WORLD HEADLINES 5/14/15, Asia Edition: 200 Latest Breaking News and Top Stories

• Myanmar’s Thein Sein Calls For Extension of Martial Law in Kokang Region
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from RFA Home
  He asks parliament to approve the request amid ongoing fighting near the border with China.

• Stalin stands tall in Kazakh village
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia

  
  Villagers rebuild Kazakhstan's last full-size Stalin statue.
• Taliban Attack Kills 14, Including American, at Kabul Hotel
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NYT > Asia Pacific
  A gunman attacked patrons at the Park Palace Hotel, going room to room and apparently targeting foreigners.
• Chinese baby rescued after being buried alive
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
  A baby boy is rescued after being buried alive for up to 10 days in a shallow, unmarked grave on a hillside in southern China. Thousands of infants with birth defects are abandoned every year in the country.
• Depp's dogs face death in Australia
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia

  
  Actor Johnny Depp is told he broke import laws by bringing his two dogs into Australia and they will be put down if he does not remove them.
• Defector: Kim out within three years
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
  In an exclusive interview with CNN, one of the highest-level defectors from North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un's cruelty is turning insiders against him.
• Amtrak Derailment 2015: Well Before Philadelphia Crash, US Rail System Lagged Behind Rest Of The World
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from International Business Times
  Well before a crowded Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia this week, killing at least eight people, the American rail system was struggling to find the money to manage basic maintenance, to say nothing of the long-discussed safety upgr...
• Japan’s Global SDF Will Need These Two Laws
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Diplomat
  Two new bills could revolutionize the Japanese military's ability to fight abroad.
• Japan self-defence reforms backed
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia
  Japan moves closer towards allowing its military to fight abroad with its cabinet approving reforms to its self-defence laws.
• The Karachi bus survivors who drove to hospital
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia
  How Karachi massacre survivors drove to hospital
• India’s Military Cannot Fight Wars Lasting Longer than 20 Days
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Diplomat
  A recent report by the Indian government points to an ‘ammunition crisis’ in the India Army.
• VIDEO: Living in tents in quake-hit Nepal
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia
  Nepal has suffered two devastating earthquakes in recent weeks. The first claimed the lives of more than 8,000 people and the second nearly 100.
• Narendra Modi Starts Trip to China With a Burst of Sightseeing
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NYT > Asia Pacific
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Xi Jinping of China sought to highlight the ancient ties between the two neighbors by visiting historical sites.
• Southeast Asia Scrambles to Deal With Migrant Crisis
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Diplomat
  Up to 10,000 refugees may be adrift off the coast of Southeast Asian states without food or water.
• Malaysia to turn back migrants
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
  A top Malaysian official says the surge of migrants from Myanmar and Bangladesh seeking asylum in his country and neighboring Indonesia in recent days is unwelcome -- and his government will turn back any illegal arrivals.
• Fourteen dead in Kabul hotel attack
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia
  Afghan officials say 14 people were killed, including citizens of the UK, the US and India, in an attack claimed by the Taliban on a hotel in Kabul.
• Trans Pacific Partnership: Canadian Official's Salvo Against Key Dodd-Frank Provision Muddies Trade Talks
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from International Business Times
  Canada’s top finance official has added fuel to the hot debate over free trade agreements currently roiling Congress. Speaking at a securities conference in New York Wednesday, Canadian Finance Minister Joe Oliver said that the North Ame...
• China Military Recruiters Make Push For College Students, Offering New Incentives
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from International Business Times
  Under President Xi Jinping’s leadership, China has expanded its international military presence, increased its annual defense budget and upgraded its technological capabilities.
• Opposition-Affiliated Television Station to Broadcast in Cambodia by Year-End
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from RFA Home
  Sam Rainsy says the station will ‘favor’ his party, but won’t be controlled by it.
• Chinese Police Order Residents in a Xinjiang Prefecture to Turn In Passports
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NYT > Asia Pacific
  The policy appears to be an attempt by officials to combat a surge in ethnic violence by putting in place systemic restrictions over who is allowed to leave and enter China.
• Street artist turns Hong Kong into 1980s video game
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
• Karachi Ismaili Shia bus dead buried
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia
  A mass funeral takes place in the Pakistani city of Karachi for Ismaili Shia Muslims killed in an attack on a bus that left 45 dead.
• Can Thailand tackle its slave labor problem?
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
• 'Ten die' on stranded migrant boat
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BBC News - Asia
  Myanmar migrants on a boat stranded off Thailand tell the BBC that 10 people died while some are so desperate they are drinking urine.
• ‘Honor Killing’ In India: Couple Lynched, Burnt Alive In Eastern State Of Bihar; Case Filed Against 6 Men
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from International Business Times
  An Indian couple was lynched and set on fire in the eastern state of Bihar in a suspected case of “honor killing” on Wednesday, according to local media reports. A case has been registered by the local police against six people, of whom ...
• Outbreak of Hoof-and-Mouth Disease Kills Livestock in Laos
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from RFA Home
  The government has sent veterinarians to administer a vaccine to live animals to prevent the virus from spreading.
• Death toll in Kabul hotel attack rises to 14
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
  At least 14 people were killed in the attack on a hotel in Kabul on Wednesday night, for which the Taliban have claimed responsibility.
