Sunday, November 13, 2011

13 NOV 2011, SUN: SEA & Wld

Southeast Asia


PM Lee: Future is in openness, not protectionism

Straits Times - 
With Asia-Pacific economies geared for rapid growth in the coming decades, Singapore can best position itself for future success by integrating closely with the region and staying attractive to talent at home and ...

Palawan river now 'global jewel' of 7Wonders

Inquirer.net - 
Palaweños on Saturday greeted with fireworks the news that the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) has been named among the world's new seven wonders of nature in a global poll.

Thai King temporarily lost consciousness

TODAYonline - 
Thailand's ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej recently suffered a health problem that led him to temporarily lose consciousness. Princess Chulabhorn said doctors told her the abdominal bleeding could have been caused by concern over the flooding in ...

Dominican Republic official denies asylum report

Inquirer.net - 
The Dominican Republic's foreign minister has denied reports that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had requested asylum in the Caribbean nation.

Taskforce to promote graciousness in the works

TODAYonline - 
by Saifulbahri Ismail Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said he plans to set up a task force called "Kindness in Action" to promote graciousness in Marine Parade GRC and Mountbatten SMC.

PM: Solid progress in business facilitation in Malaysia

The Borneo Post - 
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Malaysia is strengthening its position in business facilitation, entering the world's top 20 rank on the ease of doing business.

Manila suspends ban on workers to 41 countries

gulfnews.com - 
Manila: The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (Poea) has suspended the implementation of an order prohibiting Filipinos from working in 41 countries amid concerns of possible backlash from the ...

HDB lifts ban on keeping stray dogs, cats in pilot project

Straits Times - 
(From left) Minister of State for National Development Tan Chuan-Jin - holding Eddie from the Cat Welfare Society - watching vet Tan Choon Yi and vet technician Gui Mei Han at work at the AVA's Responsible Pet Ownership roadshow.

Yingluck To Attend Asean Summit

Bernama - 
BANGKOK, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has decided to attend the Asean Summit in Bali next week after skipping the current Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Honolulu.

Microsoft, Computer Makers May Be Hurt as Floods Crimp Sales, IDC Says

Bloomberg - 
PC shipments will decline between 2.2 percent and 3.4 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, down from a prior forecast for 5.1 percent growth, IDC said today in a report.

19 road, drainage repair projects approved

Inquirer.net - 
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has approved 19 road and drainage repair projects in Metro Manila while armed with a plan that won't hold motorists hostage in traffic during the repair period.

Man faces deportation for identity theft

gulfnews.com - 
Manila: An Indian man faces deportation from the Philippines for allegedly presenting falsified documents when he tried to apply for a resident's visa.

Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño deplores travel permit to Rep. Mikey Arroyo

Inquirer.net - 
MANILA, Philippines—Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño on Saturday assailed as “deplorable” a Quezon City Regional Trial Court's ruling that allowed Ang Galing Pinoy Party-list Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo to leave the country for the ...

Condo investment fails Banking 101 test

Malaysia Kini - 
YOURSAY 'How many of those unexplained idling funds had been channelled to purchase upscale condominiums and bungalows?' Gusnargh: Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ) discredits himself by coming up with this sort of explanation.

Under Fire Over Falun Gong Jailing

Radio Free Asia - 
Vu Duc Trung (L) and Le Van Thanh (R) stand trial at Hanoi's People's Court, Nov. 10, 2011. Vietnam has drawn scathing criticism from international rights groups for imprisoning two Falun Gong activists who beamed radio broadcasts into China, ...

Kelantan Sultan warns of elements out to create disunity

Malaysia Star - 
KOTA BARU: Sultan of Kelantan Sultan Muhammad V has reminded the people to be on guard against anti-authority elements who were out to create an unhealthy atmosphere in the society.

Police serve warning to sex offenders after landmark case

3News NZ - 
Police want the conviction of a man trying to sell underage sex tours to serve as a warning. A 47-year-old Auckland man was found guilty at the High Court in Auckland yesterday after being caught trying to sell a child sex tour to an undercover police ...

Media worker in General Santos City shot dead

Minda News - 
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/11 November) - The circulation manager of Brigada News in General Santos City was shot dead by a motorcycle riding gunman just outside his office ...

2 killed, 9 wounded in rebel attacks in Mindanao

Inquirer.net - 
MAKILALA, North Cotabato, Philippines—Two soldiers were killed while nine other people were injured in separate attacks by New People's Army rebels here and in the Davao area, military officials said Saturday.

