North Korea is closing two of its air routes from April 4 to 8 to give way for its ‘communication satellite launch’, South Koreans said Sunday. The Manila Times reports: The North’s air route traffic control center informed its South Korean counterpart Saturday of the temporary closure, the South’s ministry of land, transport and maritime […]
Press Group: South Asia is Riskey for Journalists
South Asia is considered as a risky place for journalists as attacks to media workers in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and other countries in the region have increased in recent months. The Manila Times reports: “South Asian journalists face particularly severe risks. The region’s nations make up nearly half of CPJ’s index,” according to […]
Million Dollars Reward for Mexian Drug Lords
Reward money of $ 2 million per head is being offered by the government of Mexico for the arrest of 24 known leaders and members of Mexico’s drug cartel. Inquirer.net reports: An official government publication offers "up to 30 million pesos ($2 million) to whomever provides information that is useful, true and leads to the […]
Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Magazine Pullin out of New York Offices
The New York offices of Playboy magazine will be closed effective May 1, 2009 as the economic downturn continue to take its toll on the print publishing business. Inquirer.net reports: Focusing on boardroom, not bedroom needs, famed men’s magazine Playboy is pulling out of its New York offices, a spokeswoman said Monday. "We are closing […]
Bloodied Barrera Lost to Amir Khan in Fifth Round
Mexican legendary boxer Marco Antonio Barrera was no match to the 22-year old Amir Khan as the young British boxer scored a fifth round TKO in a bloody fight held at the MEN arena in Manchester, England. Amir Khan rattled Barrera as he dominated the early part of the first round before an accidental head […]
Tennis Superstar Maria Sharapova is back is Circulation
Famous Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova is back in circulation after about seven months of absence due to injury. Sharapova teamed up with fellow Russian Elena Vesnina but lost the game to Ekaterina Makarova and Belarusian Tatiana Poutchek with the score of 6-1 4-6 10-7. The match took place at Indian Wells, California Thursday. The […]
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