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US targeted Indian diplomats with sophisticated bugs: report
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» The US National Security Agency targeted the Indian embassy in Washington and the Indian UN office in New York with sophisticated surveillance equipment that might have resulted in hard disks being copied, a report said Wednesday.
Indonesia asylum-boat talks 'productive': Australia
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has hailed "very productive" talks with her Indonesian counterpart on the fraught issue of turning back asylum-seeker boats to the sprawling archipelago.
Australia pest check uncovers ephedrine haul
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» Australian authorities Wednesday said they had uncovered a major 274 kilogramme (600 pounds) haul of the stimulant ephedrine, used to make crystal methamphetamine, during a pest check on a rice shipment from India.
India's PM says will meet Pakistan premier in New York
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh confirmed Wednesday he will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, after raised tensions between the neighbours.
Malaysia shift on affirmative action angers minorities
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» The Malaysian government's new measures to benefit the Malay majority are angering the multi-ethnic nation's other races and raising fears they could accelerate a "brain drain" of talent heading overseas.
China to execute former street vendor, provoking outcry
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» China will execute a street food vendor who stabbed two urban security officials following a street dispute, a court said Wednesday, provoking outrage online.
Pakistan quake kills over 230
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» Pakistani rescuers strived to reach victims Wednesday of a huge earthquake that killed more than 230 people and toppled thousands of mud-built homes when it hit the country's southwest with enough force to create a new island off the coast.
Flawless $60-mn pink diamond up for auction in Geneva
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» A flawless 59.60-carat pink diamond known as the "Pink Star" is up for grabs at a Sotheby's auction in November with an asking price of $60 million (49 million euros), the highest ever sought for a gemstone.
Chelsea fearful for Van Ginkel
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» Chelsea were left counting the cost of their League Cup win away to Swindon after injuries to Marco van Ginkel and Ramires marred Tuesday's 2-0 victory.
Winner-takes-all in America's Cup after US comeback
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» America's Cup holders Oracle Team USA were on Wednesday set for a decisive showdown with Emirates Team New Zealand after clawing back a seemingly insurmountable deficit in one of sport's greatest ever comebacks.