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China, Philippines Diplomatic Row Deepens: PHL Files Diplomatic Protest for China's Alleged Encroaching In Ayungin Reef, Palawan

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:50:37 +1000

The Philippines has filed another diplomatic protest against China this time for the alleged encroachment of Chinese vessels in Ayungin Reef off the coast of Palawan.

Philippine Investigators Get Evidence On Taiwanese Fisherman's Death

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:59:18 +1000

Philippines has commenced its investigation on the fatal shooting of one Taiwanese fisherman in disputed waters last week. One of the evidence being carefully examined is a video recording of the incident.

Taiwan, Philippines Row Escalates: Taiwan Issues Ultimatum

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:30:12 +1000

Taiwan has issued an ultimatum that if the Philippines does not apologize within 72 hours commencing May 12, it is recalling its diplomatic representative in the Philippines and freezing work applications of overseas Filipino contract workers.

Taiwan Demands From Philippines: Explain, Apologize Death of Taiwanese Fisherman

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:11 +1000

Taiwan has demanded an explanation and apology from the Philippines for reportedly firing on a Taiwanese vessel that resulted to the death of one fisherman.

U.S. Air Force cadets win cyber war game with NSA hackers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:14:01 +1000

A U.S. Air Force Academy team on Friday beat out rivals from other elite military colleges after a three-day simulated cyber "war" against hackers from the National Security Agency that is meant to teach future officers the importance of cybersecurity.

Chinese Fisherman Held in Philippines: 10,000Kgs of Endangered Pangolin Meat Found On Board

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:43:48 +1000

Chinese crewmen held on charges of poaching after endangered species discovered on crashed boat.

Radar Was Off When Chinese Fishing Vessel Ran Aground Tubbataha Reef, Caught Fishermen Tempts Park Rangers with Bribery

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:26:55 +1000

Charges of bribery and illegal entry await the 12 Chinese fishers on board a fishing vessel that ran aground in the Philippines' Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, the latest mishap in a span of just two months, even as park rangers admitted its monitoring radar was off at the time of the accident.

Philippines’ Tubbataha Reef Damaged Yet Again, This Time By Chinese Vessel

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:58:00 +1000

Just when the Philippines thought the worst is over yet for its endangered Tubbataha Reef, it faced yet another unfortunate incident on Monday night when a Chinese fishing vessel ran aground in the treasured marine sanctuary.

Under Xi, China Seeks to Cool Row With Japan

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:50:15 +1100

In a break from months of sabre rattling, China under new President Xi Jinping appears to be moderating its approach to a potentially explosive territorial dispute with Japan and taking measures to prevent accidental conflict.

China Splits Rail Ministry and Overhauls Key Government Agencies to Curb Corruption

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:38:06 +1100

China undertakes major revamp in government bodies in charge of energy, rail and food safety to curb corruption.

China Unveils Restructuring to Boost Efficiency

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:52:53 +1100

China unveiled a government restructuring plan on Sunday, cutting cabinet-level entities by two and dissolving its powerful Railways Ministry, as the country's new leaders look to boost efficiency and combat corruption.

Analysis - The big U.S. budget cuts: Will the bite match the bark?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:21:02 +1100

Delays of four hours or more at airports. Exasperating wait times for people, and goods, crossing America's borders.

Analysis: The big U.S. budget cuts: Will the bite match the bark?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:14:02 +1100

Delays of four hours or more at airports. Exasperating wait times for people, and goods, crossing America's borders.

Five Fishermen Missing After Boat Capsizes Off South Coast Of Nova Scotia

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:11:16 +1100

A community in Nova Scotia is awaiting word on the fate of five fishermen after a boat they were sailing in capsized off the south coast in Nova Scotia, late Sunday night.

Doom scenarios for U.S. budget cuts may be overplayed

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:14:02 +1100

Hundreds of thousands of people made homeless, long waits at airports and criminals going unpunished.

