Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise
BEIJING - Days after coming to power in September, Japan's new prime minister broached forming a new East Asian trading bloc with rival China - one that would exclude the United States.
Nations:Japan China Afghanistan South Korea Singapore North Korea People:Robert Gates Barack Obama George W. Bush Hu Jintao Activities:Japan-U.S. China-U.S.
2009-11-09
Suicide bomber kills 15 at mosque in northern Iraq
BAGHDAD - A suicide bomber who hid among the Sunni congregation in a northern Iraqi mosque sprayed gunfire at Muslim worshippers Friday and then blew himself up, killing at least 15 people, including the imam leading prayers, officials said.
Nations:Iraq Malaysia People:Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AP)
2009-10-17
Jackson's world fans mourn idol before memorial
LONDON - Fans in Asia planned to stay up into the wee hours, bars across Europe were holding Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris were clearing their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop's star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles.
Nations:France Sweden Malaysia Australia Philippines People:Michael Jackson Stevie Wonder Lionel Richie Mariah Carey Aaron Kwok Activities:Michael Jackson Death Source:(AP)
2009-07-07
Airlines replace monitors after Air France crash
RECIFE, Brazil - Airlines moved quickly Tuesday to replace speed monitors like those suspected of feeding false information to the computers on Air France Flight 447 and possibly causing the plane to break up over the Atlantic Ocean.
Nations:Brazil France Malaysia United Arab Emirates U.S. Activities:2009 Air France Crash
2009-06-10
NATO ships, helicopters hunt down 7 pirates
NAIROBI, Kenya - NATO warships and helicopters pursued Somali pirates for seven hours after they attacked a Norwegian tanker, NATO spokesmen said Sunday, and the high-speed chase only ended when warning shots were fired at the pirates' skiff.
Nations:Canada Malaysia Kenya Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-04-19
Somali pirates seize Egyptian ship; Tanker saved
CAIRO, Egypt - Somali pirates seized an Egyptian cargo ship and its 28 crewmembers on Thursday while a Malaysian military helicopter saved an Indian tanker from being hijacked in the new year's first attacks by pirates in the dangerous Gulf of Aden. Fifteen armed pirates snatched the Egyptian vessel, called Blue Star, after the ship exited the Red Sea and entered the gulf, carrying a cargo of 6,000 tons of fertilizer, according to Egyptian Deputy Foreign minister, Ahmed Rizq.
Nations:Egypt Malaysia Bahrain Yemen India Iran Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-01-01
World bids adieu to a rocky 2008; worries over '09
PARIS - When French shoppers start cutting back on buying champagne, oysters and foie gras for New Year's, it's been a rough year.
Nations:France Japan U.S. U.K. India Ireland Activities:2009 New Year's Day Global Financial Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-12-31
World bids a relieved adieu to a rocky year
SYDNEY, Australia - Fireworks exploded in a kaleidoscopic shower of light over Sydney's shimmering harbor Wednesday, as the world's first major city to ring in 2009 celebrated the end of a decidedly rocky year with cheers, beers and a sense of relief.
Nations:India Philippines Hong Kong Thailand Japan Malaysia People:Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Hu Jintao Activities:2009 New Year's Day Global Financial Crisis 2008 Beijing Olympics
2008-12-31
Pirates fire on US cruise ship in hijack attempt
NAIROBI, Kenya - Pirates chased and shot at a U.S. cruise liner with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack the vessel as it sailed along a corridor patrolled by international warships, a maritime official said Tuesday.
Nations:Malaysia Kenya Egypt Ukraine India Ethiopia Activities:Somalia Piracy Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-12-02
Indian navy sinks suspected pirate "mother" ship
NEW DELHI - An Indian naval vessel sank a suspected pirate "mother ship" in the Gulf of Aden and chased two attack boats into the night, officials said Wednesday, yet more violence in the lawless seas where brigands are becoming bolder and more violent.
Nations:Somalia Malaysia United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Kenya Thailand Source:(AP)
2008-11-19
Stars come out for MTV Asia Awards
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The Pussycat Dolls and British pop sensation Leona Lewis added a bit of glamour and sex appeal to MTV's Asia Awards show on Saturday, which showcased the best in global and regional music.
Nations:Malaysia Philippines South Korea Singapore Thailand People:Li Yuchun Andy Lau Source:(AFP)
2008-08-02
Oil sets new record above $147 a barrel
NEW YORK - Oil prices spiked to a new record above $147 a barrel Friday, as rising hostilities between the West and Iran and the potential for attacks on Nigerian oil facilities gave investors reason to rush back into the energy markets.
Nations:Nigeria Israel Malaysia Brazil Hungary People:Condoleezza Rice Activities:2008 Global Oil Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-07-11
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