AP - A Western Australian taxi driver named the state's favorite cabbie in an online contest has won the right to take 22 passengers on a 4,000-mile (6,500-kilometer) ride.
2010-03-12 13:28
2010-03-12 13:28
NGOs in China say threatened by new donor rules (AP)
AP - Aid groups in China said Friday they feel threatened by new rules that make it harder to take overseas donations, warning that losing the money could put many out of business as the government steps into the issue for the first time.
2010-03-12 13:28
Diplomats: North Korea seeks hike in embassy rent (AP)
AP - North Korea has demanded a hike in rental fees for embassies and international organizations in Pyongyang, diplomats said Friday, in what could be a move to raise foreign currency amid tightened international sanctions.
2010-03-12 07:22
Afghanistan welcomes Pakistani role in peace talks (AP)
AP - Pakistan will play a major role in peace talks with the Taliban, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday, apparently trying to dismiss speculation that Kabul was trying to sideline Islamabad, once a close ally of the militants.
2010-03-12 07:22
Bomb planted outside store kills 4 in NW Pakistan (AP)
AP - A homemade bomb placed outside a store in northwestern Pakistan where locals watch movies exploded Thursday, killing four people, including a child, said officials.
2010-03-12 07:22
Thailand braces for anti-government protest (AP)
AP - The Thai capital braced for possible violence as anti-government activists launched Friday what they hope will be one of the country's biggest protests in an effort to force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to call new elections.
2010-03-12 01:16
Bomb kills 5 Afghan civilians, including 4 kids (AP)
AP - A homemade bomb killed four children and a civilian adult in northeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, NATO forces said.
2010-03-12 01:16
Aussie 'miracle' elephant baby gaining strength (AP)
AP - An elephant calf that was believed to have died during a nine-day labor is feeding itself and has earned the nickname "Mr. Shuffles" since learning to stand, Taronga Zoo officials said Thursday.
2010-03-12 01:16
US anti-WMD troops join military drills in SKorea (AP)
AP - U.S. troops who would be tasked with eliminating North Korea's weapons of mass destruction in the event of armed conflict are participating in military drills with South Korea, the top U.S. commander in the country said Thursday.
2010-03-11 19:09
China orders reporters trained in Marxist theory (AP)
AP - China will toughen requirements for reporters by launching a new certification system that requires training in Marxist and communist theories of news, a media official said, citing problems with the current crop of mainland journalists.
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- Aussie cabbie to take tourists on 4,000-mile drive (AP)
- NGOs in China say threatened by new donor rules (AP)
- Diplomats: North Korea seeks hike in embassy rent (AP)
- Afghanistan welcomes Pakistani role in peace talks (AP)
- Bomb planted outside store kills 4 in NW Pakistan (AP)
- Thailand braces for anti-government protest (AP)
- Bomb kills 5 Afghan civilians, including 4 kids (AP)
- Aussie 'miracle' elephant baby gaining strength (AP)
- US anti-WMD troops join military drills in SKorea (AP)
- China orders reporters trained in Marxist theory (AP)
- Gates: Iran support for Taliban 'pretty limited' (AP)
- Complaints persist as US frees Afghan detainees (AP)
- US aid group attacked in NW Pakistan; 6 dead (AP)
- US-Iran tension plays out in Afghanistan (AP)
- 2 Australians charged in vicious attack on tourist (AP)
- 'The Cove' puts Japanese fishermen on the defense (AP)
- Bali bombing suspect confirmed dead in police raid (AP)
- China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea' (AP)
- Gates: Some troops could leave Afghanistan early (AP)
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