Video Sharing Sites Mysteriously Blocked in India – NYTimes.com
Popular websites including Vimeo were completely blocked for some Internet users this week.
Category: Asia
Thousands of Myanmar Rohingyas Struggle for Refugee Status in …
The stateless ethnic minority group has suffered generations of persecution, which has roots in British colonialism.
Big Bang confirms Hong Kong for 'Alive Tour 2012′
Big Bang has confirmed Hong Kong for their concert ‘Alive Tour 2012′, which will travel to a total of 25 cities and 16 countries around the globe. A list of the tour locations in Asia can be found on Big Bang’s official Facebook.
Art in Hong Kong? It Must Be May – NYTimes.com
ART HK, gallery openings and more on tap in Hong Kong this May.
Honduras: Investigate Killing of Four Civilians | Human Rights Watch
(Washington, DC) – Honduran and US authorities should ensure a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation of the alleged killing of four civilians and wounding of four others during a joint counternarcotics operation in the …
Getting out of Greece | Samizdata.net
This article on Greeks seeking refuge from their woes by emigrating to Australia is a bit old now, although I would be very surprised if the desire to go has changed at all. Greeks are now, by one measure I saw, the seventh …
Nani unafraid of meeting Germany in Euro 2012 group stage – Goal …
Nani unafraid of meeting Germany in Euro 2012 group stage. The creative winger has said that Joachim Low’s side will have to be wary of the Seleccao’s worth and added that he wants to play a big role in the tournament …
Minister of Finance for “news”: the private sector more freedom in the …
On: Friday 18/05/2012 11:32. Baghdad ( news ) .. Finance Minister Rafie al-Issawi, said that the private sector more freedom in completing projects in the country, stressing that the government can not create jobs. Issawi said in …
FinlandLive.Info: Restaurant Day in Finland
Finland has actually 4 of such days. On this day you have usually the opportunity to try food from different countries and I think it’s also a good idea to sea if your prospective customer like your food in case you are playing with …
China Financial Markets » Europe's depressing prospects
Normally I don’t like to write about European prospects in the midst of a very rough patch in the market because in that case there isn’t much I can say that isn’t already being said. I find it more useful to wait for those recurring …
Two Denmark hotels certified by Green Globe – eTurboNews
LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announced certification of the Carlton Hotel Guldsmeden and the Axel Hotel Guldsmeden. These hotels located in Copenhagen, Denmark , are the first two of seven properties of the …
Christian Persecution in the 21st Century: A Call of Conscience to …
Rev. Gil Caldwell – Two weeks ago the United Methodist General Conference reaffirmed 40 years of anti-gay prejudice, voting to continue to bar lesbian and gay people from ministry and marriage while faithful gay United …
Christian Neighborhood In Indonesia Attacked « Persecution News
05/16/2012 Indonesia (AsiaNews) – For the third straight day there have been attacks in Ambon (Moluccas), where last night a group of unidentified persons set fire to houses and motorbikes in a predominantly Christian …
Violations of Religious Freedom Continue in Laos « Persecution News
05/15/2012 Laos (AsiaNews) -Christians persecuted in Laos as violations of religious freedom continue. A new convert, the only Christian in a village, faced with an alternative: leave the faith or leave his home and property.
China Is 'Extremely Dissatisfied' With The US … – Business Insider
BEIJING (AP) — China’s government on Friday rejected a U.S. antidumping ruling against its makers of solar power equipment and Chinese manufacturers warned possible higher tariffs might hurt efforts to promote clean …
Real Estate Crash In China – Business Insider
Inquiring minds are reading an excellent report China Real Estate Unravels by Patrick Chovanec, a professor at Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China . The report confirms many of the …
In China, Facebook's Shadow and Worries About Innovation : The …
How do you have a feeding frenzy when you can’t—officially, at least—see what’s being served? This is the strange dynamic that runs through the flurry of Chinese debate this week about Facebook. In China , the site’s I.P.O, …
Chile advances plan to build submarine
Santiago, Chile (UPI) May 17, 2012 – Chile is going ahead with plans to build its own submarine and patrol boats as part of a program to develop the Latin American nation’s defense manufacturing industry.
China's Aid Emboldens Cambodia – Khmerization …
Of course, Cambodia was not always close to China, with its history of funding the Khmer Rouge, the communist guerrilla group that began in 1960, presided over genocide of 1.7 million from 1975 to 1979, and continued its …
Jugjet's World of Field Hockey: Britan squad for Azlan Shah Cup
Britan squad for Azlan Shah Cup. http://www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk. The Great Britain men’s hockey squad has been announced ahead of the forthcoming Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia. The seven team …
Western Support for Repression in Bahrain Stretches Back Decades …
A British filmmaker used the BBC’s archives to argue that Bahrain’s “system of oppression, the rock against which the dreams of democracy are being dashed, was largely created by the British.”
Australia / Scouts prepared for emergencies / News / Information …
In a tiny town called Toodyay, Samantha Connor of Scouts Australia , recollects “In December 2009, our Scouts were preparing for Jamboree when a bushfire swept through our town. Rover Scouts came to the rescue and posted the alerts on …
Asia Optical reorganizing joint venture
Asia Optical, a Taiwan-based maker of optical lens modules and digital cameras, is readjusting the organization of AOF Imaging Technology, its joint venture with Singapore-based Flextronics International, in response to AOF …
OOCL to Implement Asia-Europe Rate Hike | Journal of Commerce
OOCL will implement a further general rate increase on the Asia -North Europe trade on June 15.
