NV, responds to U.S. President George W. Bush's speech today about Iraq on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 10, 2008. Pelosi and Reid were highly critical of the President's Iraq war policies. (UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Iran wants UNESCO tag for Achaemenid archaeological landscape near Persian Gulf
Two years ago, Iran was successful in registering “Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars Region” on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Today, the country is seeking the possible inscription ... ( read original story ...)
Teetotallers emerge from the shadows in hard-drinking Japan
At a trendy Tokyo cocktail bar, customers sip brightly coloured beverages with sophisticated flavour profiles, designed for a small but growing market in hard-drinking Japan: teetotallers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sony and Kioxia seeking U.S. approval to supply to Huawei – Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp and memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp have applied for U.S. approval to continue supplying Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Nikkei reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
KOBAYASHI FROM JAPAN TO DEFEND HOT DOG EATING TITLE FOR 7TH TIME
Defending 6 time hotdog eating champion Takeru Kobayashi from Japan poses with arch rival Joey Chestnut (L) on 7/3/07 before the weigh in ceremony for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot ... ( read original story ...)
USA wins gold medal match vs Japan in women’s soccer final at 2012 Summer Olympics in London
United States team members (R), including goalie Hope Solo (3rd,R) greet japan's team at the victory ceremony where they received their gold medals for a 2-1 win over Japan at the Women's Soccer Final ... ( read original story ...)
Tripura Critical In Bilateral Relationship With Bangladesh: India’s New Envoy
India's new envoy to Bangladesh, Vikram Doraiswami, called upon Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday and discussed ongoing projects related to connectivity, trade and people-to-people ... ( read original story ...)
Xi says ready to bring China-Bangladesh ties to new heights
Xi made the remarks in an exchange of congratulatory messages with Hamid to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. In his message, Xi said ... ( read original story ...)
US admits Pakistan convinced Taliban to hold talks
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has said Pakistan played important role on making Afghan Taliban agree for peace talks and encouraged them to reduce violence. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J K’s Mankote sector, no casualties reported
Pakistan initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and intense shelling with mortars in Poonch district. The Indian Army has retaliated befittingly, according to sources. ( read original story ...)