Flood danger to Thai capital rises

2011-10-20 14:01:40

The threat of serious flooding in Bangkok is growing because of the volume of water running down from the centre of Thailand, and one inner city area was under threat on Thursday after floodwater breached a waterworks canal, officials said.

US seeks to up military presence in Australia

2011-10-20 13:59:13

Australia is in talks with the United States about a stronger American military presence in its north, the government said on Thursday, amid reports US President Barack Obama will make an announcement during a visit to Australia next month.

Clinton in Afghanistan to discuss peace moves

2011-10-20 13:11:05

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss possible peace talks and Afghanistan'stricky ties with Pakistan when she meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai and other key leaders in Kabul on Thursday, US officials said.

China-ROK ties are expected to further flourish

2011-10-20 11:14:31

The Republic of Korea (ROK) is one of China's important neighbors. Bilateral ties have witnessed a rapid development since the two countries forged diplomatic ties 19 years ago.

US to talk with Pyongyang over nukes

2011-10-20 06:57:39

The United States will hold talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in Geneva next week over its nuclear program, the US State Department said.

Asia Pacific key contributor of global wealth

2011-10-19 21:12:41

Asia Pacific has emerged as the key contributor of global wealth growth, accounting for 36 percent of all global wealth creation since 2000, and 54 percent since January 2010.

China backs Pakistan to seek seat on UN Security Council

2011-10-19 19:45:07

China attaches great importance to Pakistan's request for a seat on the UN Security Council, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said Wednesday.

Air Force plane crashes in S Pakistan

2011-10-19 17:04:16

At least one officer was killed on Wednesday when a trainer plane of Pakistan Air Force (P.A.F) crashed in the country's southwestern province of Balochistan

HK chief expresses sympathy for Wall St. protesters

2011-10-19 16:47:11

Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang mentioned the recent Occupy Wall Street movement during a radio show on Wednesday saying he had "a lot of sympathy" for people who reacted to it.

Pakistan: US should focus on Afghanistan

2011-10-19 14:24:54

Pakistan's army chief told parliament's defence committee the United States should focus on stabilising Afghanistan instead of pushing Pakistan to attack militant groups in a crucial border region

India deploys naval aircraft in Maldives

2011-10-19 14:23:22

In its effort to bolster Maldives' anti-piracy patrols and maritime surveillance, India has deployed another naval Dornier aircraft in the Indian Ocean island nation