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Philippine Flood death toll now over a Thousand

Philippine Flood death toll now over a Thousand

The number of deaths in the flash floods in Southern Philippines have already numbered to nearly 1,500, according to the latest account of the Office of Civil Defence in the country. Most of the people who died are in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, while others are from the nearby provinces. Most of the […]

United Nations extend help to Philippine Typhoon Victims

United Nations extend help to Philippine Typhoon Victims

United Nations seek aid and assistance for the flood victims that killed thousands of Philippine citizens unleashed by the super typhoon that is somewhat similar to a tsunami. Soe Nyunt-U, United Nation’s country coordinator, appealed to various foreign governments and other agencies to donate $28.6 million funds for clean water, shelter, food and other assistance […]

The Mayan Apocalypse: Today Marks A Year Away from The End of the World

The Mayan Apocalypse: Today Marks A Year Away from The End of the World

Apocalypse countdown starts now. According to the ancient Mayan Long Count calendar that marked the end of an era, we are one year away from that date, which is December 21, 2012. Over the years, many predictions were already heard from Native Americans, the Chinese, and Egyptians and from the Irish. However, the Mayan prediction […]

Beloved Czech President Vaclav Havel Passes Away

Beloved Czech President Vaclav Havel Passes Away

On Monday, Czechs through Prague Castle and the mediaeval city centre wrote condolences to Vaclav Havel, the playwright-turned president whose “Velvet Revolution” ousted Communist rule. Havel passed away on Sunday at his country home in Hradecek, northeast of Prague, after a long respiratory illness. Prime Minister Petr Necas announced a 3-day national mourning from Wednesday […]

Indonesian Boat with Illegal Immigrants Headed to Australia Sinks

Indonesian Boat with Illegal Immigrants Headed to Australia Sinks

Australia media reports stated that crew and captain, including illegal immigrants, grabbed life vests and swam away as the Indonesian boat sank during a heavy storm on Monday. More than 200 passengers are still missing. According to survivors, terrified passengers on the boat that was headed for Australia were left to drown as it broke […]

Gay Mississippi Mayor Uses City Funds for Personal Expenses

Gay Mississippi Mayor Uses City Funds for Personal Expenses

Mayor Greg Davis admitted after an audit proving that he had the city pay for his personal expenses, including a visit to a gay store in Canada. Greg Davis, a Republican, has been under investigation for misappropriation of city funds amounting to $170,000 on both his city-issued and personal credit cards. Commercial Appeal proved that […]

Russian Spacecraft from Mars Expected to Crash Land on Earth Soon

Russian Spacecraft from Mars Expected to Crash Land on Earth Soon

Russian space agency revealed that a Russian spacecraft from a moon of Mars will be back next month with no pose or sign of danger contamination with its toxic fuel and radioactive material on board. Further, Russian space agency stated that the unmanned Phobos-Ground spacecraft will crash down to Earth sometime in Jan. 6 and […]

“The Protester”: TIME Magazine 2011 Person of the Year

“The Protester”: TIME Magazine 2011 Person of the Year

On Wednesday, “The Protester” was named Time magazine’s 2011 Person of the Year. According to Time, the Person of the Year is someone who influences the events of 2011 for better or for worse. Rick Stengel, Time Editor stated, “They dissented; they demanded; they did not despair, even when the answers came back in a […]

Virgin Mary Pregnancy Billboard Sparks Controversy

Virgin Mary Pregnancy Billboard Sparks Controversy

A new billboard showing Virgin Mary holding in her hand a pregnancy test with a “positive” reading has sparked thoughts and conversations. The new billboard is called “Mary is in the pink” was bought by the St. Matthews-in-the-City Church in Auckland, New Zealand and bears no text or tagline. According to local TV station 3 […]

World’s Richest Prince Accused of Rape by Fashion Model

World’s Richest Prince Accused of Rape by Fashion Model

A young fashion model claimed in Spanish court on Wednesday that one of the world’s richest men known as Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal had raped her. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal is a known billionaire and a major foreign investor in numerous companies. According to the 23-year-old fashion model, a dual Spanish and German citizen, the […]

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