PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — Two more new human cases of avian influenza have been confirmed for the H5N1 virus in Cambodia, bringing the number of the cases to 20 so far this…
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Ex-Pentagon chiefs criticize Obama, Putin on Syria
WASHINGTON, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates did not mince words this week when asked if he trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin as Washington and Moscow negotiate a plan…
Storms-triggered death toll rises to 80 in Mexico
MEXICO CITY, (PNA/Xinhua) — The death toll from two storms ravaging Mexico in recent days had risen to 80 in seven states by Wednesday, government officials said. Of all the fatalities, 48…
VFA promotes rice sector tie-ups
HO CHI MINH CITY, (PNA/VNS) -— The Vietnam Food Association (VFA) has urged its members to strengthen links with rice cooperatives and farming groups to gradually develop their own sources to buy…
Singapore marine life park to launch dolphin programs
SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Marine Life Park at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa plans to launch its dolphin interaction programs on Sept. 30, the resorts said on Wednesday. The park invited ten children…
Forum in Beijing to discuss ways to resume six-way talks on North Korea
BEIJING, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — An informal meeting of diplomats and experts from the six countries participating in talks on the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula (Russia, China, North Korea, the United States, South…
China to continue to work with int’l community on Syria
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — China will continue to work with the international community to promote settlement of Syria’s chemical weapons issue, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said here on Wednesday. Spokesman Hong Lei told…
Rupee could touch 59-61/USD by this fiscal: Ind-Ra
NEW DELHI, (PNA/PTI) — The rupee, which had slumped to its lifetime low of over 68 to a US dollar last month is expected to recover to 59-61 against the American currency…
Some areas in upper Thailand face flooding
BANGKOK, (Xinhua) — Some districts in northern province of Lamphun and central Ayutthaya province in Thailand have been flooded after continued heavy rain. Forest runoff triggered by continued heavy rain hit the…
Russia dominates Day 2 of World Wrestling Championships
BUDAPEST, (PNA/Xinhua) — The Russians were the guys to beat on Day 2 of the World Wrestling Championships on Tuesday, walking away with gold in two of the three freestyle contests. Russia’s…
New Zealand looking to benefit from America’s Cup win
WELLINGTON, (PNA/Xinhua) — The New Zealand government is maintaining its presence in the U.S. city of San Francisco as the New Zealand entry looks set to clinch one of the world’s oldest…
Center calls state ministers meet on food processing on Sept 20
NEW DELHI, (PNA/PTI) — The Centre has called a meeting of state ministers on Friday to discuss ways to give a boost to the food processing sector in the 12th Five Year…
Shots fired in Arctic over Greenpeace protest at oil rig
MOSCOW, (PNA/RIA Novosti) -– Greenpeace activists staged a protest at an offshore oil drilling platform in the Russian Arctic on Wednesday morning, during which two protesters were arrested and the Russian Coast…
Asian shipbuilding sector poised for turnaround as order momentum improves
By Tan Shih Ming SINGAPORE, (PNA/Xinhua) — Following the sharp decline in the demand for newly-built ships that started in 2008, there has been positive signs of recovery in the Asian shipbuilding…
Chemical attack in Damascus suburb could have been avoided
UNITED NATIONS, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — The Chemical attack in the suburbs of Damascus on August 21 could have been avoided, had the use of toxic agents near Aleppo on March 19 been promptly…