9-yr-old Nepalese boy may be the youngest Everest climber
A Nepalese boy aged 9 is on the way to becoming the youngest person to climb the worlds highest mountain, Everest.
US drones kill 14 militants in N.Waziristan
At least 14 suspected militants were killed and three others injured in US drone attacks on Pakistans North Waziristan Agency Sunday evening.
David Cameron goes to China with eye on mutual benefits
Beijing sees trip as chance to woo European leader while prime minister hopes to boost trade balanceDespite Britain’s less than glorious historical relations with China (remember the Opium wars? They certainly do) ties have been relatively stable in recent years.The US midterms showed that China-bashing remains a potent weapon in American campaigning, but it does [...]
Barack Obama offers backing to India’s bid for UN security council seat
US president issues declaration of support for permanent Indian membership of UN security council in DelhiPresident Barack Obama today publicly declared his support for Indian membership of the United Nations security council in a warmly received speech in parliament in Delhi.”The just and sustainable international order that America seeks includes a United Nations that [...]
Erectile dysfunction drug could prevent hand, finger ulcers
A research has suggested that adding tadalafil to the treatment of people with scleroderma can improve Raynauds phenomenon symptoms and heal and prevent hand and finger ulcers associated with it.
Caffeinated drinks linked to increased risk of gout attacks
People who drink caffeinated drinks are at an increased risk of recurrent gout attacks, suggests a new study.
Malaysia PM released after hospitalization
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was hospitalized Thursday with gastritis linked to a case of chickenpox, has been discharged, officials said Sunday.
A stable Pakistan is in Indias interest: Obama
US President Barack Obama Sunday told students here that India has the biggest stake in Pakistan turning into a stable and prosperous state.
Baby koala fights for survival after being shot
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Veterinarians are fighting to save the life of a baby koala who was shot by an unknown assailant in eastern Australia.
India has biggest stake in a successful Pakistan: Obama (Lead)
Ruling out the US becoming part of India-Pakistan bilateral talks, President Barack Obama Sunday said India has the biggest stake in a successful and stable Pakistan.
Flood, landslides kill 13 in northeastern Philippines
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – At least 13 people have been killed in floods and landslides unleashed by a week of pounding rain in the northeastern Philippines, which is still struggling to recover from devastation caused by a typhoon last month, officials said…
2 crew feared killed in helicopter crash in Nepal
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Nepal’s government says a helicopter has crashed in high winds near Mount Everest, and the two crew are feared dead.
Clash at Sri Lankan prison injures 51 officers
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Police say inmates resisting a search for prohibited items at a prison in Sri Lanka’s capital have wounded 46 police and five prison officials.
Seoul confirms Somali pirates released S. Korea oil tanker
(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Seoul confirmed Sunday that a South Korean supertanker and 24 crew hijacked by Somali pirates in April have been released.