• What’s Killing Kazakhstan’s Antelope?
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Diplomat
  Kazakh authorities recently found 1000 antelopes dead on the steppe of unknown causes.
• Iranian Ships Fire Warning Shots At Singapore Cargo Vessel: Report
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from International Business Times
  Iranian naval vessels fired warning shots at a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Persian Gulf Thursday, CNN reported. U.S. officials are investigating the incident.
• Is Kim Jong Un panicking?
  Thursday, May 14, 2015 from CNN.com - Asia
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  • Youth Unemployment Hits Record High
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    Youth unemployment reached 10.2 percent last month, the highest figure on record, according to Statistics Korea on Wednesday. A total of 445,000 people aged 15 to 29 were unemployed in April, up 19,000 from a year ago. But the economic p...
  • Australia to Slash Foreign Aid
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    Australia is cutting its foreign aid but will boost its counter-terrorism spending in measures outlined in its annual budget. Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey said Tuesday his financial blueprint would make the country "stronger, safer and m...
  • World › China angered over U.S. military plans in disputed waters
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion - World
    Beijing expressed anger Wednesday after reports the United States was considering ramping up its military presence in disputed South China Sea waters and confronting Chinese territorial claims with ships and aircraft. Defence Secretary A...
  • World › Amtrak train was traveling at twice speed limit before it derailed
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion - World
    Federal investigators said on Wednesday that preliminary data showed an Amtrak train in Philadelphia was traveling at more than 100 miles per hour, or roughly twice the speed limit, when it derailed, killing seven people and injuring mor...
  • Lone Star Hearing to Begin Friday
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Economy] : An international tribunal will begin hearing a five-trillion-won case involving the South Korean government and the U.S. private equity firm Lone Star Funds in Washington on Friday. [more...]
  • Time to Prepare for Regime Change in N.Korea
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    North Korean Army chief Hyon Yong-chol was executed for treason on April 30, the National Intelligence Service told lawmakers here Wednesday. According to the NIS, Hyon was caught dozing off during a military rally on April 24-25 and fai...
  • Toyota, Mazda agree to tie up on eco-friendly, safety technology
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from NewsOnJapan.com
    Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. have agreed to expand their tie-up to include cooperation in the fields of eco-friendly and safety technology, the two companies said Wednesday. (Kyodo)
  • U.S. editorial excerpts
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from News - Kyodo News
  • Japanese morning newspaper headlines
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from News - Kyodo News
  • Gunmen storm guest house in Kabul, at least one American dead
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Japan Times » News category » World
    Gunmen stormed a guest house popular with foreigners in the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday evening, police said, with at least one American killed and dozens others trapped by fighting between the attackers and rescuers. Authorities c...
  • India's Modi Eyes Stronger Economic Ties to China
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to China for a three-day visit starting Thursday, the focus of the visit will be on bolstering economic ties, rather than the long-standing regional rivalry between the Asian giants. Modi wi...
  • S. Korea Raises Travel Advisory for Nepal
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Politics] : The government has again raised its travel advisory for three Nepalese regions after a second massive earthquake rattled Nepal earlier this week. [more...]
  • Kim Jong-un's Aunt 'Not Poisoned'
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    South Korean intelligence services on Tuesday denied rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's aunt was poisoned and died. In a closed-door session of the National Assembly Intelligence Committee on Wednesday morning, National Intell...
  • Japanese closest to Indian prime minister serves as a liaison between both nations
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from AJW by The Asahi Shimbun
    NEW DELHI--In making a symbolic fashion statement, Kenichiro Toyofuku usually dons a "Nehru jacket" to show his Indian co-workers that he is their friend.
  • Summer Universiade to Draw Athletes from 170 Countries to Gwangju
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    The 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade is just 50 days away. Nearly 20,000 athletes and officials from 170 countries are expected to attend the sports competition geared towards university students and recent graduates aged between 17 and 2...
  • Offbeat: Stockholm transit boss fined for shoplifting in Hong Kong
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from MACAU DAILY TIMES » World
    Macau Daily Times feed The chief executive of Stockholm’s public transit company has been caught shoplifting at Hong Kong’s international airport. Swedish public radio says Anders Lindstrom yesterday was fined the equivalent of 5,000 Swe...
  • Kim Jong-un Continues Reign of Terror
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un continued a bloody purge of top political and military officials with the public execution of Army chief Hyon Yong-chol. North Korea watchers believe Kim has embarked on a reign of terror to consolidate hi...
  • Assembly Committee Briefed on Shooting Spree
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Politics] : The National Assembly’s National Defense Committee denounced the poor safety management of ... [more...]
  • N.Korea Conducts Firing Drill Near Sea Border
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    North Korea on Wednesday night carried out firing drills just north of the Northern Limit Line near Baeknyeong and Yeonpyeong islands off west coast. The North notified South Korean authorities earlier that the drills could last from 3 p...
  • Today's Photo: May 14, 2015
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
  • Lawyers association raises concern over unpaid legal aid service
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from MACAU DAILY TIMES » Macau
    Macau Daily Times feed The president of the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), Jorge Neto Valente, has raised concerns over legal aid cases, in which legal aid lawyers have not been paid for their services, Radio Macau reported. Mr Neto Va...
