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News HeadlinesLawmaker: Australian leaders trying to buy powerAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 13:53 pmA key independent lawmaker accused the leaders of Australia's two main political parties of attempting to buy power Friday as they battle to form the nation's first minority government since World War II. Bob Katter is one of a trio of lawmakers with the power to make either the center-left Labor Party or the conservative Liberal Party-led coalition Australia's next government, after Aug. 21 election failed to deliver either side a majority. Read More Recent Comments Afghan president says airstrike killed civiliansAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 14:02 pmNATO said an airstrike in northern Afghanistan killed about a dozen insurgents, but President Hamid Karzai said the victims were campaign workers seeking votes in this month's parliamentary elections. NATO said its airstrike on a car in northern Takhar province's normally quiet Rustaq district killed or wounded as many as 12 insurgents on Thursday, including a Taliban commander and a local head of an allied insurgent group, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, responsible for attacks in Kabul and elsewhere. Read More Recent Comments US, SKorea to hold further naval drillsAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 14:13 pmSouth Korea and the United States will hold joint anti-submarine exercises in another show of force against North Korea, officials said Friday, as Pyongyang renewed threats against the drills. The exercises will be the second in a series of joint maneuvers the allies planned to conduct in response to the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship in March that they blame on the North. Read More Recent Comments Delhi's games preparations still face problemsAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 14:33 pmWith just 30 days to go before the official opening of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games, organizers continue to struggle with basic preparations like safety certificates for structures and the wherewithal to fight a potential epidemic. A fourth missed deadline for construction work and a spurt in cases of dengue fever — a mosquito-borne virus — are the latest setbacks to threaten an event already plagued by allegations official of poor building practices and bogus building approvals. Read More Recent Comments Dolphins caught, not killed, in Japan coveAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 13:44 pmDolphins have been herded into a cove as part of an annual hunt in the Japanese seaside town made famous by an Oscar-winning documentary about their slaughter, conservationist group Sea Shepherd said Friday. A town official said none were killed. The dolphin hunt at Taiji, documented in "The Cove," begins Sept. 1 every year. The boats returned empty Wednesday. Read More Recent Comments 95 snakes found in burst bag at Malaysia airportAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 13:33 pmA Malaysian man pleaded guilty to wildlife smuggling after his bag bursting with 95 live boa constrictors broke open on a luggage conveyer belt at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, an official said Friday. Keng Liang "Anson" Wong, 52, who was previously convicted of wildlife trafficking in the United States, was charged Wednesday in a district court with exporting the endangered boas without a permit, said Shamsuddin Osman, an official with Malaysia's wildlife department. Read More Recent Comments French 'Spiderman' in Sydney court over climbAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 13:40 pmA French skyscraper climber nicknamed "Spiderman" pleaded not guilty Friday to charges related to his bare-handed climb up a 57-story building in downtown Sydney. Alain Robert, known for climbing some of the world's tallest and best-known buildings without ropes or other equipment, was arrested Monday at the top of the Lumiere building. Read More Recent Comments Pakistan replaces suspected trio for rest of tourAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 14:37 pmThe three Pakistan cricketers at the center of fixing allegations were dropped for the rest of the team's England tour on Thursday, shortly before they appeared for questioning by investigators of the Pakistan Cricket Board. Team manager Yawar Saeed said bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir and test captain Salman Butt will not play in the remaining Twenty20 and one-day international matches. Read More Recent Comments Gates: Afghans should lead corruption fightAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 14:10 pmU.