Posts Tagged ‘nepal’
August 16, 2011
Daily International News
August 16, 2011
Northeast Asia
Japan
Hurdles must be overcome before DPJ forms grand coalition [Mainichi]
Koreas
US, SKorea begin war drills aimed at NKorea [AP]
Canada tightens sanctions against North Korea [Reuters]
N. Korea installs CCTV cameras near border with China to thwart defections [Yonhap]
Seoul says OK to have troops on disputed isles, takes issue with Noda [Kyodo]
School’s out for S Korean kids [Al Jazeera]
China
China launches 2-month Xinjiang terror crackdown [AP]
Protest Over Chemical Plant Shows Growing Pressure on China From Citizens [NYT]
Visiting Vice Premier Li Keqiang meets Hong Kong Chief Executive [Xinhua]
Railways ministry spokesman Wang Yongping dismissed from office: ministry [Xinhua]
Southeast Asia/Pacific
Qantas to slash 1,000 jobs, start new Asia airline [AP]
FBI arrests man over ‘collar bomb’ hoax [Al Jazeera]
Australia carbon tax protest targets Julia Gillard [BBC]
‘Toxic chemical link’ to Thailand hotel deaths [BBC]
South/Central Asia
Indian anti-graft activist arrested as protests spread [Reuters]
Gunman kills Afghan woman working for government [AP]
Nepal’s two major parties announce candidates for prime minister [Kyodo]
Middle East
Abbas confirms to make U.N. statehood bid in September [Reuters]
Israeli air strikes hit Gaza Strip [Al Jazeera]
Gunfire in Syrian coastal city; 35 dead in 4 days [AP]
Bahrain rights body shuts doors after protest crowd [Reuters]
Egypt Deploys Soldiers to North Sinai [NYT]
7 pulled from Iraqi mosque, killed execution-style [AP]
Africa
Gaddafi forces fire Scud missile – U.S. official [Reuters]
UN probing theft of Somalia food aid [Al Jazeera]
South Sudan offers Somalia African Union troops [BBC]
Guinea’s President Conde pardons jailed activists [BBC]
Eritrean leader Afewerki in ‘peace trip’ to Uganda [BBC]
Zimbabwe “kingmaker” general killed in fire [Reuters]
Europe
Statoil announces huge North Sea oil discovery [AP]
Top Tabloid Editors Endorsed Hacking, Letter Says [NYT]
Britain Charges 16-Year-Old with Murder in Riots [NYT]
German economic slowdown raises fresh eurozone fears [Guardian]
Merkel, Sarkozy meet as euro economy stalls [AP]
Americas
El Salvador’s gangs join drugs trade [Al Jazeera]
Bolivians march against development plan [Al Jazeera]
Canadian armed forces to be ‘royal’ once again [BBC]
Domestic
Fitch affirms U.S. at AAA, outlook stable [Reuters]
Supercommittee runs risk of turf war [POLITICO]
U.S. ambassador to Brazil called back to oversee the Foreign Service [FP]
Poll: 13 percent approve of Congress [POLITICO]
Can’t miss: Top stops on 2012 trail [POLITICO]
Perry Says Bernanke Spending Before Election Would Be ‘Almost Treasonous’ [Bloomberg]
Pawlenty’s Top NH Aide Joins Huntsman [TPM]
Sarah Palin tour comes to abrupt halt [POLITICO]
Clinton Fundraisers Step Up to Fill Obama Re-Election Account [Bloomberg]
On mortgage rates, Obama wants proposal for how government can keep big role [WaPo]
Today: The Last Two Wisconsin Recalls (For Now) [TPM]
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August 15, 2011
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July 20, 2011
Daily International News
July 20, 2011
ASEAN Regional Forum
ASEAN, China approve ‘guidelines’ for disputed sea [AP]
Clinton calls for Sri Lankan reconciliation [AP]
Clinton urged to press Indonesia on military abuse [AP]
Clinton urges India to expand influence [AP]
Northeast Asia
Great East Japan Earthquake estimated as most expensive natural disaster on record [Mainichi]
Kan likely to quit by end of August, positive signs on horizon, says foreign expert [Mainichi]
Philippines lifts ban on animal products from Fukushima area [Kyodo]
Koreas
N.Korea slams Japan in territorial row [Straits Times]
South Korea to Push Security Forum For Rebuke of North [GSN]
ROK military to randomly inspect Marine bases [Korea Herald]
2 S. Korean intelligence officials detained in China for 10 months [Kyodo]
China
China says 14 extremists killed in Xinjiang attack [AP]
China’s vice president urges Tibetan monks to “stay clear from” separatist forces [Xinhua]
Taiwan’s mainland affairs minister call for visa-free access to H.K. [Kyodo]
China appeals to US for “responsible” steps to reassure markets, protect debt holders [WaPo]
Chinese state oil firm buys Canadian oil sands producer [BBC]
Nepal to re-measure Mount Everest to end China row [BBC]
Southeast Asia/Pacific
South China Sea dispute: Philippine MPs visit Spratlys [BBC]
Germany in deal on Thai Prince Vajiralongkorn’s jet [BBC]
Cambodia to pull troops from border after Indonesian observers arrive [Kyodo]
Australian police quell Christmas Island asylum riot [BBC]
New Zealand PM John Key denies Israel spy rumour [BBC]
Christchurch earthquake: Diary from Sumner [BBC]
South/Central Asia
13 killed by earthquake in Uzbekistan [AP]
Taliban say Mullah Omar death report false, phones hacked by US [Reuters]
Lashkar Gah: Nato hands over volatile Afghan city [BBC]
US charges two for illegal lobbying over Kashmir [BBC]
Middle East
Syrian warns ambassadors not to leave capital [AP]
