Arrest Warrant for Former Bangladesh Prime Minister
DHAKA (DPA) — A Dhaka court Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Khaleda Zia after she repeatedly failed to appear in court to face graft charges, court officials said.
Tamils Hold Anti-UN Protest in Northern Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (DPA) — Tamil academics, politicians and activists staged an anti-United Nations protest Tuesday in northern Sri Lanka for its decision to delay a report on alleged crimes committed during the civil war, police officials said.
Australia Vows to Get Tough on Terrorism
SYDNEY (DPA) — Australia said it will get tough on terrorism Monday with changes to laws to prevent citizens' involvement in militant groups and to curb so-called hate preachers.
Aid Workers, Journalist Injured in Ambush in Northern Myanmar
YANGON (DPA) - Four people including a journalist and local aid worker were injured as rebels attacked a Red Cross vehicle carrying wounded in north-eastern Myanmar, state media reports Sunday.
Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew Suffering Fom Severe Pneumonia
SINGAPORE (DPA) - Singapore's first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, is in an intensive care unit after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia, the office of the current premier said Saturday.
Indonesia Recalls Ambassador to Brazil in Row Over Death Penalty
JAKARTA (DPA) - Indonesia recalled its ambassador-designate to Brazil on Saturday as Jakarta's diplomatic rows worsened over the planned executions of convicted foreign drug smugglers.
Drug Resistant Malaria on the Border of India, Could Spell Epidemic
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Foreign Tourists Are Rude Too, Chinese Newspaper Says
BEIJING (DPA) — Chinese state media Wednesday highlighted the bad behaviour of foreign tourists as hundreds of millions of locals began travelling home or on holiday for the Chinese New Year holiday.
Myanmar Imposes Martial Law in Restive Kokang Region
YANGON (DPA) - Myanmar's president has declared martial law in Shan State's northern Kokang region after heavy fighting between troops and rebels left nearly 100 dead, state media reported Tuesday.
