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Chinese artist Ai Weiwei blocked from leaving China
december 02, 2010by latadmin
BEIJING (AFP) – Chinese artist Ai Weiwei said he was prevented from leaving the country Thursday just 30 minutes before boarding a plane to South Korea, ahead of...
US cables reveal bribe fears in Thai Bout arms case (AFP)
december 02, 2010by latadmin
AFP – Russian associates of alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout tried to block his extradition to America by bribing a key witness in the case, US diplomats warned in...
Indian mogul donates $2B in shares for education (AP)
december 02, 2010by latadmin
AP – In a country where charity more typically goes to the household help, an Indian tech mogul’s pledge to donate nearly $2 billion to fund education...
Turkmen leader called "vindictive" in US cables
december 02, 2010by latadmin
ASTANA, Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan’s authoritarian president has been described in leaked U.S. diplomatic dispatches as a vain, vindictive liar, and authorities...
New Zealand make 258-8 against India (AFP)
december 01, 2010by latadmin
AFP – Fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth grabbed four wickets as India kept New Zealand down to 258-8 in the second one-day international in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Turkish PM furious over leaked US cable
december 01, 2010by latadmin
ANKARA, Turkey – Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey says a U.S. diplomat who reported claims in a State Department memo that he has…
Former US envoy warns of failure in Pakistan (AP)
december 01, 2010by latadmin
AP – The U.S. stands little chance of convincing Pakistan to sever links with militants fighting in Afghanistan using its current strategy, Washington’s...
Groupon expanding in Silicon Valley and Asia (Reuters)
december 01, 2010by latadmin
Reuters – Online discount coupon provider Groupon announced a handful of deals on Wednesday to expand its presence in Silicon Valley and in Asia, as reports of a...
Leaks paint picture of unreliable and unstable Pakistan
december 01, 2010by latadmin
By Orla Guerin BBC News, Islamabad One cable suggests President Zardari feared for his future Continue reading the main story Wikileaks Revelations Key issues Has...
US soldier faces court martial over Afghan killings
december 01, 2010by latadmin
Continue reading the main story Taliban Conflict Despair as Nato eyes endgame Can Afghan forces step up? Who are the Taliban? Q&A: Fighting the Taliban The first of...