American on murder charges again held in Pakistan

American on murder charges again held in Pakistan

American on murder charges again held in Pakistan

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:31 AM PST

LAHORE, Feb 11 — A Pakistani court today sent a US national, accused of murdering two Pakistani men during what he said was an attempted robbery, to jail for 14 more days, dragging out a diplomatic row between the troubled allies. Raymond Davis, a US embassy employee who Washington says has diplomatic immunity, shot and killed two Pakistani men on ...


Nokia to adopt Microsoft smartphone platform

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:39 AM PST

HELSINKI, Friday 11 February 2011 (AFP) - Nokia said Friday it has entered a "broad strategic partnership" with Microsoft whose Windows Phone will now serve as the company's primary smartphone platform.

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Strike shuts down Pakistan state carrier

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:34 AM PST

KARACHI, Friday 11 February 2011 (AFP) - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) grounded all flights on Friday for a second consecutive day as government efforts to mediate an end to industrial action failed to resolve the dispute.

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VIDEO: Egypt braces for mass protests

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:04 AM PST

Egypt braces itself for mass protests after President Hosni Mubarak refuses to step down.


Turkey to spend US17 billion on rural development

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:15 AM PST

ANKARA, Feb 11: Turkey said it will spend 27 billion Turkish liras ($17 billion) on rural development through 2015, which includes establishing 3,000 facilities in rural areas around the country.

Hong Kong trio get life for gangland murder

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:27 AM PST

HONG KONG, Friday 11 February 2011 (AFP) - Three Hong Kong triad members have been jailed for life for the grisly murder of a crime boss who was rammed by a vehicle and then hacked to death outside a luxury hotel, a court said Friday.

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Lax security leads to evacuation of Malaysians from Egypt

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:12 AM PST

The appalling lax in security, coupled with a dire need of basic necessities in Egypt are among the main reasons why the government decided to evacuate over 11,000 Malaysians from the conflict-stricken country.

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Too early to add Yuan to SDR: IMF

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:10 AM PST

HONG KONG, Friday 11 February 2011 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday it is still too early to add the Chinese yuan to international foreign exchange reserve assets as the currency has yet to be fully liberalised, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.

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Penang not left out of ETP: Pemandu

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 12:09 AM PST

Penang has not been left out of the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), contrary to claims by certain quarters, that the island-state was not being offered any project or development under it.

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France warns Mexico over jailed national

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 08:53 PM PST

PARIS, Feb 11 — France warned Mexico yesterday that a decision to keep Frenchwoman Florence Cassez in a Mexican prison for her involvement in a kidnapping she denies would weigh on bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Michele Alliot-Marie said the rejection of an appeal that could have seen Cassez freed was a "denial of justice." Cassez, 36, has ...


Q+A - Pakistan, American tensions over shooting hit new heights

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:58 PM PST

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The case of U.S. national Raymond Davis, who killed two Pakistanis in late January, has raised tensions between the two uneasy allies to a level not seen since the late 1990s.

U.S. shooter in Pakistan held for 14 more days - Court

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:58 PM PST

LAHORE (Reuters) - A Pakistani court sent a U.S. national, accused of killing two Pakistani men during what he said was an attempted robbery, to jail for 14 more days on Friday, further dragging out a diplomatic row between the troubled allies.

Egypt military command meets, to issue statement

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:58 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's higher council of the armed forces met and would issue a statement on Friday, Egypt's state news agency reported.

Showdown in Egypt as Mubarak hangs on

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:28 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's people-power protesters, reeling with disillusion and anger after President Hosni Mubarak disappointed hopes he was about to resign, planned massive new demonstrations on Friday that may test the army's loyalties.

On 32nd anniversary of Islamic Revolution, Iran urges support for Egyptians

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:44 PM PST

TEHRAN, Feb 11: Iranians nationwide during rallies to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of victory of the Islamic revolution are chanting slogans in support of the Egyptian nation. 

Japan emperor in hospital for heart tests

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:25 PM PST

TOKYO, Friday 11 February 2011 (AFP) - Japan's Emperor Akihito was hospitalised Friday for heart tests, the imperial household agency said.

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After Mideast, should Russia and China worry?

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 10:57 PM PST

MOSCOW/BEIJING (Reuters) - On the last day of January, a crowd of 600 gathered in sub-zero temperatures on Moscow's Triumph Square and began to chant "Freedom! Freedom!" and call for the resignation of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Seoul investigates scam over anti-aircraft guns

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 10:45 PM PST

SEOUL, Friday 11 February 2011 (AFP) - South Korea's defence ministry is investigating a US arms dealer and its local agency for supplying sub-standard parts for anti-aircraft guns safeguarding Seoul's skies, news reports said Friday.

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Fatwa on Valentine's Day

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 10:07 PM PST

The Council of Churches Malaysia (CCM) has expressed concern over the Fatwa on Valentine's Day issued by the National Fatwa Council on Thursday 10 February 2011.

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Seoul court rejects multi-million suit against Lehman Bros

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 09:52 PM PST

SEOUL, Friday 11 February 2011 (AFP) - A Seoul court Friday ruled in favour of Lehman Brothers International Europe in a damages suit filed by a South Korean firm to recoup lost investments in LBIE's collapsed Dutch subsidiary.

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