Solomons soccer riot leads to 16 arrests (Brisbane Times)
A soccer referee’s unpopular decision sparked riots and looting in the Solomon Islands at the weekend.
Australian Solomons Gold: Assays From Charivunga Gorge Exploration Do Not Disappoint (Marketwire)
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Nov. 13, 2009) – THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Australian Solomons Gold Limited (“ASG” or the “Company”) (TSX:SGA) is pleased to announce the results of the recently completed 4 hole drill program designed to test for updip extensions of the Charivunga Mineralised Zone (CMZ). A summary …
Philippine shares close 0.69% higher (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Philippine share prices closed 0.69 percent higher Tuesday as investors dumped overbought mining issues in favor of blue-chips, dealers said.
Washington Times editor Solomon resigns (San Francisco Chronicle)
John Solomon, the executive editor of The Washington Times, has resigned, the newspaper said Friday. Solomon has held the post since January 2008. He resigned on Nov. 6, according to an article on The Washington Times Web site. The article did not give a… Washington Times – Newspaper – Editing – Oceania – Solomon Islands
Soroptimists lunch to feature Solomon Island medical expert (Sonoma Index-Tribune)
Doctor Eileen Natuzzi M.D., a Sand Diego physician who practices medicine in the San Diego area and executive director of a foundation established to support education in the Solomon Islands, will speak at the noon Soroptimist meeting Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Fiorini Bakery & Cafe, 248 West Napa St., Sonoma.
Vietnam says will not devalue dong, cautious FX moves (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)
* President says Vietnam needs to be less dependent on dollar
Vietnamese, French firms sign contracts worth $9.5b (AsiaOne)
HA NOI, VIETNAM – French Prime Minister Francois Fillon yesterday called on French businesses to continue making the most of Vietnamese markets as a way to enhance their presence.
Mexican and Vietnamese immigrants mix it up — peacefully — in San Jose (San Jose Mercury News)
A workshop for newcomers from Vietnam and Mexico explores racial tension, stereotypes and the difficulty of bringing up children in America; We’re not so different, after all.
Aquino leads in latest Philippine presidential poll (Bernama)
Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, one of the candidates for the Philippine presidential elections in 2010, gestures during a Reuters interview in Davao City southern Philippines September 25, 2009. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo/Files MANILA, Nov 16 (Reuters) – The son of Philippines democracy icon Corazon “Cory” Aquino continues to lead candidates for the 2010 presidential election, an opinion poll …
Solomons eke out Uruguayan upset (FIFA)
Solomon Islands led Uruguay 7-2 with a mere six minutes remaining, but were forced to grind out a thrilling upset success after a spirited comeback.
Pacific islanders mobilized for Fiji show (Fijilive)
Organisers of the 2009 Miss South Pacific Pageant are urging the Pacific Islands communities in Fiji to construct floats for their respective queens as the hype builds up for the much-anticipated annual regional spectacle.
Israel wants answers from Solomons (The Australian)
ISRAEL is sending a foreign ministry official to the Solomon Islands to seek an explanation as to why it was the only country in Oceania to vote at the UN for the Goldstone report.
Vietnamese President Triet in S’pore as part of 2—day state visit (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Philippines News)
SINGAPORE: Vietnam’s President Nguyen Minh Triet said international cooperation, including that with Singapore, helped with the country’s initial economic recovery The President cited the expansion of the Vietnam — Singapore Industrial Parks as a symbol of successful tie—ups between the two countries. The Vietnamese President met Singapore’s President S R Nathan on Monday morning at the Istana …
Aquino favourite for Philippine presidency: poll (Gulf Times)
The son of Philippine democracy champion Corazon Aquino is the overwhelming favourite to win next next year’s presidential election, according to a national survey released yesterday.
