» Asia stocks rise on slight improvement in US data
markets climbed Friday as investors took heart from a slight improvement in U.S. economic indicators amid lingering worries over the pace of the global economic recovery. AC = 1234 --> But gains were ...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:26:54 -0400

» Asylum seekers tortured upon return
seekers, holding signs reading "Show us mercy" and "We are homeless, defenceless and we seek protection", The Star", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/09/01/Australia_police_end_Afghan_asylum_seeker_pr...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:26:38 -0400

» Manila begins hostage crisis probe
hostage crisis had been mislabelled, a Hong Kong government spokesman said. The mix-up was discovered on Thursday after the family of one victim went to a Hong Kong mortuary to identify their dead rel...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:26:26 -0400

» Beckham hoping to return to MLS action next week
. To do this, go to "account settings" on your Facebook page and click on "change" next to "account security." There, you'll see where else your Facebook account is logged in, including the type of de...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:26:18 -0400

» Don't turn roads into rivers of death
Kuala Lumpur, August 20: The Government is committed to building a country that is better, stronger and more progressive, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said. The Prime
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:26:08 -0400

» Should cricket betting in India be legalised
be hauled up, said: 'Of course I am worried. 'These days youngsters who have not even played for India have agents,' Kumble, one of the game's elder statesmen in India, told the CNN-IBN channel. A
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:26:04 -0400

» Indian wrestlers, shot-putter fail dope tests
, six wrestlers, including Arjuna awardee Rajiv Tomar, and shot-putter Sourav Vij tested positive for methylhexaneamine, a nasal decongestant in the prohibited list of non-specified substances. Four o...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:25:38 -0400

» Ratings cut not a problem, Vietnam banks say
Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung told the State Bank of Vietnam to order the suspension until the end of 2011, m&c", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/08/27/Vietnam_asks_for_suspension_of_shipbuilders_debt_re...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:24:56 -0400

» FUND VIEW-Templeton's Mobius sees bargains in Vietnam, Roman
fund manager and executive The Guardian", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/08/19/Templetons_Mobius_still_sees_emerging_markets_value/", "http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/9226625"),new Ar...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:24:42 -0400

» Asian named as South Philadelphia High's assistant principal
assistant principal that Philadelphia Daily News", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/09/02/Name_emerges_for_Asian_assistant_principal_at_S_Philly_High/", "http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/201...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:24:04 -0400

» Indian Temple Shuts Doors To People of Dalit Community
in last couple of days, Pejawar mutt seer Sri Visveshatheertha Swamiji went on a padayatra into another dalit colony in city on Monday. The seer took the Madiga community people in Kailasapuram near M...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:23:44 -0400

» HRCP claims attacks on Shia processions were sectarian
to an ambulance after today's bomb attack on a Shia procession in Lahore Photograph: K.M.Chaudary/AP Three bombs exploded at a Shia procession in the
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:23:15 -0400

» Yen Yen calls for closer tourism ties with Thailand
Yen Yen remarked recently that is losing out millions of ringgit from "super-rich" tourists because there are not enough adrenaline-packed tour packages to attract them. I have to agree with her on th...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:46 -0400

» International tourist arrivals up 7% in the first half of 20
travel giant Expedia Inc. had fewer than 20 employees in Hong Kong and no Chinese-language website when Johan Svanstrom took on his role as Asia-Pacific vice president of Expedia unit Hotels.com five ...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:30 -0400

» India 2010 Commonwealth Games safety and s
terrorist threat. "The US government has no information DNA India", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/09/02/US_issues_advisory_against_travel_to_India_during_Commonweal/", "http://www.dnaindia.com...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:22:15 -0400

» First Air France A380 flight to Japan
Airport, the doors opened to reveal the Airbus A380 super-jumbo's state-of-the-art opulence that all but the wealthiest passengers can only dream about. There's the champagne bar on the upper level to...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:21:57 -0400

» Former police chief mulls Tory run
August 24, 2010 7:02 PM RCMP Chief Supt. Marty Cheliak is a strong supporter of the federal long-gun registry. Photograph by: Bruce Edwards/Postmedia News Less than a month from now, the heated battle...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:21:37 -0400

» The freedom to travel and the need for caut
travel where and when they want. But as several recent developments have clearly demonstrated, it’s a right that should be exercised with both care and common sense. Last Friday, the ...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:21:16 -0400

» tourists defeat Somerset in on
(264) bt Somerset (256-9) by 8 runs Small consolation: Pakistan's one-day captain Shahid Afridi, right, leads his players off the pitch at the end of the one-day
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:20:43 -0400

» Ratings cut not a problem, Vietnam banks say
Hanoi - Two Vietnamese banks said Friday that their recent downgrading by Fitch Ratings was caused by temporary factors stemming from the global
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:31:09 -0400

» Vietnamese food shared with a Scottish lunch pal
When you share lunch with someone from Scotland, it's best to get the haggis reference out of the way at the start. To put it politely, the traditional Scottish dish is a kind of lamb sausage containi...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:02:48 -0400

» Why are South China Sea tensions rising
is flexing its muscles over sovereignty of the South China Sea. But it's not the only country with a claim to these waters, says Simon Wilson. What's going on? Tensions in the South China Sea have esc...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:10:20 -0400

» A true friend in SBY
Malaysia , but Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has proven yet again that he is indeed a good friend to us. SHE is famous for her role of a rather dim-witted housewife in a
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:10:09 -0400

» Accounts Differ on Fatal NATO Strike on Afghans
Uzbekistan Chicago Sun-Times", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/09/02/Afghan_president_says_airstrike_killed_civilians_u/", "http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/2667216,afghanistan-airstrike-civilians-...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:55 -0400

» Karzai slams Nato civilian killings
said an airstrike in northern Afghanistan on Thursday killed about a dozen insurgents, but President Hamid Karzai said the victims were campaign workers seeking votes in this month's parliamentary
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:45 -0400

» Govt urges more efforts to stabilize vegetable supply
2010-08-18 21:01:50.0China moves to improve vegetable supplyvegetable supply,vegetable prices,vegetable farms,vegetable basket project11020262Government and Policy2@webnews/enpproperty-->
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:28 -0400

» Tragedy of rising food prices
MUMBAI/KOLKATA: Major foodgrains producing states have been the worst hit by rising prices, thanks to the Centre’s decision to pay more to farmers for their produce. Although inflation, as measured ...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:18 -0400

» BP to sell Malaysian ethylene and polyethylene interests to Petronas
Malaysian operations for $363m (£235m) to Petronas. As per the agreement, the oil company will dispose its 15% interest in Ethylene Energy Business Review", "http://article.wn.com/view/2010/09/02/BP_...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:08:59 -0400

» Delhi loses patience with Commonwealth Games
Games projects being implemented by her government by the extended deadline of August 31 is appearing to fall flat. Top officials in Delhi government admitted that key projects like Barapullah Nallah ...
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:08:42 -0400

» Mozambique riots spotlight world food price spike
- A few pennies' increase in the price of a loaf of bread can mean the difference between getting by and going hungry — and erupting in anger — in the world's poorest countries. A spike in
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:08:02 -0400