Second NATO helicopter crashes
2011-08-08 20:59:20
A NATO helicopter crashed in Afghanistan's east on Monday but there were no apparent casualties, officials said, a reminder of the dangers of the war after 38 people were killed in an air incident two days ago, the largest single loss of foreign forces in 10 years.
DPRK urges US, ROK to cancel joint drill
2011-08-08 20:46:33
The military of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has called on the United States and Republic of Korea to cancel their joint military exercises scheduled for August 16-26, the official KCNA news agency reported Monday.
No new weapons with Taliban in Afghanistan: NATO
2011-08-08 16:54:52
NATO denied reports that Taliban outfit had obtained new weapons especially to target aircraft in the war-torn Afghanistan, spokesman of NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said on Monday.
UN chief visits disaster zone in Fukushima
2011-08-08 16:32:51
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Japan's disaster zone in Fukushima on Monday, expressing support to local evacuees who remain displaced five months after the quake and ensuing tsunami and nuclear crisis.
WWII spy 'White Mouse' dies
2011-08-08 16:30:13
Nancy Wake, a much-decorated World War Two spy and Resistance heroine known as "The White Mouse" for her ability to remain undetected, and who at one point was the Gestapo's most wanted person, has died in London at the age of 98.
ASEAN urged to be more pro-active in global arena
2011-08-08 15:30:53
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, said that the bloc needs to be more pro-active and creative in global arena following its success to be a regional organization that makes contribution in international stage, Kompas.com online news reported Monday.
Recycling plant to sue New Zealand govt
2011-08-08 15:13:16
A New Zealand battery recycling plant is preparing to sue the New Zealand government for continuing to ship used lead acid batteries abroad, including to developing countries.
S&P: Asia-Pacific ratings safe for now
2011-08-08 15:04:33
Ratings agency Standard and Poor's said Monday that its historic downgrade of the US credit rating would have no immediate impact on Asia-Pacific sovereign ratings.
Asian stock markets sink after US credit downgrade
2011-08-08 14:49:00
Asian stocks nose-dived Monday as the first-ever downgrade of the US government's credit rating jolted the global financial system, reinforcing fears that the world economy is weakening.
G7 vows to fight crisis
Vietnamese PM: ASEAN plays key role in region
2011-08-08 13:58:32
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung highlighted the role of ASEAN in maintaining regional peace and development ahead of the 44th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 8.
Long working hours linked to alcohol addiction: study
2011-08-08 13:45:24
A New Zealand study has found that people who work at least 50 hours a week can be up to three times more at risk of alcohol problems than people who work fewer hours.
Landslide kills 7 near Malaysian hill resorts
2011-08-08 13:23:00
Police say a landslide triggered by heavy rain has killed seven Malaysian villagers at an indigenous settlement near the Cameron Highlands hill resort.