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Dynamite blast in China: 11 killed, 20 injured
Publish Date : 6/27/2006 8:56:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com At least 11 people were killed and 20 others injured when a cache of dynamite, illegally stored in the house of a local government leader, exploded in China's north-western Shaanxi province. Seven killed in Thailand attacks Publish Date : 6/27/2006 8:55:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com At least seven people were killed Tuesday when suspect insurgents carried out a series of attacks in the southern Thai provinces of Yala and Narathiwat. Why no credit cards, loans for us, ask Pakistan MPS Publish Date : 6/27/2006 8:52:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Pakistan's central bank governor has been asked by a parliamentary committee to explain why commercial banks do not issue credit cards or grant loans to lawmakers, who want to consider whether it is a breach of privilege. Pak has no motive in destabilising Afghanistan: Kasuri Publish Date : 6/24/2006 8:45:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said that his country “had no motive whatsoever� for destabilising Afghanistan. Traffic accidents kill 29 people in China Publish Date : 6/24/2006 8:43:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com At least 29 people were killed and nine others injured in four separate road accidents in China in the last 24 hours, state media said today. 19 killed in three road accidents in China Publish Date : 6/24/2006 8:35:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com At least 19 people were killed and nine others injured in three separate road accidents in China today, local traffic police said. Now, a Pakistan clerics’ club to attack media for ‘secularising’ society Publish Date : 6/22/2006 8:57:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com A group of neo clerics in Pakistan who manage the country’s religious seminaries and madarassas have begun targeting private TV channels and radio stations alleging that they were ‘secularising’ the country’s society ..... Asian nations cooperate on fighting maritime piracy Publish Date : 6/22/2006 8:56:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com An anti-piracy plan bringing together 16 Asian countries, including India, is to take off on Sept 4 followed by the opening of an Information Sharing Centre (ISC) to alert ships on possible pirate attacks, officials said Thursday. UAE to screen expat workers for their skills Publish Date : 6/20/2006 8:08:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com In a bid to restrict the huge inflow of unskilled foreign workers, the UAE will soon start a closer examination of the skill levels of labourers seeking to enter the country. Chinese Generals witness United States naval exercises for first time Publish Date : 6/20/2006 8:03:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com In an effort to enhance military-to-military mutual trust, a high-level Chinese military delegation is now in Guam to observe US naval exercises in the Pacific for the first time, the state media reported today. Malaysian Indian business body's elections held Publish Date : 6/20/2006 7:59:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Incumbent Pradip Kumar Kuckreja has been re-elected president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) here. Indian expatriates in St Lucia have a grouse Publish Date : 6/20/2006 7:57:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com About 40 expatriate Indian families that live here have a grouse against the Indian government after the area was put under the jurisdiction of the high commission in far away Suriname instead of being kept under the Trinidad mission. Earthquake shakes western Japan Publish Date : 6/12/2006 8:56:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale shook large parts of western Japan early Monday, injuring at least eight people, said the Japan Meteorological Agency. UAE court orders alleged adulterer to death by stoning Publish Date : 6/12/2006 8:54:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com In a rare judgment, an Islamic court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sentenced a man accused of adultery to death by stoning while his female partner has been given one year in jail and 100 lashes, media reported today. China's oldest "schoolwork" discovered in Xinjiang Publish Date : 6/1/2006 9:05:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Chinese archaeologists have claimed to have uncovered what is by far the country's oldest "schoolwork", a text written in ancient Chinese characters and copied three times some 1,200 year ago. Strong Indonesia Earthquake Kills Hundreds Publish Date : 5/27/2006 9:23:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com A powerful earthquake flattened buildings in central Indonesia early Saturday, killing several hundred, injuring thousands and leaving overburdened hospitals appealing for help. Australian troops arrive in East Timor Publish Date : 5/26/2006 9:31:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Hundreds of Australian peacekeepers are on the ground to quell growing violence in East Timor. Mine accident kills eight in northwest China Publish Date : 5/26/2006 9:22:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Eight persons were suffocated to death in a lead-zinc mine in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the local government said today. 100 take suicide bomber pledge Publish Date : 5/26/2006 9:20:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Under a banner showing coffins draped with American, British and Israeli flags, more than 100 Iranian men and women pledged Thursday to become suicide bombers, if necessary, to defend their country and Islam. Car Bombing Kills 8, Wounds 31 in Baghdad Publish Date : 5/26/2006 9:18:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com A car bomb exploded in an outdoor market Friday in eastern Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding 31, police said, as Iraq's new prime minister expressed hope two key security posts could be filled within days. Police: Treasure snatcher skips parole Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:55:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com New Zealand police are searching for a man convicted of stealing $300,000 worth of recovered treasure who allegedly jumped his parole. Report: 54 Baha'is arrested in Iran Publish Date : 5/25/2006 8:53:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Iranian officials have released 54 Baha'is arrested in the city of Shiraz last week, the Baha'i International Community said Wednesday. Lenovo cries foul over US decision on its computers Publish Date : 5/24/2006 9:32:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Chinese computer giant Lenovo Group has expressed concern about "unfair" measures taken by the US Congress and the Bush administration on a USD 13 million contract won by it. PUM building big support vessel Publish Date : 5/24/2006 9:31:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Singapore's Pan-United Marine Ltd. shipbuilder has booked a $49.5 million contract to build an offshore diving support vessel. Air strikes leave 50 dead in Afghanistan Publish Date : 5/22/2006 9:21:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Air strikes and bombardments have left some 50 people dead and injured around 50 others in the volatile Panjwai district of Kandahar province in south Afghanistan, witness said Monday. 