- Infiltration or bad blood behind Afghan attacks? By KAY JOHNSON - AP - 2 hrs 8 mins ago
The U.S. military trainers handed the new recruit, Mohammad Ismail, his AK-47 to defend his remote Afghan village. He turned around and immediately used it, spraying … More »Infiltration or bad blood behind Afghan attacks?
The U.S. military trainers handed the new recruit, Mohammad Ismail, his AK-47 to defend his remote Afghan village. He turned around and immediately used it, spraying the Americans with bullets and killing two — the latest of nine U.S. service personnel gunned down in two weeks by their supposed Afghan allies.
- Japan deports pro-China island activists Antoine Bouthier - AFP - 5 hrs ago
Japan on Friday deported pro-Beijing activists who had sailed to a disputed island, as Tokyo moved swiftly to put an end to a potentially damaging row with China. More »Japan deports pro-China island activists
- Australia trafficker Corby can file for parole next month AFP - 6 hrs ago
Australian drug trafficker Schapelle Corby is eligible to file for parole next month, after receiving another six-month remission of her jail term, Indonesian officials … More »Australia trafficker Corby can file for parole next month
- Myanmar moderates risk ire to calm sectarian rift Alex Delamare - AFP - 6 hrs ago
A Myanmar blogger who was a poster boy for online resistance to the former junta has become the target of a backlash by social media users for speaking out against hatred … More »Myanmar moderates risk ire to calm sectarian rift
- Australia believes US wants to prosecute Assange: report AFP - 6 hrs ago
Australian diplomats believe Washington is targeting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for possible prosecution, according to documents obtained by a newspaper. More »Australia believes US wants to prosecute Assange: report
- Philippine rights chief urges 'death squad' probe AFP - 6 hrs ago
The Philippines' human rights chief called on Friday for a political ally of President Benigno Aquino to be investigated over a vigilante "death squad" that carried out … More »Philippine rights chief urges 'death squad' probe
- Tokyo's anti-nuclear protesters remember WWII AFP - 7 hrs ago
Japanese anti-nuclear demonstrators on Friday recounted the horror of World War II, days after the region marked Tokyo's surrender nearly seven decades earlier. More »Tokyo's anti-nuclear protesters remember WWII
- Powerful North Korean official meets China's Hu Neil Connor - AFP - 7 hrs ago
A top North Korean official met China's President Hu Jintao on Friday, state media said, in high-level talks which are seen as a precursor to a visit by Pyongyang's young … More »Powerful North Korean official meets China's Hu
- Whatmore upbeat before World Twenty20 AFP - 8 hrs ago
Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore was upbeat Friday about his side's chances at the World Twenty20, welcoming the opportunity for his players to prepare in the Sri Lankan … More »Whatmore upbeat before World Twenty20
- US considers release of oil from reserves; oil up By The Associated Press - AP - 9 hrs ago
A senior Obama administration official says the White House is considering a potential release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. More »US considers release of oil from reserves; oil up
A senior Obama administration official says the White House is considering a potential release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
- During Ramadan, Pakistanis dodge tax collectors By ADIL JAWAD - AP - 9 hrs ago
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Muhammad Tashfeen Khan does what millions of other Pakistanis do: tries to keep his money from the government's religious tax … More »During Ramadan, Pakistanis dodge tax collectors
- Another Afghan police attack kills 2 US troops By KAY JOHNSON and AMIR SHAH - AP - 13 hrs ago
A newly recruited Afghan village policeman opened fire on his American allies on Friday, killing two U.S. service members minutes after they handed him his official weapon … More »Another Afghan police attack kills 2 US troops
A newly recruited Afghan village policeman opened fire on his American allies on Friday, killing two U.S. service members minutes after they handed him his official weapon in an inauguration ceremony. It was the latest in a disturbing string of attacks by Afghan security forces on the international troops training them …
- China, US political campaigns show stark contrasts By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - AP - 10 hrs ago
The world's two biggest economies are entering the final stages of political campaigns to pick their national leaders. But that's where similarities in the politics … More »China, US political campaigns show stark contrasts
- Another Afghan police attack kills 2 US servicemen By KAY JOHNSON and AMIR SHAH - AP - 10 hrs ago
A newly recruited Afghan village policeman opened fire on his American allies on Friday, killing two U.S. service members minutes after they handed him his official … More »Another Afghan police attack kills 2 US servicemen
A newly recruited Afghan village policeman opened fire on his American allies on Friday, killing two U.S. service members minutes after they handed him his official weapon in an inauguration ceremony. It was the latest in a disturbing string of attacks by Afghan security forces on the international troops training the …
- Tiny Cook Islands a squeeze for Hillary Clinton By NICK PERRY - AP - 10 hrs ago
The tiny Cook Islands are proving almost too small for Hillary Clinton. More »Tiny Cook Islands a squeeze for Hillary Clinton
The tiny Cook Islands are proving almost too small for Hillary Clinton.
