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Former Santa Claus sentenced to 20 years for sex with Asian boys

An ex-Santa Claus and former children's entertainer, Wayne Nelson Corliss, has been charged with distribution of child pornography and traveling to Asia for sex with boys.
Nov 16, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Crime

Phra Kru Ba Neua Chai - A Buddhist Monk's War on Drugs

He is both revered and feared. Phra Kru Ba Neua Chai quietly withdrew from a successful career as a Muay Thai fighter to ordain as a Buddhist Monk in 1992. .
Nov 3, 2009 by  Alan Surrey in Religion - 2 comments

Discovering Burma's Orchids

In November 2007, the Rainbow and the Hirsute Paphiopedilum Orchids were reported as extinct in Burma. But there is good news about the unique flower.
Oct 30, 2009 by  Alan Surrey in Environment

Fugitive Thai banker extradited from Canada after 13-year fight

Fugitive Bangkok banker who fought extradition from Canada for 13 years was put on board a plane to Thailand on Thursday. RCMP handed him over to Thai authorities at Vancouver International Airport. He is accused of embezzlement of USD $82 million.
Oct 30, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime

Report: Philippines Better Off Than Other Countries in Asia

The global economic downturn will have little effect on the economy of the Philippines compared to South Korea and Thailand, according to a report by Asian Development Bank.
Oct 28, 2009 by  Leo Reyes in Business - 2 comments

Virgin Coconut Oil - A Fat That Makes you Thin?

Heini Joensen, a six-foot two, 65 year-old Dane who drives a 250 cc Yamaha, is passionate about coconuts - more specifically, the lauric acid-rich, natural oil that is extracted from coconuts.
Oct 26, 2009 by  Alan Surrey in Health - 1 comment

Opinion: Climate change - all talk, little action

Public support for climate change has risen dramatically in the last decade, especially as more knowledge of environmental damage becomes available. So with all the talk, why haven't we seen more changes? Why are we still just talking, and not acting?
Oct 24, 2009 by  Mark M Drewe in Environment - 1 comment

Asean Summit Starts with With Half of State Heads in Attendance

The on-going summit of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started with only half of the Asean heads of States in attendance due to unforeseen events in their countries including typhoons and other calamities.
Oct 23, 2009 by  Leo Reyes in Politics

The Cyclone Of Guantanamo: Yuriorkis Gamboa Special

As he entered the WaMu Theater Lobby at the Madison Square Garden for the final press conference on Oct. 7, a young fighter exuded exuberance and confidence as he and his Team were greeted by members of the media.
Oct 9, 2009 by  Oli Iglesias in Sports - 2 comments

Central Banks in Asia Prop up Dollar

The central banks of several Asian countries that are fearful of the impact a weak dollar will have on their exports, intervened in the markets on Thursday to buy the troubled U.S. currency.
Oct 8, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Business - 1 comment
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