Chinese state media say a visit to Beijing this week by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is expected to raise cooperation between the two countries to a new high. Mr. Putin arrives in the Chinese capital Tuesday on his first foreign trip since his recent announcement that he will seek a third presidential term in […]
China Awaits Putin Visit, Expects Boost to Relations
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 2:55 am (UTC-5)
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24 Killed as Egypt Church Protests Turn Violent
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 2:35 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s interim Cabinet says it will not allow any group to manipulate national unity or delay its democratic transition, after clashes between Coptic Christians and police killed 24 people. The violence Sunday in the capital, Cairo, began as a protest by Coptic Christians over the recent burning of a church. The protest escalated into rioting […]
American Citizen Pleads Guilty to Insulting Thai Royal Family
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
A US citizen pleaded guilty in Thailand Monday to charges of insulting the monarchy, an offense that could be punishable by up to 15 years in prison under Thailand’s controversial lese majeste laws. Speaking to reporters before entering Bangkok’s Criminal Court Monday, Thai-born Joe Gordon said that he did not want to fight the case, […]
Tokyo Markets Closed, Dollar Unchanged
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
Tokyo markets were closed Monday for a national holiday , while the dollar was stable against the yen. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 76.74 yen, up a fraction from late Friday. The Taipei market rose 1.12 percent , to close at 7,212.
Police Kill Miner in Indonesia Labor Strike
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
Union officials say Indonesian security forces opened fire on striking workers at a U.S.-run gold and copper mine early Monday, killing one miner and critically wounding another. Officials for the mine workers’ union say violence broke out when more than 1,000 workers at Freeport-McMoran’s Grasberg mine in easternmost Papua province pelted security forces with rocks. […]
Judge Quits Khmer Rouge Tribunal, Citing Government Interference
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 2:05 am (UTC-5)
An investigating judge on the tribunal trying Khmer Rouge leaders in Cambodia has submitted his resignation complaining of government interference. The tribunal issued a statement Monday saying international judge Siegfried Blunk tendered his resignation Saturday. It said he acted because public statements by government officials had called into question the integrity of two ongoing investigations. […]
11 Chinese Sailors Killed in River Boat Attack
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 1:25 am (UTC-5)
Chinese officials said Sunday at least 11 Chinese were killed and two are missing after their boats were attacked in the Mekong River by suspected drug traffickers. Chinese Foreign Ministry officials told the Xinhua news agency that two cargo boats were attacked Thursday in the Golden Triangle area of the Mekong River. The Bangkok Post […]
Taiwan President Urges Chinese Reform at Independence Day Ceremony
Posted October 10th, 2011 at 1:15 am (UTC-5)
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is urging China to bravely march in the direction of freedom and democracy, on the 100th anniversary of the revolution that ended imperial rule in China. Mr. Ma spoke at the beginning of an elaborate ceremony in Taipei, a day after similar ceremonies were staged in Beijing. Mr. Ma said the […]
