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S.Korea FM offers resignation over nepotism accusation (AFP)

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AFP – South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-Hwan on Saturday offered to resign after being accused of nepotism over the controversial hiring of his daughter, a spokesman for the ministry said. (more news…) Related items SKorean foreign minister offers to resign (AP) S.Korea foreign minister offers resignation (AFP) China register field hockey win,...
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SKorean foreign minister offers to resign (AP)

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AP – A news report says South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan has offered to resign over his ministry’s controversial hiring of his daughter. (more news…) Related items S.Korea FM offers resignation over nepotism accusation (AFP) S.Korea foreign minister offers resignation (AFP) China register field hockey win, Argentina rout Spain ...
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S.Korea foreign minister offers resignation (AFP)

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AFP – South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-Hwan on Saturday offered to resign over the controversial hiring of his daughter, a spokesman for the ministry said. (more news…) Related items S.Korea FM offers resignation over nepotism accusation (AFP) SKorean foreign minister offers to resign (AP) China register field hockey win, Argentina rout Spain ...
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Widespread devastation after 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP)

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AFP – A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand’s second largest city of Christchurch Saturday, with officials saying it was “extremely lucky” no one was killed. (more news…) Related items State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP) State of emergency follows powerful New Zealand quake ...
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Obama to meet ASEAN leaders in New York (AFP)

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AFP – President Barack Obama will meet Southeast Asian leaders this month in New York, the White House said, as the United States tries to bolster its role in a region faced with a rising China. (more news…) Related items China register field hockey win, Argentina rout Spain (AFP) China landslide toll rises to 15,...
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Pakistan cricket trio released by police (AFP)

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AFP – Pakistan’s scandal-hit cricket team sought to focus Saturday on the next stage of its England tour after British police questioned three of its star players over an alleged betting scam. (more news…) Related items White House condemns deadly attacks in Pakistan (AP) US condemns ‘reprehensible’ Pakistan bombings (AFP) Bomb kills 54...
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Clinton to attend Sept 14-15 West Asia peace talks

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WASHINGTON, Sep 2 (Reuters) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and US special envoy George Mitchell will take part in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in the West Asia on Sept. 14-15, Mitchell said today. Mitchell said no decision had been made for the venue of the talks. (more news…) Related items Israel’s Elbit Systems in acquisition deal Iran could...
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Thailand Convention organises road show

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CHENNAI: Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has organised “TCEB-India Exhibition Roadshow 2010” as part of its road show to promote business opportunities in ASEAN through the platform of exhibitions and trade shows in Thailand. (more news here…) Related items Ford furthers Asia push in India and Thailand (AP) Thailand To Join Anti-piracy Mission Off...
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Hong Kong’s Woo accepts career award at Venice filmfest

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Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo accepted a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the Venice film festival on Friday, dedicating the honour to his “dear mother”. (more news here…) Related items Philippine police ‘missed chances’ to shoot hijacker (AFP) Hong Kong Government: To Auction Kowloon Tong Site Oct 12 Hong Kong Stocks Advance, Led by...
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State of emergency follows 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP)

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AFP – A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand’s second largest city Christchurch after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck before dawn on Saturday, causing widespread damage. (more news…) Related items Widespread devastation after 7.0 quake in New Zealand (AFP) State of emergency follows powerful New Zealand quake (AFP) Powerful 7.1...
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