Luxembourg donates over $1 million to help maintain Mekong river
The grant will support a range of activities including core river basin management, data acquisition and assessment functions.
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Pakistan govt slammed for ‘policy of appeasement’ towards terror outfits
Former Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani said the state had been patronising extremist right-wing forces and religious groups.
N. Korea appears to have fired two cruise missiles: S. Korean military
A military official said the two cruise missiles were fired from an inland area, but declined to confirm the precise time and place of the launch.
Asean youths pick South Korea as most trustworthy country: Survey
For the same question, Japan (92 percent) came in second and Australia (87.6 percent) third.
China ships relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga
Most of the relief supplies were raised by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji and the remaining was donated by the Chinese enterprises in Fiji.
Cambodia human rights committee, French envoys talk rights
The two sides also spoke about the successes of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.
Myanmar authority explains Loikaw clashes as ‘terrorist raid’
The statement comes in response to concerns raised by a number of countries and international organisations.
India batters press freedom and journalists in occupied Kashmir
Dozens have been arrested, interrogated and investigated under harsh anti-terror laws.
News cannot be broadcast on IPTVs and YouTube: Bangladesh info minister
He also said newspapers cannot broadcast news or talk shows online or via YouTube.
Philippines agriculture chief details reasons to import fish
The imports were aimed primarily at stabilizing supply and keep prices in the wet markets from rising.