Plankton decline across oceans as waters warm
he amount of phytoplankton – tiny marine plants – in the top layers of the oceans has declined markedly over the last century, research suggests. Writing in the journal Nature, scientists say the decline appears to be linked to rising water temperatures. plankton They made their finding by... [Read More]
Benigno Aquino sworn in as new Philippine president
The son of an assassinated opposition leader and a former president has been sworn in as the 15th president of the Philippines. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino won a convincing victory in elections in May with pledges to stamp out corruption. His predecessor, Gloria Arroyo, has said she does not... [Read More]
Russia angry as US seeks to limit spy fallout
Moscow on Tuesday angrily rejected allegations by Washington that it had cracked an undercover Russian spy ring but US officials said the Cold War-style cloak and dagger saga would not undermine a thaw in relations. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said US police who arrested 10 suspected spies in... [Read More]
Vidic proud as Serbia bounce back
Nemanja Vidic is confident Serbia’s FIFA World Cup™ future is in their own hands after a stunning victory over Germany. The Serbs bounced back from a disappointing defeat by Ghana in their opening Group D game to see off Joachim Low’s men at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth... [Read More]
Higuain shines as France slump
Gonzalo Higuain stole the headlines on Day 7 in South Africa by scoring the first FIFA World Cup™ hat-trick since 2002 as Argentina’s multi-talented attack dazzled against Korea Republic. Diego Maradona’s Albiceleste had to share the limelight, though, with Mexico, winners against 2006... [Read More]
