While rising government debt is a growing concern in Europe and the United States, Asia’s economies remain remarkably resilient, even buoyant, underscoring how economic might is shifting from West to East. China has been repaying some of what little fo [...]

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General Santos, the Philippines — After a day of barbering, Rodolfo Gregorio went to his neighborhood karaoke bar still smelling of talcum powder. Putting aside his glass of Red Horse Extra Strong beer, he grasped a microphone with a habitué’s self-a [...]

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The Catholic Church in Germany has been shaken in recent days by revelations of a series of sexual abuse cases. Close to 100 priests and members of the laity have been suspected of abuse in recent years. After years of suppression, the wall of silence app [...]

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As we have now carnival season over here in Germany and people go crazy with costumes and parties, I found this interesting article about the history of german carnival. "The origins of Karneval are so old that spending the final weeks of winter off your [...]

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In the borderlands of Thailand's Golden Triangle, a rugged region known for its drug smuggling and impoverished hill tribes, one man devotes himself to the welfare of the region's children A former Thai boxer, turned Buddhist monk, Phra Khru Bah Neua Cha [...]

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Replica Rolex models of the latest Baselworld 2010 designs have just been launched on our replica sites. These are the first run of the 2010 models with inner Rolex inscriptions and better bands and cases. Only limited to 1000 pieces worldwide, they are e [...]

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