Suspected bird flu patient dies in Beijing Tajikistan News.Net Beijing, (Xinhua) A suspected bird flu patient has died in Beijing, the local health bureau said Tuesday.
U.S. to check waning influence in Asia Tajikistan News.Net U.s. President-elect Barack Obama takes office at a time when a fundamental and qualitative reordering of power is under way in the Asia-Pacific, with tectonic shifts challenging strategic stability.
Hard times ahead for Chinese economy Tajikistan News.Net Beijing, (Xinhua) Unemployment driven by the global financial crisis could cause social unrest in China, though the economy looks set to reach its annual growth target of eight percent, a study said.
Thailand blocks 2,300 websites for insulting monarchy Tajikistan News.Net Thai officials Tuesday said the government recently blocked 2,300 websites for allegedly insulting the monarchy and is seeking court approval to shut down another 400.
Father jailed for raping retarded daughter Tajikistan News.Net A Singaporean man was jailed for 16 years and is to be beaten with 18 strokes of the cane for raping his mildly retarded 11-year old daughter, the Straits Times reported Tuesday.
Poor women in Philippines yearn for birth control Tajikistan News.Net Manila, (Xinhua) Struggling with a daily food budget of less than $2 for a family of 12, Floriza Bacli said she was happy to spoil her children a bit on New Year's Eve with something special - half a kilogram of fried chicken and a quarter kg of hot-dogs.
Senator Reed to join Biden on trip to Asia Tajikistan News.Net Washington, Jan.6 : Senator Jack Reed will accompany Vice President-elect Joe Biden this week on a tour of southwest Asia.
Sail to Asia in luxury for a discount MSNBC Sure, there’s a lot to do onboard a cruise ship, but for most cruisers, the real draw is what to do once the ship is docked. Luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises is taking onshore excursions to a...
Vote deposes Kashmiri leader BBC Parliament in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has voted out the government after accusing it of mismanagement, a soft policy on India and corruption. The deposed prime minister, Sardar Attique Khan...
Democracy returns in Bangladesh BBC Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina has been sworn in for a second stint as prime minister of Bangladesh. The move ends two years of army-backed rule, declared after violent protests over election...
Bhutto lament - daughter releases tribute rap song BBC The elder daughter of Pakistan's assassinated former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, has written a rap song expressing grief over her death. The song by Bakhtawar Bhutto, 18, comes a year after the...
Obama picks Panetta as CIA chief Times of India Us President-elect Barack Obama has picked former White House chief of staff Leon Panetta to head the CIA, a move that immediately sparked criticism in the political circles with ...
Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM Times of India Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina Wajed was on Tuesday sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, a week after her party led grand alliance swept the general elections winning ...
Pro-Gaza Demonstrations in Asia Gadsden Times Pro-gaza demonstrators burned both Israeli and American flags at a rally in Thailand on Tuesday. The demonstrations attracted hundreds who support do not support Israel. (Jan....
Zardari in Afghanistan for talks BBC Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is in Kabul for talks with his Afghan counterpart, Hamid Karzai. Discussions are expected to focus on security in the two countries' troubled border region. Mr...
Pakistan doublespeak, says Mumbai proof not credible Times of India Pakistan on Tuesday dismissed as "not credible" evidence provided by India to it on the Mumbai terror attacks, hours after a Presidential aide termed as "premature" local media reports...
Asian carmakers lead fall in German vehicle sales - Summary Earth Times Berlin - Asian carmakers lead a fall in German vehicle sales last year, data released Tuesday showed, with the giant Japanese auto group Toyota Motor Corporation reporting a 27-per-cent sales plunge...
People protest near Pashupatinath temple defying ban orders Times of India Protesters on Tuesday blocked traffic to the world famous Pashupatinath temple, staging rallies in defiance of a ban in force, asking the Maoist government to keep off religion and...
Thailand Yet Again Sets New Dates For SE Asia Summit Morning Star ... on Wednesday set new dates for a delayed summit of Southeast Asian nations, but said arrangements for meetings with major partner countries...
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