  • N. Korea Conducts Second Round of Artillery Firing Near NLL
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Politics] : North Korea has resumed its artillery firing near the western maritime border with the South. An ... [more...]
  • How Much Do Seoul Citizens Use the Internet?
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    A whopping 86.2 percent of Seoul residents, or 8.4 million people, used the internet more than once per month in 2014. This is a jump of 5.6 percentage points from the 80.6 percent of residents, or 7.87 million users, recorded in 2009. U...
  • Workers at machinery plant protest poor management 
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from MACAU DAILY TIMES » China
    Macau Daily Times feed More than 10,000 workers at a state-owned machinery manufacturer in southern China are protesting low wages and company plans to lay off thousands of staff after posting losses for three years, employees said yeste...
  • Civic Group Plans to Arrange Family Visits to North
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Inter-Korea] : A South Korean civic group will push to allow families separated by the Korean War to visit the graves of their ancestors in the North around the Chuseok holiday. [more...]
  • BOK: Household Lending Sees Record Growth
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Economy] : The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that household lending reached its largest growth ever last ... [more...]
  • Son Heung-min Ranked Best Asian Football Player
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Sports] : A British football magazine has hailed Bayer Leverkusen striker Son Heung-min as the best player ... [more...]
  • S. Korea-Bulgaria Hold Summit in Seoul
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Politics] : President Park Geun-hye met with Bulgaria’s President Rosen Plevneliev at the presidential ... [more...]
  • Market prices jump from smuggling crackdown
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from DailyNK - Brightening the future of Korea
    Thisis “NK Market Trends,” bringing you news about the North Korean economy everyweek. This week we sat down with reporter Kang Mi Jin to discuss North Korea’smarket trends; but first, let’s take a look at how the market did this pastwee...
  • Beijing sets national holiday to mark 70th anniversary of Japan defeat
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from MACAU DAILY TIMES » China
    Macau Daily Times feed China declared Sept. 3 a national holiday this year to mark the 70th anniversary of the allied victory over Japan, the latest move by the Communist Party to focus attention on Japan’s wartime legacy. The work holid...
  • Korean Students Rank Third Globally in Math and Science
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    Asian nations took the top five spots in the latest OECD ranking of students based on achievement in math and science. Singapore topped the list of 76 countries followed by Hong Kong and Korea. Japan and Taiwan shared fourth place. Finla...
  • S. Korea-Bulgaria Upgrade Tie to "Comprehensive Partnership"
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Politics] : South Korea and Bulgaria agreed to upgrade bilateral relations into a comprehensive, ... [more...]
  • Stall transfers yield big profits at the market
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from DailyNK - Brightening the future of Korea
    The number of stalls at North Korea’smarkets has been on the rise, thanks to the easing of government crackdowns onsales and an ensuing boom in business. This has led to fierce competition tosnatch up stalls that are popular with custome...
  • 3 Dead, 2 Hurt as Reservist Runs Amok
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    A reservist went on a shooting spree at a training camp in southern Seoul on Wednesday, killing three people and wounding two others before committing suicide. The 23-year-old, identified only by his surname Choi, opened fire on his comr...
  • Samsung Ranked 7th Most Valuable Brand
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Economy] : Forbes has picked Apple as the world’s most valuable brand for a fifth consecutive year, while Samsung was ranked 7. [more...]
  • 'N. Korea’s Drills Were Demonstration of Nighttime Attack Ability'
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Inter-Korea] : The Defense Ministry says North Korea conducted unusual live-fire drills late Wednesday to show off its ability to carry out attacks at night. [more...]
  • To remove spots on black-colored clothes
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    To remove spots on black-colored clothes, soak them in flat beer and rub them before rinsing.
  • Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer claims to have deposed absent president
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Japan Times » News category » World
    A Burundian general said on Wednesday he had deposed President Pierre Nkurunziza for seeking an unconstitutional third term in office and was forming a transitional government, after more than two weeks of protests against the re-electio...
  • Ministry, Agencies Sign Pact on Managing Cross-Border Road
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Politics] : The Unification Ministry has signed a business agreement to better manage a ... [more...]
  • CJ to Support Public Safety Ministry for Disaster Relief Missions
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Domestic] : CJ Group will partner with the Ministry of Public Safety and Security to provide support during ... [more...]
  • Food Expo Kicks Off in Goyang
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    An international food exhibition kicked off a four-day run on Tuesday in Goyang, just north of Seoul. The annual event features just over 1,300 companies from 44 countries exhibiting their products in 2,900 booths. Visitors can check out...
  • Indian PM Starts 3-Nation Tour That Ends in Korea
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Chosun Ilbo
    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a three-nation tour of China, Mongolia, and Korea on Thursday. It is his first visit to all three countries since he became prime minister in May last year. His first destination is Xian, the hom...
  • Before and After: Sandstorm hits Baghdad
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from CCTV America
    Severe sand and dust storms swept through Baghdad on May 13th from the early morning. CCTV’s Liu Xu took these pictures showing the before and after of this sandstorm.
  • OECD Indicator Suggests S. Korea Economy Picking Up
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Economy] : An economic indicator from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has shown that South Korea's economy is entering an expansionary phase. [more...]
