‘Calamity’ after Philippines storm
President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines declared a state of national calamity on Tuesday after visiting areas in the south of the country that were devastated by a tropical storm over the weekend.
Day: December 20, 2011
‘Calamity’ after Philippines storm
President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines declared a state of national calamity on Tuesday after visiting areas in the south of the country that were devastated by a tropical storm over the weekend.
More aircraft search Russian oil rig scene
Authorities are adding more aircraft Tuesday to help in the search for victims from a Russian oil rig that collapsed in freezing north Pacific waters, a Russian news agency reported.
Portugal: No light at end of tunnel
In Portugal's second city, Porto, crowds throng the main shopping streets, accompanied by the smell of roasting chestnuts and the twinkle of festive lights. Bacalhau, the dried, salted codfish traditionally eaten on Christmas Day, hangs in store w…
S. Korea sends condolences to N. Korean people
The South Korean government sent its condolences to the people of North Korea following the death of Kim Jong Il, South Korea's unification minister said Tuesday.
No one is guaranteed a start – Arthur
Ricky Ponting remains vital to the development of Australia’s Test side but cannot keep earning a place in the team based on his reputation, according to the coach Mickey Arthur
North Korea’s "Great Successor" visits father’s body
Kim Jong Un, the son and successor of the recently deceased North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, viewed his father's body in Pyongyang on Tuesday, state-run media said, as the world watched for clues on how the leadership transition will play out in t…
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