Pro-government supporters stage rally in Thailand

Bangkok, May 10 (IANS) Pro-government supporters in Thailand staged a rally Saturday a day after anti-government protestors marched in Bangkok in a “final battle” to oust the caretaker government and to usher in reform before the next election. The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has urged its supporters, called Red Shirts, to avoid actions […]

Obesity levels in European countries to go up: Study

London, May 10 (IANS) Slim people in the streets of European countries may be a rare sight by 2030 as a study projected that rates of obesity and overweight in both male and females would go up in almost all European countries. However, the forecast rates vary throughout the 53 Euro-region countries, with projected male obesity […]

Keeping a promise yields much happiness: Study

New York, May 10 (IANS) If you think reaching the restaurant where you are to meet your girl an hour before the planned time will make her happy and pardon you for promises you didn’t keep, you may be wrong. Exceeding a promise may not be worth the effort you put in, and keeping a promise […]

Air sampling vital to detect bioterrorism: Study

Washington, May 10 (IANS) Air and surface sampling could be vital to detecting biological terrorism and preventing potential loss of lives, according to an experiment. “This experiment confirmed that a biological attack could be detected earlier using air sampling which means public health would have more time to respond,” said Alexander Garza, an associate professor of […]

STATEMENT ON HARRY POTTER

NSW Premier Mike Baird has paid tribute to veteran newsman Harry Potter, who died last night at the age of 73. “Harry Potter was one of the true greats of Sydney journalism, who dedicated his working life to the profession and in the process revolutionised crime reporting,” Mr Baird said. “Harry was a passionate and […]

Geoff Lee MP Opposes Racism

The overwhelming response of the Parramatta community opposing the changes to the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) has been heard loud and clear by State Member for Parramatta, Dr Geoff Lee MP. “While I strongly believe that freedom of speech and freedom of expression are essential elements of a liberal democracy like Australia’s, racial vilification […]