  • Gaming | Citi keeps May revenue forecast at MOP20.5b
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from MACAU DAILY TIMES » Macau
    Macau Daily Times feed Based on a report on the industry’s data, Citigroup has said that Macau’s gaming revenue for the first ten days of May reached MOP7 billion, while the overall average daily gaming revenue reached MOP731 million dur...
  • Migration | EU urges solidarity on refugee wave, plans to enforce rules
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from MACAU DAILY TIMES » World
    Macau Daily Times feed The European Union forged ahead yesterday with a controversial plan to introduce refugee quotas to ease pressure on countries battling the migrant influx, despite strong opposition to the scheme. The EU’s executive...
  • S. Korean 6th Ever to Complete Solo, Nonstop Yacht Trip Around Globe
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [Culture] : A South Korean sailor has become only the sixth person in the world to complete a solo, nonstop ... [more...]
  • Prince Charles' secret memos to government officials released
    Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World feed
    A cache of secret memos sent by Prince Charles to senior government ministers has finally been published, following a 10-year freedom of information battle between The Guardian and the government.
  • Int'l Experts: Hyon's Execution Shows Regime's Brutality and Insecurity
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from [KBS WORLD RADIO] NEWS
    [International] : The U.S. said that if true, the execution is another extremely brutal act by North Korea. European media, meanwhile, said the news demonstrates the instability of the North’s regime. [more...]
  • Amtrak train in Philadelphia derailment was traveling at over twice speed limit
    Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Japan Times » News category » World
    An Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing seven people, was barreling into a curved stretch of track at 100 miles per hour, over twice the speed limit, when the engineer slammed on the brakes, U.S. investigators said on Wedn...
  • India & World News
    
    • BJP minister says Jayalalithaa as CM will help central schemes
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      In a sign of more bonding between the BJP and the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu after Prime Minister Modi recently congratulated Jayalalithaa on her acquittal, Union minister Pon Radhakrishnan followed suit on Thursday hailing the verdict ...
    • PM Modi says special thanks to Xi for ``extremely productive meeting``
      Friday, May 15, 2015 from Zee News : India National
      Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday tweeted a "special thanks" to Chinese President Xi Jinping for "an extremely productive meeting" in Xi`an earlier in the day.
    • Fadnavis’s experiment with cow adoption stirs row
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      BJP lauds move, Congress terms it a gimmick
    • Monsoon may be early but El Nino fear looms
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      The monsoon is likely to hit India two days ahead of its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department announced on Thursday even as the possibility of below-par rainfall grew, with both IMD and US forecasters predicting a great...
    • India strongly condemns Taliban attack on Kabul guesthouse
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Zee News : India National
      India on Thursday strongly condemned the Taliban attack on a guesthouse in the Afghan capital that killed 14 people, including four Indians.
    • Anna Hazare to auction his vehicle
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      It was used during anti-corruption agitations
    • No question on paternity if child born within 280 days of marriage dissolution: Bombay HC
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      A child born during a valid marriage or even within 280 days after its dissolution can't be termed illegitimate unless the parents did not have access to each other during the period, the Bombay High Court has ruled.
    • Will continue to resist Jaitapur project: Sena
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      A day after a delegation of its MPs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to oppose the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Park (JNPP), the Shiv Sena has said that it will not allow the proposed 9900...
    • Kalbadevi fire: officer succumbs to burns
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      After battling 90 per cent burns sustained during last week’s Kalbadevi fire incident, Mumbai Fire Brigade’s Deputy Chief Officer Sudhir Amin succumbed to injuries at the National Burns Centre in...
    • Congress accuses BJP of double standards
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      The Tamil Nadu unit of the Congress on Thursday criticised the BJP for its double standards on the Karnataka high court verdict acquitting AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case.
    • CBI arrests one accused for uploading rape videos
      Friday, May 15, 2015 from Zee News : India National
      The CBI on Thursday arrested one of the accused in a case relating to the uploading of rape videos on social networking sites.
    • Modi, Xi get down to tackling tough issues
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      Boundary row, trade balance dominate talks.
    • Autos, cabs have lowest 'minimum' in 3 metros
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      Taxi and autorickshaw fares may have gone up, but Mumbaikars will still pay the lowest "minimum" fare among all metro cities. However, overall Mumbai auto and taxi fares (which includes minimum charges and fare for subsequent km) will be...
    • ‘In Pakistan, anyone and everyone can be a target’
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      Around 1,000 Shia citizens killed in two years.
    • The economy is recovering, we are in a positive zone: Jaitley
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      As revenues increase, I would like to earmark expenditure for rural infrastructure and strengthening of social sector schemes
    • Asma, a vocal protester whose life was cut short
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      The Aligarh Police are likely to arrest Javed, a property dealer, said to be her live-in partner, in connection with the murder.
    • DMK suspends two for hailing Jaya verdict
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      DMK on Thursday suspended two key leaders — Tiruchendur MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan and former Tirunelveli district secretary Karuppasamy Pandian — two days after they greeted AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa and praised her.
    • Eye on China, Modi government clears funds for India's largest-ever warship
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
      India has finally set the ball rolling for the eventual construction of its largest-ever warship, the 65,000-tonne aircraft carrier INS Vishal.
