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Border Security Questioned in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said on Wednesday, an admission that raised concerns about the country’s
Lawyers Ask UN to Help Missing Chinese Lawyer
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Canadian wheelchair-bound man savagely beaten in Australia
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China Mobile investing $5.8B in Chinese bank
China Mobile Ltd., the world's biggest phone company by subscribers, said Wednesday it was investing $5.8 billion in a Chinese bank as part of a plan to develop mobile phone banking and business services. Under the agreement, China Mobile will pay 39.8
Nine dead, 19 missing in China landslide
AFP Nine people were killed and 19 others reported missing when the side of a mountain in north China came tumbling down early on Wednesday, burying more than a dozen homes, state press reported. Rescuers have so far dug out 16 survivors of the landslide
China?s Exports Rise 46%
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Will Chinatown Bring Tourism Dollars to Goyang?
Staff Reporter GOYANG This satellite city in Gyeonggi Province known as one of the most pleasant residential areas in the capital region, has not been greatly associated with tourism. But the city of 900,000 wants to change this perception through a
Australian court refuses bail to Indian cab driver over alleged rape
MELBOURNE: An Australian court here has denied bail to a 21-year-old Indian cabbie accused of raping a female passenger who was travelling in his car. The Melbourne Magistrates court heard Rajveer Singh of Niddrie picked up the 40-year-old woman outside
China?s Exports Rise 46 Percent
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China 'seeking end to Buddhism'
China seeks to annihilate Tibet's Buddhism - Dalai Lama Tibet's spiritual leader has said China is trying to "annihilate Buddhism", as the region marks the anniversary of a failed revolt against China in 1959. The Dalai Lama's comments come as Tibetans
China exports growth extends into February
China said Wednesday its exports soared for the third straight month in February and at their fastest pace in three years, which analysts said could leave Beijing more open to a stronger yuan. Overseas shipments grew 45.7 percent on-year last month to
Cambodia to preserve Khmer Rouge sites
Cambodia will preserve 14 sites at the last bastion of the murderous Khmer Rouge, including the home of their leader Pol Pot, as tourist attractions, an official said on Wednesday. Following Cabinet approval last week, the sites at Anlong Veng will be
Dalai Lama condemns China policy
China seeks to annihilate Tibet's Buddhism - Dalai Lama Tibet's spiritual leader has said China is trying to "annihilate Buddhism", as the region marks the anniversary of a failed revolt against China in 1959. The Dalai Lama's comments come as Tibetans
S Korea-EU FTA likely to be inked by April
SEOUL - South Korea seeks to reach the final stage of sealing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of April, the trade ministry said Wednesday. 'We are aiming at formally sealing the deal in end-April, which we are now in
Indonesia confirms Bali bomb mastermind killed
Indonesia's president on Wednesday confirmed that a bombmaker believed to be behind the Bali bombings was killed in a Jakarta raid and vowed to keep hunting extremists in a landmark address to Australia's parliament. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Indians die in suspected arson of Malaysian shop
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities suspected arson in a fire on Wednesday that razed a textile shop and killed four Indian nationals in southern Malaysia. Police said unknown assailants were believed to have doused a row of double-storey shops with petrol and
Country profile: Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands consist of two chains of coral atolls, together with more than 1,000 islets, just north of the Equator. The atolls are coral deposits on the crater rims of submerged volcanoes. The islands were occupied by the US for several decades
Timeline: Marshall Islands
circa 2000 BC - First Micronesian navigators arrive in the Marshall Islands, naming the atolls Aelon Kein Ad - "our islands". They are skilled navigators able to make long canoe voyages among the atolls. 1521 -29 - Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan
Four Indians die in suspected arson of Malaysian shop
KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities suspected arson in a fire on Wednesday that razed a textile shop and killed four Indian nationals in southern Malaysia. Police said unknown assailants were believed to have doused a row of double-storey shops with petrol and
Indonesian police confirm terrorist's death
Dulmatin was killed in a police raid. (AFP ) Indonesian police say DNA tests have confirmed that one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombing has been killed. The country's media has been reporting that senior Jemaah Islamiah figure Dulmatin was one
Country profile: Micronesia
Micronesia, in the western Pacific, consists of some 600 islands grouped into four states: Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk (Truk) and Yap. Occupying a very small total land mass, it is scattered over an ocean expanse five times the size of France. Overview Though
China company hits back in World Cup mascot row
The Chinese company ordered to stop making Soccer World Cup mascots because of poor working conditions in its factory hit back at the accusations on Wednesday, saying it was the victim of South African politicking. Fifa's branding company, Global Brands
Dalai Lama says China trying to annihilate Tibetan Buddhism
• Spiritual leader repeats call for autonomy within China • Annual address marks 51st anniversary of failed uprising The Dalai Lama has lashed out at Chinese authorities, accusing them of trying to "annihilate Buddhism" in Tibet as he commemorated
Japan baby-robot teaches parenting skills
It giggles and wiggles its feet when you shake its rattle, but will get cranky and cry from too much tickling: Meet Yotaro, a Japanese robot programmed to be as fickle as a real baby. The cuddly baby-bot looks unearthly with a pair of luminous blue eyes
Cambodia to Preserve Khmer Rouge Sites for Tourism
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China Tells US to Do More on Climate Change
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Indonesian President cements new people smuggling deal
The Prime Minister and Indonesian President have strengthened the strategic partnership between their two countries. The two leaders will meet every year and have forged a new agreement on preventing and disrupting people smuggling. Tony Abbott has used
Indonesian leader confirms terrorist's death
Dulmatin was killed in a police raid. (AFP ) Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombing has been killed, but the country's police have refused to confirm the death. The country's media has been
Japan baby-robot teaches parenting skills
It giggles and wiggles its feet when you shake its rattle, but will get cranky and cry from too much tickling: Meet Yotaro, a Japanese robot programmed to be as fickle as a real baby. The cuddly baby-bot looks unearthly with a pair of luminous blue eyes
Dalai Lama accuses China of trying to annihilate Buddhism in Tibet
• Spiritual leader calls for Tibetan autonomy within China • Annual address marks 51st anniversary of failed uprising The Dalai Lama lashed out at Chinese authorities today, accusing them of trying to "annihilate Buddhism" in Tibet as he
