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Customs confiscates S. Korean alcohol
november 14, 2011by latadmin
The Tanjung Priok Customs and Excise Office confiscated 42,792 bottles of liquor imported from South Korea on…
‘Suicide bomber’ shot dead near Afghan jirga site
november 14, 2011by latadmin
A suspected suicide bomber carrying a bag of explosives was shot dead on Monday near the site of a major meeting of Afghan elders set to discuss relations with the US,...
Suu Kyi: Myanmar has made progress, more is needed
november 14, 2011by latadmin
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Monday that Myanmar’s government has taken positive steps toward reform in the year since she was...
Four soldiers killed by militants in northwest Pakistan
november 14, 2011by latadmin
Four Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed on Monday when militants attacked their convoy in the northwestern tribal district of Khyber, officials said. The...
Leaked Afghan security plan deemed authentic
november 14, 2011by latadmin
A classified document leaked by the Taliban detailing security arrangements for an upcoming meeting to discuss strategic relations with the United States has been...
Filipinos hail Pacquiao win but many feared result
november 13, 2011by latadmin
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Manny Pacquiao’s supporters in the Philippines are rejoicing over his latest victory, although many feared the worst before the...
India to Meet Business Leaders This Week to Discuss Ways to Boost Growth
november 13, 2011by latadmin
India’s government will meet with business leaders this week to discuss ways to spur economic growth after factory output and merchandise exports grew at the slowest...
Thailand flooding damages its ancient capital (AP)
november 13, 2011by latadmin
AP – Water fowl, monitor lizards and stray dogs have replaced the throngs of tourists at one of Thailand’s greatest historical sites. Record flooding has...
More Bangkok residents advised to flee floodwaters (AP)
november 13, 2011by latadmin
AP – Bangkok authorities are telling more residents to leave as floodwaters threaten southwestern neighborhoods in the Thai capital.
Second mining accident in China
november 13, 2011by latadmin
The latest mining accident in southwestern China has claimed…