Friday 12th March, 2010
Karzai welcomes Pakistani help in reconciling with Taliban
Turkmenistan News.NetAfghanistan has praised Pakistan's offer to help mediate with the Taliban.
Big 4 Australian banks slammed by central bank
Turkmenistan News.NetAustralia's biggest banks are gouging its customers, the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
Follow laws or face consequences, China tells Google
Turkmenistan News.NetChina warned Friday that internet search software giant Google will have to face consequence if it violates laws in the communist country.
Indian paintings' exhibition opens in southern Kazakh city
Turkmenistan News.Net'Kalpana', an exhibition comprising the works of 14 renowned Indian artists, has opened at a glittering ceremony in Shymkent, the capital of South Kazakhstan at the newly constructed and prestigious art gallery.
28 killed in Kazakhstan chopper crash, flood
Turkmenistan News.NetAt least 28 people were killed in the central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan after severe flooding and a helicopter crash, local media reported Friday.
Eight killed in helicopter crash in Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan News.NetEight people were killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Kazakhstan, an official said Friday.
Have pre-marriage health check: Chinese official
Turkmenistan News.NetPre-marriage health check-ups should be held as there has been an increase in the congenital defect rate among new born babies, a Chinese official said here Friday.
China warns Google of 'consequences'
Turkmenistan News.NetGoogle will have to 'bear the consequence' if it insists on violating China's laws and regulations, a senior official warned Friday.
Obama To Delay Departure For Asia Trip
West AustralianUS President Barack Obama will delay leaving on his trip to Indonesia and Australia until Sunday March 21, as the White House battles for health care reform.Obama's press secretary Robert Gibbs ma...
Two Militants Killed In Indonesian Gunfight
Channel News AsiaLEUPUNG, Indonesia: Two suspected militants were killed and eight arrested on Friday after a gunfight in Aceh province, where police have been carrying out counter-terrorism raids since February. A po...
Third Blast Hits Pakistan's Lahore
Channel News AsiaLAHORE, Pakistan: A third blast was heard in Lahore late Friday, hours after twin suicide attacks killed up to 45 people in the Pakistani cultural capital, police said. "A blast has occurred in Allamm...
Mgm To Leave Nj Over Questions About Asian Partner
The Seattle TimesMGM Mirage said Friday it will sell its 50 percent stake in Atlantic City's top casino and stop doing business in New Jersey rather than cut ties with the family of an Asian casino mogul that the stat...
Kidnap Boy's Father Helps Police
BBCThe father of a five-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan has returned home and is helping officers in the search for his son, police have said.Raja Saeed, 28, is aiding authorities "to ens...
Obama Delays Asia Trip To Focus On Health Reform
Times OnlineEND: Module - M24 Article Headline with no image --> BEGIN: Module - Main Article --> President Obama today delayed his visit to Asia, his first international trip of the year, to fo...
Thai Anti-government Protesters Begin To Mass For Rally
Los Angeles TimesWith his hair cut as an abbreviation in Thai for the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, a supporter of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra joins a rally at the northern outskirts of...
Japan Arrests Whaling Activist For Boarding Ship
Los Angeles TimesTOKYO - Japan's coast guard arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand on Friday for illegally boarding a whaling ship last month in the latest incident in the ongoing battle over Japanese wh...
India, Russia Sign Nuclear Agreements
Los Angeles TimesIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, right, listens to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin during a signing of agreements in New Delhi, India.
Obama Delays Asia Trip To Push Health Care Legislation
Chicago TribunePresident Barack Obama's long-promised trip to Indonesia, where he spent some time as a boy, will be delayed by the ongoing fight over healthcare reform at home. And because of the delay -- with the...
Us Sees Some Rights Progress In S Asia
Daily StarThe United States said Thursday it saw progress in human rights in parts of South Asia last year, as Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal all solidified democracy.The positive signs belied a grim situation in m...
Gaza Swimmers Hope To Make Splash At Asia Games
BreitbartIn the ramshackle warrens of Gaza's Jabaliya refugee camp, four young athletes are plotting to swim their way out of the impoverished territory. The four teenagers, who have spent their entire live...
Pml-n Asks Pak Govt To Review Policy On The War Against Terror
Times of IndiaLAHORE: Pakistan's main opposition PML-N asked the government to review its policy on the war against terrorism, saying it is resulting in the killing of innocent people. "It would be better for...
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