The end is near for traditional books?

The end is near for traditional books?

The end is near for traditional books?

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 01:04 AM PDT

Though reading e-books the fast food-style is in line with the current simple and fast-paced life, not every book is suitable to be read in electronic form.

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Kenanga Research sees optimistic export outlook

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 01:02 AM PDT

The recovery in Malaysia's export demand is showing sign that the 'black swans' in the first quarter of this year have finally begun to taper off by the end of the second quarter.

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India plans strategic rail links near China border

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 12:49 AM PDT

India plans to build three strategic rail links close to its disputed border with China, according to a government report that highlights the huge challenges of improving infrastructure in the region.

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Make it a success

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 12:49 AM PDT

I think the government should be more concerned about the success or failure of the registration exercise, instead of other side issues.

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29,000 children killed by hunger in Somalia

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 06:40 PM PDT

MOGADISHU, Aug 5: More than 29,000 children under the age of five have been killed due to the drought and famine in Somalia, US estimates show.

Indonesia foreign minister defends Ahmadiyah verdicts

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 12:24 AM PDT

Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa on Friday defended the country's judicial system after a court sentenced Muslim radicals to a few months in jail for killing members of a minority sect.

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Yingluck elected Thailand's first female PM

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 12:07 AM PDT

Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of former premier Thaksin, was today elected Thailand's 28th and first female prime minister by Parliament.

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China media warns Manila on military in Spratlys

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:46 PM PDT

Chinese media on Friday warned the Philippines against building up its military presence in disputed areas of the South China Sea, amid a deepening rift between the two countries.

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VIDEO: Student demo in Chile turns violent

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:47 PM PDT

Hundreds of people have been arrested and more than a dozen police officers injured in violent demonstrations in Chile.


It's time to give recognition

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:50 PM PDT

We have no right to question the practice of the Russian authority, because the root of the problem lies on our side.

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Warning on strong winds, rough seas lover Typhoon Muifa

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:45 PM PDT

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued an advisory on strong winds and rough seas (first category) for several waters areas after Typhoon Muifa was located at 152km South-Southeast areas of Kadena Air Base in Japan at 3am today.

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VIDEO: School life for Japan's tsunami children

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT

450,000 people were made homeless by the powerful earthquake and massive tsunami that devastated Japan in March.


Thaksin’s sister, Yingluck, elected Thai prime minister

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:04 PM PDT

BANGKOK Aug 5 — Thailand's parliament elected Yingluck Shinawatra as the country's first female prime minister today after the political novice won the support of more than half of the lawmakers in a televised vote, according to Reuters calculations. The 44-year-old businesswoman, who was unopposed, won the 251 votes required to follow in the ...

Thaksin's sister, Yingluck, becomes Thai prime minister

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 11:07 PM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Yingluck Shinawatra was elected Thailand's first female prime minister on Friday in a parliamentary vote just 11 weeks into a political career crafted from exile by her brother and former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra.

Yingluck confirmed as Thailand's first female PM

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:33 PM PDT

Yingluck Shinawatra became politically turbulent Thailand's first female prime minister on Friday after parliament endorsed her crushing election victory.

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China to boost 'anti-terrorism' forces after attacks

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:32 PM PDT

China will deploy more "anti-terrorism forces" to its far northwest Xinjiang region following a series of deadly attacks there, state media said Friday.

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China braces for approaching typhoon Muifa

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:31 PM PDT

China called more than 7,000 fishing boats back to port on Friday in preparation for Typhoon Muifa, one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in recent years, state media said.

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French police Segway into new transport option

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:12 PM PDT

(France, Versailles-AFP) - Previously, "Segways" -- the distinctive two-wheeled electric vehicles -- have been mainly the preserve of guided tour groups and a few trendy commuters. But now, in France at least, they're getting a new kind of customer -- the police. Segway-mounted officers are taking to the streets today in Versailles in a new scheme that will be rolled out at tourist sites across the country. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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Tiger Airways Australia hits new safety snag

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 09:49 PM PDT

Grounded low-cost carrier Tiger Airways Australia hit fresh problems Friday, with aviation regulators knocking back a redrafted safety manual in a move that will see its flight ban extended.

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Ukraine's fattiest treat gets trendy makeover

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 09:49 PM PDT

Ukraine's national dish of pork fat is a dense, white, chewy treat that can become an acquired taste. But a new restaurant transforms the traditional dish, moulding it into kitsch edible sculptures and even "sushi".

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