U.N. head to use Hiroshima, Nagasaki trips to send anti-nuke message

July 30, 2010 Science & Technology

NEW YORK, July 29 — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said Wednesday he hopes to utilize his upcoming visits to Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities to push forward his goal of realizing a world free of nuclear weapons.

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Today in History

July 30, 2010 People/Events

July 30, 2005
MANILA, July 30 — On July 30, 2005, the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz, the first in the United States and the second in the World, was officially designated as the "Church of the Filipinos."

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China to launch high-resolution mapping satellite in 2011

July 30, 2010 Science & Technology

BEIJING, July 30 – China's first high resolution, stereoscopic mapping satellite for civilian use will be launched during the second half of 2011, the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping said Thursday.

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Parts of classic Chinese painting reunited after 360 years of separation

July 30, 2010 People/Events

TAIPEI, July 29 — Visitors to the Palace Museum in Taipei next June are in for a treat: they will be able to view the two parts of a legendary Chinese painting together.

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Groups urge barangay officials to adopt zero waste locally to fight climate change

July 30, 2010 Environment

MANILA, July 29 — Environmentalists on Thursday implored local barangay officials to be on the frontline of climate defence by adopting Zero Waste solutions at the local level.

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More young Koreans start careers on short-term contracts: report

July 30, 2010 People/Events

SEOUL, July 29 — A growing number of young people in South Korea are beginning their careers with short-term contracts, an indication of the struggle to find stable jobs, a report showed Thursday.

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DENR-EMB lauds Pampanga guv’s action vs. waste management problem

July 30, 2010 Environment

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 29 -– The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) here has lauded the serious concern and prompt action of Governor Lilia Pineda in resolving the waste management problem of the province.

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South Korean Prime Minister offers resignation

July 30, 2010 People/Events

SEOUL, July 29 — Prime Minister Chung Un-chan resigned Thursday in a move largely seen as taking responsibility for the ruling Grand National Party's crushing defeat in June's local elections and the failure to get parliamentary approval for the revised Sejong City plan.

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BFP celebrates its 19th year anniversary on Friday, July 30

July 30, 2010 People/Events

MANILA, July 29 — The Bureau of Fire Protection is celebrating its 19th founding anniversary year with the theme “BFP: Kumakalinga sa Kapwa at Kalikasan” on Friday, July 30.

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Singapore international jewelry show opens

July 30, 2010 People/Events

SINGAPORE, July 29 — The Singapore International Jewelry Show 2010 opened here on Thursday, bringing together leading local and international jewelry producers, manufacturers and suppliers to seek out the latest in exquisite jewelry designs.

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