This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Philippines and China in nationalistic confrontation in South China Sea Syria’s psychodrama continues for another day European financial crisis growing quickly in Spain and Italy Philippines and China in nationalistic confrontation in South China
North Korea was on Tuesday putting the finishing touches to its latest rocket ahead of a politically charged launch that will defy a swelling chorus of international concern including from China and Russia.
European stock markets slid in early trade Tuesday, with banking shares among the biggest fallers as investors reacted to weak US jobs data following an extended break for Easter. London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index retreated 1.15 percent to 5,657.63 points
North Korea is counting down to the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth, with top-level meetings and a controversial rocket launch scheduled in coming days to bolster his grandson’s credentials. The secretive state, in an unprecedented move, on Sunday invited
China has set up a rare earth industry group, the government said Monday, in a bid to streamline the sprawling sector and fend off complaints about Beijing’s seemingly monopolistic control. The United States, European Union and Japan last month lodged
China’s booming movie industry is attracting interest from Hollywood heavyweights, as they chase bigger box-office returns to offset tighter margins at home. Films with Asian and especially Chinese themes are becoming more prominent after Hollywood hit a 16-year low in
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. U.S. accuses Syria’s Assad of lying about army pullbacks Dissent begins to grow among al-Assad’s Alawite supporters Signs of a major political crisis emerge in China’s leadership U.S. accuses Syria’s Assad of lying about
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Famous for skewering fast food restaurants in “Super Size Me” and product placement in “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold,” Morgan Spurlock’s latest film documentary takes an empathetic view of Comic-Con, the world’s largest pop culture trade
A devastating drought in southwestern China’s Yunnan province is entering its third year.
A Chinese shipping vessel was hijacked by pirates Friday in the Gulf of Oman, south of Iran, state media said, citing China’s embassy in Iran. The cargo ship was hijacked Friday morning near the Iranian port of Chabahar, according to
The hacking group Anonymous said Friday it would continue targeting China, after announcing it had hacked hundreds of Chinese websites to protest against Internet censorship in the country. Most of the sites Anonymous China claimed to have hacked were working
Last November, President Obama made a visit to Canberra, Australia todiscuss an expansion of US troop presence in the region. Obama and PrimeMinister Gillard reached an agreement which would allow up to 2,500 Marinesto spend six-month stints in the port
(AP) Asia stocks slump on US job growth worriesBy PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business WriterBANGKOKAsian stock markets followed Wall Street into negative territory Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve voiced concern about U.S. job growth but appeared to refrain from taking steps
The first contingent of up to 2,500 US Marines to be deployed in Australia were settling in Wednesday as Washington bolsters its military presence in the strategically vital region. Some 200 Marines touched down in Darwin overnight as part of
Rights groups slammed British government plans to expand its powers to monitor email exchanges and website visits. Under the new legislation, internet companies would be instructed to install hardware to allow the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) — Britain’s electronic “listening”
Thousands of people in Hong Kong noisily protested on Sunday against the city’s incoming leader and decried Beijing’s alleged interference in the election that propelled him to the top job. Holding banners and chanting slogans such as “One person, one
Tom Brokaw was scheduled to appear on Chinese Communist Television last night; he was supposed to discuss “his insights on the major changes in China over the past four decades, the challenges that lie ahead for the country and how
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Sunni leaders snub Shia-led Iraq at Arab League summit Iraq accuses Sunni nations of forming an ‘anti-Iran alliance’ The Middle East is waiting for a ‘new baby’ Azerbaijan grants Israel access to air bases
BEIRUT (AP) – Fresh clashes between Syrian soldiers and rebels erupted across many parts of Syria Friday as U.N. envoy Kofi Annan urged the government to lay down its weapons first to immediately end the nation’s yearlong crisis. Syrian President
(AP) Syria accepts peace plan but clashes continueBy BASSEM MROUEAssociated PressQAA, LebanonSyria accepted a cease-fire drawn up by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan on Tuesday, but the diplomatic breakthrough was swiftly overshadowed by intense clashes between government soldiers and rebels that
A US Senate committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would call on China to ease restrictions in Tibetan areas and free prisoners after a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans angry over Chinese rule. Under the resolution, the Senate would
Hide your kids, hide your wife: the scourge of the grocery market remains on the lam. Fortunately, courageous legislators have assumed the burden of this great responsibility to ban plastic bags nationwide and, in the process, throttle the manufacturing sector.
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. The world in the eye of the hurricane Sudan / South Sudan border clashes threaten oil production China loses big in the Sudan / South Sudan conflict Egypt eyes close ties between South Sudan
(AP) Tibetan lights self on fire at anti-China protestBy TIM SULLIVANAssociated PressNEW DELHIA Tibetan exile lit himself on fire and ran shouting through a demonstration in the Indian capital Monday, just before a visit by China’s president and following dozens
(AP) Obama: N. Korean rocket test would isolate regimeBy BEN FELLERAP White House CorrespondentSEOUL, South Korea Warning North Korea from its doorstep, President Barack Obama said Pyongyang risks deepening its isolation in the international community if it proceeds with a
