Oil rises on Iran fears, easing of eurozone worries - Global Nation
28 May 2012, 1:34 am
SINGAPORE – Oil prices edged higher in Asian trade Monday as major crude producer Iran and Western powers failed to reach agreement over Tehran’s nuclear programme, analysts said. Markets were also supported by signs Greeks would elect a pro-austerity ...

Tilting moment of Corona’s trial - Global Nation
28 May 2012, 12:01 am
Chief Justice Renato Corona returned to the witness stand of the impeachment trial in the Senate on Friday to face his accusers once more, as he had promised, a wounded warrior. Disobeying doctors’ orders, Corona told his family and friends, “I would ...

Motherhood becomes Charlize Theron - Inquirer.net
27 May 2012, 11:18 pm
LOS ANGELES—“She calls her son an a–hole. That’s the headline,” said Charlize Theron, who was at her funniest during a recent interview at the Arundel Castle in West Sussex, United Kingdom. She adopted a baby boy, Jackson, last March ...

Nokia aims to regain past glory with Lumia phones - Global Nation
27 May 2012, 9:57 am
MANILA, Philippines—Finnish phone maker Nokia is confident that it is equipped to reclaim its former glory and once again become the most prestigious handset brand in the Philippines. With the introduction of the company’s new line of “Lumia ...

Philippine Patriots fall to visiting Indonesia Warriors in game 1 of ABL semis - Global Nation
27 May 2012, 8:59 am
MANILA, Philippines—The AirAsia Philippine Patriots could not complete a comeback and fell to the visiting Indonesia Warriors, 64-73, in the best-of-three semifinals of the Asean Basketball League at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig city. The Patriots ...

Traders blame government for banana fiasco with China - Global Nation
27 May 2012, 8:09 am
DAVAO CITY—Business leaders in Mindanao and government agriculture officials exchanged barbs on Sunday over who was to blame for the recent quarantine problems encountered by Philippine banana exports to China. A Mindanao business leader  said the ...

Jessica Sanchez among top stars to grace Memorial Day - Inquirer.net
27 May 2012, 1:14 am
LOS ANGELES – On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded line-up will grace the stage for one of PBS’ highest-rated programs. The multi award-winning television event has truly become an American tradition, honoring the military service and ...

Historic decision - Global Nation
26 May 2012, 9:58 am
The Senate is on the threshold of history. For the first time ever, it will complete an impeachment trial tomorrow. Unlike in the case of former President Joseph Estrada that ended in a walkout, it will have the singular opportunity to render a historic ...

Migrant rights group demands ‘American Idol’ vote tally - Global Nation
26 May 2012, 4:21 am
LOS ANGELES, California – A non-profit group promoting migrant rights asked the producer of “American Idol” on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to reveal how many votes were cast for each of the top two finalists “in the spirit of transparency and ...

Sentence given, but US webcam saga not over - Global Nation
26 May 2012, 2:56 am
The legal saga is far from over for an Indian-born, former Rutgers University student sentenced to 30 days jail for using a webcam to spy on his roommate kissing another man. The cultural fallout could continue, too. Dharun Ravi, 20, was sentenced Monday ...