Over 100 feared dead in landslides in the Philippines

B>MANILA:/BLandslides and floods caused by days of heavy rains have killed at least 30 people and left more than 100 others missing and feared dead in the central and southern Philippines, officials said yesterday.

Thousands of fish and prawns found dead

Fishermen in several villages in Durian Chondong and Bukit Serampang were shocked to find thousands of I>udang galah /I>and freshwater fish floating in Sungai Muar.

Massaging the truth

Do lies, spun to avoid hurting feelings, to amuse friends and relatives or fabricated for whatever reason, reflect a deeper emotional problem BENEDICT CAREY has the story.

What constitutes compliance?