Concerns Mount Over India's Role In Incubating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Medical research is once again pointing to India as a dangerous crucible of bacterial strains that resist many forms of antibiotic treatment. Cheap, under-regulated antibiotics and a severe shortfall of sanitation infrastructure fuel the problem.
Medical experts warn India remains at the forefront of what the World Health Organization calls “the post-antibiotic era,” in which a wide range of infectious bacteria evolve past the ability of even potent medicines to treat them.
So-called ... Wed, 16 May 2012 18:58:39 -0400
US Lawmakers Calling for Faster Withdrawal From Afghanistan
CAPITOL HILL, Washington, D.C.- A bipartisan group of 86 members of the U.S. House of Representatives has written a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to bring the war in Afghanistan to an accelerated end.
Democratic Representative Barbara Lee of California is the only one of the 435 members of the House who voted against authorizing the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan in 2001.
Now, Lee is spearheading efforts to bring U.S. troops home faster than the planned ... Wed, 16 May 2012 15:17:23 -0400
Indonesia Predicts Slow Probe of Crashed Russian Jetliner
Indonesia says it could take as long as a year to analyze equipment and flight data recovered from the crash site of a Russian jetliner that slammed into the side of a volcano last week near Jakarta, killing all 45 people on board.
Aviation authorities, quoted in Indonesian media Wednesday, said the crash probe will at a minimum take four months - in part to ensure reliable results. National Transportation Safety Committee chief Tatang Kurniadi also told the Jakarta Globe newspaper ... Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:33 -0400
Afghanistan Top Agenda Item at NATO Chicago Summit
Afghanistan will be at the top of the agenda when heads of state and government from the 28-member North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meet in Chicago Sunday and Monday.
NATO has been operating in Afghanistan since 2003, leading a 130,000 member United Nations-mandated contingent known as the “International Security Assistance Force,” or ISAF. ISAF’s main goal has been to help Afghan authorities provide security and stability in order to create conditions for the country’s ... Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:35 -0400
Jazz, Hip Hop, Broadway Taught in Bangkok, Beyond
BANGKOK - A U.S.-funded arts program is training students in the Middle East and Asia with American style music, theater and dance. The "Yes Academy" strives to build bridges between the U.S. and countries emerging from conflict. One of their biggest programs is in Iraq.
Grammy nominated jazz instructor Gene Aitken has conducted some of the top military bands in Asia and the Middle East.
From Thailand he travels to countries emerging from conflict and isolation to ... Wed, 16 May 2012 11:11:04 -0400
Singh: India Committed to Nuclear Energy
NEW DELHI - India's prime minister is reasserting his country's commitment to nuclear energy. His comments come as India weighs how to reduce its massive dependence on oil imports including those from its second biggest crude oil supplier, Iran.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told parliament Wednesday that India's nuclear program will follow the highest safety standards, but it would be harmful for India's interests to give up harnessing power from nuclear ... Wed, 16 May 2012 10:06:40 -0400
Beijing Eases Anti-Philippine Talk, Holds Firm on Territorial Dispute
BEIJING - The Chinese government is not yielding in its weeks-long maritime territorial dispute with the Philippines, although it is softening some of its sharp rhetoric.
It is no surprise that China continues to squarely blame the Philippines for the dispute over rocky Scarborough Shoal, which the Chinese call Huangyan Island.
In a report Wednesday, the state-run Xinhua news agency said the latest dispute was sparked in April, when a Philippine warship ... Wed, 16 May 2012 10:05:20 -0400
Teen Killed During Cambodia Land Eviction Protest
PHNOM PENH - A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed on Wednesday following a violent land eviction in the Cambodian countryside. The shooting happened as armed police tried to clear roughly 1,000 villagers from their land in the northeastern province of Kratie, according to rights groups. According to witnesses, officers fired live ammunition against the villagers, who were protesting the loss of their farmland
Rights groups are warning that the government risks further violence if ... Wed, 16 May 2012 09:21:10 -0400
S. China Sea Dispute Blamed Partly on Depleted Fish Stocks
BANGKOK - China and the Philippines have announced temporary bans on fishing in areas of the South China Sea they both claim as sovereign territory. The bans may help cool tempers after ships from the two sides faced off in April. But, political analysts say a more permanent solution is needed to address a cycle of conflict partly caused by depleting fish stocks.
