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  • Bahrain must end harassment of critical reporters - rights group Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:16AMDUBAI, July 20 (Reuters) - An international rights group called on Bahrain to stop harassment and intimidation of reporters critical of the government, which crushed weeks of protests earlier this year.
  • Tanzania: Mandela and Col Gaddafi Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:09AMOn Monday, 18 July, the world marked Nelson Mandela International Day for the second time. Two years ago, in November 2009, the UN declared 18 July as Nelson Mandela International Day.
  • Where to see the beach for the forest Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:05AMMiles of scenic shoreline at Goose Rocks and Gooch's beaches might be the chief attraction to Kennebunkport in the summer months. Yet, for those lucky enough to spend a weekend or a week in this coastal town, best known as the summer home of President George Herbert Walker Bush, there are backcountry roads that lead past historic captain's homes to ...
  • Holness foresees drastic gov't intervention in failing schools Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:02AMOCHO RIOS, St Ann — Education Minister Andrew Holness on Monday told principals of secondary schools in the Caribbean that regional governments will soon have to take drastic actions in dealing with failing schools.
  • EAT PRAY SELL DRIVES BALI HOTEL VILLA-FICATION Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:49AMÇѹ·Õè 20 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2554 15:37 ¹. Indonesia’s skyrocketing economic growth is propelling discretionary investment in luxury hotel branded villas, according to leading regional hospitality consulting firm C9 Hotelworks’ latest research report - the Bali Hotel Branded Villa Update.
  • Jabel Ali Hotels to open Round Island Resort by early 2012 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:41AMJabel Ali Hotels to open Round Island Resort by early 2012
  • Philippine MPs visit Spratlys amid China warnings Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:59AMPhilippine lawmakers flew to an island in the disputed Spratly chain Wednesday, despite warnings from China that the trip would destabilise the region and damage ties.
  • Sagar’s in Penang! Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:52AMPENANG, July 20 — Last Friday saw the launch of one of Penang’s newest restaurants, Sagar. This north Indian restaurant is situated on the ground floor of the Bayview Beach Resort in Batu Ferringhi, which is a pretty apt location as sagar is the Sanskrit word for ocean. “Is it because you serve mainly seafood?” I asked proprietor Hermet Singh. ...
  • Local casino owner to address first evening meeting of Leadership Forum Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:14AMLAUGHLIN - The first nighttime Laughlin Leadership Forum sponsored by the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation will feature local hotel-casino co-owner Sue Lowden.
  • Philippine MPs fly to Spratlys amid China warning Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:12AMMANILA (AFP) - A group of Philippine MPs flew to the disputed Spratly islands Wednesday, officials and aides said, amid warnings by China that the trip would destabilise the South China Sea and damage ties.
  • US-China row may take turn for worse at Asia security meet Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:37PMNUSA DUA, July 19 — Relations between the United States and China could hit another rough patch this week at Asia’s biggest security forum, where some participants will be seeking US help to thwart what they see as Beijing’s expansionism in the South China Sea. Sino-US ties are already being tested — Beijing has reacted angrily to President Barack ...
  • Territorial disputes in South China Sea to take centre stage at Asian security forum Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:37PMBALI, Indonesia - Territorial disputes and flare-ups in the South China Sea are expected to take centre stage at Asia's largest security forum this week, with Vietnam and the Philippines accusing China in recent weeks of interfering in their energy exportation efforts.
  • Head to Straddie this Saturday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:35PMREDLAND people regularly comment that they "have always been meaning to go to Straddie". Well, here's the perfect opportunity.
  • US-China row may worsen at Asia security meet Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:23PMNUSA DUA, Indonesia - Relations between the United States and China could hit another rough patch this week at Asia's biggest security forum, where some participants will be seeking U.S. help to thwart what they see as Beijing's expansionism in the South China Sea.
  • Cuba Holiday Guide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:14PMWho's going? When are you going? Where would you like to go? What are your preferences?
  • Asian ministers discuss South China Sea, security Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:09PMTerritorial disputes and flare-ups in the South China Sea are expected to dominate talks at Asia's largest security forum this week, with Vietnam and the Philippines accusing China of interfering in energy exportation efforts.
