Pag-IBIG sells P11.96-b bonds at record-low rateWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMHome Development Mutual Fund, also known as Pag-IBIG Fund, has sold P11.963 billion worth of five-year bonds Tuesday at a record-low coupon rate of 5-percent rate to refinance maturing obligations and shore up funds for housing loans amid increased demand.
Stolen BenCabsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:29AMAN international alert has been issued for two paintings by National Artist Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera that had been stolen while on transport from Los Angeles to Singapore.
Malema sings the Mokaba anti-boer tuneWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:19AMANC Youth League leader Julius Malema yesterday invoked the spirit of Peter Mokaba by singing "dubulu iBhunu" - echoing the late league firebrand's trademark chant "Kill the boer, kill the farmer" after arriving to address a student gathering in Joburg.
Malema sings the Mokaba anti-boer tuneTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:25PMANC Youth League leader Julius Malema has invoked the spirit of Peter Mokaba, said Premier Helen Zille is "suffering from Satanism" and gave ID President a tongue lashing - all in one speech.
Industrial park to get fire protection upgradeTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:53PMThe City of Corner Brook is taking steps to establish better fire protection in the Watson’s Pond Industrial Park area.
Govt planning to outsource security services: MinisterTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:22PMBangalore, Mar 9 : Karnataka Minister for Prisons Umesh Katti today said the State Government was contemplating to hire the services of private operators to improve administration and to scale up security arrangements in prisons.
France disappointed at Airbus' loss on U.S. military projectTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:17PMAfter Airbus' parent company, the European Aeronautics, Defense and Cooperation Company (EADS), announced its retreat from bidding for a U.S. Air Force project, the French government expressed deep disappointment over the loss on Tuesday. "We note with great disappointment that the call for tenders issued by the Pentagon Feb. 25 led to de facto U.S. authorities in a dialogue with a single vendor ...
Pag-IBIG sells P11.9B bondsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:32AMHome Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund successfully sold yesterday P11.963 billion in five-year bonds to pay off maturing obligations and expand its housing loan portfolio.
Israel Okays New West Bank Settler Homes Despite MoratoriumTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:23AMJERUSALEM - Israel has given the green light for the building of 112 new homes in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank despite a partial moratorium on such construction, a minister said on Monday. The news surfaced as US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in the region, a day after the Palestinians agreed to hold indirect talks with Israel while warning that further settlement growth ...
Muthoot Group warms up to fresh IPL tenderTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:16AMBusiness conglomerate Muthoot Pappachen Group (MPG) of Kerala is planning to own a cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the league's governing council relaxed conditions and invited bids to buy two new franchises.
Fire breaks out in Ahmedabad mall, no casualtyTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:07AMAhmedabad, Mar 9 (PTI) Fire broke out in the restaurant of a prominent mall located on the drive-in road of the city today, but there were no casualties, officials said.
US pledges "unvarnished" commitment to Israel's securityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:05AMJERUSALEM : US Vice-President Joe Biden said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday that Washington's commitment to Israel's security is "absolute, total, unvarnished." ...
Biden pledges full US commitment to Israel securityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:04AMJERUSALEM (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday pledged Washington's full commitment to Israel's security while throwing his weight behind a renewal of Middle East peace talks after a 14-month hiatus.
Muthoot Group warms up to fresh IPL tenderTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00AMThiruvananthapuram, March 9 : Business conglomerate Muthoot Pappachen Group (MPG) of Kerala is planning to own a cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the league's governing council relaxed conditions and invited bids to buy two new franchises.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 12:59 Russia c.bank injects 0.3 bln roubles via reposTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:28AMMOSCOW, March 9 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank injected 0.29 billion roubles ($9.72 million) of one-day funds into the banking system at a rate of 5.94 percent in its second repo auction of the day on Tuesday.
Tentative Mideast peace talks beginMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:32PMJERUSALEM -Palestinians and Israelis held their first indirect talks in more than a year in a tentative boost to the Middle East peace process, frozen since the Jewish state's devastating war on Gaza.
Tentative Mideast peace talks beginMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:32PMJERUSALEM -Palestinians and Israelis held their first indirect talks in more than a year in a tentative boost to the Middle East peace process, frozen since the Jewish state's devastating war on Gaza.
Can Panthers find another QB?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:26PMThe standard Carolina Panthers answer to questions about particular positions is that they search every avenue for help.
Can Panthers find another QB?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:26PMThe standard Carolina Panthers answer to questions about particular positions is that they search every avenue for help.
World's biggest oil trader ends supplies to IranMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:22PMLONDON – The largest oil trader in the world, Vitol, said Monday it had stopped dealing with Iran, following a report that traders were pulling out of the country as sanctions and US pressure took their toll.
