Pakistan May Seek IMF Help, But Energy Crisis, Tax Reform More Urgent
Pakistan may soon be headed for an IMF bailout, but solving a severe energy crisis and tax reforms must come first.
Chinese Imports Of Oilseeds, Dairy, Coarse Grains To Jump; Agribusiness Growth Impact On Resources, Environment Poses Uncertainty
China’s food imports and agribusiness will jump over the next decade pressuring global business, resources and the environment, a report says.
Monsanto Suspects Sabotage Could Have Caused Genetically Modified Wheat Incident In Oregon
Monsanto said sabotage could be a possible cause of the unapproved Roundup Ready strain of wheat recently found in Oregon.
Fewer Chinese Cities Have Safe Air, China Government Environment Report Says
A Chinese government report on the environment stated that only 27 of 113 major cities in China met air quality safety standards last year.
Chevron Wins Lawsuit In Argentina Relating To Ecuador Environment Damages; Court Removes Freeze On Chevron Assets
Argentina removed a freeze on Chevron assets, another blow to Ecuador's bid to get Chevron to pay $19 billion over a scandal-tainted lawsuit.
16 American NGO Workers Including Son Of US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Among 43 Activists Convicted In Egypt
An Egyptian court handed down jail terms to 43 activists, 16 of them Americans, in a case against foreign-funded non-profit groups.
Jordan Blocks 304 News Websites Under Controversial Law Criticized For Stifling Freedom Of Expression
Jordan has blocked more than 300 unlicensed news websites under a controversial law that holds websites responsible for reader comments.
US Not Among Nations That Signed Landmark UN Treaty To Regulate Global Arms Trade
The U.S. held off on signing a landmark U.N. arms treaty on Monday while key players Russia and China remained silent.
US Imposes Fresh Iran Sanctions Targeting Rial, Auto Sector; North Korea Nuclear Reactor Work ‘Nearing Completion’
President Obama imposed new sanctions on Iran’s national currency and auto industry ahead of Iran's June 14 presidential elections.
Suicide Bombing In Eastern Afghanistan Kills 10 Children, 2 NATO Soldiers; Landmine Blast Kills 7
At least 13 people, including 10 children, two NATO soldiers and an Afghan cop were killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan on Monday.
Vinegar Cancer Test Reduces Cervical Cancer Deaths By One-Third, India Study Finds
A recent study advocates cervical cancer screening using vinegar as it reduced deaths by 31 percent in India.
China Poultry Plant Fire In Jilin Province Kills 119; Scores Injured
At least 119 people were killed in Jilin province in northeast China when a blaze engulfed a poultry processing plant.
Hagel Accuses China Of Cyber-Spying; Draws Wry Retort From Chinese General At Singapore Meet
Hagel accused Beijing of cyber-spying, drawing a quick rejoinder from a Chinese general.
Four Firefighters Killed In Houston Motel Fire; Deadliest Toll In Houston Fire Department History
Four firefighters engaged in rescue operations in a blazing Houston motel fire were killed when part of the structure caved in on them.
Activists Decry Repatriation Of Nine North Korean Defectors By Laos, China
Human rights groups demand that North Korea guarantee the safety of defectors who were captured and repatriated from Laos via China.
Near-Bankrupt South Korean Builders Force Unsold Apartments On Employees Amid Protracted Real Estate Slump
Reeling from a long slump, real estate firms in South Korea are fighting bankruptcy by pushing their staff to buy unsold units.
Militants Attack Red Cross Office In Afghanistan With Guns, Suicide Bomber, Killing A Guard
Militants stormed a building used by the Red Cross in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, killing a security guard, in the second attack in five days on an international aid agency.
Taliban Militants Attack Stable Afghan Province Killing Policeman
Seven Taliban militants disguised as policemen attacked a government building, raising concerns of spreading Taliban influence.
Fresh Communal Violence Erupts In Myanmar; Mob Attacks Muslim Targets After Buddhist Woman ‘Torched’
Rumors that a Buddhist woman was set on fire by a Muslim man sparked a Buddhist mob to destroy a mosque on Tuesday.
Cambodian Police Clash With Nike Workers, 23 Injured
Cambodian police used violence against protesters demanding better pay at a factory for Nike products on Monday.
US F-15 Fighter Crashes In Pacific Off Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture; Pilot Recovered Safely, No Casualties Suffered
The pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter was rescued safely after it crashed off Japan’s Okinawa prefecture early on Tuesday.
Ahead Of Obama-Xi Summit, US Calls For Stronger Military Ties With China Encompassing Peacekeeping, Disaster Relief
Ahead of the crucial Obama-Xi summit scheduled next month, the U.S. sought strong military ties with China on Tuesday
Brooklyn Bridge Reopens After Temporary Closure Over Suspicious Abandoned Vehicle
The Brooklyn Bridge was re-opened to traffic after being closed on Monday, following suspicions over an abandoned vehicle.
India To Pitch For Investments, Nuclear Deal As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Embarks On Japan Tour
Accord on civil nuclear cooperation and wooing of Japanese investments to India dominate the agenda of Indian PM's state visit to the nation.
Philippines Communist Guerrillas Kill Seven Filipino Policemen In Bombing, Gun Attack
Northern Philippines was witness to death of seven Filipino policemen on Monday in a Communist guerrilla ambush.
Myanmar Imposes 2-Child Limit For Rohingya Muslims In Rakhine
Authorities in Myanmar’s Rakhine state impose two-child policy for Rohingya Muslim families.
Philippines Military Offensive Against Abu Sayyaf Militants Kills Seven Soldiers, Five Militants; Scores Injured
A Philippine military a raid on the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militants killed seven Filipino soldiers and five militants, on Saturday.
China, Switzerland Ink Free Trade Deal During Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s Visit To The Alpine Nation
Li Keqiang seems have to scored big in Switzerland with the signing of a bilateral free trade agreement on Friday.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Embarks On Maiden Myanmar Trip To Deepen Economic Ties
With Tokyo seeking to bolster ties with Asia countries to counter China's influence in the region, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began his maiden visit to Myanmar.
Three Indian Soldiers Killed In Encounter With Suspected Militants In Kashmir During Anti-Insurgency Operation
Three Indian army soldiers were killed in an encounter in the Pulwama district on Friday, during an anti-insurgency operation.
