May 2, 2008 Friday

Nations of the World

Singapore, republic of

Capital: Singapore

Area: 264

Population: 2.7 million

Labor: Agriculture

26%

            Services

50%

            Industry

24%

Religion: Buddhist

43%

                Islam

15%

                Taoist

9%

                Hindu

4%

                Christian

15%

                None

14%

This country is made up of 58 islands of the Malay Peninsula.

News

1. The Labor Depot says the country lost more jobs.

2. Unemployment is at 5%, down from 5.1%

3. FED will increase loans to banks.

4. Tibetan rulers will meet with Chinese leaders.

5. Opposition leader is still trying to take office in Zimbabwe.

6. Sec. of state Rice is working for an agreement in the Middle East.

7. Doctors are debating anti-biotic use for Lymm’s disease.

Arizona

1. The state has changed the employers- sanctions law.

2. A federal judge has agreed not to fine the state for lack of funding for ELL

3. A rally for support for illegals was held in Tucson yesterday.