Indonesian police say four Russian sailors died and three others were hospitalized after drinking a potent alcoholic brew in Borneo island, where their ship is anchored. Central Kalimantan police said the deadly liquor was purchased from a local man. The four died on Wednesday and Thursday and three others suffered from breathing problems, dizziness and […]
4 Russians Die after Drinking Indonesia Brew
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 6:00 am (UTC-5)
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Turkey Says 1,500 Syrians Fled Across Its Border in One Day
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
Turkey says that more than 1,500 Syrian refugees crossed its border on Thursday as Syrian forces stormed to the region in their latest show of force against anti-government protesters, The Turkish Foreign Ministry said Friday that more than 11,700 Syrians are now housed in massive tent encampments in Turkey even as the Syrian troops have […]
Apple Sues Samsung in Patent Fight
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 5:40 am (UTC-5)
U.S. technology giant Apple said Friday it has filed a lawsuit in South Korea claiming Samsung Electronics infringed upon several patents. Apple filed a lawsuit in April in the United States, claiming Samsung had copied its smart phones and tablet computers. The South Korean company responded later that month with a lawsuit in Seoul, the […]
Tokyo Stocks Up, Dollar Flat
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 5:25 am (UTC-5)
Japanese share prices ended higher Friday, while the dollar was lower against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained nine-tenths of a percent , to close at 9,679. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 80.20 yen, down three-tenths of a yen from late Thursday. Gold was selling at $1,522.60 an ounce.
Asian Markets Mostly Higher
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
Asian stock markets were mostly higher in early trading Friday. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained nine-tenths of a percent , to close at 9,679. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index jumped 1.90 percent , to end at 22,172. Elsewhere, share prices were higher in Shanghai, Sydney and Manila. Markets closed lower in Taipei and Jakarta. The dollar […]
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Syria
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
The European Union has expanded its financial and travel sanctions against Syria and moved to condemn its brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. The EU on Friday announced it froze the assets and banned European travel of seven more individuals and four companies, bringing its overall list to 34, including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Among others, […]
Bombs Explode in 2 Burma Cities
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
A Burmese government official says two bombs exploded Friday, one in the administrative capital and a second in the country’s second-largest city. The official said the first explosion occurred in the city of Mandalay. There were no confirmed reports of injuries, although residents say two people were wounded. The second blast occurred soon after in […]
Rights Groups Urge Indonesia to Revoke Female Circumcision Rule
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, have urged Indonesia to immediately repeal a newly issued regulation permitting female circumcision. Amnesty International issued a joint statement with Indonesian civil society organizations Thursday, saying the new regulation legitimized the practice of female genital mutilation. The statement called the regulation a backward step for women’s rights protection in Indonesia […]
Former Ukraine Prime Minister Goes on Trial
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 3:30 am (UTC-5)
Ukraine’s former prime minister is on trial for alleged abuse of power. Yulia Tymoshenko, now a top opposition leader, went on trial Friday in the capital, Kiev. She has been charged with abuse of office in signing a deal with Moscow to buy Russian natural gas at prices investigators said were too high. Ms. Tymoshenko […]
US Opposes New Flotilla Challenging Israel’s Gaza Blockade
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she opposes plans by pro-Palestinian activists to again try to challenge Israel’s sea blockade of the Gaza Strip. Clinton said Thursday the planned flotilla was neither “necessary or useful” in trying to assist Palestinians living in Gaza and would only increase tensions. She said any ships entering Israeli […]
