EC: Transparency can be seen at various stages of polls

EC: Transparency can be seen at various stages of polls
Organisers pick Merdeka Stadium for rally
Internet frauds jump in S.Korea: police
Curator sought for Indian temple treasure
The steak
Japan considers stress tests for nuclear reactors
China brushes off Philippine diplomat ban
Concern mounts over deadly Australian horse virus
Japan's Edano: no truth to report on Tepco breakup plan
Blame it on my blood, disgraced Japan politician says
Thai PM elect looks at economy, firms fear wage inflation
Royal tour
Thailand's PM-to-be denies job for Thaksin
Taiwan inflation at highest level since 2008
Australia steps up campaign against alcohol consumption
China landslide kills 18 people in north
S. Korea military arrests shooting 'accomplice'
Domestic consumption essential to boost economic growth
Grounded Tiger Airways stops ticket sales
EC produces booklet to explain election issues

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:51 AM PDT

The Election Commission says that its transparency can be seen at various stages from start to finish of polls.

Organisers pick Merdeka Stadium for rally

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:50 AM PDT

The organiser of the July 9 rally seeking electoral reform plans to hold the gathering in the Merdeka Stadium, and has given the assurance of cooperation to ensure a peaceful event.

Internet frauds jump in S.Korea: police

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:44 AM PDT

The number of arrests linked to online fraud in South Korea, one of the world's most wired countries, increased by more than 50 percent in the past two years, police warned Wednesday.

Curator sought for Indian temple treasure

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:14 AM PDT

India's Supreme Court called Wednesday for a curator to be appointed to help manage and preserve up to $20 billion worth of ancient treasure discovered in the vaults of a Hindu temple.

The steak

Posted: 06 Jul 2011 12:04 AM PDT

If all the six areas are able to achieve the reform agenda, it can undoubtedly enhance national competitiveness. However, the success and failure of the ETP depends on the strength of the reform, as well as the level and scope of adjustment.

Japan considers stress tests for nuclear reactors

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:50 PM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering stress tests on nuclear reactors to quell the safety fears that have prevented the restart of reactors shut since the March tsunami.

China brushes off Philippine diplomat ban

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:48 PM PDT

The Chinese embassy in Manila on Wednesday rejected Philippine criticism of one of its senior officials who has been "banned" from the foreign ministry, amid high tensions over a maritime row.

Concern mounts over deadly Australian horse virus

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:02 PM PDT

Concern over the killer Hendra virus mounted in Australia Wednesday after a sixth horse died in an outbreak, and 26 people underwent tests after coming into contact with sick animals.

Japan's Edano: no truth to report on Tepco breakup plan

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:18 PM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - There is no truth to a media report that senior Japanese government officials have secretly drawn up a plan to break up Tokyo Electric Power Co, which is struggling to stop nuclear leaks after a large earthquake triggered meltdowns in March, the government's top spokesman said on Wednesday.

Blame it on my blood, disgraced Japan politician says

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 11:18 PM PDT

"My blood's type B, which means I can be irritable and impetuous, and my intentions don't always come across," he said on Tuesday after his resignation.

Thai PM elect looks at economy, firms fear wage inflation

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:47 PM PDT

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Royal tour

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:34 PM PDT

Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, depart the Legislative Assemby in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, on their nine-day tour of Canada.

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Thailand's PM-to-be denies job for Thaksin

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:32 PM PDT

Thailand's next leader Yingluck Shinawatra Wednesday dismissed mounting speculation that her brother Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, will be given an official role under her tenure.

Taiwan inflation at highest level since 2008

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:31 PM PDT

Taiwan said Wednesday inflation hit a two-and-a-half-year-high of 1.93 percent in June, on the back of higher fuel costs and a sharp rise in fruit prices after a health scandal.

Australia steps up campaign against alcohol consumption

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 09:46 PM PDT

CANBERRA, Jul 6: The Australian government's push for plain-packaged cigarettes could be just the beginning, as health activists take a new fight all the way to Canberra - one drink is doing you damage.

China landslide kills 18 people in north

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:09 PM PDT

A landslide triggered by torrential rain left 18 people dead and two others injured in northern China, the local government said Wednesday, as weather officials warned of more downpours to come.

S. Korea military arrests shooting 'accomplice'

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:09 PM PDT

South Korea's military said Wednesday it had arrested a Marine private for allegedly assisting an alcohol-fuelled shooting spree by a colleague that left four troops dead and one more injured.

Domestic consumption essential to boost economic growth

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:09 PM PDT

OCBC Bank says that it is crucial for Malaysia's domestic consumption to gain traction in the second half of this year and contribute to overall economic growth.

Grounded Tiger Airways stops ticket sales

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 10:08 PM PDT

Grounded Australian budget carrier Tiger Airways stopped ticket sales Wednesday after pressure from the consumer regulator which expressed bewilderment about how it could promise to deliver the flights.