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At Afghan army academy ahead of military withdrawal
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
27 June 2014 Last updated at 14:59 BST Despite more than a decade of conflict, Afghanistan’s government remains locked in an ongoing battle against the Taliban and...
Sri Lanka revokes on-arrival visa facility for Pakistani citizens
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
The Sri Lankan government has reportedly cancelled the on-arrival visa facility for Pakistani citizens, and advised that they apply for a visa before boarding a flight...
At least 16 killed in pipeline explosion in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
A massive explosion on a state-owned gas pipeline running through the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh yesterday killed at least 16 people and gutted scores of...
Laos agrees to tighter scrutiny of second Mekong River dam by neighbours
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
Laos has agreed to open a proposed hydropower project along the Mekong River to further scrutiny from neighbouring countries, after Vietnam previously called for a delay...
Religious groups oppose ‘Pink Dot’ gay rights rally in Singapore
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
Tension between religious groups and the gay community in Singapore is escalating ahead of an annual gay-rights rally today – the eve of the Islamic holy month of...
South Korea’s defence chief apologises for bullying remark about shooting spree
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
South Korea’s defence minister apologised yesterday to the relatives of victims of a shooting rampage by an army conscript for suggesting that those killed had...
APEC strengthening mining sustainability (APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
(Source: APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) APEC Ministers Responsible for Mining are meeting in Beijing in pursuit of greater industry sustainability...
Lawyers march to send message
juni 27, 2014by latadmin
Hong Kong lawyers dressed in black marched through the city on Friday to protest against what they see as Chinese interference, a sign of growing concern about the rule...
Cambodian PM says 250,000 workers returned home
juni 26, 2014by latadmin
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s prime minister said Thursday that at least 250,000 of his countrymen who were migrant workers in Thailand returned home...