North Korea Seen Restarting Work On Nuclear Reactor By Nicole Gaouette North Korea has restarted construction on a nuclear reactor that is an essential component in building nuclear weapons, according to a U.S. university monitoring project.
U.S. Eases Myanmar Financial Sanctions By JAY SOLOMON WASHINGTON—The Obama administration eased financial sanctions on Myanmar and nominated a new ambassador as part of Washington’s latest effort to bolster political and economic reforms in the Southeast Asian nation.
Syrian opposition council appears to crumble as infighting By Zeina Karam, The Associated Press BEIRUT – Syria’s main opposition council is crumbling under the weight of infighting and divisions over issues that cut to the heart of the revolution, including accusations that the movement is becoming as autocratic as the regime it wants to drive [...]
Apple to use only green power for main data centre By Poornima Gupta | Reuters (Reuters) – Apple Inc plans to power its main U.S. data center entirely with renewable energy by the end of this year, taking steps to address longstanding environmental concerns about the rapid expansion of high-consuming computer server farms.
Iran angry, threatens to sue Google over leaving Persian Gulf ‘nameless’ on Google Maps By The Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran – Iran says it will sue Google over dropping the name of the Persian Gulf on Google Maps.
Activist in diplomatic tussle says China plans to have family’s passports ready within 2 weeks By Gillian Wong, The Associated Press BEIJING, China – The activist who was at the centre of a diplomatic tussle between Beijing and Washington said Thursday that Chinese officials have told him the passports that he and his family just [...]
Iran attack decision nears, Israeli elite locks down By Michael Stott JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A private door opens from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in central Jerusalem directly into a long, modestly furnished, half-paneled room decorated with modern paintings by Israeli artists and a copy of Israel’s 1948 declaration of independence. It contains little [...]
Pakistani president to attend NATO summit By SEBASTIAN ABBOT | Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s president announced Thursday that he will attend the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago, accepting an invitation that was given after the country indicated it plans to end its six-month blockade of supplies meant for coalition troops in Afghanistan.
Myanmar mega-project may be on a road to nowhere By Khettiya Jittapong DAWEI, Myanmar May 17 (Reuters) – A simple, red sign on a white beach marks the start of a billion-dollar highway that will, one day, lead to a vast industrial project to be built close to impoverished Myanmar’s border with Thailand.
Taliban Stage Deadly Strike on Afghan Governor’s Office By ROD NORDLAND KABUL, Afghanistan — At least 11 people died after Taliban insurgents on Thursday attacked a provincial governor’s office, but were beaten back by security forces, Afghan officials said.
