Monday, September 3, 2012

Clinton to urge ASEAN unity on South China Sea

Clinton to urge ASEAN unity on South China Sea

Clinton to urge ASEAN unity on South China Sea

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:16 AM PDT

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, talks to the media as Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa listens during a press conference after their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Monday for Southeast Asian states to present a united front to the Chinese in dealing with territorial disputes in the South China Sea to "literally calm the waters." And she urged all involved to make "meaningful progress" on a process for ending conflicts by November.

Pakistan unhappy on Ajmal overlook in ICC awards

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 10:06 AM PDT

Saeed AjmalPakistan lodged a protest with cricket's governing body Monday over the exclusion of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal from the shortlist of an annual award, saying they hope his name will be included after a review.

Suicide car bomb targets US in Pakistan

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Pakistani rescuers inspect the badly damaged US consulate vehicle at a bomb blast siteA suicide car bomber rammed a US consulate vehicle in Pakistan on Monday, killing at least two people in the deadliest attack targeting Americans in the country in more than two years.

Clinton warns against 'coercion' in South China Sea

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:25 AM PDT

US Secretary of State Hillary ClintonUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Monday against coercion in the conflict-riven South China Sea and voiced hope that Beijing would find a peaceful resolution with Southeast Asian nations.

Red Bull heir arrested in deadly Thai hit-and-run

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:21 AM PDT

A Thai police officer examines a damaged Ferrari in the garage of a home of Chaleo Yoovidhaya, the creator of the Red Bull energy drink Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. Vorayuth Yoovidhya, a grandson of Chaleo Yoovidhaya, is suspected of driving the car that struck and killed a policeman and then dragged the officer's body down a Bangkok street in an early-morning, hit-and-run accident, police said Monday. (AP Photo) THAILAND OUTA grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink has been arrested for driving a Ferrari that struck a police officer and dragged his dead body down a Bangkok street in an early-morning hit-and-run, police said Monday.

Suicide bomber wounds 2 Americans in Pakistan

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Pakistani officials and rescue workers gather at the site of bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. A suicide bomber rammed a car filled with explosives into a U.S. government vehicle in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing two Pakistanis and wounding 19 others, including two Americans, officials said. (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)A suicide car bomber rammed into a U.S. government vehicle in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Monday, killing two Pakistanis and wounding more than a dozen — including two Americans — in one of the worst attacks against the U.S. in Pakistan in recent years, officials said.

Markets buoyed by China stimulus hopes

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:59 AM PDT

Markets started yet another potentially crucial week on a solid note as investors betted on more central bank action and that China would enact more stimulus measures following a dispiriting manufacturing survey.

Chinese 'blind spot' for Western readers

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:15 AM PDT

Occasional books by Chinese authors hit the international bestseller listsA potent mix of state censorship, conservative publishing choices and scant translation means international readers are given a narrow view of contemporary China, industry critics say.

Feuds a concern as children inherit Moon's empire

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:08 AM PDT

In this July 22, 2012 photo, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Church, second from left, poses with his wife Hak Ja Han Moon, second from right, his sons Hyung-jin Moon, left, and Kook Jin Moon during the closing ceremony of the 2012 Peace Cup Suwon at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea. Moon, the self-proclaimed messiah who founded the church, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at a church-owned hospital near his home in Gapyeong County, northeast of Seoul, church officials said. He was 92. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)Unification Church patriarch Sun Myung Moon leaves behind children who have been groomed to lead a religious movement famous for its mass weddings and business interests — if family feuds don't bring down the empire.

Clinton decries violence in northwestern Pakistan

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 08:05 AM PDT

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, chats with Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa before the start of a joint press conference after their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, on an Asian tour, condemned a suicide bomber for ramming his car into a U.S. government vehicle in northwestern Pakistan Monday, injuring two Americans.

NATO service member killed in Afghan bombing

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:57 AM PDT

The international military coalition in Afghanistan says one of its service members has died in a bomb attack in southern Afghanistan. The NATO military alliance did not provide details of the incident or the nationality of the dead force member.

India, China defence ministers to meet Tuesday

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:43 AM PDT

Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie (left) arrived yesterday for a four-day visit to IndiaDefence ministers of India and China were set to meet for talks on Tuesday with concerns over competing influence across South Asia likely to be high on the agenda, according to officials.

