Archive for March, 2010

U.S.: China agrees to talk Iran sanctions

U.S.: China agrees to talk Iran sanctions

China has agreed to negotiate possible sanctions against Iran over its failure to comply with international regulations involving its nuclear energy program, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations said.

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N. Korea defector touts ideology over force

N. Korea defector touts ideology over force

North Korea’s highest-ranking defector said “ideological warfare,” not military action, would help topple the regime of Kim Jong Il.

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Bad weather halts South Korean search

Bad weather halts South Korean search

The South Korean military suspended its search for missing sailors because of high winds spawned by stormy weather, the Yonhap News Agency reported.

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Why Internet speed is fastest in S. Korea

Why Internet speed is fastest in S. Korea

People in the United States basically invented the Internet. So U.S. connections must be the fastest and cheapest in the world, right?

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India, Pakistan unite in sporting marriage

India, Pakistan unite in sporting marriage

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza has used her Twitter page to thank well-wishers following the announcement of her marriage to Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik.

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Storm halts search for missing sailors

Storm halts search for missing sailors

The South Korean military suspended its search for missing sailors Wednesday because of high winds spawned by stormy weather, the Yonhap News Agency reported.

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Bollywood star targets business world

Bollywood star targets business world

Preity Zinta is a Bollywood superstar with a string of awards and hit movies to her name. But as co-owner of a major cricket team, and following a course at Harvard Business School, she has started a transition from actress to businesswoman.

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Storm halts serach for missing sailors

Storm halts serach for missing sailors

The South Korean military suspended its search for missing sailors Wednesday because of high winds spawned by stormy weather, the Yonhap News Agency reported.

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U.N. delays Bhutto report release

U.N. delays Bhutto report release

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon agreed to delay until April 15 the release of a report on the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, according to a statement from Ban’s spokesperson.

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‘RapeLay’ video game prompts outrage

‘RapeLay’ video game prompts outrage

The game begins with a teenage girl on a subway platform. She notices you are looking at her and asks, “Can I help you with something?”

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