VIDEO: India flood death toll 'to reach 1,000'

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• VIDEO: India flood death toll 'to reach 1,000'
• Indonesians name eight companies causing haze
• VIDEO: Jon Stewart 'captured' on Egypt TV
• Singapore smog eases as Indonesian planes waterbomb fires
• New death in Saudi Arabia from Coronavirus
• China denounces Philippines for “illegal occupation” of reef
• Backlash grows against Brazilian protests after riots
• India monsoon floods kill at least 560, with thousands missing
• VIDEO: Is Nepal losing its best porters?
• VIDEO: Love is in the air for record breakers
• Pakistani actress burned in acid attack
• Japan enacts anti-bullying law to curb rising cases in schools
• Hong Kong silent on Snowden’s fate after US files charges
• Susilo orders water ops against raging fires
• South African trade unions mobilise workers to protest against Obama’s visit
• Singapore ex-prime minister uses Badawi story to tick off Indonesia on haze
• Pray for good catch
• Clear instructions needed for Immigration clearance procedures
• New replaces old

VIDEO: India flood death toll 'to reach 1,000' Posted: 23 Jun 2013 12:33 AM PDT After the devastating floods in northern India, the authorities say the number of dead in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand could rise to 1,000.

Indonesians name eight companies causing haze Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:51 PM PDT The Indonesian Environment Ministry has named eight companies there they are investigating for contributing to the haze by scorching their land in Riau and Jambi. This is done to clear the land for their plantations. Another 14 companies are also being investigated for burning, but have not been named yet.The companies named are PT Langgam Inti ...

VIDEO: Jon Stewart 'captured' on Egypt TV Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:21 AM PDT The American political satirist Jon Stewart has appeared as a guest on Egypt's top satirical TV show El Bernameg hosted by Bassem Youssef, which is modelled after his own programme "The Daily Show."

Singapore smog eases as Indonesian planes waterbomb fires Posted: 22 Jun 2013 05:04 AM PDT Air quality in Singapore improved significantly to "moderate" pollution levels today, as Indonesian planes waterbombed raging forest fires and investigators scrambled to determine the cause of one of Southeast Asia's worst air pollution crises. Indonesia's environment minister said eight domestic firms were suspected of being responsible for the ...

New death in Saudi Arabia from Coronavirus Posted: 22 Jun 2013 04:30 AM PDT Saudi Arabia said another person had died of the SARS-like coronavirus MERS, and six new cases were registered, in statements on Thursday and Friday as international experts gather in Cairo to discuss the epidemic. Experts, including from the World Health Organisation, are nearing the end of a four-day meeting on the disease which has now infected ...

China denounces Philippines for “illegal occupation” of reef Posted: 22 Jun 2013 03:12 AM PDT China condemned on Friday what it called the "illegal occupation" of a disputed coral reef by the Philippines, and vowed to protect its sovereignty after Manila moved new soldiers and supplies to the remote location. The Second Thomas Shoal, known in China as the Ren'ai reef, is at the centre of the latest territorial dispute between Beijing and ...

Backlash grows against Brazilian protests after riots Posted: 22 Jun 2013 02:07 AM PDT A backlash against Brazil's nationwide protests took hold after widespread rioting, as even the leftist group at the movement's core said it would stop organizing marches for now because of growing discord and violence. President Dilma Rousseff addressed the nation, a day after one million people in more than 100 cities took to the streets. There ...

India monsoon floods kill at least 560, with thousands missing Posted: 22 Jun 2013 01:52 AM PDT Flash floods and landslides triggered by early monsoon rains have killed at least 560 people in northern India and left tens of thousands missing, officials said today, with the death toll expected to rise significantly. Houses and small apartment blocks on the banks of the Ganges, India's longest river and sacred to Hindus, have toppled into the ...

VIDEO: Is Nepal losing its best porters? Posted: 22 Jun 2013 01:25 AM PDT Trekking agencies in Nepal say they are struggling to find enough experienced porters to help carry tourists' equipment and provide advice about ascending the area's peaks.

VIDEO: Love is in the air for record breakers Posted: 22 Jun 2013 01:30 AM PDT Singletons from around Europe set a new record for the world's highest speed-dating session.

Pakistani actress burned in acid attack Posted: 22 Jun 2013 01:01 AM PDT A young actress suffered burn injuries in an acid attack in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, her relatives and police said. The 18-year-old, know as Bushra and popular in the northwest for her film, television and theatre appearances, was attacked while asleep at her home in the town of Nowshera, 148 kilometres northwest of Islamabad. "A man ...

