Myanmar festival celebrates new literary freedom

Myanmar festival celebrates new literary freedom

Myanmar festival celebrates new literary freedom

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:35 AM PST

Dozens of renowned international and local writers gathered Friday at Myanmar's first international literary festival to celebrate the country's new-found freedom of expression.

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Suu Kyi urges 'more human' democracy

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:34 AM PST

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi called Friday for democracy with a "more human" face, arguing that technological development and economic wealth were no guarantee of a free and harmonious society.

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Japan PM vows new statement on WWII

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:21 AM PST

Japan's hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told lawmakers Friday he intends to release a new statement on World War II, a move that could cause friction with neighbouring nations including China.

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Autopsy report confirms Semenyih toddler was abused

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:05 AM PST

Police said the autopsy report on the three-year-old toddler discovered dead at home in Semenyih yesterday confirmed he had been abused.

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Police open investigation paper on elephant death in Tawau

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:04 AM PST

The Sabah police has opened an investigation paper on the mysterious death of 14 Borneo pygmy elephants in the Rara Forest Reserve in Tawau.

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Japan police arrest mobster in Fukushima clean-up

Posted: 01 Feb 2013 12:02 AM PST

Japanese police have arrested a high-ranking yakuza over claims he sent workers to Fukushima for the radiological clean-up without a licence, the first arrest of a mobster in connection with the nuclear plant.

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VIDEO: Denzel Washington's budget Flight

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:44 PM PST

Denzel Washington, Kelly Reilly and director Robert Zemeckis speak to the BBC's Ellie Davis about their new film, Flight.

G20 should focus on debts, not Japan-bashing - Russia

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:33 PM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's top financial diplomat said the Group of 20 should focus on making new commitments to curb borrowing, and not rush to judge Japan's bid to reflate its economy when policy makers meet this month.

Supply of controlled goods sufficient, says Mohd Johari

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 11:20 PM PST

The government has prepared sufficient supply of essential goods for the Chinese New Year celebrations starting Feb 10.

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Mixed reviews for BlackBerry, diehard fans rejoice

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 11:08 PM PST

The new BlackBerry got mixed reviews as the Canadian-based smartphone maker launched its bid for a comeback, while diehard "Crackberry" addicts cheered the new lineup.

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Details on new BlackBerry devices

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 11:06 PM PST

Here are detailed specifications of the new smartphones unveiled Wednesday by BlackBerry as part of the company's comeback effort:

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First Barbie-themed restaurant opens in Taiwan

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:47 PM PST

With hot pink sofas, high heels-shaped tables and chairs decorated with tutus, the first Barbie-themed restaurant opened in Taiwan on Wednesday catering to fans of the iconic doll.

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Decline in spiritual dimension

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:34 PM PST

In dealing with major cases, the police should also uphold the transparent mode of operation and update the public from time to time, including how they deal with police officers who have done wrong.

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VIDEO: Last day at the office for Hillary

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:08 PM PST

The BBC's Kim Ghattas looks back at Hillary Clinton's time in office as she stands down as US Secretary of State.

Explosion at Mexican oil giant Pemex headquarters kills 25

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:09 PM PST

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A powerful explosion rocked the Mexico City headquarters of state-owned oil giant Pemex on Thursday, killing at least 25 people, injuring more than 100 and trapping others inside.

Jailed Pussy Riot member suffering headaches, fatigue - band mate

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:33 PM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - One of the jailed members of Russian punk protest collective Pussy Riot has been moved to a prison with a hospital after suffering headaches and fatigue, her band mate said in remarks broadcast on Friday.

Japan pop idol shaves head after sex scandal

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:23 PM PST

A Japanese starlet who shaved her head and issued a tearful YouTube apology after spending the night with a man was scrambling Friday to redeem the girl next door image of all-female group AKB48.

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No land converted in Sabah forest reserves for plantation purposes -- Dompok

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:10 PM PST

No land in the Sabah forest reserves were converted for plantation purposes, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister, Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.

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YS Group to cooperate with relevant departments in investigating dead elephants

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:10 PM PST

Yayasan Sabah Group will cooperate with the relevant departments in investigating the cause of death of the elephants at its concession area, said Yayasan Sabah director Tan Sri Datu Khalil Datu Jamalul.

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Samsung chairman wins $4 bn family court case

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 10:07 PM PST

Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-Hee won a court ruling Friday against demands from his siblings to hand over billions of dollars in shares in various Samsung Group companies.

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