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Japan’s steel makers suffer losses after earthquake and tsunami
april 28, 2011by latadmin
Japan's steel makers have been hit by a double whammy of…
Japan rare earth imports from China jump 40% in March
april 27, 2011by latadmin
According to data from…
Philippines says rebel split undercuts peace prospects
april 27, 2011by latadmin
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – The Philippines' main Muslim rebel group may be unable to formalise a peace deal after a leadership split, the chief government...
Myanmar leader enlists Suu Kyi friend as adviser
april 27, 2011by latadmin
YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s new president has appointed a nine-member advisory board that includes an economist who is close to opposition…
Philippines seeks to charge TV star with child abuse
april 27, 2011by latadmin
MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines asked state prosecutors Wednesday to indict the country's most popular television host for child abuse over a show in which a...
Five dead, 84 injured in Taiwan train accident
april 27, 2011by latadmin
TAIPEI (AFP) – At least five people were killed and 84 injured Wednesday when a falling tree struck a train carrying Chinese tourists on a popular but dangerous...
Vatican envoy in ‘historic’ visit: Vietnamese church
april 27, 2011by latadmin
HANOI (AFP) – The Vatican's first representative to Vietnam since 1975 has made a "historic" visit to the communist country, according to a local...
Badrinath shines in easy Chennai win
april 27, 2011by latadmin
MUMBAI (AFP) – Subramaniam Badrinath hit an unbeaten 63 as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Pune Warriors by eight wickets Wednesday for their second win over the...
Indonesian terrorist gets 10 years
april 27, 2011by latadmin
JAKARTA (AFP) – An Islamic extremist was jailed for 10 years by an Indonesian court on Wednesday for being part of an "evil conspiracy" involving...
Piracy could force sailor boycott: Indian unions
april 27, 2011by latadmin
MUMBAI (AFP) – Indian maritime unions and shipping organisations warned Wednesday that piracy could prompt a withdrawal of labour from countries providing crews if...
