Police and protesters have clashed in several parts of Bangladesh as demonstrators took part in an anti-government strike. Thousands of security personnel were deployed across the country Wednesday. In a scuffle with opposition lawmakers in the capital, Dhaka, an official from the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party suffered a head injury during. Home Minister Sahara […]
Police, Protesters Clash During Bangladesh Strike
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 6:15 am (UTC-5)
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Japan’s Nikkei Rises Again
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
Japanese markets closed higher Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar is lower against the Japanese yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained more than one percent to finish at 10,082. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 80.95, a loss of just over one-tenth of a yen from Tuesday. Gold is trading at $1,515.70 an ounce.
Olympic Hopefuls Make Final Pitch to Host Winter Games
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Officials from South Korea and two European rivals are making their final presentations to the International Olympic Committee in a fierce contest to see who will host the 2018 Winter Games. The South Korean city of Pyeonchang was seen as the favorite ahead of the committee’s announcement in Durban, South Africa on Wednesday afternoon . […]
Asian Stocks Mixed
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 4:45 am (UTC-5)
Asian stock markets closed mixed Wednesday. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained more than one percent to finish at 10,082. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index lost just over one percent to finish the day’s trading at 22,518. Share prices were higher in Sydney and Taipei, but lower in Manila, Shanghai and Wellington. In currency trading, the dollar […]
Nepal Blocks Tibetans from Celebrating Dalai Lama’s Birthday
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Police in Nepal have arrested three Tibetans and prevented many others from celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 76th birthday, saying they will not allow any anti-Chinese activities. Riot police in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, blocked Tibetans from attending a planned celebration Wednesday at the Namgyal school on the edge of the city. Authorities said they would allow […]
Chile Proposes Education Reforms Following Student Protests
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Chile’s government has promised $4 billion in education reforms in response to mass student protests in the country. President Sebastian Pinera proposed on Tuesday the formation of an education fund that will help increase scholarships and grants for students seeking higher education. The announcement follows protests by tens of thousands of students last week in […]
Suspected Rebels Wound 9 Policemen in Indian-Kashmir
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Officials in Indian-controlled Kashmir say suspected rebels have attacked a police station, wounding nine officers. Authorities say the militants first set off grenades outside the station in the town of Sopore, about 35 kilometers northwest of Srinagar. The attackers then set off another blast when officers came outside to investigate. Four of the officers were […]
Australian Police Find Bones of Woman Last Seen in 2003
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 3:55 am (UTC-5)
Police in Australia have discovered the skeletal remains of an elderly woman who appears to have been dead in her house for as long as eight years. Acting police superintendent Zoran Dzevlan said Wednesday the home was searched after police received a call from the woman’s sister-in-law. He said the women had not spoken to […]
Philippines Lottery Chief Describes Luxury Car Gifts to Bishops
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
A Senate investigating panel in the Philippines has been told that national lottery officials gave luxury cars to at least five Catholic bishops during the administration of former President Gloria Arroyo. Lottery officials testified Wednesday that one of the sports utility vehicles went to a bishop who has become a fierce critic of the current […]
