Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Congress finally honors Japanese-American soldiers (AP)

Congress finally honors Japanese-American soldiers (AP)

Congress finally honors Japanese-American soldiers (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 11:08 AM PDT

Bronze Star Medals are seen before being presented during a ceremony to Japanese American World War II veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. Nearly seven decades after Pearl Harbor, Congress is honoring Japanese-American military units that helped the United States win World War II on two fronts despite the hardships endured by many troops’ families back home. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - Thousands of Japanese-American soldiers are now recipients of the highest civilian honor given by Congress.

Nepal parties hope to build on deal on ex-rebels (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:19 AM PDT

Supporters of Nepal's Mohan Baidya-led Maoist faction of Communist party of Nepal Maoist, stage a protest march in Katmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. They were protesting against an agreement by the leaders of the country's four main parties to integrate one-third of the former Maoist rebels into the army and give money to the remainder. (AP Photo/Binod Joshi)AP - Nepal's main political parties said Wednesday they hope a historic agreement allowing some former rebel fighters to enter the country's army and giving others cash to start new lives will create momentum for reaching a full peace deal.

Thai flood holdouts complicate relief efforts (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:12 AM PDT

AP - There's no food left for sale anywhere near Thipawan Pipatkul's house. In fact, there's not much of her house left above the surface now that the fetid black waters have poured in. Yet, like thousands in Bangkok's flood zones, she's ignoring government warnings to evacuate.

Rare white kiwi is seeing red after surgery (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:08 AM PDT

A rare white kiwi named Manukura is treated by Lisa Argilla at the Wellington Zoo, in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. The six-month-old kiwi, who has a recessive gene, is recovering from an operation to remove a stone from her stomach. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)AP - She's grumpy, grouchy and packs a good kick. Just like a healthy kiwi should.

Sony headed for fourth straight year in the red (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:49 AM PDT

In this Oct. 4, 2011 photo, visitors try out head-mounted 3-D viewers at the booth of Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony Corp. during an annual electronics show in Chiba, east of Tokyo. On Wednesday Nov. 2, 2011, Sony reported a 27 billion yen ($346 million) loss for the latest quarter and downgraded its annual earnings forecast to stay in the red for the fourth year straight, battered by the strong yen and poor sales of flat panel TVs. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)AP - Sony reported a 27 billion yen ($346 million) loss for the latest quarter and downgraded its annual earnings forecast Wednesday to stay in the red for the fourth year straight, battered by the strong yen and poor sales of flat panel TVs.

Google bets on mobile Internet growth in India (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:48 AM PDT

Reuters - Internet giant Google expects India's Internet growth to be driven by mobile users, predicting that they will form the majority of new Internet users in the country as low-priced smartphones become available.

Delegates in Istanbul seek peace for Afghanistan (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 07:31 AM PDT

Turkish President Abdullah Gul, right, and his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai speak during the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Turkey is hosting a conference this week on creating a regional strategy for improving security and economic development in Afghanistan ahead of the withdrawal of international combat forces by the end of 2014.(AP Photo)AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai pressed Pakistan on Wednesday to help his country negotiate with the Taliban, despite a series of high-profile assassinations and attacks that have diminished peace prospects and intensified suspicions that Islamabad supports and shelters the militants.

Pakistan grants India Most Favoured Nation trade status (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:59 AM PDT

Pakistani rangers close the gate after it was opened for trade at a crossing point on the military ceasefire line or Line of Control at Chakka-da-Bagh, about 250 km (155 miles) northwest of Jammu, October 21, 2008. REUTERS/Amit GuptaReuters - Pakistan's cabinet unanimously decided Wednesday to grant India Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trade status, a major breakthrough that could bolster efforts to improve relations between the nuclear-armed rivals.

NATO, Afghans struggle to replace security firms (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 06:19 AM PDT

An Afghan man, looks back while returning to his home carrying a plastic container filled with water on his back, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Oct. 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)AP - NATO is pouring extra resources to set up an Afghan force to take over from private security firms after a report showed the Afghans are unlikely to be ready for the planned disbanding of private security companies in March, officials said Wednesday.

Thai police say insurgent bomb kills 6 in south (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:49 AM PDT

AP - Police say suspected Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand killed six civilians in a bomb attack on their vehicle in the south.

Pakistan ready to normalize trade with India (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:40 AM PDT

AP - Pakistan says it has decided to normalize trade relations with its giant rival and neighbor India.

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Posted: 02 Nov 2011 05:16 AM PDT

AP - Pakistan says it has agreed to normalize trade relations with archenemy India.

Bangladesh, Russia sign nuclear power plant deal (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:55 AM PDT

AP - A government official says Bangladesh and Russia have signed a cooperation deal to build a nuclear power plant in the energy-starved South Asian nation.

China military accepting bigger recruits, tattoos (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:24 AM PDT

AP - China's military is accepting recruits who are heavier and have more visible tattoos, conceding to rising prosperity and individuality among the nation's young.

Body of Iranian boy found in Indonesian waters (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 02:50 AM PDT

AP - Police in Indonesia say the number of people killed when a ship carrying asylum seekers capsized in the country's waters has climbed to eight.

Bamboo building bonanza in Bali (AP)

Posted: 02 Nov 2011 02:08 AM PDT

In this Oct. 6, 2011 photo an Indonesian worker puts the finishing touches on a chocolate factory made entirely of bamboo in Bali, Indonesia. Bamboo, a tough, flexible plant which can grow up to four feet a day, is being used to build everything from schools and luxury villas to exclusive resorts. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)AP - Off Bali's beaten track, past a towering banyan tree and next to an ancient Hindu temple, the world's largest bamboo commercial structure is slowly taking shape: a chocolate factory.

Oil near $91 as traders eye Greek debt plan vote (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:24 PM PDT

Boulders covered in oil are seen on the shores of the Cazones river after an oil spill caused by the illegal tapping of an oil pipeline in Coatzintla in Veracruz state November 1, 2011. People in the surroundings were left without drinking water after the fuel-polluted river water reached the water distribution plant which had to be shut down, according to local media. REUTERS/Oscar Martinez(MEXICO - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)AP - Oil prices fell to near $91 a barrel Wednesday in Asia amid investor concern Greek voters may reject a plan to contain the country's debt crisis that was brokered by European leaders last week.

Philippine govt, rebels in standoff over commander (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 10:20 PM PDT

AP - The Philippine military said Wednesday it would continue to hunt down a fugitive guerrilla commander accused of beheading marines after the country's largest Muslim rebel group vowed not to surrender him.

Asian stocks lower on Greek economy fears (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:17 PM PDT

ADDS THAT SHEPARD AND QUIGLEY ARE VETERANS - Joshua Shepard, 27, left, a U.S. Navy veteran from San Francisco, Ca., and Kyle Quigley, 27, right, an Army veteran from Harrisburg, Pa., lead a march of military veterans past the New York Stock Exchange to join and support the Occupy Wall Street Protest at Zuccotti Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 in New York. About 100 military veterans joined the Occupy Wall Street protest. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)AP - Asian stocks continued to slump Wednesday, as fears intensified that Greece might reject a controversial austerity plan to rescue its economy and default on its massive debts.

China urges IAEA to enhance nuclear safeguards (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 08:17 PM PDT

AP - China has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency to do more to strengthen nuclear safety and to use lessons taken from Japan's crisis to improve the handling of emergencies.
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