The Michael Moore documentary Sicko paints a bleak picture of the US health care insurance system.

It shows the suffering of people unable to receive satisfactory medical treatment in a country that fails to provide universal health cover for all its citizens.

Popular Taiwanese actress Joe Chen became a well-known face in the region after starring in the successful idol drama, You’re My Destiny, last year.

The single and multiple stream controversy has spread to the Parliament and it is expected to continue being a discussion issue in the future.

“Our minds are one of loyalty, reflection and gratitude. We give love to people, give water to flowers. We shouldn’t forget our first intention; an excuse is merely an objection in disguise.”

BEIJING, Nov 13 (AFP) - At least 38 people have died in some of the worst snows to hit northern China in decades, state media reported Friday, but storms were tapering off, easing travel woes at airports and rail stations.

As they stood on the precipice of what looked to be the world’s worst recession in 60 years, the leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific countries and territories swore solemnly not to resort to trade protectionism to prop up their capsizing economies.

A Malaysian political leader had a heart surgery in Singapore.

The operation was successful. During his recuperation period, the political leader would like to thank three skilful doctors, including an anaesthesiologist.

While most of the old cameras were gradually laden with dust in the drawers, lawyer Chen Yin Lu was just about to begin collecting them five years ago.

Rescued and nurtured for nearly a year, then fitted with a satellite transmitter, Letricia appeared reluctant at first to leave its island sanctuary and embark on its long, uncertain migration.

He is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the President of the People's Republic of China. He recently paid a state visit to Malaysia. Yes, he is Hu Jintao, one of the 100 listed as the world's most influential people by the United States weekly magazine Time this year.