    • Monsoon likely to hit Kerala coast on May 30
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from The Hindu - National
      The monsoon is likely to hit the Kerala coast on May 30, two days before its scheduled arrival in the country. The Indian Meteorological Department on Thursday said that conditions were becoming “...
    • The day the earth shook me, emotionally and physically
      Thursday, May 14, 2015 from India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Times of India
    • • General : Ministry Allocates RM40 Million To Upgrade Fishermen Markets
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BERNAMA - English Version
        ALOR SETAR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The agriculture and agro-based industry ministry has allocated RM40 million to rebuild and upgrade about 200 fishermen markets nationwide.
      • N. Korea to stage firing drills near disputed sea border with South
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Malay Mail Online | World
        SEOUL, May 13 — North Korea informed South Korea today of its plans to conduct live-fire drills north of their disputed sea border amid high tensions over Pyongyang’s recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test. The Nort...
      • Charter referendum 'will delay elections'
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Topstories
        Deputy PM Wissanu figures public vote will be held in December of January, while Prayut stays mum on the issue.
      • PPB Group says operations not significantly affected by GST
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from NST Online Latest News - All
        KUALA LUMPUR: PPB Group Bhd says its operations are not significantly impacted by the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), despite its business revolving around consumer goods. PPB Group’s core businesses are its flour and...
      • A walk through the Old Quarter
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        On Sunday the Friends of Viet Nam Heritages will organsie a walking tour around St Joseph's Cathedral and surrounding area.
      • US says ‘critical moment’ for Putin to fulfil Ukraine truce
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Malay Mail Online | World
        ANTALYA (Turkey), May 13 — US Secretary of State John Kerry today warned Russia that now was a critical time to implement a fragile peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine, after his talks with President Vladimir Putin raised hop...
      • AGO arrests Merpati airlines` ex-general manager
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from ANTARA News -
        The Attorney Generals Office (AGO) on Wednesday arrested the former general manager of the aircraft procurement division of state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines Tony Sudjiarto who was at large for the past year. Under the ...
      • Seven vehicle pile up causes massive jam along Jalan Tun Razak
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Star Online News Highlights
        KUALA LUMPUR: A seven vehicle pile up, involving a cement mixer, a garbage truck, three cars and two police motorcycles, caused a massive traffic jam along Jalan Tun Razak during the Wednesday morning rush hour.
      • Blood drips from bus doors after gunmen kill 43 in Pakistan's Karachi
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Star Online News Highlights
        KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Gunmen on motorcycles boarded a bus and opened fire on commuters in Pakistan's volatile southern city of Karachi on Wednesday, killing at least 43, police said, in the latest attack directed against reli...
      • General : Discoverty Of Shipwreck Heightens Hopes Of Locating Missing MH370 - Liow
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BERNAMA - English Version
        By Linda Khoo PUTRAJAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- The discovery of a shipwreck in the southern Indian Ocean has heightened hopes of locating the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 which vanished on March 8 last year, says Transport Minist...
      • DMAT to be sent to Nepal to boost emergency medical teams
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Thai PBS English News
        Dr Pumin Silaphan, deputy secretary of NIEM, said that the latest quake in Nepal on Tuesday which was measured at 7.3 magnitude and strong aftershocks caused at least an addition of 66 deaths and over 1,200 injured. The latest quake has ...
      • Mekong nations to set up EIA working group
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Topstories
        Government officials and civil society representatives from across the Mekong region have agreed to establish a working group to develop a regional public participation guideline for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) this week in Han...
      • Asia boatpeople pushed back to sea as U.N. calls for rescue
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Star Online News Highlights
        BANGKOK/JAKARTA (Reuters) - Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will continue to push boats holding thousands of migrants back to sea, a senior Thai official said on Wednesday, despite a U.N. appeal for a rapid rescue operation to avoid a h...
      • Malaysia turns away boats as death stalks weary migrants
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Topstories
        OFF KOH LIPE, Thailand (AFP) - Malaysia turned away two vessels carrying hundreds of migrants while one boat turned up Thursday in Thai waters, as critics accused Southeast Asian governments of playing a game of "human ping pong" with th...
      • Wounds still fresh five years after 2010 crackdown
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Topstories
        Five years after the April-May 2010 bloody crackdown on the red shirts, relatives of those killed say unrepentant Army rules have failed in their promise to heal the country's deep divisions.
      • Thailand Calls Regional Meeting on Migrant Crisis
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Breaking News - RSS Khaosod English
        BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand has called for a regional meeting to discuss the thousands of refugees, many from Myanmar's Rohingya minority, found on boats off several countries this week.
      • Conservation effort starts on Hue building
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        Conservation work began yesterday on Hue's iconic building, the Phu Van Lau Pavilion, costing a total of VND12 billion (US$600,000) to be taken from the local budget.
      • Hua Hin Man Arrested for Truck Covered in Monarchy Banners
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Breaking News - RSS Khaosod English
        PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Police have arrested a 63-year-old man who decorated his pick-up truck with dozens of wooden signs criticizing bureaucrats and calling on officials to follow "His Majesty the King's teachings."
      • General : Foreign Minister To Make Announcement On Influx Of Immigrants - Muhyiddin
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BERNAMA - English Version
        LIMBANG (Sarawak), May 14 (Bernama) -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman will make an announcement on the influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said here today.
