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Give the gift of life
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/06/2014
» There are a number of reasons people avoid donating blood — needle phobia, too tight a work schedule and, more importantly, the lack of awareness regarding the importance of blood donation, which brings about an insufficient blood supply in Thailand, as was the case last month.
When the heart fails
Life, Dr Nithi Mahanonda, Published on 10/06/2014
» Heart failure can be caused by many types of heart disease, and the condition itself can affect other organs. Heart failure is a condition, not a disease. It is when the heart fails to meet the body’s requirement and it can be caused by a number of reasons. These include:
China, India are 'natural partners', envoy tells Modi
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» China's top diplomat told India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday that the nuclear-armed neighbours should regard themselves as "natural partners" rather than rivals as they held talks in New Delhi.
GM faulty ignition lawsuits to be heard in New York
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Dozens of lawsuits against General Motors over its faulty ignitions are to be consolidated and reviewed by a New York federal district court, a panel of judges decided Monday.
Hewitt, Tomic move into Queen's second round
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic made it a good day for Australia at Queen's Club as they moved into the second round of the Wimbledon warm-up event on Monday.
'Locks of love' Paris bridge reopens after railing collapse
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» A bridge in Paris famed for the thousands of "locks of love" that controversially line its railings has reopened after it was urgently closed when part of a padlock-laden barrier collapsed, authorities said Monday.
American NBA Blatche a proud 'Filipino'
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» American NBA veteran Andray Blatche declared himself a proud Filipino on Monday as he enthused about his imminent naturalisation and "once in a lifetime" chance to play in the World Cup.
Taiwan hails French Open doubles winner Hsieh
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Taiwanese tennis ace Hsieh Su-Wei was hailed as a national inspiration on Monday after securing her second Grand Slam title with victory in the women's doubles at the French Open.
Earlier arrival in Brazil helps Aussies - Jedinak
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Australia captain Mile Jedinak believes his side's early arrival in Brazil will stand them in good stead once the World Cup begins in earnest.
Canada, Australia PM say economy trumps climate change
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Canada and Australia's conservative prime ministers said Monday economic concerns trump climate action, with Ottawa's Stephen Harper insisting any nation claiming otherwise is lying.