Australia demands Israel withdraw embassy official
Australia on Monday demanded that Israel withdraw an embassy official from the country, saying the Jewish state was behind fake Australian passports linked to the killing of a Hamas operative.
‘Koala bears’ offered to fix polls for losing bets
Are there be other “koala bears” on the loose? Some defeated candidates on Monday bared that they were approached by persons as early as last year who told them about the recall of the compact flash (CF) cards to be used for the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines in the May elections.
Lynx provides luge with animal magic
WHISTLER, Canada – After days fretting over snow and protesters, Winter Olympics officials were confronted with reports of a wild animal on the loose at the Whistler sliding centre here on Monday.
Caution trims outsourcing sales
MANILA, Philippines – The Business process outsourcing sector (BPO) saw sales slow down last year — due to the caution that prevailed among businesses in the first half — but still managed to meet its full-year target.