Ed Umbao
 Thailand and Cambodia’s border conflicts have escalated for the past few days. The fighting that broke out on friday was the first reported clashes which resulted to fatalities. The skirmished took placed near the 900 year old Hindu Temple Priah Vihear. Priah Vihear was located near the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border. The Hindu Temple were claimed … Read more
Tahrir Square or Midan Square in Arabic is the major meeting place for the Egyptian protesters. It is the site of the bloody clashes between the Anti-government supporters and the pro-Mubarak supporters. Tahrir Square is translated in English as Liberation Square. Tahrir Square is the silent witness of major demonstrations and numerous protests for the past … Read more
Cyclone Yasi was the worst cyclone to hit Australia for generations. With a packing wind of up to 186 mph cyclone yasi could cause substantial damage and probably deaths to the recovering people of Queensland who had just recovering from recent floodings. Prime Minister Julia Gillard was quoted as saying “This is a cyclone of … Read more
The celebration of Chinese New Year have a significant impact not only to the Chinese but even to the Non-Chinese who believed in Chinese Astrology. The celebration of Chinese New Year will be held on February 3, 2011. It is also known as the Lunar New Year, the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. It … Read more
The growing m(–foul word(s) removed–) unrests in Egypt due to m(–foul word(s) removed–)ive protests against the administration of President Hosni Mubarak have left thousands of Filipinos living in Egypt in constant fear of their security. There are at least 6,569 Filipino professionals in Egypt and 1,676 students according to the estimates given by the Philippine Department … Read more
Al Jazeera Network had confirmed the reports that 6 of its journalist working for Al Jazeera English Channel was put under custody by the Egyptian authorities. The report of the arrest was reported by the correspondents of the Al Jazeera and was tweeted in their official twitter accounts. Al Jazeera, the international news network that … Read more
Southern Sudan could be the world’s newest country. A former part of Sudan, the largest country in Africa and the Arab World have voted for a separate independent state. According to the figures released by Southern Sudan Referendum Commission on January 30, 2011 as preliminary results, 99% of the people have voted for separation. Final … Read more
Kim Clijsters the 27 year old Belgian tennis star was declared the Champion of the recently concluded Australian Open  Womens Championships held at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. She defeats Chinese Li Na, the first-ever Chinese to reach the Grand Slam Singles Finals with a score of  3-6, 6-3, 6-3.  Clijsters earned her third … Read more
For the past few weeks Egyptian unrest were getting more and more violent. Protesters from Egypt have gone to the streets for m(–foul word(s) removed–)ive demonstrations more particulary in the city of Cairo, Suez and the historic city of Alexandria. The Egyptian freedom fighters are demanding for the resignation of the resignation of the current … Read more
A tragic accident was happened at Eton Residence Construction site at around 11:45 am on Thursday, January 27, 2011. A total of 10 victims were pronounced dead on arrival after the accident.  Only one victim survived but in critical condition, and under observation. The victims were workers from Arlo Aluminum, a gl(–foul word(s) removed–) contractor and … Read more