Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Clinton says China seeks to outflank Exxon in Papua New Guinea (Reuters)

Clinton says China seeks to outflank Exxon in Papua New Guinea (Reuters)

Clinton says China seeks to outflank Exxon in Papua New Guinea (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:02 AM PST

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks at a hearing on National Security and Foreign Policy Priorities in the FY2012 International Affairs Budget before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 2, 2011. REUTERS/Jim YoungReuters - China wants to elbow oil giant Exxon Mobil out of a $15 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday in an example of the new competition Beijing presents to U.S. interests.

Cerezo triumphant on continental debut (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:52 AM PST

Japan's Cerezo Osaka defender Teruyuki Moniwa (L) fights for the ball against Arema Indonesia's forward Ahmad Amiruddin during the AFC Asia Champions League group G match in Osaka. Cerezo won the match 2-1.(AFP/Jiji Press)AFP - Japanese side Cerezo Osaka took all three points as they made their Asian Champions League debut on Wednesday, while South Korea's Jeonbuk Motors deservedly shrugged off Shandong Luneng 1-0.

Russia demands Japan investigate protest (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:40 AM PST

AP - Russia is demanding that Japan investigate a protest that took place outside the Russian embassy in Tokyo, and warning that it could open its own criminal case in the matter.

Ireland's O'Brien flays England in famous win (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 10:07 AM PST

Ireland's cricketer Kevin O'Brien celebrates after scoring the fastest-ever World Cup hundred as Ireland pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over England on Wednesday.(AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar)AFP - Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest century in World Cup history off just 50 balls against England on Wednesday as Ireland recorded their greatest win on cricket's biggest stage.

Record-breaking O'Brien sees Ireland stun England (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:41 AM PST

Ireland's cricketer Kevin O'Brien celebrates after scoring the fastest-ever World Cup hundred as Ireland pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over England on Wednesday.(AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar)AFP - Kevin O'Brien struck the fastest-ever World Cup hundred as Ireland pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over England on Wednesday.

Paes, Bhupathi out of Indian Davis Cup tie (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:09 AM PST

India have suffered a major blow to their Davis Cup chances against defending champions Serbia after Grand Slam-winning doubles pair Leander Paes (L) and Mahesh Bhupathi, pictured in action in January 2011, withdrew due to injuries.(AFP/File/Nicolas Asfouri)AFP - India have suffered a major blow to their Davis Cup chances against defending champions Serbia after Grand Slam-winning doubles pair Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi withdrew due to injuries.

Ireland's O'Brien hits fastest World Cup century (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:52 AM PST

Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien plays a shot during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 match against England at The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. O'Brien smashed the fastest century in World Cup history when he reached the landmark off just 50 balls against England.(AFP/Indranil Mukherjee)AFP - Ireland's Kevin O'Brien smashed the fastest century in World Cup history on Wednesday when he reached the landmark off just 50 balls against England.

Pakistan minorities minister assassinated (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:51 AM PST

Gunmen have shot dead Pakistan's minority minister Shahbaz Bhatti, seen here in 2010, claiming a second high-profile victim among beleaguered opponents of an Islamic blasphemy law.(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)AFP - Gunmen shot dead a Catholic Pakistani government minister in broad daylight on Wednesday, claiming a second high-profile victim among beleaguered opponents of an Islamic blasphemy law.

Gunmen kill Christian Pakistan government minister (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:41 AM PST

A Pakistani looks into the blood-stained damaged car of slain Pakistan's government minister for religious minorities Shahbaz Bhatti, outside emergency the ward of a local hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Gunmen shot and killed the Christian Pakistani government minister for religious minorities on Wednesday, the latest attack on a high-profile figure threatened by Muslim militants for urging reform of harsh blasphemy laws that impose the death penalty for insulting Islam. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)AP - Assailants purportedly sent by al-Qaida and the Taliban killed the only Christian member of Pakistan's federal Cabinet Wednesday, spraying his car with bullets outside his mother's home. It was the second assassination in two months of a high-profile opponent of blasphemy laws that impose the death penalty for insulting Islam.

