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Philippines proves better prepared for floods
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
People in the Philippines are cleaning up after a week of…
China’s Bo Xilai Denies Taking Bribes
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
William Ide BEIJING — The trial of fallen political star Bo Xilai has begun in the eastern Chinese coastal city of Jinan – one of China’s biggest political...
Wonder why ringgit’s getting crushed? Check out this chart
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
The Malaysian ringgit plunged to its lowest level in over three years on Thursday amid the brutal sell-off across emerging market assets, and strategists say the pain...
Emerging markets central bank reserves drop by $81 billion
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
Central banks in the developing world have lost $81 billion of emergency reserves through capital outflows and currency market interventions since early May, even before...
China seeks continuity after German elections
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
Angela Merkel or Peer Steinbrück? The question of who will become Germany’s next chancellor also interests the Chinese. Analysts expect a victory for Merkel and...
US senator’s comments draw fire
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
Ex-presidential hopeful McCain calls Diaoyu Islands ‘Japanese’ Beijing on Thursday denounced remarks of US Senator John McCain as “irresponsible”...
Minister vows NZ committed to food security
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
New Zealand’s top diplomat assured China of his country’s “total and absolute” commitment to food safety on Thursday, following its recent milk...
In pictures: Gay pride march in Nepal
augustus 22, 2013by latadmin
The streets of Katmandu in Nepal were ablaze with colour…
A Much-Needed Treat, and a Welcome Surprise
augustus 21, 2013by latadmin
It was an uneventful Saturday afternoon, the day I ended up crying in the drive-through at my local Starbucks. It was my turn to do the grocery shopping, and I had just...
Sri Lanka Groups Want UN to Inquire About Killings
augustus 21, 2013by latadmin
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan human rights activists have asked a United Nations official to inquire about the recent military shooting of unarmed protesters,...
