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Asean paralysed over China sea dispute, say analysts
AFP, Published on 04/04/2012
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is paralysed by differences over how to deal with regional superpower China's claims to strategic islands in the South China Sea, analysts said.
First US Marines arrive in Australia
AFP, Published on 04/04/2012
» The first batch of 2,500 US Marines to be deployed in Australia began work Wednesday as Washington bolsters its presence in the strategically vital Asia-Pacific, to the irritation of China.
Asean to 'intensify efforts' on China sea disputes
AFP, Published on 04/04/2012
» PHNOM PENH -- Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday pledged to step up efforts to resolve overlapping maritime disputes with China, at the end of a two-day summit which also focused on Myanmar and North Korea.
Asian leaders call for lifting of Myanmar sanctions
AFP, Published on 03/04/2012
» Asian leaders Tuesday called for Western sanctions against Myanmar to be lifted after its historic polls, as they held summit talks also dominated by North Korea and maritime disputes with China.
Myanmar, N.Korea in focus as Asean summit starts
AFP, Published on 03/04/2012
» Southeast Asian leaders met Tuesday for an annual summit set to be dominated by Myanmar's historic reforms, North Korea's planned rocket launch and strategic maritime disputes with China.
'High value' Guantanamo detainee accepts plea deal
AFP, Published on 29/02/2012
» Majid Khan, a protege of September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, has pleaded guilty at a Guantanamo military tribunal under a deal with US authorities that will require him to testify against other terror suspects.
Australian abattoir shut down over animal abuse
AFP, Published on 10/02/2012
» An Australian abattoir has been shut down after footage emerged showing "gross mistreatment" of animals, less than a year after Canberra suspended its live cattle trade to Indonesia due to cruelty concerns.
China's economy 'slowing'
AFP, Published on 18/01/2012
» China's economy is showing signs of slowing, with foreign investment falling for the second straight month in December and home prices dropping in most cities, according to the government.
Indonesia's technology black market here to stay
AFP, Published on 25/05/2011
» Research in Motion's (RIM) PlayBook tablet is due to launch in Indonesia in August, news that should have set the country's legions of BlackBerry fans alight with anticipation.