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New Zealand Appliance Maker Rejects Bid From China’s Haier
oktober 04, 2012by latadmin
By REBECCA HOWARD WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Chinese appliance maker Haier Group Corp. suffered a setback in its drive to expand overseas as New Zealand’s...
Rare Sumatran tiger’s aircraft death under investigation
oktober 04, 2012by latadmin
Indonesian officials are investigating why one of the world's rarest tigers died during attempts to transport it to a wildlife sanctuary. The Sumatran tiger was...
Canadian Opposition Opposes Cnooc-Nexen Deal
oktober 04, 2012by latadmin
By PAUL VIEIRA OTTAWA—Canada’s main opposition party called on the Conservative government to reject Beijing-controlled Cnooc Ltd.’s planned $15.1...
Cybercrime Law in Philippines Draws Protests
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
MANILA — The Philippines’ new cybercrime law took effect Wednesday amid strong criticism from Internet users, journalists and government officials. At least...
Nepal Maoist leader Prachanda opens ‘guerrilla trail’
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
Former Nepalese Maoist insurgency leader Prachanda has launched a new tourist trail and guide book, giving walkers the chance to see routes and hideouts used by the...
Odyssey of an American Opium Addict
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
BANGKOK (AP) — One Halloween night, in a blacked-out bedroom in Bangkok’s Chinatown, Steven Martin went into physical and mental free fall. High fever...
Sumatran Tiger Dies During Flight in Indonesia
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of an endangered Sumatran tiger during a plane journey in Indonesia. State forestry official...
WHO approves new malaria treatment
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
Malaria is one of the world’s biggest killers. In Africa, a child dies from the disease every 45 seconds. Now the World Health Organisation is endorsing a new...
Indian court orders toilets to be placed in all schools
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
India's Supreme Court has given the central and state governments six months to ensure that all schools have proper toilets and drinking water. The court also said...
India’s cabinet may overhaul food-for-poor system to curb theft
oktober 03, 2012by latadmin
The cabinet will discuss plans to fully computerize the five-decade-old Public Distribution System, the world’s largest effort to provide affordable meals, Food...
