While the 2015-2016 El Niño – one of the strongest on record – has ended, its devastating impact on children is worsening, as hunger, malnutrition and disease continue to increase following the severe droughts and floods spawned by the event, a new report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed. [restrict] Making matters worse, […]
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Is MSG a strong or sick man of the Pacific?
By Sade Bimantara In almost one decade of its existence, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has shown its potential to be “the strong man of the South Pacific”. It is making the region more economically integrated while sustaining its Melanesian cultural identity. However, one issue threatens the Group’s core interests and imperils the whole MSG […]
Beijing says should be no South China Sea talk at Asia-Europe summit
BEIJING (Reuters) – The South China Sea is not on the agenda and should not be discussed at a major summit between Asian and European leaders in Mongolia at the end of the week, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday. The Asia-Europe Meeting, or ASEM, will be the first important multilateral diplomatic gathering after […]
Did you know
Nelson Mandela is one of the most famous people of the world. He was imprisoned for many years but still he held a political position. He was the winner of Nobel Prize in 1993. Here are some interesting facts about Nelson Mandela. [restrict] Original name: The original name of Nelson Mandela was Rolihlahla Mandela. He […]
GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD
1) Growing up is mandatory; growing old is optional. 2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get. [restrict] 3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. 4) You’re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that […]
A Letter from Mom
Dear Son, I’m writing this letter slow, because I know you can’t read fast. We don’t live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the paper that most accidents happen 20 miles from your home, so we moved. I won’t be able to send you the address as the last people […]
