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January 14, 2012

Taiwan's Ma wins vote but faces tough second term

(Channel News Asia) TAIPEI: Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's re-election is a relief for China and the US, but observers say he could face a tough second term, forced to balance demands from Beijing with fears he is selling out.
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Iran sends rare letter to U.S. over killed scientist

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Saturday it had evidence Washington was behind the latest killing of one of its nuclear scientists, state television reported,...
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China sets pace for smoggy Hong Kong: think-tank

(Channel News Asia) HONG KONG: Beijing's decision to come clean on its dirty air has embarrassed Hong Kong, where smog kills hundreds of people a...
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Taiwan's Ma wins vote but faces tough second term

(Channel News Asia) TAIPEI: Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou's re-election is a relief for China and the US, but observers say he could face a tough...
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VIDEO: Nigeria strike talks fail

(BBC) Talks between Nigeria's government and union leaders fail to reach an agreement over fuel subsidies, but oil workers will not strike immediately....
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Suicide bomber kills 15 in attack on Iraqi Shi'ite pilgrims

BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - A suicide bomber disguised as a policeman killed at least 15 people in an attack that targeted Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims passing...
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Myanmar frees hundreds of political prisoners

(Channel News Asia) NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar has released more than 300 people deemed by the opposition to be political prisoners, a minister said Saturday, after the...
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