World


Festive Roman crowds cheer end of Berlusconi era

Reuters - 
ROME Nov 12 (Reuters) - Thousands gathered in Rome to celebrate the political demise of Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday, whistling and shouting insults as the 75-year-old media magnate drove to hand in his ...

Arab League Moves to Suspend Syria Over Crackdown

Voice of America (blog) - 
The Arab League on Saturday voted to suspend Syria's activities in the group until President Bashar al-Assad's government implements a peace plan to end violence against protesters.

Obama says China must play by the rules

Ottawa Citizen - 
US President Barack Obama takes part in a panel discussion at the APEC CEO Summit 2011 meeting, part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on November 12, ...

Kurdish rebel killed after hijacking Turkish ferry

Pakistan Daily Times - 
ISTANBUL: Turkish commandos killed a Kurdish rebel on Saturday after he hijacked a ferry with 24 people aboard in the country's northwest, and brought his hostages to safety after a 12-hour ordeal.

Senior officer killed in Iran blast

Ynetnews - 
More details emerging following explosion near Tehran: A senior officer in Iran's weapons industry was killed in Saturday's blast outside Tehran, officials in the country said.

Turkish PM visits quake zone in eastern Turkey

Seattle Post Intelligencer - 
BERTAN AYDUK, AP, MEHMET GUZEL, Associated Press People console one another as they wait for news as Turkish rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed hotel in Van, Turkey, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011.

Here we go again?

Jerusalem Post - 
The same intelligence agencies are producing the same sort of reports about Iran that we heard eight years ago about Iraq. 'We will not build two [nuclear] bombs in the face of [America's] 20000,” said Iranian President Mahmoud ...

Rescued baseball player Ramos thankful to be alive

Houston Chronicle - 
Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, left, shakes hands with Venezuela's Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami at the end of a news conference at Judicial Police headquarters in Valencia, Venezuela, Saturday Nov. 12, 2011.

Obama boosted by Japan trade move

Pakistan Daily Times - 
HONOLULU: President Barack Obama flew Friday to his native Hawaii to host Asia-Pacific leaders, buoyed by Japan's decision to enter talks on a deal that could rewrite the rules of US-Asia trade.

Mexican official: Explosion, fire didn't cause deadly helicopter crash

CNN - 
By the CNN Wire Staff Mexico City (CNN) -- The helicopter crash in Mexico that killed Interior Minister Jose Francisco Blake Mora and all seven other people aboard shows no evidence of an explosion, a Mexican official said Saturday.

Greece Must Implement October-Summit Decisions, Papademos Says

BusinessWeek - 
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos said the country's new government must implement decisions from an Oct. 26 European summit and get people back to work.

Army Sgt. Convicted of Murdering Afghan Civilians

The New American - 
A court martial sitting in Joint Base Lewis-McChord found an Army sergeant guilty of the premeditated murder of three Afghan nationals while serving as squad leader of a unit in the Second Infantry Division.

Media worker in General Santos City shot dead

Minda News - 
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/11 November) - The circulation manager of Brigada News in General Santos City was shot dead by a motorcycle riding gunman just outside his office ...

Australia to host 2018 Commonwealth Games

Pakistan Daily Times - 
BASSETERRE: Australia's Gold Coast will host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the vote Friday as delegates opted for its ready-made facilities ahead of the ambitious development plans of the Sri Lankan city of Hambantota.

2 killed, 9 wounded in rebel attacks in Mindanao

Inquirer.net - 
MAKILALA, North Cotabato, Philippines—Two soldiers were killed while nine other people were injured in separate attacks by New People's Army rebels here and in the Davao area, military officials said Saturday.

Yemeni forces kill 6 al-Qaida-linked militants

CBS News - 
Women march during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 12, 2011.

Light shed on Taiwanese official's arrest

Taipei Times - 
Documents from the US Attorney's Office have shed light on the allegations against Liu Hsien-hsien (劉姍姍), director-general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) of Kansas City, who was charged in a US...

Hawaii's deputy speaker is a proud Pinoy

Philippine Star - 
Hawaii's Vice Speaker, Joey Manahan, is currently serving his third term as State Representative for the 29th House District, Kalihi-Kai, Kapalama, Mokauea and Sand Island.

The Revilla

Inquirer.net - 
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. is quick to speak to the press after the murder of Ramgen Revilla. He has issued statement after statement, released to journalists' inboxes and over the Senate website.

US to Build Up Military in Australia

Wall Street Journal - 
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will announce an accord for a new and permanent US military presence in Australia when he visits next week, a step aimed at countering China's influence and reasserting US interest in the region, ...

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