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augustus 26, 2013by latadmin
NAIROBI, 26 August 2013 (IRIN) – The private sector has long been a participant in global humanitarian work, providing cash and material donations. But private...
‘Auntie’ Wang Xiuxia makes million from car number plates scam in congested Beijing
augustus 26, 2013by latadmin
As far as rackets are concerned, it was a master stroke – but now, finally, the law has caught up with Auntie Wang Xiuxia, who made nearly £1m by allowing her...
Taliban to top Karzai talks in Pakistan
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
Peace talks with the Taliban are likely to be high on agenda…
Bo Xilai trial as blogged by the court – Day Four
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
The court at which disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai is being tried has taken the unprecedented step of posting live updates of his trial on Sina weibo, one of...
Australia man snatched in crocodile attack feared dead
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
A man is believed to have been killed by a crocodile in Australia's Northern Territory while swimming in a river during a birthday party. Police say he ignored...
Dreamers work to create huge new park in Delhi
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
NEW DELHI (AP) — In a tangle of forgotten, overgrown brush in the heart of India’s capital, a quiet plan has been hatched to change the landscape of one of the...
Twelve arrested after fresh unrest in Myanmar
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
At least 12 people have been arrested after a renewed bout of religious violence in Myanmar’s northern Sagaing region in which dozens of homes were set ablaze. The...
Last of 5 suspects in Mumbai gang rape arrested
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
NEW DELHI — Police on Sunday arrested the last of five men wanted in the gang rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai, and said charges would be filed soon in a case...
‘Very little doubt’ chemical weapons used in Syria: US
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
The United States said Sunday there was "very little doubt" Syrian forces had used chemical weapons on civilians and dismissed an offer by Damascus for a UN...
‘Very little doubt’ chemical weapons used in Syria: US
augustus 25, 2013by latadmin
The United States said Sunday there was “very little doubt” Syrian forces had used chemical weapons on civilians and dismissed an offer by Damascus for a UN...