Clinton condemns 'cowardly' attack in Pakistan

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:41 AM PDT

Hillary Clinton spoke in Jakarta with Indonesia Foreign MInister Marty NatalegawaSecretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday denounced the "cowardly" attack against US consulate personnel in Pakistan and praised local authorities' response to the scene.

Pakistan 'blasphemy' girl stays in jail

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:25 AM PDT

The cleric who submitted papers allegedly burned by Rimsha Masih was himself arrested on SaturdayA Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy in a case that has sparked international outcry must spend at least four more days in jail after a court adjourned a bail hearing on Monday.

Suicide bomber hits US vehicle, kills 2 Pakistanis

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 07:08 AM PDT

Pakistani officials and rescue workers gather at the site of bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. A suicide bomber rammed a car filled with explosives into a U.S. government vehicle in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing two Pakistanis and wounding 19 others, including two Americans, officials said. (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad)A suicide bomber rammed a car filled with explosives into a U.S. government vehicle in northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing two Pakistanis and wounding 19 others including two Americans, officials said.

Kohli, Dhoni star in India Test series win

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:59 AM PDT

Kohli (right) scored 51 runsIndia survived a mini collapse to sweep the series against a fighting New Zealand with a five-wicket victory on the penultimate day of the second and final Test in Bangalore on Monday.

Oil falls on weak China manufacturing

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 06:08 AM PDT

Oil prices fell Monday after weaker-than-expected manufacturing data from China intensified concerns about the global economy.

India lower house passes sexual harassment bill

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 05:20 PM PDT

Women's rights activists say sexual harassment is a rampant problem in IndiaIndia's parliament, which has been deadlocked for days due to opposition protests, on Monday used a brief break in the uproar to pass legislation protecting women from sexual harassment at work.

India sweep New Zealand Test series

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:32 AM PDT

Tendulkar was bowled for a third successive innings in the seriesIndia defeated New Zealand by five wickets on the penultimate day of the second and final Test in Bangalore on Monday to clinch the series 2-0.

McGrath replaces Lillee at India pace academy

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:29 AM PDT

McGrath, 42, is the most successful fast bowler in Test history with 563 wicketsGlenn McGrath has been named as successor to fellow Australian pace legend Dennis Lillee as head of the MRF foundation in India, where fast bowlers from around the world receive specialist coaching.

Pakistani cleric faces possible blasphemy charge

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:23 AM PDT

Pakistani police officers escort blindfolded Muslim cleric Khalid Chishti to court in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. In the latest twist in a religiously charged case that has focused attention on the country's harsh blasphemy laws, Pakistani police arrested Chishti who they say planted evidence in the case of a Christian girl accused of blasphemy. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)Pakistani police are investigating whether a Muslim cleric who allegedly tried to frame a Christian girl for blasphemy should be charged with insulting Islam himself and potentially face life in prison, a police officer said Monday.

New Afghan spy chief faces torture, graft claims

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 04:01 AM PDT

Asadullah Khalid is said to have operated a private prison when he was Kandahar governorAfghan President Hamid Karzai has nominated a cabinet minister to head the country's spy agency who has been accused of involvement in torture, drug-trafficking and corruption.

Red Bull heir suspected in deadly hit-and-run

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 03:22 AM PDT

Vorayuth Yoovidhya, a grandson of late Red Bull founder Chaleo Yoovidhaya, is taken by a plain-clothes police officer for investigation Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. Vorayuth, believed to be in his late 20s, is suspected of driving a Ferrari that struck and killed a policeman and then dragged the officer's body down a Bangkok street in an early-morning, hit-and-run accident, police said Monday. (AP Photo) THAILAND OUTA grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink is suspected of driving the charcoal Ferrari that struck and killed a policeman and then dragged the officer's body down a Bangkok street in an early-morning, hit-and-run accident, police said Monday.

Eriksson joins Thai side BEC Tero Sasana

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Eriksson was England's first foreign head coach from 2001 to 2006Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is moving to Thailand to become technical director of Premier League side BEC Tero Sasana, the club announced on Monday.

Unification Church founder Moon dies at 92

Posted: 03 Sep 2012 02:53 AM PDT

Sun Myung Moon (L) died shortly before 2:00 am at a hospital in the church's headquarters in Gapyeong, east of SeoulSun Myung Moon, the self-styled messiah from South Korea who founded the Unification Church famed for its mass weddings and business empire spanning cars to sushi, died Monday at the age of 92.
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