The Sydney Morning Herald: Water wise, dollar dumb
Sydney Water has abandoned a decade-long push for Sydney residents to cut their usage because pursuing more efficiencies would drive up bills.
Philippine Daily Inquirer: Pope quits, shocks world
Pope Benedict XVI on Monday announced he would resign, citing old age, in a stunning announcement that marked a first in the modern history of the Catholic Church.
Fijian PM invites public to deliberate on draft constitution
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will invite individuals and organizations to join the Constituent Assembly to deliberate on the draft constitution over the next few weeks, the state-owned radio broadcaster Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported Wednesday.
Egyptians fear of possible violence in Jan. 25 protests
With Egyptians set to hold nationwide demonstrations on Friday, marking the second anniversary of the unrest that toppled former president Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian opposition and revolutionary movements reaffirm their commitment to peacefulness and urge all participants to avoid violence on Jan. 25.
Obama to sign short-term debt limit bill
The White House on Tuesday said they welcomed the House Republicans' proposal of a short-term extension of debt limit and the President would sign the bill if it could reach his desk.
