As melamine found in made-in-China dairy products cause Singapore parents sleepless nights, the government has sought to reassure them that there is little reason to panic. That’s because even though three products have been found with the substance so far, the levels are very low. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the human […]
Flour prices hit a record high in N.W.F.P
Peshawar: the bakers in Peshawar raised the rate of bread as the four crisis started to deepen in the N.W.F.P and its metropolis. The wholesale price of the 20 Kg bag, which was selling for Rs470, in the first week of Ramadan jumped to Rs660, and in the outskirts of the city the retail […]
Frank brings worst flooding in Iloilo in years
MANILA, Philippines – Justice Sec. Raul Gonzalez on Monday said flooding brought by typhoon "Frank" was the worst experienced in Iloilo province in recent years. In an interview on dzBB radio, Gonzalez said he was among Iloilo residents who were "trapped" in their houses during flash floods brought by the typhoon. Gonzalez said last weekend’s […]
Afghan Civilians Driven From Garmsir by Fighting
Helmand governor says major international operation is causing humanitarian crisis. By Aziz Ahmad Tassal and Mohammad Ilyas Dayee in Helmand, Sefatullah Zahidi in Garmsir, and Abaceen Nasimi in Kabul (ARR No. 291, 03-Jun-08) Much of the formerly bustling district of Garmsir in southern Helmand province now resembles a ghost town, with villages largely emptied […]
Arabeyes: Looming Food Crisis
by Amira Al Hussaini Inflation and rising food and oil prices are a reality around the world, and Arab bloggers are not only feeling the pinch, but writing about it too. Here is a snapshot of reactions from Lebanon, Syria, Kuwait and Egypt. Lebanon: In a post on the trail of death left behind from […]
Co-existence for peace and harmony
The political tussle that now looms between Israel and Hamas-led government in Gaza Strip is comparable to a chicken and the egg issue. Which logic is acceptable or not to the international community, particularly the international relief agencies now providing food assistance to the 400,000 population in that enclave, remains to be ironed out. And […]