Emerson Opens New Technology Center in China

" today announced the opening of its new Asia Flow Technology Center in Nanjing, China, strengthening the company's presence in Asia Pacific and enhancing Emerson Process Management's commitment...

President Obama inherits a world of troubles

Newly elected 44th President of the USA Senator Barack Obama inherits a difficult and very challenging job. He will have to confront many immediate and pressing challenges America is facing. Economic meltdown is the...

Source: Saudi hosts Afghan peace talks with Taliban reps

Oh that will really do a lot of good. It's like catching Bin Laden and Bush planning further attacks on America."LONDON, England (CNN) -- In a groundbreaking meeting, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia recently hosted talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant...

How Gilani played firm with US top soldier

" Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani played firm with United States military chief Admiral Mike Mullen and his other generals in their meeting this week emphasising that President George Bush had personally made a commitment to respect democracy and the sovereignty of Pakistan...

"Serial liar" added to McCain's resume

More and more the spotlight is not falling favorably on John McCain and his campaign."The grit and commitment of John McCain's near martyrdom as a POW in Hanoi 40 years ago were admirable, as have been his occasional...

Deal on US troops in Iraq 'close'

What the angle here? Pulling out the troops and declaring US troops' immunity from prosecution. War crimes should be punished. "Iraq's foreign minister has said Iraq and the US are "very close" to a deal on the future of US forces in Iraq. Hoshyar Zebari says both sides were...

US rivals clash over immigration

"US presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain have clashed over their commitment to immigration reform. Addressing a conference of Hispanic officials in Washington, Mr McCain, the Republican candidate, said the US must secure its borders. Mr Obama, the Democratic...

Fuel cell vehicles still in first gear

"As in years past, fuel cell-powered vehicles are the technology of the future, according to a report published on Thursday by the U.S. National Academies. Despite a great deal of technical progress, the study...

Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police

"Suicide bomb hits Pakistan police Blood and body parts littered the street At least eight policemen have been killed and more than 20 people...

Dr Who: Britain's favourite alien

I was that child hiding behind the sofa when the Daleks, Cybermen or Zarbi appeared to do battle with the Doctor. Now, so many years later, I'm hooked again to the new Doctor Who programmes. News is that David...

British GP will move to Donington

End of an era for Silverstone."British GP will move to Donington Donington hosted its last Formula One race in 1993 The British Grand Prix will...

Social Entrepreneurship: Tobias Sturmer, Artistic Director for Empowerment Works

"As part of our commitment to highlight social entrepreneurship in Africa, the Cheetah Index brings you this interview with Tobias Sturmer-Artistic Director of Empowerment Works Music.Before going into the interview here is an excerpt from Empowerment Works that describes...

N. Korea destroys nuclear tower

" YONGBYON, North Korea - North Korea destroyed the most visible symbol of its nuclear weapons program Friday, blasting apart the cooling tower at its main atomic reactor in a sign of its commitment to stop making...

Bush meets up with old friend Berlusconi

" ROME - President Bush is urging Europe to more aggressively partner with the United States to look beyond trans-Atlantic issues and focus on global problems such as Mideast peace, curtailing...

Protecting 83 Percent of Earth's Coral Species

Good news from one of the most successful long-term environment protection agencies,  the amazing Nature Conservancy––"Just below the water's surface lies a magical world teeming with life and value. Coral...

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