Clinton 'outraged' by murder of Pakistan minister (AFP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 08:21 AM PST

Police officials inspect the bullet-riddled car of Pakistani Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti following an attack in Islamabad on March 2. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday expressed outrage over the slaying of Bhatti, also calling it an attack on the values of tolerance.(AFP/Farooq Naeem)AFP - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday expressed outrage over the slaying of Catholic Pakistani government minister Shahbaz Bhatti, also calling it an attack on the values of tolerance.

NATO apologizes for killing 9 Afghan civilians (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 06:56 AM PST

Afghans shout anti US slogans as they burning blankets, clothing and other items, which were distributed by coalition troops in Ghazni west of of Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, March. 1, 2011. Residents in Ghazni burned blankets, clothing and other items that they said coalition troops had distributed in the city on Monday. (AP Photo/Rahmatullah Naikzad)AP - NATO's top commander in Afghanistan apologized Wednesday for the accidental killing of nine Afghan boys and ordered attack helicopter crews to be briefed again on his directive for preventing civilian deaths.

Top China government advisory body to open session (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 02:05 AM PST

AP - China's top government advisory body is beginning its annual session amid growing concerns over housing, urban congestion and skyrocketing food prices.

SKoreans to send Mideast protest videos to NKorea (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:56 AM PST

A South Korean anti-war protester gives a flower to an army soldier during a rally against South Korean activists who launched propaganda leaflets toward North Korea, at a main gate of Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, March 2, 2011. South Korean activists say they will continue launching propaganda leaflets toward North Korea despite Pyongyang's threats to fire at South Korean border towns in retaliation.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)AP - South Korean activists vowed Wednesday to bombard North Korea with propaganda material that includes footage of Middle East protests and urges rebellion despite Pyongyang's threats to open fire in retaliation.

Australian politician warns of 'dangerous' debate (AP)

Posted: 02 Mar 2011 12:09 AM PST

AP - The wounding of a U.S. congresswoman in a shooting rampage that left six dead was raised by Australia's deputy prime minister on Wednesday as he urged his political enemies to tone down their "dangerous" rhetoric in a bitter public debate over a proposed new tax on polluters.

Taiwan, China bust joint kidnapping case (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 11:00 PM PST

AP - Taiwan and China have cooperated to free a Taiwanese businessman who had been kidnapped on the mainland by a team of gangsters from both sides.

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Posted: 01 Mar 2011 10:44 PM PST

AP - Hospital official: Pakistan's minister for religious minorities has died after shooting attack.

Oil rises above $100 after surprise US supply drop (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 09:17 PM PST

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairman Deborah Hersman questions witnesses during a hearing in Washington, Wednesday, March 2, 2011, to gather additional factual information for the ongoing investigation into the natural gas pipeline rupture and explosion that occurred on Sept. 9, 2010, in San Bruno, California. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)AP - Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a report showed U.S. crude and gasoline supplies unexpectedly dropped last week, suggesting demand may be improving.

Sony unit apologies for band's Nazi-like costumes (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:36 PM PST

AP - A Sony music unit has apologized for a rock band under its management that dressed up like Nazis on a national TV broadcast.

Asian shares fall early on global oil fears (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:10 PM PST

Atsushi Saito, (L) President and CEO of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and Duncan Niederauer, CEO of NYSE Euronext, sign a letter of intent to give customers of each exchange accessibility to the other's markets through a network linkage at the New York Stock Exchange, March 1, 2011. A network linkage between the markets would allow TSE customers to access NYSE Euronext markets without costly dedicated network connections, while allowing NYSE Euronext customers to access TSE markets with their existing systems. REUTERS/Ben Hider - NYSE Euronext/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTSAP - Stocks in Asia fell sharply in early trading Wednesday and oil prices topped $100 a barrel, following steep drops in the U.S. on concerns that unrest in Iran and Libya could cause higher oil prices and hinder the global economic recovery.

Libya exposes risks of China's African ventures (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2011 07:05 PM PST

AP - Chaos in Libya is sending tens of thousands of Chinese working in the country scrambling to get out and is highlighting the risks taken by Chinese businesses piling into unstable African countries.
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