Hitting early, swine flu claims 11 more kids in US
WASHINGTON - As the swine flu outbreak strikes the U.S. early and hard, health officials note a worrisome number of child deaths and warn that supplies of vaccine will remain scarce for at least the next couple of weeks.
Nations:Canada Argentina U.S. Australia Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-10-17
Chinese herbs show promise for diabetes prevention
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.
Nations:Australia Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-14
Australia rate hike a good sign for world economy
WASHINGTON - A move by Australia's central bank to raise its benchmark interest rate, the first major economy to do so since the financial crisis worsened last fall, may signal a vote of confidence in a global recovery.
Nations:South Korea Spain Canada India New Zealand Switzerland Activities:Global Financial Crisis
2009-10-06
Quake landslides wipe out 4 villages in Indonesia
PADANG, Indonesia - At least four Indonesian villages were obliterated by earthquake-triggered landslides that buried as many as 644 people including a wedding party under mountains of mud and debris, officials said Saturday.
Nations:Indonesia Denmark Switzerland Netherlands South Korea Australia Source:(AP)
2009-10-03
Death toll in Samoas tsunami reaches 150
APIA, Samoa - Stunned Samoans combed through the sodden wreckage of their lives and told of the terror of being trapped underwater or flung inland by a tsunami that ravaged towns and killed at least 150 people in the South Pacific.
Nations:New Zealand Tonga U.S. Australia People:Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-10-01
Federal officials rush to help tsunami victims
APIA, Samoa - Federal disaster officials say "tens of thousands" of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific.
Nations:New Zealand Indonesia U.S. Tonga Australia Source:(AP)
2009-09-30
Cadbury rejects Kraft's $16.7 billion bid
LONDON - Kraft Foods Inc. on Monday proposed a 10.2 billion pound ($16.7 billion) takeover of Cadbury PLC, but the offer was immediately rejected by the British maker of chocolate, gum and candy.
Nations:India Brazil Mexico U.S. Russia Australia Source:(AP)
2009-09-07
1,000 still stranded as Taiwan storm aid arrives
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The first shipments of foreign aid arrived Sunday as Taiwan struggled to reach more than 1,000 people still stranded a week after its deadliest typhoon in half a century.
Nations:Australia People:Ma Ying-jeou Jet Li Activities:2009 Typhoon Morakot Source:(AP)
2009-08-16
Yang topples Tiger in the PGA
CHASKA, Minn. - Y.E. Yang shook his fists and shouted with joy over a victory felt around the world. Equally stunning was the sight of Tiger Woods, standing over the final putt of the PGA Championship with nothing at stake.
Nations:South Korea U.S. People:Tiger Woods Padraig Harrington Geoff Ogilvy Phil Mickelson Activities:2009 PGA Championship Source:(AP)
2009-08-16
Protesters call for end to Iranian rights abuses
LONDON - Protesters across the world on Saturday called on Iran to end its clampdown on opposition activists, demanding the release of hundreds rounded up amid demonstrations against the country's disputed election.
Nations:Australia South Korea People:Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Activities:2009 Iran Election Source:(AP)
2009-07-25
China says has proof Rio staff stole state secrets
BEIJING (AFP) - China has told the Australian government it has "sufficient evidence" that detained Rio Tinto executives stole state secrets, a senior Chinese official said Wednesday.
People:Kevin Rudd Activities:2009 Rio Tinto Spy Case Australia-China Source:(AFP)
2009-07-22
Washington to ink SE Asia pact to counter China
PHUKET, Thailand (AFP) - The signing by the United States this week of a friendship pact with Southeast Asia sends a strong signal of its desire to deepen ties and counter China's increasing influence, diplomats said.
Nations:China U.S. India Australia New Zealand Russia People:Hillary Clinton Activities:China-U.S. Military Relations Source:(AFP)
2009-07-21
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