The Los Angeles Times reports from Luojiang, Sichuan about accusations of embezzlement of relief goods by local officials:The Chinese central government has been widely applauded for quickly and effectively mobilizing national resources for rescue and relief efforts, but the magnitude
Angry, Grieving Parents Press Officials for Action, Not Words, on Crushed Schools" Jill Drew reports in the Washington Post from Dujiangyan:"Talk! Talk! All the time talk! If you cannot make a decision, why do you keep us waiting with all
World Changing introduces a remarkable photography exhibit now on in Rome as part of Fotografia festival, which chronicles the Chinese presence in Africa. From the introductory text by photographer Paolo Woods and journalist Serge Michel:To quench its thirst for oil,
From the New York Times: Liu Xiang, Chinese Olympic track and field star, appears soft-spoken and playful, posing for pictures and speaking through a translator atop the Empire State Building in New York City. Liu Xiang is featured in a
With election fever gripping the country, the vote for the new president was on the mind of every Lebanese last Sunday. Then again, May 25 was also marked by Clean Up the Med Day, with over 500 authorities and associations
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) observed the annual International Day of UN Peacekeepers on Thursday, which also marks the 60th anniversary of peacekeeping by the world body.Peacekeepers representing the 26 different national contingents that make up UNIFIL
Not long after Downtown Beirut on Thursday wraps up its activities celebrating the recent political breakthrough, a crowd of a similar spirit will flood the streets on Sunday for the capital's second annual Run for Peace. The marathon consists of
Protesting against remarks reportedly made by the Defence Secretary, the group accused him of threatening independent reporting of the war in the country's North. In a statement, five media groups said Mr. Rajapaksa had summoned two senior journalists of state
Sources said that the victim, identified as P. Devakumaran, 34, and his friend Mahendran Varadhan were traveling on a motorbike when they were stopped by unidentified men and hacked to death at Navanthurai, Jaffna. It is not known who is
At least 15 LTTE militants were killed in Chiraththivu islet in Jaffna when army and navy fired artillery at them as they attempted to attack army and naval positions, the Defence Ministry said. Later troops also reportedly repulsed a second
The Sri Lankan government is considering saving 40 per cent of money spent on fuel for three-wheelers by converting them to run on gas. This will reduce the burden on both three-wheeler drivers and commuters due to recent fuel price
In many places including Rajarhat and the E M Bypass land is being acquired at low prices from farmers and being sold to corporate houses and other parties at exorbitant rates by the state government," Chakraborty, who was recently inducted
About 500 students and their parents attended the five sessions of the counselling where they were asked to give precedence to the subjects of their choice rather going for the favourite colleges. The counselling was held at SP Jain Centre
The police said they died on the spot, about 80-km west of Imphal, on National Highway 53 while on their way to Jiribam from Imphal. The injured have been admitted to a local hospital, police said.
It is not just a issue related with the religion. Ram Setu should be protected on environment and national security reasons," Swamy said after the release of his book "Rama Setu: Symbol of National Unity" by former Union Minister Swami
The four Democratic US congressmen said part of their reason for visiting Kabul and Islamabad was to look into the issue of extremist "sanctuaries" on the Pakistan side of the border. There was widespread concern about the deals, said one
Visiting US congressman also said they were concerned that Islamabad's peace talks with militants could preclude a rise in attacks in Afghanistan, where 70,000 foreign soldiers are helping to fight a Taliban-led insurgency. NATO spokesman Mark Laity urged Pakistan to
The officer died in a shootout while pursuing the car's attackers Dera Ismail Khan, area police chief Silahuddin Khan said. He said the attackers were riding on a motorcycle, and the slain men included two brothers and two of their
Gilani is a senior member of assassinated opposition leader Benazir Bhutto's party which won the most seats in a February general election, which marked a return to civilian rule, in which the unpopular Musharraf's allies were trounced. The head of
Addressing a news conference in Lahore, the former premier alleged that Musharraf was acting with Supreme Court Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar and other judges sworn in during last year's emergency to get his nomination papers rejected. Earlier in the
