Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits
When Malaysia’s only openly homosexual pastor announced he was establishing the nation’s first gay church, the proposal was met with a torrent of outrage and criticism.
Singapore Reports Weak PMI
Singapore’s purchasing managers’ index indicates a contraction in manufacturing activity for the first time in more than a year, and the Singapore dollar tests highs against the dollar.
Thailand’s 40 Richest
Their net worth is over $36 billion. With a fortune of $7 billion, conglomerateur Dhanin Chearavanont is the new No. 1.
Thai Yellow Shirts convicted of slandering Thaksin
A Thai court convicted two prominent members of the royalist “Yellow Shirt” protest movement Thursday of defaming fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra by accusing him of insulting the monarchy.
Malaysia Refrains From Raising Interest Rate as Rebound Cools
Malaysia s central bank left interest rates unchanged after three consecutive increases, choosing to support growth as the global recovery slows.
As another wrestler dies, McMahon goes after Blumenthal on Vietnam
There have long been two obvious vulnerabilities facing the candidates vying to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd in Connecticut. Republican Linda McMahon has had to struggle with her ties to World Wrestling Entertainment, the company she helped create, and the WWE’s treatment of its performers. Democrat Richard Blumenthal, meanwhile, has been burned by news [... ]
Manila in hostage coffin ‘mix-up’
The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong’s eight victims of last week’s hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled.
(Video) Manila Philippines bus hostage taking
Manila, Philippines (August 23, 2010; 11:55 p.m.) Here are some gripping videos of the hostage taking on a Chinese tourist bus in Manila, Philippines.
Indonesia’s smoking toddler kicks habit
A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said Thursday.
Indonesia urged to increase anti-piracy patrols
An international maritime group urged Indonesia on Thursday to increase patrols in the South China Sea after pirates attacked nine vessels in less than three weeks.
Two Indonesia police on trial for ‘Qaeda’ arms sales
Two Indonesian police officers went on trial on Thursday charged with selling firearms to alleged Islamist extremists from a group dubbed “Al-Qaeda in Aceh”, which plotted a series of attacks in Jakarta.
Philippines says UN poverty target won’t be met
The Philippines said Thursday it would fail to meet its UN development goal on halving poverty levels by 2015 after even more people were added to the ranks of the poor in recent years.
Indonesian volcano ends 400-year slumber
JAKARTA, Indonesia A volcano in western Indonesia, which spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early yesterday in its first eruption in 400 years, erupted again today, spewing white clouds of smoke and ash more than 2,000 yards into the air, officials and witnesses said. Indonesia – Volcano – Types of volcanic eruption – Lava – Volcanic ash