      • Teed Off (May 10, 2015)
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        Sometimes it seems like the guy cannot catch a break. Perhaps it's karma coming back to haunt him for numerous past transgressions. He's getting what he deserves. Others might call it simply bad luck.
      • Sudirman Cup: Malaysia set for repeat match against South Korea
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from NST Online Latest News - All
        MALAYSIA are set for a repeat match against South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Sudirman Cup tomorrow in Dongguan, China.
      • Tens of thousands of private abattoirs remain uncontrolled
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        Only some 12,000 out of more than 34,600 private abattoirs are controlled by veterinary agencies, while the rest are illegal and barely meet hygiene standards, a conference heard yesterday.
      • General : #SULTAN: Sultan Nazrin Shah Dips Feet Into Perak River To Fulfill A Ritual Of Enthronement
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BERNAMA - English Version
        BAGAN DATOH, May 14 (Bernama) -- Sultan Nazrin Shah today dipped his feet into the waters of the Perak River at the Beras Basah sandbar here in fulfilling a ritual of his enthronement as the Sultan of Perak XXXV.
      • EU Commission proposes taking in 20,000 migrants, gives UK opt out
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Star Online News Highlights
        BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission, the EU executive, proposed on Wednesday taking in 20,000 refugees over two years and distributing them across Europe but giving Britain, Ireland and Denmark the option not to accept any.
      • M’sia growth seen slowing slightly, recovery in sight
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Malaysiakini :: NEWS
        FREE Najib may focus attention on lowering living costs in the 11MP.
      • Paris-based DJ to play in HCM City
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        Paris-based DJ Joakim Bouaziz will perform at The Observatory tomorrow as part of his tour through Asian countries.
      • Migrant boat found in Thai waters: AFP reporter
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Topstories
        ANDAMAN SEA , Thailand (AFP) - A boat crammed with scores of Rohingya migrants -- including many young children -- was found drifting in Thai waters Thursday, according to an AFP reporter at the scene, with passengers saying several peop...
      • US calls for regional response to Southeast Asia migrant crisis
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Rakyat Post » World
        BANGKOK, May 13, 2015: The United States on Wednesday voiced fears for the lives of the hundreds of migrants abandoned by traffickers at land and sea, calling on Southeast Asian nations to co-operate to address the crisis. Waves of Bangl...
      • Six bombs rock Yala as schools reopen for new semester
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Breakingnews
        The reopening of schools in the southern border provinces Wednesday was marked by six motorcycle bombs in Yala's Than To district, which prompted authorities to go on high alert.
      • Business : Franchise Sector Projected To Contribute RM26.8 Billion To GDP In 2015
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from BERNAMA - English Version
        KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The franchise sector is expected to contribute RM26.8 billion to Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) this year, compared to RM25.4 billion or the 2.6 per cent registered last year.
      • Democrat Demands New Inquiry Into 2010 Grand Palace Attack
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Breaking News - RSS Khaosod English
        BANGKOK — A Democrat Party politician has demanded the Division of Special Investigation (DSI) launch a fresh investigation into a rocket attack near the Grand Palace in Bangkok in 2010.
      • Malaysian authorities to launch air search in response to distress calls
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from National News
        Malaysian maritime authorities announced an aerial search for boats believed to be carrying thousands of people fleeing Rakhine State and Bangladesh.
      • NA okays procuracy changes in principle
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday gave qualified approval to several reform proposals made by the nation's top prosecutorial agency, the Viet Nam Supreme People's Procuracy.
      • Ex-DSI chief's sibling convicted over lese majeste charges
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NationMultimedia.com - Topstories
        Setthawut Pengdit, 52, a younger brother of former Department of Special Investigation (DSI) chief Tarit, was sentenced by Bangkok's Ratchadaphisek Criminal Court to two and a half years in jail over lese majeste charges in relation to t...
      • Quang Binh on look out for investors
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        The central province of Quang Binh is seeking investments in 34 local tourism projects between 2015 and 2020, at a combined estimated cost of VND20 trillion (US$921.4 million).
      • Water games, music at Saigon Outcast
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        Saigon Outcast will host a party Daytime Disco: Wet N' Wild with water games, dance and music on May 23.
      • LP execs wash hands off CA freeze order vs. Binay's assets 
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from GMA News Online / News / Nation
        Liberal Party executives on Wednesday dismissed claims that the administration party is behind the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to freeze the financial assets of Vice President Jejomar Binay, some members of his family and close...
      • 1MDB will update market soon on loan from Deutsche-led group, CEO says
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Malay Mail Online | Malaysia
        KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 ― 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chief executive Arul Kanda Kandasamy said today the state investment arm will "update" the market about the status of its RM3.6 billion loan with a Deutsche Bank-led consortium once...
      • Hopefuls see warming housing market in line to make revival
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        The housing market has been warming up and has potential for further growth, especially when supportive factors come into full play, according to an expert.
      • Manzi hosts improvised music concert
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Lastest news from VietNam News
        The Third Eye, a concert featuring improvised music by Vietnamese and Malaysian musicians, will be held on Saturday at Manzi Art Space.
