| Vietnam's stelae declared Unesco World Heritage Site The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has declared the 82 stelae of the Temple of Literature in Vietnam as a World Heritage Site, Prensa Latina... | |
| Meet Asia's biggest loser - David Gurnani David Gurnani, an Indonesian man, has won weight-loss reality show The Biggest Loser Asia (TBLA), organised in... |
| PCB's decision shocks Pakistan's new coach Waqar Pakistan's new coach Waqar Younis was Wednesday shocked over the cricket board's decision to ban and fine several leading national... |
| Indonesian President admits Bali bomber killed in Jakarta raid Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confirmed that Jemaah Islamiah leader Dulmatin, the key accused in 2002 Bali bombings, has been killed in a raid in... |
| Tainted godman's Malaysian centre will not shut down A centre run by followers of Swami Paramhamsa Nithyananda, allegedly involved in a sex scandal in southern India, will not close down and will continue to promote his teachings, a Hindu leader... |
| Myanmar election law bars Aung San Suu Kyi from polls Myanmar's new election laws have barred opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and more than 2,000 other political prisoners from contesting polls planned this year, state media reports said... |
| Indian origin man is Asia's biggest weight loser David Gurnani, an Indonesian of Indian origin, has been adjudged The Biggest Loser Asia (TBLA) in the weight loss reality show organised in... |
| Argentina to import gasoline for first time in 30 years Argentine oil company YPF has said that it plans to import 50 million litres of gasoline as demand outstrips supply in the South American... |
| Burma: Election Laws May Shut Down Opposition Parties The new law’s assault on opposition parties is sadly predictable. It continues the sham political process that is aimed at creating the appearance of civilian rule with a military... |
| 'lost Boys' Actor Corey Haim Passes Away At 38 LOS ANGELES: Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38. Haim died at Providence St Joseph Medical Centre in Burbank yesterday, Los Angeles... |
| Runaway Brides Dump Man Twice In 24 Hours KOLAR: Brides being dumped at the altar is the stuff soppy movies are made of. But heard of a bridegroom being ditched at the marriage mantap, that too not once but twice inside of 24 hours? Filmi... |
| David Pilling: Mismanaging China’s Rural Exodus If Han Jun is right, over the next three decades a population the combined size of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Poland and Canada will up sticks and move to... |
| Indonesia Confirms Killing Of Bali Terror Suspect Indonesian police have killed a most-wanted Islamist terror suspect in a shoot out capping a series of raids against a new militant network ahead of a visit next week by US President Barack... |
| General Assembly President travels to Asia for two-nation tour The President of the General Assembly is on his way to the Republic of Korea and the Philippines for talks with senior officials from both countries that will focus on interfaith dialogue, economic... |
| To wed, Iranians need govt nod firstIranian males will soon have to earn official qualifications from the government before they are allowed to pop the question. LONDON: Iranian males will soon have to earn official qualifications from the government before they are allowed to pop the question. According to The Telegraph, men and women who want to enter... |
| Much of Somalia's food aid diverted: UN report UNITED NATIONS: Up to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry people in Somalia is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local UN workers, according to... |
| Pak MPs who refused body scan in US return as heroes ISLAMABAD: A tour of the US arranged by the state department to improve ties to Pakistani legislators ended in a public relations fiasco when the members of the group refused to submit to extra ... |
| Dalai Lama voices support for Uighurs The Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan leader, expressed solidarity and support for Muslim Uighurs on Wednesday, raising the spectre for Beijing of closer co-ordination between opponents of Chinese rule... |
| Saudi cuts April term to 1 Asian buyer, rest steady Saudi Arabia will reduce crude supply in April to a major Asian buyer ahead of OPEC's meeting next week, the first cut to a big lifter since late last year, but will keep full contracted volumes to... |
| Sri Lanka: End Witch Hunt Against the Media and NGOs (New York) - The Sri Lankan government should end its harassment of journalists and activists and take steps against those making threats, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said in a joint... |
| 'Jihad Jane' new face of terror in US WASHINGTON: The "war on terrorism" just got a little more complicated with the indictment of an average white American female dubbed "Jihad Jane" on charges of plotting with Islamic radicals,... |
| Antihero pips Michelangelo as Italy's emperor of art ROME: By at least one amusing new metric, Michelangelo's unofficial 500-year run at the top of the Italian art charts has ended. Caravaggio, who somehow found time to paint when he wasn't ... |
| Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni find new lovers LONDON: Whirlwind romances do not foretell a happily-ever-after. Especially if it involves the French president and a model-turned-musician. Speculation is growing that Nicolas Sarkozy, 55, and... |
| China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea' In this picture taken March. 3, 2010 show Chinese protesters are escorted away by Police official after trying to approach the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Police... |
