A Chinese company involved in the construction of a hydroelectric dam in Burma is warning of “legal issues” if the Burmese government decides not to go ahead with the project. Lu Qizhou, president of the China Power Investment Corporation, said in an interview with China’s Xinhua news agency that his company has invested a huge […]
Chinese Firm Warns of “Legal Issues” Over Burma Dam
Seoul, New York Agree to Joint Tourism Campaign
South Korea’s capital city has reached an agreement with New York to conduct a joint tourism marketing campaign promoting the two world cities. A memorandum of understanding was signed Monday in Seoul between city officials there and New York’s tourism agency, NYC and Company. The pact calls for each city to promote the other with […]
Seoul, New York Agree to Joint Tourism Campaign
South Korea’s capital city has reached an agreement with New York to conduct a joint tourism marketing campaign promoting the two world cities. A memorandum of understanding was signed Monday in Seoul between city officials there and New York’s tourism agency, NYC and Company. The pact calls for each city to promote the other with […]
Pakistan: Gunmen Kill 12 Shi’ite Muslims in Southwest
Pakistani police say gunmen killed at least 12 people Tuesday during an apparent sectarian attack on a bus carrying Shi’ite Muslims near the restive southwestern city of Quetta. Police say unidentified gunmen on motorcycles ambushed the bus, lined up the passengers and opened fire on them. At least six people were wounded in the attack. […]
Eurozone Finance Ministers Push Greek Aid Decision to November
Finance ministers from the 17 member eurozone have delayed a decision on giving Greece another installment of bailout cash. But chief eurozone negotiator Jean-Claude Juncker is strongly denying allegations that some in the EU want Greece to default on its debt and be tossed out of the eurozone. Juncker said Monday the eurozone finance ministers […]
China Denounces US Bill to Punish Currency Manipulators
China is warning of serious disruptions in U.S.-China trade ties if the U.S. Senate goes ahead with a measure to punish Beijing for undervaluing its currency. Senate members voted late Monday to proceed with the bill, setting the stage for several days of debate before it comes to a vote. If the bill becomes law, […]
Libya’s NTC Launches ‘Final Assasult’ on Sirte, Pledges New Interim Govt.
Libyan interim government fighters have launched what they say is the “final assault” on the loyalist stronghold of Sirte, as officials pledged to appoint a new transitional government soon after the strategic coastal city is captured. National Transitional Council forces seized new territory in and around Sirte on Monday. The gains included the nearby small […]
Pakistan: Gunmen Kill 10 Bus Passengers in Southwest
Pakistani police say gunmen killed at least 12 people in an attack on a bus in the restive southwestern city of Quetta on Tuesday. Police say the unidentified gunmen ambushed the bus, lined up the passengers and opened fire on them. At least six people were wounded in the attack. Authorites say at least nine […]