Japan enacts anti-bullying law to curb rising cases in schools Posted: 21 Jun 2013 10:06 PM PDT The Japanese government yesterday enacted a law against bullying at elementary, junior high and senior high schools as increasing serious cases of bully have occurred in the country, Xinhua news agency reported, citing local press reports.The bill, which has been passed by the more powerful lower house, was voted in favour by the ruling coalition ...

Hong Kong silent on Snowden’s fate after US files charges Posted: 21 Jun 2013 09:29 PM PDT Hong Kong authorities were silent today on the fate of a former US National Security Agency (NSA) contractor ahead of an expected extradition request by the United States where he has been charged with spying. But a Hong Kong newspaper said he was under police protection. Edward Snowden was charged with theft of US government property, ...

Susilo orders water ops against raging fires Posted: 21 Jun 2013 09:26 PM PDT Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered the National Disaster Management Body (BNPB) to head an operation to fight the haze caused by forest and peat fires over a 850-hectare site in Riau, Sumatra over the past one week. The resulting haze from the forest fire has affected air quality in neighbouring countries Singapore and parts ...

South African trade unions mobilise workers to protest against Obama’s visit Posted: 21 Jun 2013 08:56 PM PDT The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) yesterday started mobilising all workers to participate in planned protests against U.S. President Barack Obama's visit, Xinhua news agency reported. The national union federation also urged other ruling alliance members - African National Congress (ANC) and South African Communist Party (SACP) - ...

Singapore ex-prime minister uses Badawi story to tick off Indonesia on haze Posted: 21 Jun 2013 05:42 PM PDT Former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong (pic) referred extensively to an analogy told by former Malaysian PM tun Abdullah Badawi about neighbours living in a semi-detached house to tick off Indonesians for the choking haze. "What each does will affect the other. So we have to be considerate in our behaviour like not putting on the TV too ...

Pray for good catch Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:30 PM PDT Although the two Chinese temples have rooted in the village for about 70 years, he believed that the village has existed earlier, at least 84 years ago, as her 84-year-old sister was born in Bagan Parit Baru and brought to Bagan Sungai Lang when she was about a month old. mysinchew_0518-1.jpg read more

Clear instructions needed for Immigration clearance procedures Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:09 PM PDT They have indeed violated the relevant provisions of the Passport Act, but those who are familiar with the operating practices of the Johor Customs and Immigration checkpoint actually sympathise with them, feeling that they were out of luck. read more

New replaces old Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:03 PM PDT If the MCA is not able to stand firm even in principle issues, how is it going to make reforms? read more

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Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time

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• Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time
• Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens
• Gunmen kill 11 foreign tourists in Pakistan
• Brazil protesters vent rage at govt corruption
• Gunmen kill 11 foreign climbers in Pakistan
• Tourists shot dead in northwest Pakistan
• Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens
• Anti-corruption protests continue in Brazil
• Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan
• Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan
• Even In Over-Regulated Washington State, Obamacare Will Increase Individual Health Insurance Premiums By 34-80%
• Snowden: US collects Chinese mobile data
• Militants in north Nigeria force thousands to flee
• Deaths reported in Bolivia tanker collision
• BOE, PBOC Agree on Currency Swap
• Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities
• Brazil: 250K protest against govt corruption
• Pakistani actress burned in acid attack
• Congo defends Chinese mining companies
• The 10 Best Songs About Los Angeles

Turning LAPD Activity Into Meditation One Ambient Beat At A Time Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:34 PM PDT Imagine your Beverly Hills speeding ticket as interpreted by Philip Glass. Or a domestic dispute backed by theremin and Moog synthesizer. You're starting to get the idea behind "You Are Listening To Los Angeles," a trippy website that mashes up live L.A. police scanner broadcasts with streaming ambient music.

Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:47 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia declared a state of emergency in two parts of the southern state of Johor on Sunday as smoke from land-clearing fires in Indonesia pushed air pollution above the level considered hazardous. The illegal burning of forests and other land on Indonesia's Sumatra island, to the west of peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, to clear space for palm oil plantations is a chronic problem during the June-September dry season. ...

Gunmen kill 11 foreign tourists in Pakistan Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:29 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (AP) — Gunmen killed 11 foreign tourists before dawn Sunday as they were visiting one of the world's highest mountains in a remote area of northern Pakistan, police said.

Brazil protesters vent rage at govt corruption Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:59 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — A quarter-million Brazilians took to the streets in the latest a wave of sometimes-violent protests that are increasingly focusing on corruption and reforming a government system in which people have lost faith. A new poll shows that 75 percent of citizens support the demonstrations.

