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UN nuclear watchdog holds Tehran talks
AFP, Published on 20/02/2012
» UN nuclear watchdog officials arrived in Tehran on Monday for discreet talks on Iran's suspect atomic activities, amid a worsening international showdown that has sent tensions and oil prices soaring.
Australia leadership tensions reach fever pitch
AFP, Published on 20/02/2012
» Prime Minister Julia Gillard insisted she has strong support from her Labor colleagues as party critics told Kevin Rudd to "put up or shut up" with leadership tensions reaching fever pitch.
'Transition boat' sets sail
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 20/02/2012
» All roads seem to be leading to Myanmar these days as a semi-civilian government pursues political and economic reforms at a pace that has surprised the world. But many Thai investors remain cautious about whether the reforms will last.
China's VP shows US new style but questions linger
AFP, Published on 19/02/2012
» After a long-awaited trip, Americans have learned that China's likely next leader enjoys basketball and the fresh Midwestern air but are still in the dark on how he will handle rising tensions.
Afghan, Iranian leaders in Pakistan for summit
AFP, Published on 17/02/2012
» The leaders of Afghanistan and Iran meet for a regional summit in Pakistan on Friday at a key juncture in peace efforts with the Taliban and amid rising tensions between Tehran and Israel.
Police hunt 5th bomb suspect
Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2012
» Police will seek an arrest warrant for a fifth suspect in Tuesday's bomb explosions in Bangkok based on information from eyewitnesses and security camera footage, deputy police chief Pansiri Prapawat said on Thursday.
Afghan, Iranian leaders in Pakistan for summit
AFP, Published on 16/02/2012
» Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the leaders of Afghanistan and Iran for a regional summit at a key juncture in peace efforts with the Taliban and amid rising tensions between Tehran and Israel.
Supachai: Tighten immigration controls
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/02/2012
» United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) secretary-general Supachai Panitchpakdi has encouraged the government to impose more stringent immigration controls to prevent bad guys entering Thailand.
China's Xi meets skeptical US lawmakers
AFP, Published on 16/02/2012
» China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping on Wednesday confronted US lawmakers skeptical about Beijing's pledges to improve its rights record, ease its grip on the yuan and boost military cooperation.
Hong Kong says Chinese professor's remarks 'abusive'
AFP, Published on 16/02/2012
» A senior Hong Kong official Wednesday condemned a mainland Chinese professor for calling Hong Kongers "bastards" and "dogs" in an outburst that provoked outrage in the southern city.