Pakistan's Gain in Afghan Transit Deal Central Asia's Loss …
Pakistan has agreed to reopen its border to U.S. and NATO supplies to Afghanistan, charging more than it did before — and presumably taking money out of the pockets of Afghanistan’s neighbors to the north, who were filling …
Facebook's Prospects In Asia | TechCrunch
Editor’s note: Benjamin Joffe (@benjaminjoffe) is the CEO of the Asia -based digital research & strategy firm +8* (Plus Eight Star), a speaker in 100+ conferences including TEDx, SXSW, LeWeb and Stanford GSB. He is also a …
In Argentina, factory farms replacing grass-fed beef | Grist
But in Argentina , conservationists argue that raising beef on natural grasslands is a sustainable tradition, and much better suited to the biodiversity of the grassland, called “the Pampas,” than industrial row-crop agriculture and …
Do We Amuse You? – NYTimes.com – India Ink – The New York Times
“The real controversy is how we look at comedy,” said Shilpa Davé, author of the forthcoming book “ Indian Accents: Brown Voice and Racial Performance in American TV and Film.” “What the PR firm said was, ‘Oh, we just …
As India's Parliament Turns Sixty, Politicians Celebrate Democracy …
Sunday’s special session included speeches and reflection.
Inflation Rate Outpaces Predictions – India Ink – The New York Times
Inflation was notably higher in April than the 6.7 percent increase expected by economists.
AIM Overseas: Living the Hong Kong study dream: Returned student …
Bethany Pritchard is currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Commerce and Business degree at the University of Newcastle and participated on our International Trade Finance in Hong Kong Program in July 2011.
The U.S. Drug War Comes to Honduras | The National Interest Blog
New York Times correspondent Thom Shanker broke the story on May 5 that the U.S. military had established three base camps in Honduras to help that country combat the increasingly powerful Mexican drug cartels.
Greece's Bank Jog Turns Into A Run: Is Viral Panic Next? | Via Meadia
As Via Meadia has reported in the past, the smart money has been quietly edging out of Greek banks for a long time. As concern spread, the bank walk turned into a bank jog. This weeks, there are signs the jog is breaking into …
Is Germany's Growth A Good Thing For Europe? – Seeking Alpha
Today the markets cheered the news that the German economy expanded in the last quarter while many other European economies contracted. The German economy’s expansion was large enough to compensate for the …
German GDP Blows By Expectations – Business Insider
NO WAY: French President Hollande’s Plane Gets Hit By Lightning On His Way To Germany , Forced To Turn Back · Strategy … Germany is loving the status quo, as it continues to grow, and see unemployment collapse.
Religious freedom festival in Indonesia … – Adventist News Network
Second regional event held to thank religious liberty advocates.
Here Why There Could Be An Exodus Of Rich People From France …
The French electorate may have voted Francois Hollande to power in the French presidential elections, but there is one group of people that no longer seem to feel welcome in the country now that he’s in power: the rich.
Indian Airlines Snub Europe's Emissions Rule – NYTimes.com
Two Indian airlines were among the 10 that failed to submit data on carbon emissions to the EU.
iZettle, The 'Square Of Europe', Checks Out Mobile Payments In The …
With Square yet to reveal when or where it might offer its mobile payment service in Europe , and PayPal apparently still only talking with would-be partners, the door is wide open for more local players to jump in and pick up …
The Official Blog of Amb. David H. Shinn: Ethiopia Slide Shows
The World Bank recently posted two brief slide shows about Ethiopia . One is titled Ethiopia : A Photographic Journal and highlights World Bank programs in Ethiopia . It comes with an audio track. The second is titled Ethiopia : …
Lewington poised to quit Fulham & join England full-time in four-year …
Ray Lewington is poised to quit Fulham and become the third permanent member of England’s coaching team on a four-year contract, Goal.com can reveal. The Football Association announced on May 4 that Lewington had …
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood's Mobile Medical Convoys Offering Free …
Obama say, “Respect it!” Remember, he made a point of having Brotherhood leaders in the audience when he gave his notorious speech in Cairo on June 4, 2009. And he has applauded as the Brotherhood moves to take …
Mapping Egypt's Electorate | The Middle East Channel
As Egypt nears its upcoming presidential elections, the country remains mired in continued political instability and the fog of events that has characterized the country’s opaque transition. As a result, crises remain unexplained …
Elafits Islands, Croatia – Five Minute Getaway – Beautiful Travel and …
vacation travel photos – Elafits Islands, Croatia . … Elafits Islands, Croatia . x. Share. vacation travel photos – Elafits Islands, Croatia . Submitted by: Unknown. Via: John & Tina Reid · Incorrect source or offensive? Croatia ocean …
Muslim Indonesia Hosts Historic Christian Gathering – World – CBN …
“We feel that the epicenter of the world revival is going to be Asia and especially Indonesia,” World Prayer Assembly’s John Robb told CBN News . Such a large Christian event has never been held in this majority Muslim …
Bomb search claim in church raid | Barnabas – Christian persecution
Barnabas Aid supports Christians where they are in a minority and suffer discrimination, oppression and persecution as a consequence of their faith. Secret police raided a Christian gathering in a home in Uzbekistan claiming …