World's biggest oil trader ends supplies to IranMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:22PMLONDON – The largest oil trader in the world, Vitol, said Monday it had stopped dealing with Iran, following a report that traders were pulling out of the country as sanctions and US pressure took their toll.
Devastating fire engulfs Baranagar Jute MillMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:20PMBarrackpore, Mar 8 : A devastating fire in Baranagar Jute Mill here gutted a considerable amount of finished jute goods in the carpet shed area of the mill this afternoon.
Devastating fire engulfs Baranagar Jute MillMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:20PMBarrackpore, Mar 8 : A devastating fire in Baranagar Jute Mill here gutted a considerable amount of finished jute goods in the carpet shed area of the mill this afternoon.
US tentative Mideast peace talks startMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:17PMJERUSALEM – The Palestinians and Israelis have begun indirect talks, Washington said on Monday, in a tentative boost to the Middle East peace process frozen since the Jewish state's devastating war on Gaza.
US tentative Mideast peace talks startMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:17PMJERUSALEM – The Palestinians and Israelis have begun indirect talks, Washington said on Monday, in a tentative boost to the Middle East peace process frozen since the Jewish state's devastating war on Gaza.
Senior Advocate R K Anand tenders apology to SCMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:14PMSenior advocate R K Anand has tendered an “unconditional apology” to the Supreme Court for trying to influence a key witness in the hit-and-run case involving his high profile client Sanjeev Nanda. Anand’s act was exposed in a sting telecast on NDTV in 2007.
Senior Advocate R K Anand tenders apology to SCMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:14PMSenior advocate R K Anand has tendered an “unconditional apology” to the Supreme Court for trying to influence a key witness in the hit-and-run case involving his high profile client Sanjeev Nanda. Anand’s act was exposed in a sting telecast on NDTV in 2007.
Malaria, AIDS, TB in retreat: Global FundMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:30PMMalaria could be eliminated as a public health problem within a decade in most countries where it is now endemic, an international organization that funds the treatment and prevention of killer diseases said on Monday.
Malaria, AIDS, TB in retreat: Global FundMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:30PMMalaria could be eliminated as a public health problem within a decade in most countries where it is now endemic, an international organization that funds the treatment and prevention of killer diseases said on Monday.
Wait on South Morang rail noise decisionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:16PMMILL Park residents will not know if their fight to have the railway line from the South Morang extension lowered outside their homes is successful until later this year.
Wait on South Morang rail noise decisionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:16PMMILL Park residents will not know if their fight to have the railway line from the South Morang extension lowered outside their homes is successful until later this year.
Council plans to improve main roadMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00PMTHE Hills Shire Council will call for tenders for the refurbishment of Old Northern Road.
Council plans to improve main roadMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00PMTHE Hills Shire Council will call for tenders for the refurbishment of Old Northern Road.
$2.5 million for public service auditMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:35PMThe Fiji government will soon begin auditing all government ministries and departments at a cost of $2.5 million as reforms to streamline the civil service to improve public service escalate.
$2.5 million for public service auditMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:35PMThe Fiji government will soon begin auditing all government ministries and departments at a cost of $2.5 million as reforms to streamline the civil service to improve public service escalate.
TDP may pull out of Telangana JACMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:58AMHyderabad: Angry over the boycott call of Heritage Food products owned by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's wife, the party is contemplating pulling out of the Telangana Joint
TDP may pull out of Telangana JACMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:39AMAngry over the boycott call of Heritage Food products owned by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's wife, the party is contemplating pulling out of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC).
Malaysian Cricket's No 2 Man Tenders ResignationMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:31AMJOHOR BAHARU, March 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Cricket Association's (MCA) deputy president Datuk Dr Amarjit Singh has tendered his resignation, a move seen as a sign that all is not well in the national sports body.
TDP may pull out of Telangana JACMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:21AMHyderabad, March 8 : Angry over the boycott call of Heritage Food products owned by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu's wife, the party is contemplating pulling out of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC).
Provinvial JournalMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:15AMRCMP officers seized a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia during the search of a home in Haneytown.
Relevant LinksMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:11AMClr Thomas Muzuva suggested that to avoid such conflict, council should carefully consider any future redeployment. Clr Warship Dumba said council should ensure each district office had its full complement of service delivery vehicles and personnel.
Council eyes transit projectMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:06AMCity council will review prices for the construction of a new transit garage and administrative offices at St. Mary's Street.
Uganda : Oil Exploration Renews Locals' HopeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:18AMKampala — Tullow Oil which bought Heritage Oil's shares to explore Uganda's oil has offered tenders for service providers. The Albertine region is coming alive with hopes of employment, education and better and health services.
Happenings, March 8Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:14AMConyngham - The Valley Elementary PTA will sponsor its spring craft fair on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school cafeteria and gymnasium, located on the Rock Glen Road, Sugarloaf. The fair will feature homemade hot food, a bake sale, cookie cont