Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press |
posted 2 minutes ago
An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest _ although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his own ascent next week.
Asia stocks slide as China factory output slips
Pamela Sampson, Associated Press |
posted 2 minutes ago
Asian stock markets slid Thursday, pulled down by a contraction in China's manufacturing that adds to signs that the shaky recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing.
Malaysian charged with sedition over protest call
Associated Press |
posted 24 minutes ago
Prosecutors have filed a sedition charge against a student activist who had urged Malaysians to engage in street protests against the government over claims of election fraud.
Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster
Farid Hossain, Associated Press |
posted 43 minutes ago
A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing garment factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said Thursday.
Lawyer: Malaysian accused of rape married the girl
Associated Press |
posted 51 minutes ago
Prosecutors are pursuing rape charges against a 40-year-old Malaysian who allegedly had sex with a 13-year-old girl and then married her.
Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers
Fili Sagapolutele, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 7:40pm
American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.
Afghan students protest women's rights decree
Kay Johnson and Rahim Faiez, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 6:34pm
Hard-line Islamist students protested in the Afghan capital demanding the repeal of a presidential decree for women's rights that they say is un-Islamic. It was the latest sign of a backlash against the legal protections passed in the 12 years since the toppling of the Taliban regime known for its harsh treatment of women.
North Korean leader sends special envoy to China
Margie Mason, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:23am
After months of ignoring Chinese warnings to give up nuclear weapons, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a high-level confidant to Beijing on Wednesday, in a possible effort to mend strained ties with his country's most important ally and a sign that he may be giving diplomacy a chance.
Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties
Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:10am
China's premier signed economic agreements and praised Pakistan in glowing terms as he began a two-day visit Wednesday, underscoring the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian powers.
Afghanistan: Suicide bomb kills anti-Taliban elder
Rahim Faiez, Associated Press |
posted May 22nd - 10:07am
A suicide bomber on foot killed an anti-Taliban village elder and at least three other people in a busy marketplace Wednesday in central Afghanistan, the latest in a wave of assassinations and bombings.
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