  • Malacañang stands by no-ransom policy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03PMMANILA, July 19 (PNA) -- Malacanang stressed the government's no-ransom policy for kidnapped victims following reports that kidnappers reportedly demanded millions of U.S. dollars for the release of the two Americans and a Filipino who were snatched from a resort on the island of Tictabon, Zamboanga City last July 12.
  • Harlingen native crowned Miss Teen USA Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:59PMHARLINGEN — Harlingen’s own Danielle Doty won the Miss Teen USA 2011 competition Saturday at the Atlantis, Paradise Island and Resort in The Bahamas. "This has been a dream come true; it’s awesome," Doty, 18, said on Monday.
  • TPC Network's "Member for a Day" Program Hits San Francisco Area Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:32PMSan Francisco - PGA TOUR Official Marketing Partner, MasterCard, is teaming up with the TPC Network to offer consumers exclusive, elite golf opportunities.
  • Harlingen beauty wins Miss Teen USA 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:29PMHARLINGEN — Danielle Doty of Harlingen won the Miss Teen USA 2011 competition Saturday at the Atlantis, Paradise Island and Resort in The Bahamas. “This has been a dream come true; it’s awesome,” the 18-year-old said Monday. Doty beat out 50...
  • Drug company CEO's child dies from injuries Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:26PMSAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Four days after the girlfriend of a wealthy pharmaceutical executive was found hanged at his mansion near San Diego, his 6-year-old son has died from injuries suffered in an apparent stairway fall, police said on Monday.
  • RIPTA riders concerned about possible cuts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:17PMRhode Island's public bus operator needs to close a $4 million budget gap.
  • Mexicos' La Paz a tranquil place to relax and unwind Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:44PMEnjoy the outdoor life in La Paz with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, boating or deep-sea fishing. / Peter Cooper The eastern coast of Baja California Sur with its pure aqua waters and sparkling white sand was thought by early explorers to be an island.
  • Pants as beach coverups, playful prints, bright hues wow at swim fashion week Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:24PMMIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Next summer, women can be comfortable, feel glamorous and look trend-right in pants as beach coverups. Bold-coloured and printed pantsuits were one of the popular styles on the runway during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012, which ended Monday.
  • Vancouver: City of glass Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:19PMWIND turbines create a lot of controversy in New Zealand but, whether you consider them to be an eyesore or green, it's pretty awesome to be on top of one.
  • 'Coasting for Kids' fundraiser is Sunday Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:02PMKings Island will host "Coasting for Kids" Sunday to raise money for Give Kids The World, a Florida nonprofit resort that gives free week-long vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
  • DakotaNation to regulateown sale of tobacco Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:06AMThe Canupawakpa Dakota Nation plans to regulate its own aboriginal tobacco sales, after band Chief Frank Brown says the province was unable to press forward with charges against him under the Manitoba Tobacco Tax Act.
  • Bangladesh: DoE goes tough on land encroachers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:58AMBangladesh has long been affected by illegal land encroachment, which has been the reason behind many natural disasters including landslides, destruction of bio-diversity and so on. Following a drive on July 14 and 15 with the help of police, coast guard and Navy personnel at Jinjira Island of Saint Martin’s island, the Department of Environment’s
  • New Properties for Sale at Aphrodite Hills With Unique Selling Points Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:37AMLanitis Development, the owners of Aphrodite Hills - finest leisure, lifestyle and real estate multi award resort – announced their latest offers and some great deals on exceptional property for sale in Cyprus. (PRWeb July 18, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8605979.htm
  • Palace stands by no-ransom policy in kidnapping of 2 Americans, Pinoy in Zambo Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:19AMMalacanang stressed the government's no-ransom policy for kidnapped victims following reports that kidnappers reportedly demanded millions of U.S. dollars for the release of the two Americans and a Filipino who were snatched from a resort on the island of Tictabon, Zamboanga City last July 12.
  • Take Mandela at his word Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:06AMAfter 27 years of enforced silence, Nelson Mandela emerged from prison in 1990 and proceeded to speak and write, becoming one of the most quoted people in the world.
  • St. John The Baptist Relics Put Bulgaria's Sozopol in CNN Focus Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:58AMLast summer's remarkable archeological discovery of the St. John the Baptist's relics in Bulgaria's coastal town of Sozopol has attracted huge interest towards the town as a historical center of the country. The statement was made Monday by Sozopol's Mayor Panayot Reyzi on the occasion of the official day of the town – the Day of St....
