London reels from third night of rioting

London reels from third night of rioting


London reels from third night of rioting

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 01:17 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron was to hold crisis talks on Tuesday after three nights of riots, looting and arson by masked, hooded youths that wrecked shopping streets in many parts of London and spread to other cities.



N.Korea opens new air route with Malaysia

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 01:37 AM PDT

North Korea said Tuesday it will open an air route with Malaysia next week as the isolated communist country seeks to attract more foreign tourists.

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British PM chairs crisis meet on spiralling London riots

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 01:31 AM PDT

Riots swept across London and at least three other British cities, as Prime Minister David Cameron returned early from holiday Tuesday to tackle one of the worst outbreaks of violence for decades.

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Cameron to hold crisis talks on riots

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:41 PM PDT

LONDON, Aug 9 — British Prime Minister David Cameron was to hold crisis talks today after three nights of riots, looting and arson by masked, hooded youths that wrecked shopping centres in many parts of London and spread to three other cities. Neighbourhoods across the capital faced a massive clean-up of smashed glass, bricks, bottles and gutted ...



Australian stocks roar back into black

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:42 AM PDT

Australian stocks staged a stunning turnaround Tuesday, bouncing back from a more than 5.5 percent slump to end in the black on hopes the US Federal Reserve may outline plans for a new stimulus package.

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Interview of ex-IGP called off over Anwar's presence

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:39 AM PDT

The interview of two witnesses for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's ongoing sodomy trial was called off after both protested against Anwar's presence during the interview.

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Palanivel takes oath of office

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:38 AM PDT

MIC president Datuk G. Palanivel who was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister's Department took his oath of office before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at Istana Negara here today.

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Religion and politics

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:21 AM PDT

We have come to a time to reflect and review. Over all these years, we have been warned that religious issues are sensitive and should not be touched. However, we did not know that the long-term "taboo" and self-isolation have deepened the gap among different religious communities, making communication and understanding among different religions an important part missing in the society.

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On the road to a failed "Islamic State"

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:16 AM PDT

The Jais raid on DUMC last week signals Malaysia's quickening slide into a failed "Islamic State"like Iran, Yemen, and Tunisia and the rest.

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Asia stocks slip on economy fears, cut losses

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:16 AM PDT

Asian stock mostly fell Tuesday, extending recent losses amid fears about the global economy but well off the troughs seen earlier as dealers looked to a key meeting of the US Fed later in the day.

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Three arrested for attempted murder in London riots

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:10 AM PDT

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was hit by a car during rioting in north London overnight, police said Tuesday.

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Football: England international at risk after London unrest

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:09 AM PDT

English football officials were to meet police here Tuesday amid calls for the international against the Netherlands to be cancelled following a third day of rioting in London.

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China train maker signs $395m contract after crash

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:09 AM PDT

The Chinese state-owned company that made the trains involved in a deadly crash last month has signed a 2.54 billion yuan ($395 million) contract to provide trains to Turkmenistan.

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China inflation hits three-year high

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:08 AM PDT

China said Tuesday its politically sensitive inflation rate rose in July to its highest level in more than three years, as the government struggles to rein in soaring food costs.

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Russian "Dog Frisbee" championships

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:03 AM PDT

(Russia, Moscow-AFP) - Dog owners and their trusted hounds perform almost acrobatic manoeuvres during the Russian "Dog Frisbee" championships in Moscow. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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Chaotic weather produces bumper crop of cepes in France

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 12:01 AM PDT

(France, Vaïssac-AFP) - This year's early drought and summer rains have brought ideal conditions for mushrooms and in a village in southwestern France, growers are showing off a bumper crop. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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New Zealand geared up for rugby World Cup

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:54 PM PDT

(New Zealand-AFP) - One month before the world's largest rugby competition, New Zealanders are getting ready to welcome thousands of international spectators, and the teams from around the globe who will compete for the coveted trophy. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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Sony: London warehouse fire may affect UK deliveries

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:43 PM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp said on Tuesday deliveries in Britain of compact discs and DVDs could be affected after its sole warehouse for content products in the country caught fire in north London.



Nagasaki calls for shift from nuclear to renewables

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:38 PM PDT

The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Tuesday called for a shift away from nuclear power to renewables as it commemorated the 66th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II.

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VIDEO: Fears inflation may fuel China unrest

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 11:24 PM PDT

The rising cost of living is causing concern in China, as many already live on the poverty line and can ill afford to pay more for essential goods and services.


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