Author Archives: AFP
1st June, 2013
Asia warned against destabilising arms race
China now ranks second behind US in total military spending, although US defence budget is still less than Beijing's.
China now ranks second behind US in total military spending, although US defence budget is still less than Beijing's.
1st June, 2013
India’s Infosys recalls founder as woes mount
Infosys reappointed co-founder Murthy to lead the company, as it grapples with weak earnings and falling market share.
Infosys reappointed co-founder Murthy to lead the company, as it grapples with weak earnings and falling market share.
1st June, 2013
Google interns meet their Hollywood counterparts
“It seemed a really good backdrop for a comedy and a good backdrop for an aspirational movie."
“It seemed a really good backdrop for a comedy and a good backdrop for an aspirational movie."
1st June, 2013
Five killed as tornadoes hit Oklahoma
Tornadoes killed at least five people and wreaked massive damage near Oklahoma City and the battered city of Moore.
Tornadoes killed at least five people and wreaked massive damage near Oklahoma City and the battered city of Moore.
1st June, 2013
Clashes rage for second day in Istanbul
The unrest, which has spread to other cities, marks one of the biggest protests since Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan first came to power in 2002.
The unrest, which has spread to other cities, marks one of the biggest protests since Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan first came to power in 2002.
1st June, 2013
Iran presidential hopefuls fail to shine in dull debate
The debate lasted four hours and focused on the economic policies of the candidates.
The debate lasted four hours and focused on the economic policies of the candidates.
31st May, 2013
Nato summit on Afghanistan next year: Obama
President Obama made the announcement as he met Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen for White House talks.
President Obama made the announcement as he met Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen for White House talks.
31st May, 2013
Eurozone unemployment hits record 12.2 percent
Unemployment across the 17 EU countries that use the euro hit record high in April, official figures showed on Friday.
Unemployment across the 17 EU countries that use the euro hit record high in April, official figures showed on Friday.
31st May, 2013
Indian economy grows at slowest rate in a decade
India's economy grew by 5.0 per cent in 2012-2013, its slowest annual rate in a decade, data showed on Friday.
India's economy grew by 5.0 per cent in 2012-2013, its slowest annual rate in a decade, data showed on Friday.
31st May, 2013
Bleak future for President Zardari in new Parliament
While PML-N is unlikely to seek an immediate confrontation, Zardari's days are numbered. PML-N's Sartaj Aziz has been tipped as a possible replacement.
While PML-N is unlikely to seek an immediate confrontation, Zardari's days are numbered. PML-N's Sartaj Aziz has been tipped as a possible replacement.
31st May, 2013
Asian stocks mixed despite US stimulus hopes
Asian stocks were mixed on Friday, with Tokyo clawing back some ground after plunging in the previous session.
Asian stocks were mixed on Friday, with Tokyo clawing back some ground after plunging in the previous session.
31st May, 2013
Guptill ton leads New Zealand to easy win over England
Guptill shared a partnership of 120 with Ross Taylor which laid the platform for the touring side's victory.
Guptill shared a partnership of 120 with Ross Taylor which laid the platform for the touring side's victory.
31st May, 2013
Disneyland worker charged over theme park blasts
Barnes has been charged with possession of a destructive device in a public place,faces a maximum sentence of six years.
Barnes has been charged with possession of a destructive device in a public place,faces a maximum sentence of six years.
31st May, 2013
‘Very confident’ Assad talks of new front with Israel
President al-Assad threatened Israel with renewed fighting in the Golan Heights, in an interview broadcast Thursday.
President al-Assad threatened Israel with renewed fighting in the Golan Heights, in an interview broadcast Thursday.
31st May, 2013
Red Cross halts all staff movement after Afghan attack
“All movements have been frozen throughout Afghanistan,” Jacques De Maio, ICRC's South Asia chief, said in a statement released in Geneva.
“All movements have been frozen throughout Afghanistan,” Jacques De Maio, ICRC's South Asia chief, said in a statement released in Geneva.
31st May, 2013
Iraq attacks push May death toll past 600
The UN has called for Iraq's leaders to urgently hold talks to resolve wide-ranging political disputes, warning that the country was “ready to explode” into violence.
The UN has called for Iraq's leaders to urgently hold talks to resolve wide-ranging political disputes, warning that the country was “ready to explode” into violence.
30th May, 2013
UN condemns two-child rule for Myanmar Muslim towns
The United Nations on Thursday called on Myanmar authorities to end a ban on families having more than two children in two Muslim-majority townships in a troubled state.
The United Nations on Thursday called on Myanmar authorities to end a ban on families having more than two children in two Muslim-majority townships in a troubled state.
30th May, 2013
Drone death a blow to Pakistani Taliban – and to peace efforts
The killing of the TTP's deputy leader is a blow to militants but could also complicate peace efforts due to the loss of a relatively moderate voice, say analysts.
The killing of the TTP's deputy leader is a blow to militants but could also complicate peace efforts due to the loss of a relatively moderate voice, say analysts.
30th May, 2013
‘IPL scandal did not affect Indian cricket’s reputation’
MS Dhoni said that the IPL scandal will not affect the team's performance during the Champions Trophy.
MS Dhoni said that the IPL scandal will not affect the team's performance during the Champions Trophy.
30th May, 2013
Li crashes in Paris gloom, Djokovic cruises
Li lost to Mattek-Sands while Djokovic moved effortlessly closer to a first Roland Garros crown.
Li lost to Mattek-Sands while Djokovic moved effortlessly closer to a first Roland Garros crown.
