Mascot statue for Shanghai World Expo unveiled in S. Korea

March 9, 2010 People/Events

SEOUL, March 9 — The statue of Shanghai World Expo's mascot, named Haibao, was unveiled in South Korea's capital city Seoul on Tuesday, as part of worldwide promotions for the upcoming six-month event.

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International Women's Day marked in place of origin

March 9, 2010 People/Events

CHICAGO, March 9 — A special fair was held in Chicago Monday to mark the centenary of the International Women's Day, with participation from various walks of life.

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No illegal cutting of trees in Candabong forest, says village chief

March 9, 2010 Environment

DUMAGUETE CITY, March 9 — Barangay chairman Louie Palumar of Candabong, Manjuyod town in Negros Oriental has denied reports of alleged illegal cutting of forest trees inside the protected Candabong forest.

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Sarangani mulls declaration of state of calamity due to El Niño

March 9, 2010 Environment

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, March 9 – Sarangani officials are pushing for the immediate declaration of the entire province under the state of calamity due to the continuing onslaught of the long dry spell or El Niño phenomenon that already destroyed some P28 million worth of agricultural crops in the area.

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Obama, Michelle commemorate International Women's Day, pay tribute

March 9, 2010 People/Events

WASHINGTON, March 8 — U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama commemorated the 100th International Women's Day in the White House Monday, hailing the advancement women made.

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Over 500,000 people in Uganda at risk of landslides, floods

March 9, 2010 Environment

KAMPALA, March 8 — Over 500,000 people in mountainous areas and their surroundings in eastern and western Uganda are facing high risks of landslides and floods, an official warned here on Monday.

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Women candidates appeal for support in elections

March 9, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, March 8 – Women running for different national elective post on Monday called for support in the forthcoming May 10 elections as the nation celebrates the International Women’s Day in various forms.

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DENR says wildlife hunters are off-limits to RP

March 9, 2010 Environment

MANILA, March 8 — All forms of wildlife hunting are prohibited in the Philippines.

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Feature: Women's woes staged on the eve of Women's Day<p>By Sweta Baniya, He Xianfeng

March 9, 2010 People/Events

KATHMANDU, March 8 — Celebrating the 100th International Women's Day, a monologue revealing the connection between women in prison and the violence that often brings them there was observed in capital Kathmandu.

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Japan may mull climate bill option favored by businesses

March 9, 2010 Environment

TOKYO, March 8 – A climate bill being prepared by the government may include an option for an emissions trading mechanism favored by businesses that has sparked criticism it would undermine measures to curb global warming, sources familiar with the matter said Sunday.

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