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France minister tours Japan's crippled atomic plant
AFP, Published on 21/02/2012
» A French minister Tuesday became the first foreign politician to enter the crippled Fukushima plant since last year's disaster, telling workers they must revive atomic energy in Japan.
Afghan protests erupt over Koran burning
AFP, Published on 21/02/2012
» Protesters hurling petrol bombs and firing slingshots besieged the largest US-run military base in Afghanistan, furious over reports that NATO troops burned copies of the Koran.
Hong Kong fights landmark maids residency ruling
AFP, Published on 21/02/2012
» Hong Kong's government on Tuesday launched an appeal against a landmark court ruling which grants thousands of foreign maids the right to seek permanent residency in the southern banking hub.
China's leader-in-waiting wraps up Ireland trade visit
AFP, Published on 20/02/2012
» China's Vice President Xi Jinping bade farewell to Ireland on Monday after a three-day visit during which Dublin sought to provide Beijing with a financial foothold in the EU.
Time to flex muscles
Business, Umesh Pandey, Published on 20/02/2012
» The countries in Southeast Asia should start flexing their muscles in the world as some others in the region have done, says one of the continent's most successful businessmen.
Animal Activist: Intimidation won't shut me up
News, Published on 19/02/2012
» 'I have been under pressure before, but _ well this is just incredible,'' says Edwin Wiek, a Dutchman who has dedicated his life to saving wildlife at his animal sanctuary in Phetchaburi.
China to increase access to US films, says Biden
AFP, Published on 18/02/2012
» China has agreed to "significantly" increase market access to US movies as part of outstanding issues following a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute, according to Vice President Joe Biden.
German investor confidence 'high'
AFP, Published on 14/02/2012
» German investor confidence hit a 10-month high in February amid optimism Europe's top economy will be able to escape from the eurozone crisis relatively unscathed, data showed on Tuesday.
Made for walking
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/02/2012
» The advent of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will prompt several labour-intensive industries to relocate to neighbouring countries such as Myanmar, Vietnam and China to take advantage of cheaper costs.
Greece backs austerity measures, boosting markets
AFP, Published on 13/02/2012
» Financial markets rose on Monday after Greek lawmakers approved radical budget cuts to secure fresh aid and avoid bankruptcy after a day of street battles left dozens injured and buildings ablaze.