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Obama Presses Mideast Agenda to U.N.
september 24, 2013by latadmin
By JARED A. FAVOLE Enlarge Image Close President Barack Obama laid out his approach to Iran and the broader Middle East in a speech to world leaders at the United...
Death toll in Pakistan quake jumps to 39
september 24, 2013by latadmin
ISLAMABAD — An official says the death toll has risen to 39 in a major earthquake in southwestern Pakistan. The chief spokesman for the…
Strong earthquake hits Pakistan
september 24, 2013by latadmin
A major earthquake struck in southwestern Pakistan, sending people fleeing into the streets and praying for their lives as buildings swayed, officials said. The province...
U.S. Envoy Affirms Support for Universal Suffrage in Hong Kong
september 24, 2013by latadmin
HONG KONG — The new top American diplomat in Hong Kong reiterated on Tuesday the United States’ support for “genuine universal suffrage” in Hong Kong, but said...
Sale of US pork-giant to China firm approved
september 24, 2013by latadmin
Shareholders of US pork giant Smithfield Foods have approved the purchase by Shuanghui International in what is shaping up as the largest acquisition of a US company by...
Major quake in southwestern Pakistan kills 39
september 24, 2013by latadmin
QUETTA, Pakistan — A major earthquake struck a remote area in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 39 people and wounding dozens as houses collapsed on...
Freedom from fear and the post-MDG agenda
september 24, 2013by latadmin
NAIROBI, 24 September 2013 (IRIN) – Heroin from Afghanistan, the world’s largest producer, is sent across the border to Tajikistan and then on to Russia, the...
Dozens Killed in Earthquake in Pakistan
september 24, 2013by latadmin
ISLAMABAD — A powerful earthquake killed at least 39 people when it struck a remote area of western Pakistan on Tuesday afternoon, according to Pakistani government...
‘Great Firewall of China’ closes for business in financial district: Government lifts Shanghai ban on …
september 24, 2013by latadmin
Chinese internet users may soon be able to scale the ‘Great Firewall of China’ and access Facebook, Twitter, The New York Times and other banned websites – but...
Pakistan blasts: Angry protests after Peshawar church attack
september 23, 2013by latadmin
Protests and vigils have taken place across Pakistan as Christians demand better protection after suicide blasts killed at least 80 people at a church. Sunday's...