Tubbataha Reef Salvage Operations Stalled until 2nd US Vessel Arrives

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:30:16 +1100

After an unsuccessful salvage operations with the SMIT Borrneo, 2nd US vessel is heading to Tubbataha Reef to dismantle the USS Guardian.

Tubbataha Reef Salvaging Operations Begin, Anchor Already Lowered Down

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:45 +1100

The salvaging operations on the stranded minesweeper USS Guardian off the Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines has started on Wednesday, with the crane ship Smit Borneo finally allowed to sink its anchor into the Sulu Sea.

Tubbataha Reef at Greater Risk with Crane Ships Sent to Pull Out US Ship

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:59:28 +1100

The crane ships sent to lift up the grounded minesweeper USS Guardian from the Philippine Tubbataha Reef has been foreseen to add more injury to the reef since it would need to drop an anchor right smack into the corals to keep it steady.

U.S. Military Women Now to Engage in Direct Frontline Combat and History’s Famous Female Soldiers (PHOTOS)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:27:57 +1100

After 19 years, U.S. military women soldiers wanting to engage in direct frontline combat as their ultimate service and sacrifice to their country will now become a reality as the Pentagon on Wednesday terminated its ban on women serving in front-line combat roles.

U.S. Ought to Pay for Damage Caused by Navy Ship to Philippines’ Tubbataha Reef

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:42:09 +1100

Whether the crew onboard the USS Guardian deliberately ignored the "no navigation" warnings surrounding the area of the Philippines' Tubbataha Reef or it relied on wrong map navigational data, what's certain is that the U.S. government still ought to pay for the damages its Navy minesweeper caused on the World Heritage-listed coral reef.

Australian Toddlers, Others, Saved from Attacking Shark in Bulcock Beach (VIDEO)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:36:54 +1100

Australian toddlers and other young children frolicking in the shallow waters of Bulcock Beach in Queensland were saved by a foreign national on vacation from an attacking dusky whaler shark.

NYC Ferry's Dockside Crash Injures 57 [VIDEO + PHOTOS]

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:03:08 +1100

Two SeaStreak passengers in critical condition as investigations launched into Lower Manhattan ferry smash.

Shell Set to Tow Drilling Rig

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:29:53 +1100

Royal Dutch Shell PLC is set to tow its grounded drilling rig in Alaska as soon as weather conditions are good enough to perform the operation. The Kulluk, the Shells's drilling rig, will be moved to a save harbor, according to detailed plans of the company.

Yemen Accuses Computer Engineer of Spying for Mossad

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:06:23 +1100

Engineer charged with carrying out intelligence work for Israel.

Rig accident shows danger of Arctic drilling-Green groups

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:49:03 +1100

Opponents of Royal Dutch Shell's ambitious Arctic oil program have called on the Obama administration to put offshore drilling plans in the region on hold after one of the company's oil rigs broke away from tow boats in high seas and ran aground off Alaska.

Taiwan to Start Exploring for Oil, Gas in South China Sea in 2013

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:40:46 +1100

Taiwan, one of the countries laying territorial claims over the islands of the South China Sea, has laid down plans to start exploring for oil and natural gas resources in the waters around Taiping Island in 2013.

Typhoon Bopha: Entire Tuna Fishing Fleet was Lost in 175mph Storm

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:34:59 +1100

46 vessels and over 300 people, which was reported missing in the 175mph winds and rough seas caused by Bopha last week.

Baltic Ace Sinking: Search for Six Missing Crew Called Off

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:57:00 +1100

Search for remaining crew members called off as Dutch coast guard say there is no hope of finding them.

Baltic Ace Sinking: Body Found in North Sea Search for Seven Missing Crew

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:56:03 +1100

Search and rescue teams recovered the body from the water, bringing the confirmed death toll to five.

North Sea Disaster: 11 Baltic Ace Crew Lost as Cargo Ship Sinks [VIDEO]

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:58:01 +1100

Baltic Ace sinks in collision with another freighter. Four crewmen confirmed dead and seven missing.