AP – Islamist militants attacked a Pakistani army checkpoint near the Afghan border Friday, killing seven paramilitary soldiers and abducting four, a government official and a Taliban spokesman said. (rwad on here …) Related items Militants kill journalist in Pakistani mosque (AP) Pakistani army rejects US report on airstrikes (AP) Pakistan disagrees with airstrike...
Reuters – The White House received a letter last year purported to come directly from Mullah Omar, the reclusive leader of the Taliban, asking the United States to deliver militant prisoners whose transfer is now at the heart of the Obama administration’s bid to broker peace in Afghanistan. (rwad on here …) Related items...
Indonesia’s growth probably exceeded 6 percent for a fifth quarter as domestic demand helped Southeast Asia’s largest economy withstand the European debt turmoil that has hurt exports across Asia. (read the story …) Related items Indonesia Economy Growth Probably Exceeded 6% for Fifth Quarter Australia December Job Ads Fall for Fifth Month in Six,...
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The news from Japan usually has a predictable quality about it. So American agriculture, which exports a lot to Japan, should take note when the country produces a genuine news flash, as it did recently. (read the story …) Related items Japan to continue Antarctic whaling: farm minister Taiwan wants Chinese to invest in...
Japanese driver Takuma Sato, who competed in Formula One from 2002-08 before moving to IndyCar in 2010, signed Friday with IndyCar team Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. (read the story …) Related items F1 revs up Singapore’s economy UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high (AP) Indonesian pilot arrested for alleged drug use...
The Panasonic booth at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in January. Panasonic on Friday warned it would see its worst-ever net loss of 780 billion yen … (read the story …) Related items UN: Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record high (AP) Invacare posts 4Q loss...
According to the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore, Fong Ngai, Hong Kong will continue to make the most of its "China advantage" and global connectivity to foster economic ties with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in 2012. (read the story …) Related items Thai-ASEAN News Network...
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) has announced that it will shortly seek approval to launch a microfinance pilot scheme with a trial period of three years, from mid-2012. (read the story …) Related items Indonesian pilot arrested for alleged drug use (AP) Pilot whales beach in New Zealand Whales strand in New...