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that while the fight against corruption must be led by Afghans, the U.S. is working on new ways to prevent millions of American dollars flowing into the nation from underwriting bribery and graft. Gates spoke to reporters in the Afghan capital with President Hamid Karzai, who complained about the tactics of two Western-backed anti-corruption units that recently arrested one of his top aides on suspicion of bribery, likening them to heavy-handed Soviet tactics. Read More Recent Comments Australian attacked by shark in Solomon IslandsAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 14:00 pmAn Australian man was attacked by a shark in the waters off a remote island resort in the Solomon Islands, officials said Friday. The 34-year-old from New South Wales state suffered lacerations to the face and neck in the Thursday attack, Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement. He was in stable condition at a hospital in the capital Honiara. Read More Recent Comments FBI: 6 accused in forced labor of 400 Thai workersAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 13:57 pmSix recruiters were accused Thursday of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forcing them to work, according to a federal indictment that the FBI called the largest human-trafficking case ever charged in U.S. hstory. The indictment alleges that the scheme was orchestrated by four employees of labor recruiting company Global Horizons Manpower Inc. and two Thailand-based recruiters. Read More Recent Comments Japan approves economic sanctions against IranAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 13:25 pmJapan approved fresh economic sanctions against Iran on Friday after the United Nations asked Tokyo to tighten restrictions against Tehran over its controversial nuclear enrichment program, an official said. The measures approved by the Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan include an asset freeze on 88 entities, 15 banks and 24 individuals, trade ministry official Hideaki Fujisawa said. Read More Recent Comments Japan endures hottest summer on recordAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/03/2010 07:16 amJapan is sweltering through its hottest summer on record, weather officials said Thursday. The Asian country joins a large swath of the Northern Hemisphere that has experienced an unusually hot summer. Meteorologists say 17 nations have recorded all-time-high temperatures this year, more than in any other year, and scientists have said that July was the hottest month on record for the world's oceans. Read More Recent Comments Fugitive cop in Ampatuan massacre arrestedEdwin Espejo, Chronicles from Mindanao by a Mindanao Journalist, 09/02/2010 15:45 pmPolice authorities in Sarangani arrested a police officer who is among the policemen and militiamen being hunted by Philippine police authorities in connection with the massacre of 57 people, including 32 journalists last year. Read More Recent Comments Indonesia urged to increase anti-piracy patrolsAsian Correspondent, Breaking News, 09/02/2010 16:35 pmAn international maritime group urged Indonesia on Thursday to increase patrols in the South China Sea after pirates attacked nine vessels in less than three weeks. The International Maritime Bureau said pirates armed with guns and machetes had robbed tankers and bulk carriers of cash and other valuables in the attacks off the Indonesian islands of Mangkai, Anambas and Natuna. Read More Recent Comments
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Reader HeadlinesDILG to allot quarter of a million for SWAT training09/01/2010 16:41 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent. After bringing forth shame to the country for their botched hostage rescue attempt in Manila last month, the Philippine National Police will be receiving a P250 million allocation for equipment and training of police personnel who would respond to crisis like that... Read More Recent Comments Derelict dads of US military in Korea08/31/2010 20:27 pmLike a vast number of expats in Korea, I came here with the promise of new uncharted experiences and the hope to travel the world. I came to teach English, learn about a new culture and to enjoy opportunities that many young American women only dream of. For several years, my dream was a ... Read More Recent Comments Philippines' controversial 12-year education plan08/31/2010 03:54 amBy Prab Reyes, "If I had it my way, instead of adding two more years to basic education, I would focus on hiring more teachers. I would increase the salaries and benefits of the public school teachers, and improve the facilities and classrooms of the current schools. Lastly, I would put up more pub... Read More Recent Comments Forum assesses role of media in hostage crisis08/30/2010 20:14 pmBy Maria Fatima Reyes, Members of various Philippines media organizations called on the media community to evaluate their coverage of the Aug. 23 hostage crisis and to come up with a set of guidelines to be used during crisis situations. At a forum titled "Unbound Hostages: Addressing Media Crisis... Read More Recent Comments All eyes on Philippine Media08/30/2010 13:53 pmBy Mark Christian Manalang. Quezon City, Philippines—The date was August 23 when for 12 straight hours all eyes were on hostage-taker Ronaldo Mendoza, his 25 hostages which included 22 Hong Kong nationals, and the Manila police Department. After the tragic ending that resulted with eight dead ... Read More Recent Comments 3 minutes is all it take to kill hostage-taker08/29/2010 13:11 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the Manila bus hostage-taking’s bloody ending could have been averted had authorities readily killed the hostage-taker at any given opportune time and not allowed the drama to drag on for twelve hours. Duterte, a ve... Read More Recent Comments Online outrage over Manila hijack08/26/2010 23:17 pmBy Romeo Moran,The unfortunate hostage-taking incident last Monday was definitely an