Southeast Asia – Philippines to get U.S. precision missiles: document
Philippines to get U.S. precision missiles: document Washington has pledged to provide the Philippines with $18.4 million worth of precision-guided missiles this year to use in its fight against Islamist militants in the south, according to a military document seen by Reuters.
Islamic court makeover in Malaysia: Two women appointed to sharia court bench Norhanum [...]
Southeast Asia – Malaysia charges ex-minister over trade zone scandal
Malaysia charges ex-minister over trade zone scandal Malaysia charged a former minister on Thursday in connection with a multi-billion-dollar government overspend on a free trade zone, in one of the country’s biggest financial scandals.
Cambodian man clears land mines he set decades ago Maneuvering slowly through grassy Cambodian terrain, a caravan of 20 men and [...]
North Africa – North Africa: African Union Condemns Killing of French Aid Worker
North Africa: African Union Condemns Killing of French Aid Worker The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Jean Ping, condemned the assassination, after many long months in captivity, of a French hostage and reaffirmed his concern over the resurgence of the scourge of terrorism in the Sahel-Saharan region. [...]
Asia Pacific News – Name a scuba site, win a trip to Papua New Guinea
Name a scuba site, win a trip to Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea, the California-sized nation located north of Australia, is offering a free visit, if you can come up with the winning name for one of two little-known scuba diving sites off its coast.
Greenpeace makes fresh allegations against Indonesian firm Greenpeace made [...]
South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa abolishes 6 traditional monarchies
South Africa abolishes 6 traditional monarchies South Africa’s president says six of the country’s traditional monarchies are being abolished.
Rugby-South Africa coach De Villiers backed in ‘grave’ situation Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was backed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday following his team’s dismal Tri-Nations tour.
South Africa axes six traditional [...]
Latin America – Puerto Rico Islanders shock LA Galaxy
Puerto Rico Islanders shock LA Galaxy Nicolas Addlery scored twice to lead the Puerto Rico Islanders to a surprise 4-1 win at the Los Angeles Galaxy in the preliminary round of the CONCACAF Champions’ League on Tuesday. David Foley and Josh Hansen also scored for the Islanders, which play in the second tier of professional [...]
Afghanistan – Taliban stymie NATO push to strengthen government in crucial southern Afghan district
Taliban stymie NATO push to strengthen government in crucial southern Afghan district This strategic valley on the outskirts of Kandahar is on its third government boss in eight months. The first quit out of fear and frustration. The Taliban assassinated the second. …
Fifth man charged in S.Africa in Rwandan general’s shooting A fifth person [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Greek guerrilla group claims journalist’s killing
Greek guerrilla group claims journalist’s killing The leftist Greek guerrilla group Rebel Sect claimed responsibility on Tuesday for the killing of a reporter last week, the first such incident in Greece for more than 20 years.
Greece: In Statement, Guerrilla Group Claims the Killing of a Journalist Greece s deadliest active guerrilla group, [...]
Somalia – Somalia: Somaliland President Names New Cabinet Ministers
Somalia: Somaliland President Names New Cabinet Ministers The new elected president of Somalia’s breakaway republic of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Silanyo) named on Wednesday new Cabinet ministers for his government, Radio Garowe reports
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Somalia: 21 People Killed in Fresh Mogadishu Fighting At least 21 people have been killed and [...]
World News – General – Australian thalidomide survivors win new payout
Australian thalidomide survivors win new payout Dozens of surviving thalidomide victims in Australia and New Zealand have won a new payout of 28.5million (A$50 million) from Diageo, the British manufacturer.
Letter from India: India Is [...]
