September 2011

S. Korea to open world's 11th super science computing hub

September 29, 2011 Science & Technology

SEOUL, Sept. 29 — South Korea will soon open a super science data computing hub capable of processing more than 20 petabytes of information, joining a select group of 10 countries that operate such a facility, the science ministry said Thursday.

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Vietnam to host 80th Interpol General Assembly

September 29, 2011 People/Events

HANOI, Sept. 28 — The 80th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) will be convened in Vietnam's capital Hanoi on Oct. 31, with participation of more than 1,200 delegates from 188 countries and regions being Interpol members, announced the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on Wednesday.

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Renewable energy shows strongest growth in global electric generating capacity: report

September 29, 2011 Science & Technology

HOUSTON, Sept. 28 — The amount of the global generating capacity for hydroelectric and other renewable energies will rise 2.7 percent per year through 2035, more than any other electricity generating sources, according to a report released Wednesday.

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China honors outstanding foreign experts

September 29, 2011 People/Events

BEIJING, Sept. 29 — The Chinese government on Thursday honored 50 foreign experts from 21 countries for their outstanding contributions to China's development.

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ASEAN Anti-terror confab pushes through

September 28, 2011 People/Events

CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City, Sept. 28 — Despite of heavy rains and strong winds, Southeast Asia’s military intelligence analysts met Wednesday to discuss pressing issues regarding terrorism, with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as its host.

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World cannot afford more "inconclusive" climate change talks: Zambia

September 28, 2011 Environment

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 28 — Lucy Mungoma, the permanent secretary of Zambia's Foreign Ministry, said here Tuesday that there is no time to waste in coming up with a new, internationally agreed upon climate change regime.

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Peace month culminates with 'Rock for Peace'

September 28, 2011 People/Events

MANILA, Sept. 28 -– As Peace Month 2011 comes to a close, homegrown artists are set to rock the metropolis on Thursday as they perform songs about peace in a one-night concert dubbed, “Rock for Peace.”

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Apple to introduce new iPhone on Oct. 4

September 28, 2011 Science & Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 — Apple on Tuesday announced an invitation-only special event featuring iPhone on Oct. 4, 2011.

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Braun promotes Boracay Island in Korea

September 28, 2011 People/Events

BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Sept. 28 — Michelle Martha Braun, a 21- year old candidate of the Philippines to the Miss Asia Pacific World 2011 competition, is now in Korea.

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Today in History

September 28, 2011 People/Events

September 28, 1910 MANILA, Sept. 28 — On September 28, 1910, Diosdado P. Macapagal, 9th President of the Philippines serving from 1961 to 1965, was born in Lubao, Pampanga.

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