tuesday after killing seven people, creating a wasteland of fallen trees in the north and sending thousands scrambling to safety in near-zero visibility.Courts »
- Brothers lose appeal against being disbarred
- Anwar loses appeal for Saiful’s statement
- Director gets 61 more charges of money laundering
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