      • Zurmat district chief accused of illegal acts
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Sahel Mangal on 14 May 2015 GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Some residents on Thursday accused the administrative chief of Zurmat district of southeastern Paktia province of his involvement in corruption and other illegal activities. Noorullah, the...
      • Philippines issues rules on ride-sharing services, as taxis threaten court
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World
        MANILA - The Philippines issued new rules for ride-sharing services such as Uber on Wednesday, becoming the first country to regulate specifically for such app-based car-hailing operations and prompting threats of legal action from the t...
      • Amtrak train derails, flips; cars torn apart, 5 people dead
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines » World
        PHILADELPHIA — An Amtrak passenger train derailed and overturned in Philadelphia, killing at least five people and injuring dozens of others, some of whom had to scramble through the windows of toppled cars to escape. The accident closed...
      • UNFPA donates 5 ambulances to Daikundi health centres
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Pajhwok Report on 14 May 2015 NILI (Pajhwok): The United Nation Population Fund in Afghanistan (UNFPA) has donated five ambulances and three Hiace model vehicles costing $280,000 for healthcare centres in central Daikundi province, of...
      • Israel gets into gritty detail to warn off Hezbollah
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        An Israeli official made unusually detailed allegations on Wednesday of secret Hezbollah guerrilla sites in Lebanese villages, driving home its warning that civilians there risk bearing the brunt of any future war.
      • Parwan billboards portray CEO as president
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Farid Ahmad Tanha on 14 May 2015 CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Though the unity government agreement was seen an end to all problems and differences between President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah, yet picture...
      • Czechs stopped potential nuclear technology purchase by Iran - sources
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        The Czech Republic blocked an attempted purchase by Iran this year of a large shipment of sensitive technology useable for nuclear enrichment after false documentation raised suspicions, U.N. experts and Western sources said.
      • U.S., NATO say Russia must fully implement Ukraine ceasefire
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World
        ANTALYA, Turkey - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called for a halt to fighting around the Ukrainian coastal town of Shyrokyne on Wednesday as NATO backed his demand that Russia fully implement a Ukraine ceasefire agreement. Despite t...
      • Congo rebels may have committed crimes against humanity: U.N.
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World
        GENEVA - Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a Ugandan Islamist rebel group, committed human rights violations in Democratic Republic of Congo last year that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, a U.N. human rights report sa...
      • Exclusive: Poland to lobby NATO for more forces to deter Kremlin - document
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        Poland and the Baltic states said on Thursday they were seeking permanent NATO deployments on their soil to counter increased Russian military activity, and a Polish internal document suggested the matter may be raised at a Warsaw summit...
      • Kabul guesthouse attack widely condemned
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Abasin Zaheer on 14 May 2015 KABUL (Pajhwok): President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday strongly condemned the overnight Taliban attack on a guesthouse frequented by foreigners in capital Kabul, saying such attacks would not harm Afghanistan...
      • New Polish museum charts course of millions who emigrated
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        In 1938, Zbigniew Brzezinski, who would later be the U.S. National Security Adviser to President Jimmy Carter, travelled with his parents on an ocean liner from Gdynia, Poland to Canada.
      • Heavy gunfire heard in Burundi capital near state broadcaster
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        Heavy gunfire was heard in Burundi's capital on Thursday from near the state broadcaster's headquarters, where there were earlier reports of fighting between presidential loyalists and supporters of a coup bid, a Reuters witness said.
      • West pushes Macedonian government, opposition towards crisis talks
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        Western diplomats pressed the leaders of Macedonia's four main parties to meet on Thursday for talks to resolve a deep political crisis that has raised fears of instability in the ex-Yugoslav republic.
      • 2 Afghan kids killed as Azakhel camp demolished
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Ahmad Shah Erfanyar on 14 May 2015 KABUL (Pajhwok): Pakistani forces using bulldozers and evacuators on Thursday started demolishing homes of Afghan refugees in the Azakhel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, crushing to death two ch...
      • EU Commission proposes taking in 20,000 migrants, gives UK opt out
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World
        BRUSSELS - The European Commission, the EU executive, proposed on Wednesday taking in 20,000 refugees over two years and distributing them across Europe but giving Britain, Ireland and Denmark the option not to accept any. Under a resett...
      • Accused 'flash crash' trader seeks release from custody
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World
        LONDON - The British trader fighting extradition to the United States on charges of having contributed to the 2010 "flash crash" on Wall Street will go to London's High Court next week to seek his release from custody, his lawyer said on...
      • Iran leaders blast Saudi over Yemen, stress support for Assad
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        A senior Iranian official branded Saudi Arabia's King Salman a traitor to Islam on Thursday and equated the Gulf state's military assault on Iranian-allied fighters in Yemen with Israeli actions against Palestinians.
      • Boston bombing jury begins death penalty deliberations
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        A US jury began deliberations on Wednesday on whether to sentence convicted Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death or life in prison for carrying out one of the bloodiest attacks in America since 9/11.
      • Villa Group and 11 business' accounts frozen
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Haveeru Online - Headlines
        The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has asked banks to freeze the accounts of Villa Group and 11 other businesses.
