'Heart attack' halts Glitter trip Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:34:02 -0000 Former pop star Gary Glitter's return to the UK is delayed as he said he was having a heart attack at Bangkok airport. China Games 'a broadcast record' Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:12:22 -0000 The Beijing Games looks set to become the most widely broadcast event in Olympic history, according to the IOC Pirates 'seize Malaysian ship' Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:36:14 -0000 Pirates have hijacked a Malaysian tanker with more than 20 crew on board in the Gulf of Aden, says a maritime watchdog. Olympic thirst boosts China beer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:31:45 -0000 Chinese brewer Tsingtao sees half-year profits up 42% from publicity gained by sponsoring the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Fiji leader slammed for boycott Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:18:04 -0000 Australia and New Zealand criticise the absence of Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama at a regional summit. China jumps Olympics air hurdle Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:43:07 -0000 Despite fears in the run-up to the Olympic Games, the skies above Beijing have met clean-air standards, officials say.
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Taliban Escalate Fighting With Assault on U.S. Base Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:19:44 -0000 Insurgents have taken advantage of a wavering NATO commitment, a flailing Afghan government and disarray in Pakistan.
Pakistani Parties Clash Over Reinstating Judge Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:06:26 -0000 A day after President Pervez Musharraf resigned from office, the strains between the ruling coalition parties became apparent in a dispute over fired judges.
5 Americans Are Arrested for Protest in Beijing Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:32:34 -0000 Chinese authorities arrested five Americans on Tuesday after they spelled out “Free Tibet” with blue L.E.D. lights near the National Stadium.
L.A. Times - Asia
Best Asian breakfast restaurants in Los Angeles Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 For a soothing morning meal, sample such Eastern delicacies as steamed buns, fresh soy milk and Chinese doughnuts.
BREAKFAST IS the last great dining frontier. Los Angeles is full of intrepid culinary explorers, venturing to all corners of the city in search of lunch and dinner; but as for the morning, we're often breakfast conservatives. Everybody knows about pancakes and waffles, and many are at home with Latin American breakfast staples. But Asian breakfasts are perhaps less well known. Except for dim sum, which is more of a fancy brunch option, what is Asian breakfast?
NATO calls Russia's use of force in Georgia 'disproportionate' Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Diplomatic moves to isolate Moscow come as Russian troops continue to show little sign of abiding by an agreement to withdraw from Georgia.
The Western military alliance Tuesday began curtailing ties with Russia for its "disproportionate" use of force in Georgia, but the foreign ministers at an emergency gathering of North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries stopped short of agreeing to rearm the beleaguered state or to take other such tough measures.
Pakistani women burned by acid or fire rely on beauty of others Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:14:00 -0700 Women who say their husbands threw acid at them or burned them find help in becoming self-reliant through salon work.
Saira Liaqat squints through her one good eye as she brushes a woman's hair. Her face, most of which the acid melted years ago, occasionally lights up with a smile. Her hands, largely undamaged, deftly handle the dark brown locks.
UN News Centre - Asia Pacific
Security Council lauds Timor-Leste's response to assassination attempts Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The Security Council today commended Timor-Leste's Government and public institutions for their quick and effective response in the wake of the February attempts on the lives of the leaders of the tiny nation that the United Nations helped shepherd to independence in 2002. Ban to set up new climate change centre to support Pacific island countries Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced today that the United Nations and Samoa plan to establish an Inter-Agency Climate Change Centre to help coordinate support to Pacific Island countries to combat the impact of global warming in their region. Pakistan: UN upgrades hospital for Afghan refugees Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 A hospital in an area in south-west Pakistan where many Afghans have taken shelter has received a facelift thanks to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and its partner, the American Refugee Committee (ARC).
Asia - Pacific - International Herald Tribune
Afghan War escalates with Taliban raid By CARLOTTA GALL AND SANGAR RAHIMI Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:13:06 -0000 Insurgents have taken advantage of a wavering NATO commitment, an outgoing American administration, a flailing Afghan government and a Pakistani government in deep disarray. Sarkozy visits troops in Kabul after deadly attack Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:30:23 -0000 French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited a military chapel in Kabul on Wednesday where the bodies of 10 French soldiers killed in battle lay before they were to be flown home. Sharif threatens to pull out of Pakistani coalition By JANE PERLEZ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:13:06 -0000 A day after President Pervez Musharraf resigned from office, the strains between the ruling coalition parties became apparent in a dispute over fired judges. China's quake victims rally from painful losses By EDWARD WONG Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:13:06 -0000 Far from Beijing and its gathering of Olympic athletes, victims of the earthquake that devastated Sichuan Province learn to use prosthetic limbs at a medical center. 5 Americans are arrested for protest in Beijing By ANDREW JACOBS AND COLIN MOYNIHAN Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:13:06 -0000 Chinese authorities arrested five Americans on Tuesday after they spelled out "Free Tibet" with blue LED lights near the National Stadium. At a retreat in India, lessons on yoga and life By KYLE JARRARD Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:13:06 -0000 With a new school, the yoga teacher Ajit Sarkar is building a community from the ground up
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