If you love your morning coffee, a new study finds that your daily habit could protect your health. In a study by researchers from the National Cancer Institute in the US, older adults who drank coffee -- caffeinated or decaffeinated -- had a lower risk of death overall than others who did not drink coffee. More »Study finds coffee lovers may live longer
Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 series -- featuring an upgraded cloud computing service -- marks a "rebirth" of its operating systems, chief executive Steve Ballmer said. More »Microsoft sees 'rebirth' with new Windows 8 system
A crocodile for an ambassador? More »'Lolong' eyed as croc envoy
Youth joblessness is almost back at its peak following the outbreak of the global economic crisis and is unlikely to ease until at least 2016, the International Labour Organization warned Tuesday. More »Youth joblessness 'won't ease until 2016'
Wondering whether or not to dine out or eat in? A new study gives you a good reason to do the latter -- researchers find that eating a homecooked meal up to five times a week could add years to your life. More »Eating at home could give you a longer life
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia tested a new long-range missile on Wednesday that should improve its ability to penetrate missile defence systems, the military said, in Moscow's latest warning to Washington over deployment of a missile shield in Europe. The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) was successfully launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia and its dummy warhead landed on target on the Kamchatka peninsula on the Pacific coast, the Defence Ministry said. ... More »Russia tests new missile, in warning over U.S. shield
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced yesterday the release of P1.8 billion in Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) funds to local government units, marking the fourth installment of the IRA differentials for the LGUs under the Monetization in IRA Collectibles for Local Empowerment 2 (MIRACLE 2). More »LGUs to get P1.8-B IRA funds
Although oil prices have come off highs, current levels arestill elevated and capital spending in the oil and gas industrywill continue, OCBC Investment Research said. "Renewed concern about the euro zone has resulted inincreasing uncertainty in the markets, contributing to acorrection in oil prices," OCBC said in a report. But it said oil prices at current levels are moresustainable for a global economic recovery, benefiting oil andgas players including rigbuilder Keppel Corp. Keppel posted a 141 percent rise in its January-March netprofit to S$750.8 million ($586. ... More »STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Oil prices down but oil, gas still attractive
Australian men's field hockey team head coach Ric Charlesworth says his world number one side have been disadvantaged by an unfair draw at the London Olympics. More »Australia fume over Olympics field hockey draw
"The Lady" star was recently awarded the honorary title of 'Datuk Seri', marking a new milestone on her resume More »Datuk Michelle Yeoh now 'Datuk Seri'
Defending champion Maria Sharapova will be seeking claycourt revenge on Sunday when she faces French Open champion Li Na of China in the final of the Rome Masters. More »Sharapova, Li in Rome final as Serena pulls out
Just minutes after the start of the 41st day of his impeachment trial, the defense panel is still uncertain whether Chief Justice Renato Corona would re-appear and face senator-judges anew. More »Still no decision whether Corona will re-appear at trial
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will clash for the 25th time in Saturday's Rome Masters semi-finals while Rafael Nadal also progressed, ensuring the big three all made the last four of this crucial French Open warm-up. More »Djokovic, Federer in heavyweight semi-final clash
Google closed Tuesday its $12.5 billion deal for Motorola Mobility, a key manufacturer of smartphones and other devices that puts the Internet giant in head-to-head competition with Apple. More »Google completes Motorola Mobility takeover
VALLECILLO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexican government forces had bottled up a band of enemy fighters in this tiny village late last year, but feared they would escape into the dusty, rock-strewn hills. So more than 600 soldiers and federal police closed in from all directions with armored Humvees and helicopters. The outlaws responded with a barrage of rocket-propelled grenades and AK-47 assault-rifle fire, tearing apart one federal police vehicle. For three days the fighting raged. ... More »SPECIAL REPORT: Mexico's Zetas rewrite drug war in blood
When it comes to stress, it's been a long-held belief that men either fight or flee, while women rely on their social ties for support. But a new study on stress claims to debunk that theory, finding that stress actually makes men trusting and social, and not so different from women after all. More »Study finds stress makes men social, not angry
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eight stars of Fox TV's musical comedy "Glee" bid farewell to McKinley High and headed down separate paths to pursue their dreams, leaving fans guessing how the show will follow their stories next season. Fox has said "Glee" will split time between McKinley High in Ohio and New York City, where two characters were heading, and creator Ryan Murphy has said all the current stars will return in some fashion. ... More »"Glee" graduates face tears, fears, uncertain futures
By Norman Sison, VERA Files With over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines is known for its postcard-lovely beaches. Of late, it has been making waves on the world map of surfing. One Internet site, Wanna Surf (www.wannasurf.com), describes … Continue reading More »PH makes waves in world surfing map
The Internet domain name "revolution" was back in action on Tuesday with the agency in charge of website addresses once again taking applications for online neighborhoods breaking the ".com" mold. More »Website address 'revolution' back in motion
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Young Filipinos still make up the bulk of Overseas Filipino workers but there is a 'very slight trend' showing that OFWs are getting older, according to a report by the National Statistical Coordination Board. More »Overseas Filipino workers mostly young but getting 'older,' says NSCB
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