The pace of Asian nuclear diplomacy accelerated Wednesday, a day after what were described as “positive” talks in Geneva between U.S. and North Korean negotiators. Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang met in Seoul with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak after completing talks in Pyongyang with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. And South Korea’s top […]
Nuclear Diplomacy Accelerates After US-North Korea Talks
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 5:35 am (UTC-5)
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Another Survivor Rescued Three days Turkey’s 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
Rescue workers in southeastern Turkey are continuing to search for survivors of Sunday’s devastating earthquake that has killed at least 459 people and injured 1,300 others. Early Wednesday, workers rescued a 27-year old woman from a collapsed building. However, authorities say hopes of finding more people alive is fading, with hundreds, even thousands, still trapped […]
Tokyo Stocks Higher, Dollar Lower
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Japanese share prices closed higher Wednesday, and the dollar was lower against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained just over one-tenth of a percent to close at 8,772. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 75.92 yen, down a sixth of a yen from late Tuesday. Gold was trading at $1,714.50.
Suu Kyi Tells US Audience of Crippling Power of Fear
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has told an American audience that freedom from fear is the key that opens to door to other liberties. The former political prisoner made the comment in recorded remarks presented late Tuesday to an audience at the University of Michigan, where she was honored for her human rights […]
Quartet Launches Bid to Restart Mideast Peace Talks
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 5:05 am (UTC-5)
International mediators will begin meeting separately with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators on Wednesday in a bid to re-launch peace talks. Expectations are low for the talks, in Jerusalem, that are being hosted by the Quartet of Mideast peace negotiators. Palestinians have said they will not resume face-to-face talks until Israel agrees to freeze construction on […]
Seoul Residents Pick New Mayor in Bellwether Vote
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
Residents of South Korea’s capital are voting for a new mayor Wednesday in a contest seen as an indicator of the ruling party’s prospects in national elections next year. Officials reported a brisk turnout in the voting, which pits a rising star in the ruling Grand National Party against a political novice whose campaign echoed […]
Asian Markets Mostly Higher
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
Asian stock markets were higher in trading Wednesday. Tokyo’s Nikkei index gained just over one-tenth of a percent to close at 8,772. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was up nearly half of a percent to end at 19051. Elsewhere markets were higher in Shanghai, Taipei and Wellington, but lower in Manila. The dollar was selling […]
Kenya Arrests Terror Suspect Following Nairobi Attacks
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Kenyan police have arrested a man suspected of belonging to a terrorist group thought to be responsible for a series of attacks in the country, one day after two explosions in the capital Nairobi killed one person and left more than 20 wounded. Police said late Tuesday they detained a Kenyan man, along with a […]
Karzai Preparing Next Round of Afghan Transition
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
Afghan officials say President Hamid Karzai is close to naming 17 provinces where Afghan troops will take over security responsibility from the U.S.-led NATO coalition. The officials said Wednesday Mr. Karzai will announce the second set of transition sites next week at a conference in Turkey. NATO plans to transfer full security control to Afghan […]
Thai Navy Deploys to Help Save Bangkok From Floods
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 4:05 am (UTC-5)
Authorities in Thailand are turning to desperate measures as they try to prevent the Chao Praya River from overflowing its banks and inundating central Bangkok. The Thai navy has deployed a fleet of ships to the Chao Praya and other rivers, where they are using their propellers to try to speed the flow of water […]
