Bombings continue unabated in Pakistan (The Jamaica Observer) PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — At least ten people were killed in a suicide attack in Pakistan’s Swat valley on Saturday, a day after a series of bombings brought chaos and bloodshed to the city of Lahore, police said.
Pakistan-U.S. strategic dialogue to be held on March 24 [...]

Related Articles (Negros Chronicle) The PNP has a new combatant battalion designed to contain possible election violence even as the army here featured changing of the guards.
Indigenous Peoples Consulted On Peace Plan The government announced that it is working hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples (IPs) in conflict areas to formulate a plan peace agenda. [...]

Australia stands by Cambodian defence cooperation (ABC Radio Australia) Australia will continue its defence cooperation program with Cambodia, despite a controversial new policy which formally links business to Cambodian military units.
Ahead of visit, Obama reconsiders Indonesia military (AFP via Yahoo! News) The United States is looking to break a taboo and train an elite [...]

Mixed day for India as Akhil crashes out (New Kerala) New Delhi, Mar 14 : In a day of mixed fortunes for India, Amandeep Singh (49 kg) and Jai Bhagwan (60 kg) ensured a couple of more medals, while Olympian Akhil Kumar (56 kg) and Manpreet Singh (91 kg) crashed out of the Commonwealth Boxing [...]

Thaksin arrives in Cambodia : Thai FM (The Nation – Thailand’s English news) Fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra left Dubai and arrived in Cambodia on Friday as red shirts started gathering to join the mass rallies on Sunday.
Malaysia’s Carcosa wins stay of execution (AFP via Yahoo! News) Malaysia’s 112-year-old colonial landmark the Carcosa Seri Negara [...]

Strong quake rocks Papua, Indonesia, no casualties (People’s Daily) An earthquake with the amgnitude of 6.0 struck Papua in easternmost of Indonesia on Saturday, the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency reported, but there were no reports of damage or casualties, officials said. The quake struck at 09:53 a.m. Jakarta time (0253 GMT) with the epicenter [...]

House rejects Afghan withdrawal deadline (Las Vegas Review-Journal) WASHINGTON — The House last week defeated a resolution that called for the United States to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year.
Afghan gov wants more troops after Kandahar attack (AP via Yahoo! News) The governor of Kandahar province demanded more security [...]

China ‘appreciates’ Indian stand on Tibet – Deccan Herald whether Beijing thought that US government is doing enough to curtail activities of Rubiya Kadeer, head of the World Uyghur Congress, whom Beijing blames for separatist violence in Xinxiang province, Jiang said asked the international community
Chinese Teacher Pricked 63 Kids With Syringe – [...]

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Agri Official Says Rainfall Not Enough DRIZZLES lasting almost the entire day experienced [...]

Burmese Muslims rescued by Malaysia (Brisbane Times) KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities had picked up 93 Muslims fleeing persecution in Burma who said they spent 30 days at sea in a crowded wooden boat, an official said yesterday.
Malaysia In Talks With Indonesia, Thailand To Overcome Threats Against Fishermen :: Bernama.com (Bernama) BAGAN DATOH, March 13 [...]