SANTIAGO (Reuters) – A major 7.6 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Chile on Sunday, prompting thousands to evacuate coastal areas, but no fatalities or major damage were reported in the tourism and salmon farming region. Witnesses reported intense shaking in their homes and were shocked by the loud noise. The quake disrupted Christmas celebration plans for […]
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Tragedy-hit Red Army Choir a fabled symbol of USSR and Russia
Moscow (AFP) – The acclaimed Red Army Choir, which lost 64 members in a plane crash Sunday, has been a potent symbol for projecting Moscow’s military and artistic prowess to millions across the globe. Founded in 1928, the military Alexandrov Ensemble, more widely known as the Red Army Choir, has for decades showcased its repertoire […]
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Fitch Ratings Downgrades Guam Bonds
Downgrade based on assessment that the bond ‘security can no longer be rated distinct from the general operations of the government of Guam’ HAGÅTÑA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, December 25, 2016) – The government of Guam’s outstanding Business Privilege Tax bonds have been downgraded by Fitch Ratings from A- to BB, the governor’s office announced […]
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Vietnam says recovery from Formosa industrial disaster could take a decade
HANOI (Reuters) – Vietnam’s central region is expected to take a decade to completely recover from an industrial accident caused by a unit of a Taiwan conglomerate, which led to Vietnam’s worst ever environmental disaster, the government said. Formosa Ha Tinh Steel, a unit of Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics that runs an $11 billion steel plant, […]
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China’s aircraft carrier to drill in Western Pacific
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s first aircraft carrier will carry out drills in the Western Pacific, in what the navy called part of routine exercises, amid renewed tension over self-ruled Taiwan that Beijing claims as its own. The navy said in a statement late on Saturday the Liaoning, along with its accompanying fleet, would conduct “exercises […]
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MOH Pediatric Ward’s NEW LOOK
Belau National Hospital’s pediatric ward gets new look. Located at the Medical Wing of the Belau National Hospital, newly remodeled ward sports colorful pastel theme, making it more “happy & friendly” place for children. [restrict] Color and shapes are the most noticeable attributes of the world and colors and shapes are ways children observe and […]