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Drug war 'peace caravan' woos Hollywood
AFP, Published on 15/08/2012
» A "peace caravan" has reached Los Angeles in search of Hollywood support for its crusade to end to the US war on drugs, which organizers blame for the violence tearing up Mexico.
Olympics 2012: Live Report
AFP, Published on 28/07/2012
» 2216 GMT: Things are winding down here in London now after the first full day of action. We'll leave you with our PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ryan Lochte flashing a winning smile on the podium after his dramatic win in the 400m medley which saw superstar Phelps pushed into fourth position.
Newest nation South Sudan proud after debut draw
AFP, Published on 11/07/2012
» A day after celebrating its country's first birthday, South Sudan's national football team played its first international game on Tuesday and made their fans proud by drawing 2-2 with Uganda.
Consumption driving 'unprecedented' environment damage: UN
AFP, Published on 06/06/2012
» Population growth and unsustainable consumption are driving Earth towards "unprecedented" environmental destruction, the UN said in a report Wednesday ahead of the Rio Summit.
Asian world dominance not a given
News, Published on 03/05/2012
» A favourite theme in international debate nowadays is whether Asia's rise signifies the West's decline. But the current focus on economic malaise in Europe and the United States is distracting attention from the many serious challenges that call into question Asia's continued success.
Lifting the Barriers to cross-border movement
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 19/03/2012
» The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has urged Asia-Pacific governments to remove bottlenecks hindering the cross-border movement of people and products across continents, saying it will create billions of dollars in new wealth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises and the less-developed rural areas.
Deadly blast overshadows Yemen leader swearing-in
AFP, Published on 25/02/2012
» A suicide bomber blew up a vehicle outside a presidential palace in southeastern Yemen Saturday, killing 26 elite troops and overshadowing the swearing in of the first new president in Sanaa since 1978.
Even Taliban seduced by Afghan cricket success story
AFP, Published on 11/02/2012
» Afghanistan's first-ever one-day international against Pakistan achieved what no other sport had managed -- support from the once cricket-hating Taliban, according to an official.
Hot money to rock Asian capital markets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2011
» Foreign capital flows into Asia and stronger currencies likely after US sovereign credit rating downgrade, ADB capital market report predicts.
ASEAN adjustment pains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2011
» Cheap imported ceramics and glass flooded the market in 2010 with ASEAN free trade. End of LPG subsidies rocks industry once again.