| Putin eyes multi-billion dollar deals with India MOSCOW: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin heads to India on Thursday to strengthen the close partnership Moscow and New Delhi have enjoyed since the Soviet era with an estimated 10 billion... |
| 'Little hope' of resolving Tibet issue, says Dalai Lama DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama admitted on Wednesday there was "little hope" of the current Chinese government compromising on the issue of Tibet, after years of vain attempts to win autonomy for... |
| China beefs up security in Tibet BEIJING: China has beefed up security in Tibet's capital as the region marks the sensitive anniversaries of a failed 1959 uprising against Chinese rule and bloody 2008 riots, residents said on... |
| Asia-Pacific Oil and Gas Pros Lead Industry in Workplace Adoption of Social Media, Reports Microsoft-Accenture Poll Oil and gas industry professionals in Asia Pacific lead the industry in the use of social media and collaboration tools at work, reports recent Microsoft Corp. and Accenture survey findings unveiled... |
| US 'JihadJane' charged for Europe, Asia terror recruiting A US woman operating online under the name "JihadJane" has been indicted for recruiting Jihadi fighters in the United States, Europe and Asia in a bid to carry out terror plots.Pennsylvania resident... |
| Gamba, Henan draw 1-1 in Asian Champions League SUITA — Gamba Osaka had to be content with a share of the spoils as the J-League side were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Henan Jianye of China in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday. ... |
| Two US missile strikes kill 12 in Pakistan: Officials MIRANSHAH, Pakistan: Two US missile strikes on Wednesday killed at least 12 militants in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said. The first strike took place at 8:00 pm... |
| 'The Cove' puts Japanese fishermen on the defense EDITOR'S NOTE - Miles Edelsten is a senior producer for Associated Press Television News and has covered Japan for 10 years. OTSUCHI, Japan -- As soon as the fishermen saw my TV camera, one ran at... |
| Gates Foundation, Asian lawmakers' body to get UN Population Award New York, Mar 10 : The United Nations is recognizing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development with this year's Population... |
| U.S. dollar subdued in Asia The U.S. dollar was steady in Asia yesterday as traders took to the sidelines ahead of U.S. and Chinese economic reports due this week.The euro was almost flat at US$1.3599 in Tokyo morning trade,... |
| Asian markets mixed ahead of China data Asian stock markets were mixed in early trade yesterday due to a lack of firm direction as dealers awaited the impact of key Chinese economic numbers.Beijing said its trade surplus reached US$7.61... |
| Taiwan's health insurance system stirs up political storm TAIPEI: Taiwan's health insurance system may have earned international acknowledgement, but it's now stirring up a political storm after the health minister left in a surprise resignation. And... |
| Plum blossoms have special significance in Kyoto shrine KYOTO : In Japan, spring is best represented by the appearance of cherry blossoms. But before that, plum blossoms can be enjoyed in many parts of the country. There is an historic shrine in Kyoto... |
| Survey: Oil, gas workers in Asia Pacific use more social media Accenture plc survey released Wednesday at CERAWeek 2010. The survey found that 37 percent of respondents from that region stated social media is “very valuable” for work collaboration. ... |
| Vancouver key to Asia-Pacific strategy Vancouver could become an Asia-Pacific airline hub, but it also might end up a stub, Air Canada boss Calin Rovinescu said Tuesday.Rovinescu, who has been piloting the country's flagship carrier for... |
| China to build Sri Lanka airport China is to lend Sri Lanka about $200m (£133m) to build a second international airport in the south of the island.Another $100m from Beijing will help boost the island's railway network, Sri... |
| Elephant birth shocks Sydney zoo An elephant in an Australian zoo has shocked vets by giving birth to a live elephant calf which zoo-keepers believed had died in the womb.Experts had said the survival of the baby elephant after six... |
| Firm denies Fifa sweatshop claims A Chinese company has denied exploiting workers making the mascot for the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa.Fifa, football's world governing body, has suspended the Shanghai firm's contract... |
| China exports leap 46% in February The nation's exports grow for the third consecutive month compared with a year earlier. Critics of China's artificially low currency are expected to increase demands for a hike in its... |
| Japan and Southeast Asia Take Stock of China's Rise China's head of delegation Tang Jiaxuan (R) speaks to members of the press as his Japanese counterpart Taizo Nishimuro listens during a press conference for the Japan-China Friendship Committee for... |
| Afghanistan: Repeal Amnesty Law (New York) - The Afghan government should urgently act to repeal a law that provides an amnesty to perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said today. The law was... |
| China: Scholars, Writers Press for Liu Xiaobo’s Release Imprisoning Liu Xiaobo for his criticism of the government is a stain on China’s reputation and standing in the world. Instead of punishing and making an example of Liu, the Chinese government... |
| Letter from the Consortium for Liu Xiaobo to NPC Chairman Wu Bangguo NPC Chairman Wu Bangguo National People's Congress Standing Committee General office of the National People's Congress 23 Xijiaominxiang Xicheng Disctrict Beijing 100805 P.R.C Dear Chairman Wu... |
