Perth, an "iron" city, but where nature is preserved

Japanese viewers recently discovered a new paradise called Perth when the Tokyo Broadcasting Corporation featured this Australian city in its weekly "The  World  Wonder's  Discovery" prime time...

The Philippine Island

The Philippines (also known as the Republic of the Philippines RP), is an archipelagic country with fascinating landscapes, active volcanoes, splendid white sand beaches, coral waters, and tropical lush green forests. It is located in Southeast Asia in the Western Pacific...

Prime suspect held in paradise

Clarence James, known as 'Cloud' is being questioned by police over the murder of newlyweds Ben and Catherine Mullany. He was seized at his home a mile from the Cocos Hotel, where the couple were shot. " Locals said...

Caramoan Island: 'Surviving in paradise'

" Surviving in paradise by Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress THERE is no doubt that the Philippines has earned its reputation for having beautiful beaches. There’s Boracay, a favorite destination of both local and...

World's smallest state aims to become the first smoke-free paradise island

A small slice of island paradise, the world's smallest self-governing state, with a mere population of 1,400 people wants to set a goal for the rest of the world to follow.The South Pacific island of Niue is close to...

Bali Is Not A Paradise

"Bali, island of a thousand temples- charming, beautiful, captivating and alluring. Images of lush, green paddy fields, ancient temples, exotic performance of traditional dances, friendly people, peaceful beaches and...

Nepal crown goes missing

"The fabled crown of the Shah kings, studded with priceless gems and easily identifiable by the long bird of paradise feather rising from the apex, is missing, as well as the royal sceptre.The crown was last worn in public by Gyanendra, the last king of Nepal, on June 4, 2001...

Clone farm cows born in Britain: How long before their meat and milk is on sa...

" Their mother is a clone – created in a U.S. laboratory with cells taken from the ear of a prize-winning animal. Meat or milk from the calves, flown into Britain as frozen embryos and implanted into a surrogate,...

Despair is only a few steps away - Part One

Despair is only a few steps away, each day Ann and I go for a walk or when its cooler we go cycling around the area called Sibulan in Negros Oriental one of the larger Filipino Islands. We pass through a beautiful...

Tastes like chicken?

"Bosintang. Ever heard of it?Well, it’s Dog Soup. Big item in Korea.   I’m not talking about the North Koreans, living on a starvation diet in Li’l Kim’s workers paradise. No, this is prosperous South...

Ireland's new foreign project: Timor-Leste

"Foreign Affairs Minister Dermot Ahern named Timor-Leste as a test case for a new Conflict Resolution Unit in his department. The plan is to assist the tiny Asian nation to make the transition to a functioning democracy. But as RTÉ journalist Anne-Marie Green...

Tropical bus shelters generate 'mental heat'

A pair of university students hope to encourage 'psychological warmth' at bus shelters by painting them in tropical hues.Fair enough, but they could go one step further and paint them to look like hell.  People...

Jihad

"An Al-Hesbah subscriber calling herself Umm Hamza Al-Shahid wrote a message titled "Secure Yourself a Chandelier under the Throne [in Paradise]," in which she encouraged Muslim women to carry out suicide bombings."

Tourism at the End of the World

"Tourism at the End of the World By Stephen Leahy* So-called “climate tourism” is a mix of legitimate interest in protecting nature, the desire to see rare wildlife on the verge of extinction, and, of course, the search for profit. TORONTO, Jan 14 (Tierramérica).- -...

Sheep? Pig? Or Sheep-Pig?

"BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhuanet) -- An odd species of pig was found in Britain, media reported Saturday. An odd species of pig was found in Britain. It looks like sheep, but in fact is pig, hence it is called...

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