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Mar 21, 2012

Noynoying vs PNoy attracts international news, discussed in a Wall Street Journal article

Noynoying vs PNoy attracts international news, discussed in a Wall Street Journal article
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Manila, Philippines – Noynoying, a term invented against President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (PNoy) has attracted international news particularly at Wall Street Journal, and has now a page at Wikipedia. A ‘Noynoying’ pose Image Credit: Noynoying Facebook page As noted by Wall Street Journal on its website on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 titled “Noynoying Poses [...]


Mar 21, 2012

Little Rock airport name to change in honor of former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton

Little Rock airport name to change in honor of former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton
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The Little Rock airport in Arkansas is to be renamed after former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, who is now the US Secretary of State, after being voted unanimously by the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission. Former US President Bill Clinton (Right) and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Image [...]


Mar 21, 2012

Robert De Niro joke to US First Lady Michelle Obama criticized by Obama campaign, Newt Gingrich

Robert De Niro joke to US First Lady Michelle Obama criticized by Obama campaign, Newt Gingrich
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Hollywood actor Robert De Niro made a joke while introducing US First Lady Michelle Obama recently and he was criticized by President Obama‘s reelection campaign, as well as Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich. Robert De Niro and US First Lady Michelle Obama Image Credit: Getty Images As noted at US news sites on Tuesday, March [...]


Mar 18, 2012

North Korea satellite launch announcement sparks concerns from UN, US and other countries

North Korea satellite launch announcement sparks concerns from UN, US and other countries
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Updated: April 10, 2012 6:15 p.m. Read North Korea rocket launch preparation almost done, Russia warns of UN resolutions violation The recently announced North Korea rocket launch ignited concerns from UN, US government and other countries, citing it as a violation of the earlier food aid agreement in exchange of the suspension of their nuclear [...]


Mar 18, 2012

North Korea satellite launch this April announced, foreign space experts and journalists invited to watch

North Korea satellite launch this April announced, foreign space experts and journalists invited to watch
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Updated: April 10, 2012 6:15 p.m. Read North Korea rocket launch preparation almost done, Russia warns of UN resolutions violation A North Korea satellite will be launched this April, with foreign space experts and journalists will be invited to watch, which will mark the 100th birthday of its late founding leader Kim Il-sung, grandfather of [...]


Mar 17, 2012

Ronald Reagan doodles kept by Margaret Thatcher released from former British PM archives (Photo)

Ronald Reagan doodles kept by Margaret Thatcher released from former British PM archives (Photo)
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The so-called Ronald Reagan doodles, which were drawn by the late US president in 1981, were reportedly kept by then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, are now released, as shown in the photo below. Ronald Reagan doodles, which he sketched during the 1981 Ottawa G7 Summit Image Credit: MargaretThatcher.org As noted at British news sites [...]


Mar 17, 2012

Oprah Winfrey supports Obama’s re-election campaign to raise $5 million in Chicago, Atlanta

Oprah Winfrey supports Obama’s re-election campaign to raise $5 million in Chicago, Atlanta
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Barack Obama in “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Image Credit: oprah.com Oprah Winfrey joined other wealthy donors in helping President Barack Obama to raise more than $5 million for his re-election campaign, as announced by several international news sites, March 17, 2012. According to reports, President Obama is currently very active in raising financial resources with [...]


Mar 17, 2012

George Clooney arrested during anti-Sudan protest, along with father Nick and politicians (Video)

George Clooney arrested during anti-Sudan protest, along with father Nick and politicians (Video)
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Hollywood actor George Clooney was arrested while protesting outside the Sudanese Embassy on Friday, March 16, 2012, as shown in the video below, along with his father Nick Clooney and some politicians. George Clooney, being handcuffed by police during anti-Sudan protest (March 16, 2012) Image Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images As noted at US news sites [...]


Mar 16, 2012

Senator Ralph Recto Defends Rep Manny Pacquiao on Tax Contempt Charges

Senator Ralph Recto Defends Rep Manny Pacquiao on Tax Contempt Charges
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Senator Ralph Recto stood in defense of Rep Manny Pacquiao regarding the tax contempt charges the BIR has filed against the boxing superstar. Pacquiao has been charged by the BIR because of allegedly not complying with the request of the BIR to submit his income tax returns and for some alleged discrepancies.


Mar 13, 2012

Corona impeachment update: CJ Renato Corona salary, benefits in 10 years at SC reached over P21 million

Corona impeachment update: CJ Renato Corona salary, benefits in 10 years at SC reached over P21 million
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Manila, Philippines – Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Renato Corona reportedly received more than P21 million in salaries and benefits, including fringe benefits, within 10 years from 2002 to 2011. SC Chief Justice Renato Corona Image Credit: GMA News video As featured on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 during the live [...]