Gunmen kill 11 foreign climbers in Pakistan Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:54 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police say gunmen have killed 11 foreigners who were climbing one of the highest mountains in the world in northern Pakistan.

Tourists shot dead in northwest Pakistan Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:47 PM PDT Security personnel sent to area after gunmen stormed base camp of Nanga Parbat mountain killing at least 11 people.

Malaysia declares emergency as Indonesia smoke pollution thickens Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:47 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia declared a state of emergency in two parts of the southern state of Johor on Sunday as smoke from land-clearing fires in Indonesia pushed air pollution above the level considered hazardous.

Anti-corruption protests continue in Brazil Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:08 PM PDT An estimated 150,000 demonstrators take part in rallies across the country, despite president's pledge of reform.

Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan Posted: 22 Jun 2013 11:21 PM PDT PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen stormed a hotel in a remote part of northern Pakistan on Sunday and killed nine foreign tourists and a Pakistani guide near the foot of one of the world's tallest mountains, police and security officials said. Five Ukrainians, three Chinese, a Russian and their guide were killed in the attack in a remote resort area near the base camp for the 8,125-metre snow-covered Nanga Parbat peak, a popular destination for adventurous trekkers, officials said. ...

Gunmen kill nine foreign tourists and their guide in northern Pakistan Posted: 22 Jun 2013 10:07 PM PDT PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen stormed a hotel in a remote part of northern Pakistan on Sunday and killed nine foreign tourists and a Pakistani guide, police and security officials said.

Even In Over-Regulated Washington State, Obamacare Will Increase Individual Health Insurance Premiums By 34-80% Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:01 PM PDT For all the talk about rate shock—next year's Obamacare-induced spike in health insurance prices—there are a few states where you'd think rate shock shouldn't happen. In Maine, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, insurance markets are already regulated in much the same way that Obamacare will. These states force insurers to cover everyone, despite pre-existing conditions, and they oblige carriers to charge similar rates to younger and older customers. Despite these factors, it turns out that in Washington state, Obamacare will still increase the underlying cost of individually purchased health insurance by 34 to 80 percent, on average.

Snowden: US collects Chinese mobile data Posted: 22 Jun 2013 08:39 PM PDT Hong Kong newspaper cites ex-intelligence technician as naming top university and a network operator as hacking targets.

Militants in north Nigeria force thousands to flee Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:13 PM PDT MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Islamist extremists threatening a bloodbath forced thousands of people out of villages in Nigeria's northeast, where refugees said Saturday that the fighters have regrouped after a month-long military crackdown. Read full article >>

Deaths reported in Bolivia tanker collision Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:37 PM PDT Police say alcohol spilling from lorry caught fire following accident, burning 11 vehicles on highway near Peru border.

BOE, PBOC Agree on Currency Swap Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:51 PM PDT The Bank of England and the People's Bank of China Saturday said they had reached a three-year deal to swap sterling and yuan when needed.

Scattered, smaller protests continue in dozens of Brazilian cities Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:02 PM PDT By Pedro Fonseca and Sergio Moraes SALVADOR/BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Scattered protests took place in dozens of Brazilian cities on Saturday, although fewer people took to the streets in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, where vandalism and clashes with police have rocked the country in recent days. ...

Brazil: 250K protest against govt corruption Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:56 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — More than 250,000 anti-government demonstrators again took to streets in several Brazilian cities Saturday and engaged police in some isolated, intense conflicts. Anger over political corruption emerged as the unifying issue for the demonstrators, who vowed to stay in the streets until concrete steps are taken to reform the political system.

Pakistani actress burned in acid attack Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:33 PM PDT Attack on 18-year-old Bushra in her home in northwestern town of Nowshera blamed by her brother on local TV producer.

Congo defends Chinese mining companies Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:05 PM PDT GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo's information minister described a recently published Amnesty International report on working conditions in the country's mines as "unfairly targeting" Chinese companies.

The 10 Best Songs About Los Angeles Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:15 PM PDT Let the comments begin. This list of the best songs about Los Angeles could not possibly include every song about L.A., so I included only the best: the ones that most define the city and give L.A. its beat. But since it is only ten songs, someone is bound to be disappointed. I know what you're thinking -- No 'Free Fallin'' by Tom Petty? What about "Los Angeles" by X? And why no Los Lobos or Beck or other bands synonymous with L.A.? Instead of asking, just take a listen before letting me know your favorite L.A. tunes.

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