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Saturday 4th July, 2009

  • India, Japan to work for early FMCT, fast-track economic pact

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Tokyo/india and Japan, the only country to have been attacked by atomic bombs, Friday decided to work together for an early conclusion of the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty and to fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.

  • Japan extends its naval unit's Afghan support mission

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Japan's Cabinet Friday approved a bill to extend its troops' refuelling operations in the Indian Ocean to help the US-led forces in Afghanistan by another six months till next year, a media report said.

  • North Korea cements military ties with Myanmar

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia reports.

  • Swine flu patient dies of electrocution in China

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Hangzhou (China), (Xinhua) A patient suffering from influenza A (H1N1), better known as swine flu, died of electrocution when she was taking a shower in a hospital here, the police said Friday.

  • Seoul to spend billions on thwarting North Korea threat

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    South Korea Friday announced plans to spend billions on sophisticated technology to counter the perceived threat of a North Korean nuclear attack.

  • India-Japan stitch a comprehensive economic partnership pact

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Tokyo, July 3 : India and Japan on Friday agreed to cooperate on pressing global issues of climate change, disarmament and non-proliferation while moving ahead in negotiations to stitch a comprehensive economic partnership pact.

  • India, Japan agree to fast track work on freight, industrial corridors

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Tokyo, : India and Japan on Friday agreed to take steps to fast track work on the Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project.

  • Toad captured on camera while eating snake in China

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Melbourne, : In a rare case of a predator hunted by its prey, a toad has for the first time been captured on camera while eating a whole snake in just five minutes.

  • Pacific Northwest forests hold significant potential to increase carbon storage

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Washington, : A new study has determined that the forests of the Pacific Northwest hold significant potential to increase carbon storage and help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years.

  • Foreign, regional students to be given priority on-campus housing in Australia

    Asia Pacific News.Net

    Canberra, : Newly arrived international students could be given priority for on-campus accommodation as one way of boosting safety, according to a position paper released on Thursday by Universities Australia.

  • China offers landmark $1.74-billion deal to Canada's Teck

    Vancouver Sun

    Now the Chinese Investment Corp. is looking to invest in Teck Resources.

  • First elephant calf born in Australia

    The Courier Mail

    Sydney's Taronga Zoo has welcomed the first elephant calf to be born in Australia. The male calf was born to Asian elephant Thong Dee at about 3.08am in the zoo's Elephant Barn.After a three...

  • Japan falls in volleyball final

    The Japan Times

    Advertise in japantimes.co.jp. This site has been optimized for modern browsers. Please make sure that Javascript is enabled in your browser's preferences. The Japan Times Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • UN chief to hold more Burma talks

    BBC

    Un Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is set to hold a second meeting with Burma's top military leaders.Mr Ban has asked to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and says he is awaiting a reply...

  • Aboriginal cricketers repeat tour

    BBC

    ... retracing the steps of...

  • China agrees to proportional cross-strait financial-market opening

    Taiwan Headlines

    China will accept the principle of proportional arrangement for cross-Taiwan Strait financial-market opening, said Liu Minkang, chairman of China Banking Regulatory Commission, on Thursday. In...

  • Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor

    Times of India

    In a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said Friday she was stepping down and would not seek re-election, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid. Palin...

  • Pacific Boychoir tours South Africa

    Oakland Tribune

    The Pacific Boychoir had logged thousands of miles on its passports, bringing its distinct sound to destinations near and far. And no place is considered too far for this group. The Oakland-based...

  • China apologises to Mexico for tough H1N1 flu stand

    Channel News Asia

    Cancun, Mexico: China's Health Minister Chen Zhu Friday apologised to his Mexican counterpart for failing to warn him about the tough measures Beijing imposed on Mexicans to combat H1N1 flu. "I...

  • 6 people killed in London high-rise blaze

    Times of India

    Two children died after a fire in a London tower block, police said Friday. "We understand there have been two fatalities of children, one three weeks old and one seven years," a...

  • China calls for more emerging countries' involvement in WHO decisions

    SINA

    Chinese Health Minister ChenZhu on Friday called on the World Health Organization to involve emerging nations more in order to take better and more transparent...

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