Accident at Chinese mine kills 21 BBC At least 21 people have died in an accident at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province. State media says that seven miners managed to escape from the Wujiu mine and a further four were...
G-8 leaders presented with $1,000 sake cups Kyrgyzstan News.Net The Group of Eight (G-8) leaders attending a summit here in Japan are receiving gifts of intricate lacquered sake cups engraved with their initials and with a retail value of $1,000 each.
G-8 leaders urged to raise Tibet issue with Hu Kyrgyzstan News.Net Leaders of the world's major economies linked in the Group of Eight (G-8) were urged Sunday to raise the issue of Tibet with Chinese state and party leader Hu Jintao at their summit in Japan.
Quake jolts eastern Philippines Kyrgyzstan News.Net Manila, (Xinhua) An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale Sunday jolted the eastern Philippine province of Aurora, the country's volcanology and seismology institute Philvocs said.
Bush to attend opening of Olympics Los Angeles Times The White House confirmed Thursday that President Bush would attend the Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies next month, despite human rights concerns that have led to boycotts by his...
Bush to attend Beijing Olympics opening ceremony Times of India U.s. President George W. Bush said on Sunday it would be an ``affront to the Chinese people'' if he did not attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Bush, after meeting...
Afghan, US military claim dozens of rebel casualties Kyrgyzstan News.Net More than 20 Taliban militants were killed or injured during a clash and airstrike in eastern Kunar province while several other insurgents were also killed in a US-led coalition operation, officials said Sunday.
G-8 goes green in Japan Kyrgyzstan News.Net A brand new Toyota 'plug-in' Prius is parked near a sleek-looking, hydrogen-powered RX-8 Mazda and eight more environmentally friendly cars.
Thai PM resents court injunction on Hindu heritage temple Kyrgyzstan News.Net Bangkok, (Xinhua) Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said Sunday the administrative court's order prohibiting his government from supporting the listing of ancient Preah Vihear temple as a world heritage site had undermined his government's position.
Indian tele-cardiology helps young Malaysian heart patients Kyrgyzstan News.Net Tele-cardiology, an online consultancy offered by a renowned Indian hospital, has helped shorten the long queues of heart patients, particularly children, in Malaysia.
G-8 leaders to call for stockpiling basic grains Kyrgyzstan News.Net Leaders of the Group of Eight (G-8) industrialized nations are expected to agree during their summit in Hokkaido to stockpile grains to better cope with future food crises, sources said.
Taiwan aborigines to perform at Beijing Olympics Kyrgyzstan News.Net Taiwan aborigines have been invited to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, a newspaper said Sunday.
G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit Associated Press Despite the demanding agenda, concerns were high that the political uncertainties in some member countries - particularly the United States, where President Bush is 200 days away from the end of this...
Sangakkara bats for Asian supremacy in cricket Kyrgyzstan News.Net Karachi, : Sri Lanka's wicket-keeper batsman Kumar Sangakkara has described Asia as the modern-day custodian of the game of cricket, and claimed that the region has pioneered unprecedented globalisation.
Asia Cup final today Daily Star After a frenetic 11-day period which saw 12 matches, Sri Lanka and India have survived the crammed schedule, the heat, and a few wobbles to make their way to yet another Asia Cup final.Historically...
Bomb blast in Yemen, five killed Times of India At least five people were killed on Sunday in an explosion in central Saada, a town in northwest Yemen at the focus of a Shiite revolt, a witness said. A local official said two people...
Families tell of hidden Korean War executions Los Angeles Times The young father, a fugitive, slipped back home one midnight to share a few fleeting minutes with his year-old daughter. But his joy was short-lived, as police burst in...
Craftsman meets Asian in Altadena Los Angeles Times This contemporary Craftsman home, built in Altadena in 1974, combines elements of traditional Craftsman construction with the influence of Japanese style. It is listed for $2.65 million.
Popular Hong Kong leader won Associated Press One of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy advocates said Sunday she will not seek re-election after her term in the territory's legislature ends this year.
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