South Korea says it is preparing to enter free trade talks with Vietnam. In a news release Monday, South Korea’s finance ministry said the talks will be aimed at strengthening ties with the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. Vietnam’s economy has been growing at 5 to 8 percent a year and South Korean exports to Vietnam […]
South Korea to Open Free Trade Talks With Vietnam
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
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Malaysia Defends Deportation of Saudi Accused of Insulting Muhammad
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
Malaysia has defended its deportation of a Saudi journalist wanted in his home country for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad on Twitter. Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said Monday that Malaysia is not a safe haven for fugitives. His comments come a day after Malaysia deported 23-year-old columnist Hamza Kashgari, whom authorities detained last week after […]
North Dakota University Awarded Unearned Degrees to Foreign Students
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 3:15 am (UTC-5)
An audit of a university in North Dakota shows that hundreds of foreign students were admitted despite lacking credentials and were awarded degrees without completing coursework. According to the report, released Friday, only 10 of the 410 foreign students awarded joint degrees since 2003 at Dickinson State University actually completed all the required course work. […]
North Dakota University Awarded Unearned Degrees to Foreign Students
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 3:03 am (UTC-5)
An audit of a university in North Dakota shows that hundreds of foreign students were admitted despite lacking credentials and were awarded degrees without completing coursework. According to the report, released Friday, only 10 of the 410 foreign students awarded joint degrees since 2003 at Dickinson State University actually completed all the required course work. […]
North Dakota University Awarded Unearned Degrees to Foreign Students
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 2:51 am (UTC-5)
An audit of a university in North Dakota shows that hundreds of foreign students were admitted despite lacking credentials and were awarded degrees without completing coursework. According to the report, released Friday, only 10 of the 410 foreign students awarded joint degrees since 2003 at Dickinson State University actually completed all the required course work. […]
Trial Starts for Suspected Bali Bomber
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
An Islamic militant suspected of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali attack has gone on trial in Indonesia. Umar Patek was charged in West Jakarta district court Monday with premeditated murder and several other counts, including bomb-making and illegal firearms possession. He also faces similar charges for his alleged role in deadly attacks […]
Pakistan’s Gilani Indicted for Contempt
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s Supreme Court indicted Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday for contempt of court. The prime minister pleaded not guilty. If Mr. Gilani is found guilty, he could be removed from office and sent to prison. The development is the latest in an ongoing battle between the court and the prime minister over the status […]
Obama Prepares to Send Budget Proposal to Congress
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 1:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is proposing what the White House calls a “balanced approach” of higher taxes and lower spending as he sends his 2013 federal budget plan to Congress. Mr. Obama is set to unveil the proposal Monday at a community college near Washington, highlighting his push to boost funding for education, infrastructure and […]
Pakistan’s Gilani Indicted for Contempt
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 1:00 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s Supreme Court indicted Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday for contempt of court. The prime minister pleaded not guilty. If Mr. Gilani is found guilty, he could be removed from office and sent to prison. The development is the latest in an ongoing battle between the court and the prime minister over the status […]
Adele Wins 6 Grammys
Posted February 13th, 2012 at 12:30 am (UTC-5)
British R&B singer Adele was rolling in awards at the 54th Grammy Awards Sunday in Los Angeles, winning all six categories in which she was nominated. Her album 21 won the top prize of album of the year, as well as best pop vocal album. Her song Rolling in the Deep won record of the […]