- Oil lacking direction after 3 days of gains By The Associated Press - AP - 10 hrs ago
Oil is swinging between small gains and losses, following a report suggesting the U.S. might tap strategic reserves to slow the rising cost of crude. More »Oil lacking direction after 3 days of gains
Oil is swinging between small gains and losses, following a report suggesting the U.S. might tap strategic reserves to slow the rising cost of crude.
- Vietnam gambling addicts driven to extremes Le Thang Long - AFP - 10 hrs ago
Drowning in debt and hunted by his bookmaker, a Vietnamese man dug a cave beneath his kitchen and hid there for two months, showing the desperate lengths illegal gambling … More »Vietnam gambling addicts driven to extremes
- India auditor says billions lost in coal scandal By NIRMALA GEORGE - AP - 11 hrs ago
India's national auditor said Friday the government lost huge sums of money by selling coal fields to private companies without competitive bidding and in a deal for … More »India auditor says billions lost in coal scandal
- Attack shows need for Pakistani Taliban offensive By SEBASTIAN ABBOT - AP - 11 hrs ago
The Pakistani Taliban's brazen attack on a major air force base near the capital underscores the need for the Pakistani army's planned offensive against the group in … More »Attack shows need for Pakistani Taliban offensive
- India tries to quell exodus of migrants fearing attack Pratap Chakravarty - AFP - Thu, Aug 16, 2012
India's prime minister said Friday that the unity of the country was at stake as thousands of migrants from the northeast continued to flee Bangalore and other cities … More »India tries to quell exodus of migrants fearing attack
- Oil price drops to near $95 a barrel By The Associated Press - AP - 12 hrs ago
Oil prices fell Friday after news reports suggested the U.S. might tap its strategic reserves to slow the rising price of oil. More »Oil price drops to near $95 a barrel
Oil prices fell Friday after news reports suggested the U.S. might tap its strategic reserves to slow the rising price of oil.
- Deadly bomb hits Shiite bus in Karachi AFP - 12 hrs ago
A bomb struck a bus taking Shiite Muslims to a protest rally in Pakistan's city of Karachi on Friday, killing one man and wounding 11 others, police said. More »Deadly bomb hits Shiite bus in Karachi
- Two US troops killed by Afghan policeman AFP - 13 hrs ago
Two Afghan security personnel opened fire on Western colleagues Friday, killing two US soldiers and causing a number of other casualties in two separate attacks, the … More »Two US troops killed by Afghan policeman
- Bangladesh rescues 60 fishermen from pirates AFP - 13 hrs ago
Bangladesh authorities said Friday they had rescued at least 60 fishermen abducted last week by pirates in the Bay of Bengal, as naval and air forces crack down on criminal … More »Bangladesh rescues 60 fishermen from pirates
- Thousands of Vietnam soldiers on standby for typhoon AFP - 13 hrs ago
Vietnam put 20,000 soldiers on standby, ordered boats back to shore and began evacuating local residents as it prepared for Typhoon Kai-Tak to make landfall late Friday, … More »Thousands of Vietnam soldiers on standby for typhoon
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