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Elephant-human conflicts on the rise in Aceh
december 17, 2010by latadmin
Conflicts between elephants and humans in Aceh province have been on the rise in recent months, prompting conservationists to take extra measures to anticipate...
North Korea says to strike South if drill goes ahead (Reuters)
december 17, 2010by latadmin
Reuters – North Korea said on Friday it would strike again at the South if a live-fire drill by Seoul on a disputed island went ahead, with an even stronger...
Govt hopes to sign contracts on Natuna in June
december 17, 2010by latadmin
The government expects to sign contracts of work with investors as early as June 2011 to develop the East Natuna gas block in Riau Islands province, an official said.
Shah Rukh Khan to present Indian TV version of Wipeout
december 17, 2010by latadmin
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been unveiled as the host of Zor Ka Jhatka, the new Indian version of the obstacle course reality show Wipeout. Khan, who has been...
ASEAN summit to be held with public participation
december 17, 2010by latadmin
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Friday he wanted the government to involve all elements of the public in the holding of the ASEAN and East Asia summits in...
Top U.S. Spy Flees Pakistan After His Name Is Revealed
december 17, 2010by latadmin
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The top American spy in Pakistan left the country on Thursday amid threats to his life after his name was revealed in a lawsuit over alleged...
Russia calls on South Korea to halt military drill
december 17, 2010by latadmin
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia urged South Korea on Friday to halt plans for an artillery drill that North Korea had said hours earlier would prompt a new strike at the...
S.Africa’s Amla, Kallis hit centuries in India Test (AFP)
december 17, 2010by latadmin
AFP – Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis hit unbeaten centuries as South Africa advanced remorselessly into a dominant position on the second day of the first Test...
Chinese premier in Pakistan for rare visit (AP)
december 17, 2010by latadmin
AP – Pakistan, grappling with an Islamic insurgency and massive poverty, was hoping for an economic boost as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao made a rare visit Friday...
US drone missiles kill 25 in Pakistan (AFP/File)
december 17, 2010by latadmin
AFP/File – A barrage of US missiles targeted Pakistan’s Khyber district on Friday for a second consecutive day, killing 25 militants as Barack Obama urged...
