China says US anti-missile North Korea plan intensifies antagonism

China says US anti-missile North Korea plan intensifies antagonism


China says US anti-missile North Korea plan intensifies antagonism

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:47 AM PDT

BEIJING, March 18 — China said today that US plans to bolster missile defences in response to provocations by North Korea would only intensify antagonism, and urged Washington to act prudently. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei made the comments at a daily news briefing. US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans on Friday to ...


Kenyatta lawyers push international court to drop case

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:34 AM PDT

AMSTERDAM, March 18 — Lawyers for Kenya's president-elect, Uhuru Kenyatta, will push the International Criminal Court today to drop charges against him after the case against his co-accused collapsed. The case against Kenyatta, on charges of crimes against humanity over bloodshed in the aftermath of Kenya's 2007 election, has been further ...


Nations gather for final UN arms trade treaty negotiations

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:11 PM PDT

NEW YORK, March 18 — Negotiators from around 150 countries gather in New York today for a final push to hammer out a binding international treaty to end unregulated conventional arms sales, a pact that a powerful US pro-gun lobby is urging Washington to reject. Arms control campaigners and human rights advocates say one person every minute dies ...


Philippines rejects appeal in high-profile murder case

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:59 AM PDT

The Philippines has rejected an appeal to pardon a Spanish-Filipino serving life in jail for murdering two women despite an award-winning documentary showing his innocence, the film-maker said Monday.

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EPF announces 2013/2014 list of fund management institutions, unit trust funds

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:52 AM PDT

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has published the 2013/2014 List of Fund Management Institutions (FMI) and unit trust funds for the EPF Members Investment Scheme (EPF-MIS).

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US promises S. Korea all military resources

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:51 AM PDT

US Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday promised to provide South Korea with every military resource under the US nuclear umbrella at a time of heightened tensions with North Korea.

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Police nab man over commotion during ceramah

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:32 AM PDT

The police detained a man in connection with a commotion during a ceramah by Kulim Bandar Baharu Member of Parliament Zulkifli Nordin at a school in Penanti here last night.

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Family walks 10 hours to Sabah relocation centre

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:32 AM PDT

A family of six, confined to living in fear in Kampung Tanjung Labian and in the jungle over the past 11 days due to the Sulu terrorist intrusion, has walked for 10 hours to reach a temporary relocation centre here.

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China says U.S. anti-missile North Korea plan intensifies antagonism

Posted: 18 Mar 2013 12:19 AM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday that U.S. plans to bolster missile defences in response to provocations by North Korea would only intensify antagonism, and urged Washington to act prudently.


Apple offers wall-mounted iMac

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:52 PM PDT

Apple has started selling a new version of its all-in-one iMacdesktop complete with a VESA mounting.

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Russian dashcams digital guardian angels for drivers

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:51 PM PDT

When a bright meteor streaked across the sky over the Russian Urals last month, it was the film footage captured by hundreds of in-car cameras and hastily uploaded to YouTube by dumbfounded drivers that allowed the world to share the event.

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Tablet 'designed for women' causes laughter, outrage on tech blogs

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:48 PM PDT

A tablet, "designed for women," has been causing a buzz on tech blogs after receiving a Valentine's Day marketing push that has not had quite the result the makers intended.

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Soccket, a soccer ball that generates electricity

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:44 PM PDT

Soccket, a soccer ball that converts kinetic energy into electricity, and that has been called "exactly what America needs" by the former director of the US Patent Office, is about to hit retail markets, should it reach its funding target on Kickstarter.

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Rock 'n' rail: British transport minister makes album

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:41 PM PDT

Britain's junior transport minister Norman Baker is releasing his debut rock album at the age of 55, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.

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Canadian astronaut floats through chat with kids

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:41 PM PDT

The Canadian commander of the International Space Station delighted schoolchildren in a live question and answer session conducted from space on Friday.

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Fuel increase, rising cost in higher education top concerns of Malaysian businesses

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:39 PM PDT

Fuel increases and the increased cost of higher education are top concerns raised by businesses in Malaysia, said the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants' (ACCA) report entitled "Drivers of Change in Asia-Pacific".

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Vietnam mourners clash with riot police: reports

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:32 PM PDT

Angry mourners clashed with riot police at a funeral procession in northern Vietnam at the weekend, state media said Monday, in a rare mass protest at alleged impunity for the country's communist elite.

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The myth of two-party system

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 11:32 PM PDT

Members of the public should support all political ideas that can bring the country a positive change, regardless of whether the ideas are from the BN or Pakatan Rakyat.

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Italian president urges unity as poll pressure grows

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 10:25 PM PDT

ROME, March 18 — Italian President Giorgio Napolitano appealed to political leaders yesterday to work together to form a government, but his appeal fell on deaf ears and pressure grew for a new poll after last month's deadlocked election. The threat of months of political instability following the inconclusive ballot has triggered warnings across ...


Melbourne plans tallest building in southern hemisphere

Posted: 17 Mar 2013 10:30 PM PDT

Australia's second-largest city Melbourne could possibly have the tallest building in the southern hemisphere after approval Monday for a new 388-metre (1,280 foot) apartment and hotel complex.

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