57 miners trapped in north China coal mine tragedy Publish Date : 5/22/2006 9:17:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Excessive production has been blamed for a fatal coal mine flooding accident in which at least 57 miners have been trapped underground since Thursday in an illegal mine north China's Shanxi Province...... 13 killed, 18 injured in bus accident in northwest China Publish Date : 5/22/2006 9:14:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com At least 13 people died, 18 injured and two children missing when a bus plunged into a river in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, local traffic police said today. Taiwan not eligible for WHO membership: China Publish Date : 5/20/2006 9:23:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com China has said that Taiwan was not eligible to join the World Health Organisation in any form as the island is a part of the Chinese territory. BBC: Taliban commander captured Publish Date : 5/20/2006 9:21:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com The BBC, quoting Afghani sources, reports Taliban commander Mullah Dadullah has been arrested. Afghanistan bombing kills U.S. drug agent Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:34:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com A U.S. counternarcotics agent was killed in western Afghanistan during a suicide bombing, The New York Times reported Thursday online. China says it will assist dev state improve agri productivity Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:31:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com China has said it will provide the services of at least 3,000 experts and technicians over a six-year period to help improve productivity of small-scale farmers ..... Mundine victory sparks brawls Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:26:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com A highly anticipated boxing match touched off brawls across Australia, leaving at least one fan with a fatal brain injury. Pyongyang readying long-range missile launch, say reports Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:25:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com North Korea appears to be preparing to fire a long-range ballistic missile, Japanese media reports said Friday. Chinese students in New Zealand protest Mao spoof Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:24:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Angry Chinese students at New Zealand's Massey University protested a student newspaper's front cover spoof depicting Mao Zedong wearing a dress, according to news reports Friday. SCO to hold summit meeting in Shanghai in June Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:23:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com The six-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in which India has 'observer' status will hold the fifth summit meeting on June 15 in the eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, it was announced here today. NATO to open its schools for Pakistan military personnel Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:22:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com NATO, which would be opening a "liaison office" in Pakistan shortly to coordinate the strategy to support its 9,000 troops in Afghanistan, has decided to permit Pakistani military personnel ...... China Inc talks of social responsibility Publish Date : 5/19/2006 12:20:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Businesses in China are now talking of their social responsibilities by helping alleviate growing environmental problems and disparity in the country. Australia sending warships to Timor-Leste Publish Date : 5/13/2006 9:29:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Australia said Friday it was sending at least three naval vessels to Timor-Leste in the South Pacific in anticipation of a government request for help. Swimming robot could help in marine studies Publish Date : 5/13/2006 9:23:00 AM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com A robot with undulating fins attached to motors has been developed in Singapore with the aim of helping in marine studies and surveillance operations, researchers said Saturday. Another record Afghan opium crop Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:58:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Afghan farmers expect another record opium crop this year and, as usual, others -- including the Taliban -- are expecting to share big profits. Miners vote to return to work in Australia Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:56:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Union miners in the Tasmanian town where two of their colleagues survived 14 days underground voted Thursday to return to work. China striving for early resumption of six-party North Korea talks Publish Date : 5/12/2006 1:54:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com China today said it was striving for an early resumption of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear issue. Japan to raise abduction issue at summit Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:54:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Japan plans to raise the issue of North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals at July's Group of Eight summit in Russia, an official said. Entire village divorces for financial gain Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:30:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Almost all of the married couples in the small Chinese village of Renhe have divorced in the hope of getting an extra apartment from the government. Drugs worth $13.5 million seized in Hong Kong, China Publish Date : 5/9/2006 1:28:00 PM Source : Asia News SofiaNewsroom.com Cocaine worth $13.5 million has been seized in a joint operation between law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong, China and the US, a news report said Tuesday. Total Results : 45 |