July 2012

Radiation-contaminated car components from Japan seized in Russia’s Sakhalin

July 28, 2012 Science & Technology

VLADIVOSTOK, July 27 — A batch of radiation contaminated goods from Japan has been seized in Russia’s Sakhalin port of Korsakov, a spokeswoman for the Sakhalin customs office told Itar-Tass Friday.

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Another Progress spacecraft docking attempt planned for Jul 29

July 28, 2012 Science & Technology

MOSCOW, July 28 — The second attempt to dock the Progress cargo craft to the ISS is planned for July 29, a source at the Mission Control Centre based near Moscow told Itar-Tass on Friday.

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Downpour bypasses Beijing, batters neighbor

July 28, 2012 Environment

TIANJIN, July 27 — A much expected downpour bypassed Beijing Wednesday but battered the neighboring city of Tianjin, flooding many downtown streets and vehicles.

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Aquino appoints new officials of CHED, DOLE

July 28, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, July 28 — President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed officials in the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

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SADC reiterates call on Madagascar political leaders to end crisis

July 28, 2012 People/Events

CAPE TOWN, July 28 — The Southern African Development Community's (SADC) organ Troika has reiterated its call on the political leaders of Madagascar to resolve their differences through dialogue, the South African government said on Friday.

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Switzerland asserts commitment to Lebanon's stability

July 28, 2012 People/Events

BEIRUT, July 28 — Visiting Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter asserted Friday his country's support for the stability of Lebanon and avoiding the spillover of Syrian crisis into Lebanon, local National News Agency reported.

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Malacanang strongly condemns recent violence in Mindanao that left 12 soldiers dead and scores wounded

July 28, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, July 28 — Malacanang on Friday strongly condemned the recent violence that ensued from a day-long clash between government troops and a secessionist group, al-qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), in Mindanao that left 12 army soldiers dead and scores wounded. Government assured that follow up operations are being conducted to run after the bandits.

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UPDATED Bajo de Masinloc story with DFA clarificationChinese vessels in Bajo de Masinloc down to 3

July 28, 2012 People/Events

By Michaela del Callar MANILA, July 27 -– The number of Chinese vessels in the Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea has gone down to three as of July 25, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

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Obama gives Israel US-M Iron Dome funding before Romney visit

July 28, 2012 People/Events

WASHINGTON, July 28 — U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday signed a piece of legislation that gives Israel 70 million dollars for its "Iron Dome" rocket defense system, one day before his Republican rival in the 2012 presidential election Mitt Romney is scheduled to visit that country.

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