Peru to receive Yale delegation to discuss Machu Picchu artifacts

A delegation from Yale University is expected to be arriving in Lima by the weekend to meet with local authorities to discuss the return of archaeological artifacts taken from Machu Picchu by American historian Hiram Bingham almost 100 years ago, President Alan Garcia said.

81 million Chinese need aid this winter

BEIJING, AFP - China says more than 81 million of its people will need government relief this winter, after it suffered one of its worst years for natural disasters in two decades.

China has been particularly badly hit by natural disasters this year, experiencing an earthquake that killed nearly 2700 people, the worst inundations in a decade and a huge mudslide that killed 1500.

Monaco princess-to-be in charity wokr plan

PARIS, AFP - Monaco's future princess, South African swimming champion Charlene Wittstock, plans to launch into humanitarian work after her wedding next year, her fiance Prince Albert II said in an interview on Thursday.

Battle of two cities, Fiji

LAUTOKA has taken a surprise lead after Day One of the FMF Chow Games at the tfl National Stadium yesterday.

The Sugar City side bagged seven gold, three silver and one bronze medals heading into the final day today.

Torres seeks Kilili help on nuclear power impact study

Rep. Stanley Torres (Ind-Saipan) has sought Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan's help in pursuing a federal technical assistance grant for the conduct of an impact study to pave the way for a “passive” nuclear power generation for the CNMI.
The Fitial administration has been pushing for the use of eco-friendly and alternative sources of energy, which includes nuclear power generation. With the high cost of fuel, the administration also wants to reduce reliance on fossil fuel.

Medical referral program remains stalled

World Tour and Travel and Wings Travel continue to refuse processing passengers under the CNMI's medical referral program, citing the non-payment of arrears owed them by the government.
Medical referral patients in the CNMI routinely seek treatment in Manila, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. hospitals, paid for by the CNMI government.

SSHS students watch premiere of new 'Potter' film

Over 150 Saipan Southern High School students packed the Hollywood Theaters Friday morning to watch the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Saipan Southern High School Book Club has been promoting the event through literature connection in Book Club discussions, blog, and Facebook page.

Kyoto Gaidai Nishi cultural exchange this year could be last

Sixty-four students from Japan's Kyoto Gaidi Nishi High School arrived on Saipan yesterday for their annual exchange program with Grace Christian Academy.
The group, which also included four teachers, conveyed to GCA officials that this year could be the last of their annual visit to Saipan, which started in 2003.
They said the decision to stop the cultural exchange program is due to the lack of direct flights from Kyoto to Saipan

Senate kills marijuana bill

The Senate rejected yesterday a controversial House bill that seeks to legalize marijuana in the CNMI for medical and recreational use, but the bill's author said he plans to introduce a separate “medical marijuana” legislation.
House Bill 17-47 was killed on a 7-0 vote during a Senate session held at the Northern Marianas College campus on Rota yesterday afternoon.

Yahoo News, Nov 19, 2010

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