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Fears of all-out Ukraine war grow as MH17 families mourn
november 10, 2014by latadmin
New columns of tanks, trucks and heavy artillery rumbled towards the pro-Moscow rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Monday as fears grew of a return to all-out fighting in...
Obama strives to shake off lame-duck label at start of trip to China
november 10, 2014by latadmin
Within hours of landing here on Monday, President Obama took credit for the release of two Americans detained in North Korea, defended his decision to send more military...
Five things you need to know about Asean – and they’re not all good
november 10, 2014by latadmin
With China’s economy slowing, Japanese companies looking for an alternative to China due to political friction with Tokyo’s larger neighbour and a host of other...
Russia is bigger challenge than Isis
november 10, 2014by latadmin
A nuclear-armed Moscow, intent on challenging US, poses risks we are only starting to understand (© The Financial Times Limited 2014)…
APEC Leaders, Business Engage on Future of Regional Economy (APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)
november 10, 2014by latadmin
(Source: APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) The Leaders of the 21 APEC member economies commenced their two-day gathering in Beijing on Monday, engaging...
Defiant Mexican attorney general says would repeat massacre gaffe
november 10, 2014by latadmin
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Despite sparking outrage by saying he had "had enough" when grilled by reporters over the abduction and apparent massacre of 43...
Austrian forensic experts may shed light on Mexico massacre
november 10, 2014by latadmin
By Shadia Nasralla VIENNA (Reuters) – Austrian forensics experts who helped solve the mystery of Russia's murdered imperial family could soon shed light on...
Obama, Putin speak briefly on Beijing summit sidelines
november 10, 2014by latadmin
BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke briefly on the sidelines of APEC summit events on Monday night but did...
Japan’s Abe and China’s Xi finally shake hands. Starting point?
november 10, 2014by latadmin
The leaders of Asia’s two largest powers met Monday…
Ukraine rebels bolster frontline as shelling rocks stronghold
november 09, 2014by latadmin
Armoured convoys headed to bolster rebel positions in east Ukraine Sunday as shelling rocked separatist stronghold Donetsk and fears mounted of a return to full-scale...