Syrian military assaults intensify on Homs, 16 killed [Reuters]
Jailed Palestinian leader asks millions to protest [AP]
Ahmadinejad and clerics fight over head scarves [WaPo]
Africa
Clinton promises $28M more in famine aid to Africa [AP]
UN declares famine in parts of Somalia [Al Jazeera]
Libya rebels suffer heavy casualties at Brega [Reuters]
Sudan minister open to foreign troops in S. Kordofan [AFP]
Britain, Nigeria agree to cooperate on terrorism [AFP]
Malawi’s capital Lilongwe hit by riots [BBC]
Europe
APNewsBreak: US mulls sanctions against Iceland [AP]
Serbia arrests last war crimes fugitive [AP]
Cameron testifies to Parliament on phone hacking scandal [Guardian]
European banks see debt threat in U.S. as well as at home [WaPo]
European Union ‘needs strong message’ on Greece debt [BBC]
Cyprus may need bailout after blast, banker warns [AP]
Americas
Chile inquiry confirms President Allende killed himself [BBC]
Domestic
U.S. conducted subcritical nuclear tests in Dec. and Feb. [Mainichi]
Post-ABC poll: GOP too dug in on debt talks; public fears default consequences [WaPo]
Michele Bachmann faces more migraine questions [POLITICO]
Minn. governor signs budget, ends 20-day state shutdown after impasse over taxes, spending [WaPo]
For First Day of Gay Marriage, City Plans License Lottery [NYT]
Birth control coverage proposed for most health insurance plans [WaPo]
Men who buy sex commit more crimes, U.S. study finds [Reuters]
New but tiny moon found circling distant Pluto [AP]
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July 8, 2011
Daily International News
July 8, 2011
Northeast Asia
Japan
Japan Prime Minister Naoto Kan sorry for nuclear mix-up [BBC]
Japan’s nuclear industry credibility crumbles amid email scandal [Reuters]
Koreas
North Koreans pay respects to late President Kim [AP]
Parties agree to pursue single inter-Korean team for Olympics [Korea Times]
NKorean Bootlegging: For the Love of Money [FP]
China
China, Philippines agree not to let maritime disputes affect relations [Xinhua]
China state media dismiss reports of Jiang’s death [AP]
Xinjiang Riots Anniversary: Continued Suppression of Uighurs [NTDTV]
Outspoken China author leaves homeland for Germany [AP]
China orders offshore oil risks review after spill [AP]
Nepalese bureaucrat fights for Tibetans’ rights [The National]
Southeast Asia/Pacific
Malaysia rally: Kuala Lumpur ‘to be locked down’ [BBC]
Bigger crowd greets vacationing Suu Kyi in Myanmar [AP]
Thai PM-in-waiting denies plan to visit Thaksin to discuss lineup [Xinhua]
South/Central Asia
Karachi violence, over 90 dead: Live updates [Pakistan Tribune]
Pakistan slams US admiral’s allegation that it sanctioned journalist’s killing [WaPo]
AP Interview: Al-Qaida still haunts terror chief [AP]
Middle East
Syria condemns US ambassador’s visit to Hama [Al Jazeera]
U.S., French envoys in Syria’s Hama for protests [Reuters]
Syrians take to the streets as regime lashes at US [AP]
Saleh appears on Yemen TV, bandaged and burnt [The National]
Mullen accuses Iran of arming anti-U.S. forces in Iraq [McClatchy]
Israel must apologise to normalise ties – Turk PM [Reuters]
200 activists blocked from Israel flights: police [Reuters]
Africa
Egyptians protest, demand justice after Mubarak [AP]
Libyan rebels set for renewed push to Tripoli [Reuters]
Senior Rebel Is Doubtful Qaddafi Can Be Routed [NYT]
South Sudan counts down to independence [BBC]
7,000 UN troops and 900 police for South Sudan [AP]
Many ‘dying en route’ while fleeing Somalia drought [AFP]
Europe
Ex-Cameron aide arrested in UK hacking scandal [AP]
Strauss-Kahn faces investigation into writer’s attempted rape claims [Guardian]
Berlusconi says he will not seek new term [Reuters]
APNewsBreak: Visa again blocks funds for WikiLeaks [AP]
Norway police seek to charge 3 over bomb plot – report [Reuters]
Bosnians march in memory of Srebrenica massacre [AP]
Georgia, Looking for Spies, Arrests Photographers [NYT]
Americas
Honduras Truth Commission rules Zelaya removal was coup [BBC]
US and Mexico end cross-border trucking dispute [BBC]
Argentine economy, “a frying pan with boiling oil” says IMF top official [MercoPress]
Domestic
Karmapa lama to travel to Washington DC [Telegraph]
House presses ahead to complete $649B defense bill [AP]
Unemployment rose to 9.2 percent as hiring stalls [AP]
On gay marriage, President Obama must say ‘I do’ [POLITICO]
Father Discussed Adoption for Obama, Records Show [NYT]
Talk of U.S. Social Security Cuts Meets Bipartisan Opposition in Congress [Bloomberg]
Debt talks turn to tax reform [POLITICO]
Obama Summons Lawmakers for ‘Hard Bargaining’ [Bloomberg]
Texas executes Mexican despite White House plea [AP]
Failure in Iowa Straw Poll May Doom Pawlenty’s 2012 Presidential Effort [Bloomberg]
Shuttle Atlantis launch forecast remains gloomy [BBC]
Suspect in U.S. shootings commits suicide [Reuters]
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June 14, 2011
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March 15, 2011
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December 8, 2010
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