  • Prayers sought for safe release of kidnap victims in Zamboanga Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:51AMMANILA, July 18, 2011—An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is appealing for the liberation of kidnap victims in Zamboanga City and urged the public to pray for their safety. read more
  • Back in the Day: Disneyland opens it doors to the public Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:29AMJuly 18, 1955. Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California opens to the public. The park was the idea of Walt Disney who himself took inspiration from other parks in the US but also in other countries such as Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen and Efteling in the Netherlands.
  • Kidnapped Campbell County family allowed to call home Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:15AMA woman and her son held in the southern Philippines were allowed to talk briefly to their family.
  • Save the Sharks, Say No to Shark Fin Soup Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:14AMSharks, being the prime predator, keep the underwater food chain in balance and, without sharks, the ocean's food chain would be in disarray, according to experts. However, sharks, with their fins much sought-after as a gastronomic delight, are fast being depleting and their absence in the food chain is helping other species to multiply without control and unbalance the ecosystem, including ...
  • Head to Straddie this weekend Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:51AMREDLAND people regularly comment that they "have always been meaning to go to Straddie". Well, here's the perfect opportunity.
  • Zante stabbings: Our boy was left one hour from death, say shocked parents Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:23AMTHE horrified parents of a British teenager knifed by a killer cabbie on a Greek holiday island have told how he was left clinging to life.
  • Mustapick Estate Homes Breaks Ground on Two New Homes in Old Palm Golf Club Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:12AMThe two homes are being built in the Golf Estates neighborhood of the private gated community in Palm Beach Gardens. (PRWeb July 18, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8646123.htm
  • New Zealand pledges help to develop Niue as "boutique" resort Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:13AMNew Zealand is to invest 15 million NZ dollars (12.65 million U.S. dollars) in helping to develop the Pacific island of Niue into a "boutique tourism destination," New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced Monday.
  • Tourism holds the key to growth in Niue Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:12AMNew Zealand is committed to working closely with government, private sector, and community partners in Niue to help realise the island’s full tourism potential, Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced.
  • Sandwalk sweepers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:04AMSEA ISLE CITY, N.J. - It's not a sashay on a pageant runway, but 14-year-old Tori Cookson treats her daily walk down a beach pathway to collect trash and sweep sand with just as much care.
  • Pedestrian killed: Hit-and-run marks 13th auto fatality Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:14PM•Jan. 1: Toma Kapua, 58 and Murphy Sewell, 37, were killed in a two-truck accident on Marine Corps Drive. Arrested for this crash: Timothy Achanto, 52.
  • Snow sport popularity on a roll: poll Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:14PMDestination Queenstown says it is encouraged by a poll that suggests more than 80,000 New Zealanders will be give skiing or snowboarding a try for the first time this winter. read more
  • 2 kidnapped Americans allowed to talk to family Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:09AMSuspected Abu Sayyaf militants holding an American woman and her son in the southern Philippines allowed them to talk briefly to their family in the United States as proof they were alive and to press a ransom demand, two security officials said Sunday.
  • Tri Day at Grand Marlin offers in-depth look into triathlons Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:59AMMerchants sell their wares Saturday during Triathlon Day, which was a series of seminars on swimming, biking and running for folks interested in triathlons at Grand Marlin restaurant.
  • Acquisition of PHL's biggest warship won't alarm China - Palace Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:10AMMalacañang said on Sunday that the impending arrival of the Philippines' newest and biggest warship, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar, which will patrol areas near the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), is not likely to agitate China.
  • Interesting one week, boring the next Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:00AMBRISBANE may have just hosted big footy matches and conferences, but visitors aren't thinking about the city outside of special events, tourism boss warns.
  • 2 kidnapped Americans contact family, press for ransom Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:03AMSuspected Abu Sayyaf militants holding an American woman and her son in the southern Philippines allowed them to talk to their family as proof they were alive and to press a ransom demand, two security officials said Sunday.
  • 2 tie for top blitz honors Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:41AMFifty players came out for last Wednesday's blitz at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Rich Vredenburgh (81) and Charlie Benefield (89) tied at plus 7. Larry Hutchison (86) and Glenn Pendelton (85) were plus 6 to tie for third.