Japan ruling party re-elects PM Noda as leader

Japan ruling party re-elects PM Noda as leader


Japan ruling party re-elects PM Noda as leader

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:32 AM PDT

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda stormed to victory in a party poll Friday, vowing to revamp his troubled ruling Democratic Party of Japan ahead of upcoming general elections.

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Malaysia gets quality investments in manufacturing sector

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:04 AM PDT

Malaysia continues to attract high-quality investments in the manufacturing sector, reflecting the country's competitiveness as a location of choice for high-tech investment in the region, said the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) today.

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Malaysia wants more investments from China in key manufacturing sectors

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:53 PM PDT

Malaysia is opening its doors wide open to Chinese investors to explore the numerous investment opportunities in key economic sectors.

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Will Budget be the last meeting of 12th Parliament?

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:32 PM PDT

With the Dewan Rakyat convening on Monday for the budget meeting, questions have arisen as to whether it would be the last or penultimate meeting before the government's mandate runs out on April 28 next year.

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China, Asean should work to improve FTA development

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:17 PM PDT

China and Asean should work more vigorously to improve on the Free Trade Area (FTA) development, Vice President Xi Jinping said here on Friday.

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Asean should engage China to solve South China Sea disputes

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:08 PM PDT

Indonesia's Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro opened a one-day international seminar on South China Sea here Thursday and urged Asean to engage China in an effort to seek solution of South China Sea disputes.

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China’s Xi seeks to reassure Southeast Asia on sea dispute

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:13 AM PDT

BEIJING, Sept 21 — China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping sought to reassure Southeast Asian leaders today that his country wanted only peaceful relations with them, following months of growing tensions over the strategically located South China Sea. Speaking at the opening of a trade fair in southern China for Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...



Whopping diamond expected to sell for over US$15 million

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:37 PM PDT

NEW YORK, Sept 21 — A 76-carat diamond billed as one of the most famous in the world is expected to fetch well over US$15 million (RM45 million) when it hits the auction block in November, Christie's said today. The colossal gem, which Christie's said was the finest and largest perfect Golconda diamond ever to appear at auction, is perfect in ...



China sets Monday verdict for ex-police chief at heart of Bo scandal

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 09:04 PM PDT

BEIJING, Sept 21 — A Chinese court will announce its verdict on a former police chief at the centre of the country's biggest political scandal in decades on Monday, an official said, with observers in little doubt that he will be found guilty. The hearing for Wang Lijun, former police chief of southwestern Chongqing municipality, will come a week ...



IMF lowers growth outlook for S Korea

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:29 AM PDT

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered on Friday its 2012 economic growth outlook for South Korea to three percent from 3.5 percent estimated in April, citing the eurozone fiscal crisis as a major risk factor, China's Xinhua news agency reported.

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'Having it all': a new look at older moms

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:24 AM PDT

A British psychologist suggests the media update its opinion on women who wait until their late 30s or early 40s to become mothers, claiming that notions of selfishness and willingness to risk the health of their baby need revision.

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VIDEO: Travolta: 'I'd thought of retiring'

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:00 AM PDT

John Travolta has told the BBC that he nearly retired from acting after the death of his son three years ago, but has finally been able to return to work on a new film, Savages.


U.S. lifts ban on New Zealand warships, New Zealand keeps nuclear-free stance

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 12:03 AM PDT

AUCKLAND (Reuters) - The United States has lifted a ban on visits by New Zealand warships to U.S. defence and coast guard bases around the world, further thawing relations after a 26-year stand-off on nuclear issues.



China's Xi seeks to reassure Southeast Asia on sea dispute

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:44 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping sought to reassure Southeast Asian leaders on Friday that his country wanted only peaceful relations with them, following months of growing tensions over the strategically located South China Sea.



Norway Prime Minister to reshuffle cabinet on Friday - media

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 11:03 PM PDT

OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will reshuffle his cabinet on Friday, hoping to revive the fortunes of his Labour Party a year before parliamentary elections, local media said on Friday.



China's Xi seeks to reassure Southeast Asia on sea dispute

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 10:59 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping sought to reassure Southeast Asian leaders on Friday that his country wanted only peaceful relations with them, following months of growing tensions over the strategically located South China Sea.



Obama, allies steal financial win over Romney in August

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 10:53 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic President Barack Obama and his allies scored a financial victory in August over Republican challenger Mitt Romney and his backers as they hit snags in the money race, financial disclosures showed Thursday.



Egypt's mufti urges Muslims to endure insults peacefully

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 10:46 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Muslims angered by cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad should follow his example of enduring insults without retaliating, Egypt's highest Islamic legal official said.



Suicide bombers kill 15 in Somali capital

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 10:37 PM PDT

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Two suicide bombers walked into a restaurant in central Mogadishu and killed at least 15 people on Thursday, police said, highlighting the security challenges facing the country's new president.



VIDEO: Fresh anti-Islam film protests due

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 10:47 PM PDT

Adverts have been broadcast on Pakistani TV showing President Barack Obama condemning an anti-Islam film made in the US, as security forces in several Muslim countries prepare for fresh protests.


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