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Priest’s ivory disclosure launches inquiry
september 28, 2012by latadmin
Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic...
Clinton calls for ‘cool heads’ from China and Japan
september 28, 2012by latadmin
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged China and Japan on Thursday to let ‘‘cool heads’’ prevail in a festering dispute over a cluster of...
Passengers die in ferry collision
september 28, 2012by latadmin
A passenger ferry collided with a ship believed to be carrying liquefied natural gas and sank west of Indonesia’s main island, killing at least eight people while...
Global support for Tibetan rights urged
september 28, 2012by latadmin
Tibetan exiles from around the world have decided to boost efforts to gain global support for their struggle against China’s rule over their homeland, and also...
Philippines investigates priest’s ‘links to ivory trade’
september 26, 2012by latadmin
A Catholic priest in the Philippines is to be investigated over possible links to the illegal trade in ivory, authorities say. Monsignor Cristobal Garcia was quoted for...
Mohamed Nasheed supporters denounce Maldives travel ban
september 26, 2012by latadmin
Supporters of former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed say that a court order preventing him from leaving the capital, Male, is unfair and politically motivated. They...
Hong Kong tycoon recruits husband for lesbian daughter
september 26, 2012by latadmin
A well-known Hong Kong billionaire has offered $65m (£40m) to any man able to woo and marry his lesbian daughter. Property and shipping tycoon Cecil Chao publicly...
Image of the Day: September 26
september 26, 2012by latadmin
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Priest Investigated in Ivory Smuggling Inquiry in Philippines
september 26, 2012by latadmin
MANILA — Philippine law enforcement officials said on Wednesday that they were investigating whether a senior priest in the Roman Catholic Church was involved in...
Rescue efforts continue for Indonesian ferry
september 26, 2012by latadmin
Indonesian police and navy have pulled hundreds of survivors from the Indian Ocean after a ferry collided with a cargo ship and sank, the transportation ministry said....
