China Prohibits the Use of English Words in Chinese Media
Posted on 20. Aug, 2011 by Dahlia Lithwick in Business, World
China Prohibits the Use of English Words in Chinese Media – With the economic and social development, foreign languages were increasingly being used in all types of publications in China, said China’s General Administration of Press and Publication. China has banned newspapers, publishers, and website-owners from using foreign words, most particularly English ones. The state [...]
Virgin Galactic Offers Space Travel
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by Anna Zimmerman in Technology, World
“Sky is no longer the limit” were the words of Sir Richard Branson when he saw his own commercial spacecraft landed. Sir Richard Branson’s dream of commercial space travel is a step closer to reality as the world’s first commercial spacecraft took its first trip on Sunday. Flying over California’s Mojave Desert, the flight was [...]
France to Ban Burqa in Public
Posted on 01. Aug, 2011 by Anna Zimmerman in Headlines, World
The final patches are on the works and France will be a burqa free nation anytime soon. The country’s top constitutional authorities have ruled Thursday the legitimacy of the law banning the burqa and other Islamic face and body coverings in public places. Both houses of the French legislature supported the ban and gave the [...]
US Companies Hired More Last December
Posted on 08. Jan, 2011 by William Hushburn in Business, Headlines, World
The worldwide economic crisis truly struck the American people. There has been numerous closure of businesses due to bankruptcy and more people lost their jobs. US Dollar value even went down. More and more families are suffering. When President Obama stepped into office, he promised his fellowmen that together they will move on to get [...]
Autumn Phillips Gave Birth Making The Queen A Great-grandmother
Posted on 02. Jan, 2011 by Dahlia Lithwick in Headlines, World
Autumn Phillips Gave Birth Making The Queen A Great-grandmother – Buckingham Palace said on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II became a great-grandmother for the first time when her grandson Peter Phillips gave birth to a baby girl.Peter Phillips is married to Autumn Phillips, a Canadian, who gave birth on Wednesday. Peter Phillips is the only [...]
South Korean Defense Minister Resigns
Posted on 25. Nov, 2010 by Dahlia Lithwick in World
South Korean Defense Minister Resigns – According to the South Korean presidency, South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae-young resigned on Thursday, two days after North Korea shelling left four Koreans dead, two marines and two civilians. Based on a spokesman for the President Blue House, the president has just accepted the defense minister’s resignation. Kim [...]
Two South Korean Civilians Died in the North Korean Attack
Posted on 24. Nov, 2010 by Dahlia Lithwick in World
The two burnt bodies of two men in their 60s were found in South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. According to the South Korean Coast Guard, they were believed to be construction workers. In addition, two South Korean marines were also killed and there were at least 18 people injured in the attack. Hundreds of people [...]
All 29 Miners Died in New Zealand Mine Explosion
Posted on 24. Nov, 2010 by Dahlia Lithwick in World
All 29 Miners Died in New Zealand Mine Explosion – On Friday, there were 29 miners trapped in an explosion in New Zealand coal pit. A second explosion happened and rescuers believed that no had survived. There had been no contact since the first explosion on Friday. The miners involve were 24 New Zealanders, two [...]
William and Kate’s Royal Wedding Preparations
Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by Dahlia Lithwick in World
William and Kate’s Royal Wedding Preparations – The news triggered congratulations from around the world and widespread news coverage in America and elsewhere. Prince William and Miss Middleton announced their engagement on Tuesday. The Prince revealed that he had proposed while on holiday in Kenya in October. He has given her his mother Diana’s engagement [...]
Veterans Day Restaurant Specials and Parade
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by Ian Hamsfield in World
The New York City will be busy for this day as the New York City (NYC) 91st Veterans Day Parade, the largest Veterans Day parade in the nation will take place on November 11, 2010. Apparently, the 2010 New York City Veterans Day Parade will commemorates and salute the nation’s veteran’s along Fifth Avenue Thursday [...]