Daily News & Analysis | Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says haze from Indonesia fires may ... Daily News & Analysis The illegal burning of forests and other land on Indonesia's Sumatra island, to the west of Singapore, to clear space for palm oil plantations is a chronic problem, particularly during the June to September dry season. Lee Hsien Loong. - Getty Images. A haze ... Singapore smog from Indonesia fire 'could last weeks' Indonesia says Singapore acting 'like a child' over haze Singapore Haze at Worst yet, Malaysia Schools Shut |
Daily News & Analysis | Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says haze from Indonesia fires may ... Daily News & Analysis The illegal burning of forests and other land on Indonesia's Sumatra island, to the west of Singapore, to clear space for palm oil plantations is a chronic problem, particularly during the June to September dry season. Lee Hsien Loong. - Getty Images. A haze ... Singapore smog from Indonesia fire 'could last weeks' Indonesia says Singapore acting 'like a child' over haze Singapore Haze at Worst yet, Malaysia Schools Shut |
Toronto Star | INSIGHT - Pakistan influence on Taliban commanders helped Afghan ... Reuters India By Frank Jack Daniel and Mehreen Zahra-Malik. ISLAMABAD | Thu Jun 20, 2013 4:38pm IST. ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's powerful military has played a central role in convincing Afghanistan's Taliban rebels to hold talks with the United States, U.S. ... Afghanistan peace talks already in turmoil Taliban offer to swap American hostage for Guantanamo Bay inmates Start Date for Afghan Peace Talks Unclear |
BBC News | US human trafficking report: Russia and China angered BBC News Russia and China have reacted angrily after the US downgraded them in a report on efforts to fight human trafficking. Russia spoke of its "indignation". A Chinese official called the report an example of an "arbitrary judgement". The annual US Department of ... Russia exposed to exploitative labour conditions: US reports US lauds Israel for efforts in combating trafficking China, Russia angry over US human trafficking criticism |
AFP | William and Kate 'don't know' royal baby's sex BBC News The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have "decided not to find out" the sex of their baby, royal officials say. The baby will be delivered in the private Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London - where Princess Diana had her sons. The baby ... Duchess of Cambridge to give birth in same hospital as Princess Diana Now a coat named after Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge opts for natural childbirth and doesn't know the sex of her ... |
CBS News | Lawmakers question Obama's pledge to scale back US nuclear arsenal Fox News WASHINGTON – President Obama's pledge to cut the United States' nuclear arsenal by one-third is sending the wrong message to the global community, some Washington lawmakers said Wednesday. “Now is not the time to pursue further strategic nuclear ... President Obama to renew calls for nuclear reductions Merkel Challenges Obama on Surveillance Obama in Berlin calls for US-Russia nuclear weapons cuts |
AFP | Somalia defies Islamist threats after UN attack AFP MOGADISHU — Somalia's leaders vowed Thursday that progress would continue despite fresh threats by Islamist insurgents, a day after they staged their most serious attack on the United Nations in the troubled country in recent years. Eleven people were ... Somali Islamists threaten more carnage after attack on UN base UN office attack will not end Somalia mission: Ban UN Security Council condemns attack on UN office in Somalia |
gulfnews.com | Shaikha Jawaher launches donation campaign for Syrian refugee children gulfnews.com Sharjah: A campaign to help more than 1.65 million displaced Syrian refugee children, called Big Heart for Syrian refugee children, was launched by Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al ... World's Refugee Day Asylum seekers are valuable members of the community Numbers at 18-Year High as UN Observes World Refugee Day |
Indian Express | Indian universities fail to make global cut, South Korea tops Indian Express Indian universities The annual '100 Under 50' rankings, published by The Times also found China and Russia lagging behind. (Reuters). Top Stories. Uttarakhand floods: Thousands feared dead, rescue operations intensify · ICC Champions Trophy Live Blog: ... 13 unis make top 100 under 50 New generation of elite universities rises around the globe QUT the nation's best university under 50 |
The Guardian | Tibetan nun dies in self-immolation bid: Report Zee News Tibetan nun dies in self-immolation bid: Report Lhasa: A Tibetan nun who last week set fire to herself in protest at Chinese rule has died, a US-based broadcaster and rights group said. The woman set herself ablaze on June 11 near Nyitso monastery, the ... Tibet accomplishes real-name registration of web, phone users China completes Internet, phone monitoring scheme for Tibet China completes mass surveillance scheme in Tibet |
BBC News | North Korea 'willing to restart' nuclear talks BBC News North Korea has expressed willingness to restart long-stalled nuclear talks with international partners, China's foreign ministry has said. According to its website, North Korean officials said they wanted to "peacefully resolve the nuclear issue". The remarks ... Under Cover of Dictators, Pyongyang Could be Readying a Nuclear Shift North Korea repeats offer for nuclear talks UN Chief Praises China's Role in Reducing Korea Tension |