From dumb to pure moronic, things can hardly get more stupid than proposals to give tax credits to folk in the US who cannot afford to buy homes to buy homes. So they spend the money, get it back, spend
Companies from India's Bharat Heavy Electricals to Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production are securing multimillion-dollar deals with Myanmar's military junta, even as its rulers seek billions of dollars in emergency aid from international donors in the wake of the Cycone
Citigroup, HSBC and other overseas banks hurt by the US subprime crisis are finding relief for their woes in China, as eased restrictions help them boost earnings from wealthy individuals and other customers in the world's fastest-growing major economy. One
The algal bloom threatening to disrupt Olympic sailing events in Qingdao, China, is symptomatic of the country's water-pollution problems. These have far more dangerous effects than grounding a few boats, but the latest bloom might embarrass Beijing into confronting its
At city parks across China parents gather every weekend for a most unusual form of matchmaking. By exchanging slips of paper containing all the pertinent statistics on their single children, they arrange dates that will hopefully lead to a successful
An ugly incident at a concert involving a rock band reveals much about the state of Malaysia's democratic reformation and the loose coalition of opposition parties behind it. For one thing, one of its members, the conservative Islamic party known
In what amounts to a drastic politicization of China's judiciary, Chinese President Hu Jintao has ordered the nation's zhengfa, or law enforcement and judicial departments, to rally behind the leadership of the Communist Party and give utmost priority to securing
China is steadily increasing its activities in Sri Lanka through the sale of arms and with development projects, including the building of a key port. India, fearing it is being left behind in its own neighborhood, has increased its support
India's reaction to the deadly bombing of its embassy in Kabul is one of outrage and the calls for retaliatory action are vigorous. On the complex Afghan stage, though, this is not a simple morality play of good versus evil.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's recent revival of the issue of Iran's possession of a paper said to provide information on making the core of a nuclear weapon significantly increased international pressure on Tehran. Yet the United Nations' nuclear watchdog
A United States war against Iran is conceivable as a final apocalyptic manifestation of Pax Americana, but this would only hasten the decline of the US in terms of power, influence and moral authority. - Bob Rigg (Jul 9, '08)
The government of Thailand has been out counting the drug users In Thailand. Last week they burned 15 tons of different drugs and declared that Thailand only has 200 000 drug users and 60 000 of them have been cured
If you are buying a new home in another country or state you should ask a home inspectors to check your property before you buy it.There are many home inspectors all over the USA and you will easily find them
The news headlines during the past several weeks all highlighted the food crisis with an emphasis on the rice shortage and the unending surge in the price of petroleum. Everyone seems to be in agreement that both issues are expected