      • Nepal PM lends helicopter to woman badly hurt in earthquake
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        A Nepali woman seriously injured by falling debris in Tuesday's earthquake was airlifted to a Kathmandu hospital on Thursday in the prime minister's helicopter, after two British paramedics pleaded with officials to help save her life.
      • Japan heading for toilet diplomacy
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from Manila Bulletin | Latest Breaking News | News Philippines » World
        Japan is readying to lift the lid on what could be its most effective global marketing gimmick yet: the high-tech toilet seat. Few foreign visitors make it through their first day in Japan without singing the praises of this epitome of J...
      • 8 ANA soldiers dead in Helmand fighting
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Zain ullah Stanakzai on 14 May 2015 LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): At least eight Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed, four others wounded and two were taken hostage when Taliban fighters attacked ANA check post on Wednesday night ...
      • ANA soldier, 2 policemen dead in Ghor firefight
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Hasan Hakimi on 14 May 2015 FIROZKOH (Pajhwok): One Afghan National Army (ANA) officer and two policemen were killed on Thursday by Taliban in a clash erupted in the Pasapand district of western Ghor province. Ghor Governor Sayed Anwa...
      • Obama seeks to reassure Gulf allies on Iran, security at summit
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        President Barack Obama will seek to convince Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia on Thursday that the United States is committed to their security despite deep concern among Arab leaders about U.S. efforts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran.
      • Burundi's president appeals for calm - presidency website
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Channel NewsAsia World News
        Burundi's president appealed to the nation to stay calm in a brief state statement on the presidential website and his Twitter feed on Thursday, after one general said he had been deposed while another said the coup had failed.
      • Kadazandusun leaders see red over shopping mall’s move to stage beauty contest
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from The Star Online Nation Highlights
        KOTA KINABALU: A shopping mall’s move to stage its own Harvest Queen pageant is making some prominent Kadazandusun leaders see red.
      • Pakistan deports 29 illegal Afghans to Khost
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Mohammad Haroon on 14 May 2015 KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Pakistani authorities on Thursday handed over 29 illegal Afghan refugees to local officials in southeastern Khost province, an official said. The Khost governor’s spokesman, Mubariz...
      • NATO plans for civilian-led mission in Afghanistan once current mission ends
        Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from World
        ANTALYA, Turkey - NATO foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to keep a civilian-led mission in Afghanistan after its current training operation ends, including a military component, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said. "Today we...
      • Bereaved families of Jalalabad massacre get aid
        Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Pajhwok Afghan News (English)
        By Zeerak Fahim on 14 May 2015 JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Different charity organizations on Thursday disbursed cash and food assistance among bereaved families of those killed in Jalalabad massacre in eastern Nangarhar province. The families ...
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        • It’s not accidental that Armenians saved books during Genocide: Armenia’s President
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from armenpress.am RSS -
          Serzh Sargsyan attended the opening of Ministerial Summit of the European Higher Education Area and the Fourth Bologna Policy Forum.
        • Mercedes-Benz C 111: The supercar that wasn’t
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Iran rules out oil price war after sanctions removal
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Festival of Fire celebrations light up Barda
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Armenia Education Minister: Education reforms require political will
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Latvia Minister: European space of higher education registers progress
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Eurasian Economic Commission not holding talks with Turkey
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Armenia has good prospects for tobacco and alcohol export to Vietnam
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Helping more Brazilian women feel beautiful
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Turkey wants Azerbaijani army to be on par with NATO standards
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Examination: Avetisyan family men tried to resist Permyakov
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Canada Senate reaffirms recognition of Armenian Genocide
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Baku, Hanoi positions coincide on many issues
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from AzerNews - Azerbaijan
          Azerbaijan, on the cradle of the Caspian Sea and Vietnam, a country of breathtaking natural beauty in Southeast Asia, are keen on expanding strategic cooperation in various fields.
        • Israeli Ambassador meets Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Moody's: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan enjoy more opportunities to deal with "oil" crisis
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Turkish Fine Arts presented in Baku
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • EEU to start negotiations on free trade agreement with Egypt and India
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from armenpress.am RSS -
          The Eurasian Economic Union is conducting negotiations on the free trade agreement with Israel.
        • Armenian parliamentary delegation to visit Canada
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Azerbaijan to further contribute to Afghanistan's development
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Creepy “Death Simulator” Allows People to Experience Being Cremated
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Germany ready to share experience within Bologna process
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Turkmenistan, Slovenia sign transport agreement
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Azerbaijani deputy speaker to observe European Games directly from arenas
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • EU Commissioner: It is necessity to modernize European higher education area
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia
        • Champions League: Juventus into final after Madrid draw
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Bad news from Spain disappoints Yerevan
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • President Aliyev: Huge potential exists for deepening of Azerbaijan-Vietnam relations
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from AzerNews - Azerbaijan
          As part of Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang’s official visit to Azerbaijan, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has been interviewed by a correspondent of Vietnam News Agency in Europe. AZERTAC provides this interview:
        • Azerbaijani, Armenian presidents want to intensify dialogue, James Warlick says
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from AzerNews - Azerbaijan
          American co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group said the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan - the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict parties - support frequent meetings.
        • This wifi sprinkler can cut water use 30%
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from Today.Az
        • Ameriabank continues to fund greenhouses
          Thursday, May 14, 2015 from NEWS.am | News from Armenia