Posts Tagged ‘asia’
Mindanao peace, storm rehab to figure in talks with Clinton
MANILA, Philippines(UPDATE) US assistance in the resolution of conflicts in Mindanao and the rehabilitation of storm-ravaged are among the topics for discussion between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US State Secretary Hillary Clinton next week, officials said Saturday. Malacañang officials welcomed the whirlwind visit of Clinton to Manila next Thursday ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Singapore on November 19. “We welcome the visit of Hillary Clinton in her…
Text tax no solution, say consumers
MANILA, PhilippinesTXTmate, a consumer movement, Sunday criticized the proposed 5-centavo tax on text messages as a dangerous measure that would not address the real problem of cellphone usersaccess costs that are the highest in Asia. In a press statement, TXTmate spokesperson Marcelino G.
SMC share swap gets warm reception
Most Read Business Singapore firms betting big on RP Cash-rich locals fueling stock market rally In Pangasinan, there’s chicken to die for Move over, GNP: Ready for GNH? Gov’t presses Congress on ’sin tax’ bill Follow-through buying seen lifting stocks Airline to invest $10M in Subic Trans-Asia junks biofuels venture With leadership comes humility SMC share swap gets warm…
Baby rescued from Taiwan floods
Rescue teams in Taiwan have continued to evacuate survivors, including young children who…
Thai govt to challenge ‘Merchant of Death’ ruling
BANGKOK (AFP) – Thailand's government will appeal against a court decision rejecting a US request for the extradition of Russian alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout, an official said Thursday. Bout, who has been dubbed the “Merchant of Death”, has been fighting extradition since his March 2008 arrest in Bangkok while allegedly agreeing to supply missiles to Colombian rebels
Pakistan attacks kill anti-Taliban elders
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) – A suicide bombing and gun attack in northwest Pakistan on Thursday killed six people, including three prominent anti-Taliban tribal elders, officials said. A bomber strapped with explosives and riding a motorbike killed Malik Khadeen, one of his relatives and two passers-by after ramming the..
Pakistan pounds Taliban commander’s bases
PARACHINAR, Pakistan – Helicopter gunships pummeled a key Taliban commander’s bases in Pakistan’s northwest, killing at least 12 insurgents Thursday as government forces ratcheted up pressure on the militants following their top leader’s reported death, officials said. Military helicopters destroyed several bases and hideouts Thursday morning near the Kurram and Aurakzai tribal regions run by militant commander Hakimullah Mehsud, three intelligence officials said. Hakimullah Mehsud is a clansman and potential successor to Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud, who was on Aug
Taiwanese hauled to safety across raging river
SINFA, Taiwan (AP) — Terrified survivors of Typhoon Morakot were pulled to safety along cables slung across a raging river, five days after dozens of their fellow villagers died in flash floods, as criticism mounted Thursday over Taiwan’s response to the disaster.
Afghanistan’s presidential election
Afghans are heading to the polls next week in the country’s second presidential election.
