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Landslide blocks mountain river; 6 people die
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
KATMANDU, Nepal — Police say a massive landslide has blocked a mountain river in northern Nepal and caused the water to form a lake that threatens to burst...
Eight killed as landslide hits northeast Nepal, sparking flood fears
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
A massive landslide on Saturday in Nepal’s northeast left at least eight people dead and dozens missing as officials worked to clear debris blocking a major river and...
Afghan election recount stalls again
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
A recount of votes in the Afghan election has been suspended again, despite being scheduled to restart on Saturday after the Muslim Eid holiday. The breakdown came...
Abandoned baby with Down syndrome may prompt surrogacy bans
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
Reports that an Australian couple abandoned a baby with Down syndrome with his surrogate mother in Thailand could lead to bans on surrogacy in both countries, a...
Surrogacy law change urged as baby left behind
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
2 August 2014 Last updated at 15:21 BST There are calls for a change in surrogacy laws, after an Australian couple left their baby in Thailand because he had...
India evacuates thousands as Nepal landslide sparks flood fears
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
By Gopal Sharma PATNAIndia/KATHMANDU (Reuters) – Authorities in eastern India began evacuating thousands of villagers on Saturday after efforts to clear a deadly...
Kerry to travel to Myanmar, Australia, Solomon Islands
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
Top US diplomat John Kerry will travel to Myanmar, Australia and the Solomon Islands later this month, the State Department said Saturday. The August 8 to 13 trip will...
Taiwan firm blamed for deadly blasts
augustus 02, 2014by latadmin
2 August 2014 Last updated at 17:30 BST Taiwanese officials have blamed a petrochemical company for the gas explosions which killed 28 people and injured nearly 300...
2 Americans detained in North Korea seek US help
augustus 01, 2014by latadmin
PYONGYANG, North Korea — Two American tourists charged with “anti-state” crimes in North Korea said Friday they expect to be tried soon and pleaded for...
New Singapore rules give locals first choice of employment opportunities
augustus 01, 2014by latadmin
Employment rules favouring Singaporeans came into force…