China every year imposes a ban on fishing for several weeks in a northern part of the South China Sea.
Beijing says the ... Wed, 16 May 2012 09:20:30 -0400
Hardliners Say Lady Gaga 'Too Pornographic' for Indonesia
JAKARTA - The backlash against the flamboyant American pop star Lady Gaga has been brewing in Indonesia for months. However, tensions over the singer's imminent concert reached a new high in Jakarta this week. After mounting pressure from hardline Islamic groups, police announced they will not issue the permit required for Lady Gaga to perform in the country. Rights groups say the decision is a step back for the world’s most populous Muslim nation.
In announcing their decision, ... Wed, 16 May 2012 07:59:09 -0400
Blind Chinese dissident speaks to US lawmakers
WASHINGTON/BEIJING - Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to US lawmakers for the second time in a week and alleged persecution of his family by Chinese authorities. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:06:45 -0400
NATO invites Pakistan president to Chicago summit
ISLAMABAD - NATO has invited Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to the upcoming Chicago summit on Afghanistan, in what could be seen as a sign of Islamabad preparing to reopen its western border to t Wed, 16 May 2012 15:03:19 -0400
Asia stocks rise after Greece sets election date
BANGKOK -; Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday as markets adjusted to Greece's possible exit from the euro common currency and traders hunted for bargains after sharp selling in recent ... Thu, 17 May 2012 02:28:33 -0400
Record annual drug seizures in Australia
SYDNEY: Better intelligence helped Australia seize a record amount of illicit drugs in the past year, a study showed on Thursday, with big busts from Malaysia and Pakistan boosting the haul.There ... Thu, 17 May 2012 02:13:36 -0400
North Korean boat hijacks 3 Chinese fishing boats
BEIJING (AP) -- Chinese state media say a North Korean boat has hijacked 29 Chinese fishermen on three separate boats and demanded 1.2 million yuan ($190,000) for their ... Thu, 17 May 2012 01:58:19 -0400
Judge resigns from UN-backed Cambodia genocide tribunal
One of the judges from the United Nations-backed Cambodia genocide tribunal today informed the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of his decision to resign his position. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Ban voices concern over tensions linked to Nepal's future federal system
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is concerned at the rising tensions and disruption of daily life in parts of Nepal linked to the debate over its future federal system and at the failure, so far, of political leaders to forge a consensus on their outstanding differences in the country's constitution-making process, according to his spokesperson. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns assassination of peace council member
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned today's assassination of Maulawi Arsala Rahmani, a senior member of the country's High Peace Council, and stated its continued commitment to supporting the locally-led peace and reconciliation process. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns attacks on schools by insurgents
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan today voiced serious concern over reported attacks on schools and education officials by anti-government groups in recent weeks, saying the raids were a violation of children's right to education. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Cambodia needs more transparency in dealing with economic concessions - UN
An independent United Nations human rights expert has urged the Cambodian Government to act with more transparency when dealing with economic and other land concessions, and to make the process more inclusive for the individuals and communities affected. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Top UN relief official calls for greater investment in development in Afghanistan
The top United Nations humanitarian official today reaffirmed the Organization's continued support for Afghanistan and stressed the need for increased investment in programmes that expand sources of livelihood and improve basic education, health care and the rule of law. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Asia-Pacific cannot afford to grow without addressing environmental concerns - UN
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region must find ways to continue to grow economically and lift millions out of poverty while also responding to climate change and environmental concerns, according to a United Nations report released today, which stresses that new methods of production are needed to meet this goal. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Ban welcomes Papua New Guinea's decision to go forward with elections
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the decision by Papua New Guinea to carry out elections within the timeframe stipulated by the constitution, following recent uncertainties in relation to the country's next parliamentary elections, and stressed that they should be carried out in a transparent and peaceful manner. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Despite slowdown, Asia-Pacific region will be anchor of stability for world economy' - UN
While Asia and the Pacific faces another year of slowing growth as demand for its exports declines and capital costs rise, it will remain the fastest growing region globally and an anchor of stability in the world economy, says a new United Nations report released today. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
Top UN relief official stresses need for disaster preparedness in Afghanistan
The top United Nations relief official today called for greater efforts to build the resilience and preparedness of the people of Afghanistan to natural disasters, given the country's vulnerability to floods and droughts that affect large segments of the population every year. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
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