eye-opener, I'll give you that. It definitely proved more than just a bit about the Philippines and its people. There were many collective Philippine sighs, shrugs, head-scratching, head-pounding, and all around out... Read More Recent Comments Cop formally charged of murder of broadcaster, village chief dropped08/26/2010 16:58 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent. MATI, Davao Oriental – The decorated cop who was accused of killing a radio broadcaster few months ago was formally charged with murder in court. His co-accused, a village chief, was however dropped from the case after prosecutors failed to show prima facie ... Read More Recent Comments Mati City, 15 others, lose cityhood bid in SC08/25/2010 12:13 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent. MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – After more than two years of legal battles between the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) and the League of 16, composed of the 16 towns whose cityhood laws were questioned as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has finally ... Read More Recent Comments Philippine police lack strategy...08/24/2010 00:52 amThe hostage taking which took place at Quirino Grandstand today August 23, 2010 could be considered as one of the most alarming events in the Philippine history. I don’t know if the Philippine National Police knows what the word “strategy” is. As shown on the footage earlier, the P... Read More Recent Comments Mayor Duterte orders Paquibato to be prepared for evacuation08/23/2010 15:56 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio told the chair of Barangay Colosas in Paquibato District to be ready to evacuate the residents to safer areas in the event the conflict between the rebels and the military escalates. It was learned that residents of Barangay C... Read More Recent Comments Iran eyes ARMM’s fruits for oil08/23/2010 15:48 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent COTABATO CITY – The Islamic Republic of Iran is eyeing the possibility of trading its crude oil with bananas and other fruits from the cash-strapped Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, ARMM officials announced over the weekend. The trade prospect wa... Read More Recent Comments ARMM wants attention in peace talks08/22/2010 12:37 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) present leadership is not interested to become member of the government peace panel talking peace with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). This was the clarification made by ARMM Executive Secretary Naguib Sina... Read More Recent Comments Rumors of 30 dead fishermen in Mati denied08/22/2010 12:37 pmBy Ben O. Tesiorna, Correspondent Rumors flew thick and fast here about a fishing boat loaded with 30 cadavers of fishermen who died in the sea after eating an unknown specie of a bird somewhere in Indonesia while on their way to General Santos City. The said boat identified to be the fishing vess... Read More Recent Comments BlackBerry ban: India’s new man-made mountains08/21/2010 17:58 pmBy Bert Naik,It has been reported in the media that the Indian Government has given an ultimatum to Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the ubiquitous Blackberry phones, that, unless RIM complies by the rules, it risks being banned in India.And the ban is imminent. At the outset, the concern... Read More Recent Comments |
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US Coast Guard boards RP fishing vessel off Palau Edwin Espejo, 09/03/2010 Philippine authorities today confirmed receiving reports that two fishing vessels from the country were boarded by the United States Coast Guard in the international waters north of the Republic of ... Read Post | Comments |
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The art of demystifying wine Matthew Davidson, 09/03/2010 In my previous blog, I touched on the successes and the challenges that [yellow tail] faces in Asia as these countries emerge as wine drinking nations. (http://us.asiancorrespondent.com/YellowTail/asi... Read Post | Comments |
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Happs Wine Maker Mark Warren heads to Japan.... Heather Leflamme, 09/03/2010 Happs & Three Hills Wine Maker Mark Warren visited Japan to promote Happs and Three Hills. Here’s what he had to say about it… My wife, Danielle and I went to Japan o... Read Post | Comments |
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China introduces ID check for mobile phone owners Jon Russell, 09/03/2010 I've recently blogged about Singapore, Vietnam and China and their attempts to limit the usage of the internet in young people, and this week China has stepped its efforts up a notch but introduc... Read Post | Comments |
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Korean arms sale caught up in US domestic politics Andy Jackson, 09/03/2010 It seemed like a perfect match. The Korean army would make a few bucks to help cover some of the costs of modernizing its military by selling 850,000 Korean War era rifles in the USA w... Read Post | Comments |
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Face of the day , 09/03/2010 Comedian Seo Gyeong-seok announced that he is getting married. He was apparently obliged to do this. ... Read Post | Comments |
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