August 2011

Japan's ruling party unveils new leadership lineup under Noda

August 31, 2011 People/Events

TOKYO, Aug. 31 — Japan's ruling Democratic Party unveiled its new leadership under President Yoshihiko Noda, with Azuma Koshiishi, a close ally of party power broker Ichiro Ozawa, taking the No. 2 post as secretary general.

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S. Korea mulls talks with Japan over former wartime sex slaves

August 31, 2011 People/Events

SEOUL, Aug. 31 — South Korea is considering proposing diplomatic talks with Japan to deal with the issue of compensation for Korean women forced into sexual slavery for Japan's soldiers in World War II, a government source said Wednesday.

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Imamate Islamic Center prepares a resolution in defense of Palestine on Quds Day

August 31, 2011 People/Events

By Modesto Antonio Ibarra MANILA, Aug. 31 – The Imamate Islamic Center Inc. has prepared a resolution urging the United Nations to implement all resolutions which have been passed by its members for the protection of the basic rights, freedom and humanity of the people of the occupied territories of Palestine.

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Chinese centenarian thought to be NZ's oldest man dies

August 31, 2011 People/Events

WELLINGTON, Aug. 31 — A 107-year-old Chinese-born centenarian, who was possibly New Zealand's oldest man, has died in Wellington.

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Fishermen should leave sea turtle ‘Kumiko’ alone, DENR warns

August 31, 2011 Environment

By Danny O. Calleja LEGAZPI CITY, Aug. 31 – "Kumiko," the green sea turtle tagged with a satellite tracking device and released in Saipan last May to proceed with its migratory character, has been last detected within Bicol waters and local authorities has cautioned the public from interrupting its movement.

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VP Binay to grace Boy Scouts of the Philippines regional Jamboree in Zambo Sibugay

August 31, 2011 People/Events

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 31 –- Vice-President Jejomar Binay will be the guest of honor in a week-long Regional Boy Scouts Jamboree that will be held from Sept. 23 to 29 in Ipil, the capital town of Zamboanga Sibugay province.

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Western Australian gov't gives final environmental approval for Wheatstone gas project

August 31, 2011 Environment

SYDNEY, Aug. 31 — The Government of Western Australia (WA) has granted final environmental approval for Chevron-operated Wheatstone liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the state's northwest, one of Australia's largest resource projects, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Today in History

August 31, 2011 People/Events

August 31, 1907 MANILA, Aug. 31 — On August 31, 1907, Ramon Magsaysay, seventh President of the Philippines, hailed by his countrymen as the "Champion of the Masses," was born in Iba, Zambales from a blacksmith father and a schoolteacher mother.

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Massive mangrove planting eyed in Iloilo coastal towns

August 31, 2011 Environment

ILOILO CITY, Aug. 31 — The provincial government will now direct its massive mangrove plantation program in coastal towns of Iloilo following the successful province-wide tree planting activity last month.

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Napolcom leads 2011 National Crime Prevention Week kickoff rites

August 31, 2011 People/Events

MANILA, Aug. 31 — National Police Commission Chairman and Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo and other top officials of the Napolcom and the Philippine National Police will lead the kickoff ceremony to mark the start of the 2011 National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) celebration from September 1 to 7.

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