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(Photo: AP / Wong Maye-E)Who will support aging Japan?
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers his opening address during the 150th Anniversary of Standard Chartered Bank held on on Thursday Feb. 19, 2009....Full Story

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(Photo: AP / Charles Krupa)Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests
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Great Barrier Reef escapes oil disaster by metres as ID Integrity breaks down
| THE Great Barrier Reef was just metres from a major oil spill when an out-of-control 26,070 tonne bulk sugar carrier was blown over Shark Reef, northeast of Cooktown. | Crew frantically dumped ballast from the ID Integrity, which draws 7.1m, to reduce its draft as muc...Full Story
Rugby: Green Island hold off Zingari
| Green Island blasted to a 17-0 lead in the first five minutes but then took its foot off the accelerator and allowed Zingari-Richmond back into the game at Miller Park. | Powerful No 8 Junior Sala had an outstanding game and made the break for both of Green Island's t...Full Story
Day After Game 3 Loss, the Devils Make Changes
| NEWARK — Zach Parise, the Devils’ first-year captain, found a seat at his locker after a 45-minute practice Sunday and answered questions, still wearing his pads, until well after his teammates cleared the dressing room. What a difference 21 hours had made...Full Story
Developing nations side with BASIC in climate talks
SHARE | AND | DISCUSSTweetThe minor economies of small islands and the least developed countries do not foresee any emission reduction targets imposed on themNEW DELHI: With the small island countries and the least developed states veering towards the European line on c...Full Story
UAE will fire up gas export forum
| The UAE is to be congratulated on joining the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) after the Cabinet approval on May 15, as reported by Gulf News. The decision has been expected for some time since the first GECF summit in Doha last November when Oman also joined the ...Full Story
Rugby: Taieri wriggles out of Alhambra-Union's grasp
Henry Parker's late try helped Taieri retain its unbeaten record when it beat Alhambra-Union 26-25 in a top-of-the-table clash in Dunedin premier club rugby on Saturday. | Taieri won the Speight's Mug for the first round of the competition with 41 points and was followe...Full Story
Cruising the seven seas
SHARE | AND | DISCUSSTweetCruising the seven seas Why check in and out of hotels while on a vacation tour? Instead, touch upon several destinations as you sail in vessels of pure luxury. Gustasp and Jeroo Irani tell you why going on a cruise is a better vacation | En vo...Full Story
I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field
| Quick ReadStrong field lining up to face Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another in Belmont Stakes Photos | (AP) -- I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years. | Amon...Full Story
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Jekyll Island reaches milestone in $50M makeover
Houston Chronicle | JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — After six years of planning and 18 months of construction, Georgia officials on Sunday celebrated the opening of Jekyll Island's new beachfront convention center — the centerpiece of a multimillion-dollar makeover aime...
Coyotes Beat LA Kings 2-0, Avoid West Final Sweep
The New York Times | LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cancel the coronation, or at least postpone it. The Phoenix Coyotes are still hanging around. | If it happens on ice and it involves hitting and scoring, The Times's Slap Shot blog is on it. Go to the Slap Shot Blog Nationa...
Voting Appears Smooth for Dominicans' Next Leader
Wall Street Journal | SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic—Dominicans formed orderly lines at voting stations across the country Sunday to choose a new president from a field that includes a brash former president whose last term ended with an economic crisis and a t...
Dominicans weigh comeback for brash ex-president
Dayton Daily News | SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominicans formed orderly lines at voting stations across the country Sunday to choose a new president from a field that includes a brash former president whose last term ended with an economic crisis and a...
Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi Philosopher, Part 1
The New York Times | The Stone is a forum for contemporary philosophers on issues both timely and timeless.Tags: | Philip K. Dick, Philosophy, Science Fiction | This is the first in a three-part series. | ~~~ | Part 1: Meditations on a Radiant Fish | When I believe, I ...
Dominican Republic votes in presidential poll
Al Jazeera | Voters in the Dominican Republic are going to the polls on Sunday to choose a new president, in a tight race between two rivals. | Polls show 60-year-old Danilo Medina, of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) is leading by a comfortable...
Estia's American brings real deal sustainable, locally sourced fare to Darien
The Examiner | When Chef and restaurateur Colin Ambrose opened the doors of Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor, Long Island some two decades ago, he blessed the people of the region with delicious locally sourced food. Now it appears he’s in the ‘blessing...
Bahrain activist gets bail but still detained
Al Jazeera | The head of Bahrain Centre for Human Rights is to remain in jail, despite being granted bail by a Bahrain court in Manama. | Nabeel Rajab, arrested earlier this month on his on arrival at Manama airport from Lebanon, was granted bail on Sunday...
The New Abnormal: What Modern Sitcoms Can Learn From the Past
Huffington Post | The networks announced their 2012/13 seasons this week. Many years ago, this was a big event. It isn't anymore. But the media still trots out a few column inches on the new shows we can expect to see cancelled next fall. And I always look, hoping t...
May 20 - 26, 2012: This week's best DVD and Blu-ray deals at Best Buy
The Examiner | Best Buy is a great place to shop for DVD and Blu-ray deals. There are always many sales each week. One of the best things is Best Buy stores will price match its own online store and local competitors' prices and you can get a price adjustment wit...
Beyond the Shutdown 50: Gino Gradkowski, C/G, Baltimore Ravens
Yahoo Daily News | Looking for an 'Everyman' lineman? Gino Gradkowski passes the eye test. (Getty Images)Now that the 2012 NFL draft is in the can, it's time to take the Shutdown 50 scouting format forward and get a closer look at some of the surprising and...
The Stripper in a Police Uniform? He’s for Real
The New York Times | It may never be recorded in any New York Police Department history books, but now it can be told: For eight years, the citizens of New York City were being served and protected by Officer Steve Stanulis, who by day went after drug dealers and by ni...
Mr Gay Texas USofA 2010
The Examiner Mr. Gay Texas USofA..........Honoring RK Larue and crowning the ever so sexy Mr. Mark Anthony Credit: dwessproductions Read the article:  Splash Weekend at South Padre Island J. Gilbert Martinez, Jr. | San Antonio LGBT Arts Examiner RSSFollowSub...
Feminist group protest at Cannes premiere
Signon San Diego | CANNES, France — A French feminist group upset about the lack of female directors at this year's Cannes Film Festival is protesting on the red carpet. | Five women from La Barbe stood wearing fake beards in the torrential rain on Sunday at the...
World record nears for Cyprus Rugby
Orange News | Lower tier rugby typically struggles for exposure - but there is a small island starting to turn heads across Europe. | With thirteen victories in a row under their belt, Cyprus Rugby are sitting pretty at the summit of one of the continent's basem...
Dominican Republic votes in tight presidential race
BBC News People in the Dominican Republic have been voting to chose a new president, in a tight race between two old political rivals. | No major incidents have been reported, despite passions runing high over issues such as crime, unemployment and the rising...
Sunday alcohol sales law takes effect in Conn.
Newsday | Quick ReadSome businesses see good sales as Conn. kicks off new law allowing alcohol sales on Sundays | (AP) -- Perhaps out of curiosity or simply to be first, customers began lining up at a couple of Connecticut businesses selling alcohol on Sunda...
I'll Have Another headed to Long Island for Belmont stakes
Newsday Galleries | BALTIMORE - I'll Have Another was bright and bouncy Sunday on his first morning as the world's most famous horse. The chestnut colt with the white star on his forehead playfully nipped at assistant trainer Dennis O'Neill from inside Stall...
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