Saturday, July 18, 2009

Google Shuts India Center as Precaution Against Swine Flu

India boosts security after attack warning: report

India and Pakistan discuss resuming of talks
They're talking about talking!

Politician Arrested Over Remark
A politician of India’s governing Congress Party was arrested after critics say she suggested that a rival leader be raped so she could better understand the plight of rape victims.

Morgan Stanley gets India cbank OK as primary dealer
The Reserve Bank of India said on Saturday it has given its approval to Morgan Stanley to start business as a primary dealer of government bonds.

On India trip, why Clinton won't stop in Pakistan
Barry wants to keep Pockeestahn for later.

Indian PM under pressure after Pakistan meeting


Clinton says will visit Pakistan in the fall
See?


'Armageddon' alarm bell rings
A senior adviser on South Asia to three U.S. presidents is now warning about "Armageddon in Islamabad."

At the request of President Obama, Bruce Riedel, a former CIA expert on the region, also chaired an interagency policy review on Afghanistan and nuclear Pakistan. His latest assessment says, "A jihadist victory in Pakistan, meaning the takeover of the nation by a militant Sunni movement led by the Taliban ... would create the greatest threat the United States has yet to face in its war on terror ... [and] is now a real possibility in the foreseeable future." It would bolster al Qaeda's capabilities tenfold, Mr. Riedel concludes. It would also give terrorists a nuclear capability.


Official: blasts hit 2 NATO tankers in NW Pakistan

July is deadliest for US-led forces in Afghanistan


Government of Turkmenistan to increase control over implementation of major investment programmes

Russian oil expert jailed in Turkmenistan
Hmmm...

Turkmenistan creates vast lake in the desert
While the Aral Sea is drying up. Gah.


At least 18 people arrested for terrorist activity in Kyrgyzstan


Death Of Prominent Tajik Highlights Instability In Central Asia's Southeast
The mysterious death of one of Tajikistan's best-known public figures is focusing attention on what many consider to be the deteriorating security situation in southeastern Central Asia.

Five killed in Tajikistan shootout
SOLDIERS in Tajikistan killed five militants after they opened fire on a checkpoint in the country's volatile eastern provinces, the interior ministry said.


Chinese security forces admit shooting dead 12 Uighur rioters
Brutal inter-ethnic violence over several days left 197 dead and more than 1,700 wounded. Last week the government offered the first breakdown of fatalities, saying 137 Han and 46 Uighurs died. But until now officials have given few details of when and how people met their deaths.

China warns citizens in Algeria of al Qaeda threat
China has warned its citizens in Algeria about possible attacks from al Qaeda in retribution for a Chinese government crackdown in the Muslim region of Xinjiang, and security has been tightened around Beijing's missions in the Philippines.

China Shuts Down Office of Volunteer Lawyers
Government officials on Friday shut down the office of a group known for taking on human rights cases.

China Adds to Treasury Pile, With Bias to Short End
China lifted its Treasury holdings by $38 billion in May to a total $801.5 billion, cementing its stronghold as the U.S.'s biggest creditor.



Experts: Cyberstrikes originated from Britain, not North Korea

UN sets new North Korea sanctions

North Korea focus of Asian conference



SafetyAtSea - Asian piracy doubles

World pirate attacks more than double this year


Gunmen shoot police near Indonesian gold mine

Jakarta hotel bombs kill 8, wound 42: police
Bombs ripped through two luxury hotels in the heart of Indonesia's capital on Friday, killing eight people and wounding dozens in an attack the president said would damage confidence in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

Suicide bombers struck the JW Marriott hotel and close-by Ritz-Carlton, both popular with visiting international businessmen and protected by some of the tightest security in Jakarta, as guests sat down for breakfast.



Thai 'Yellow Shirts' protest terror charges: police

U.S. wants to boost Japan nuclear umbrella: paper

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