Jordan receives $1 billion from Gulf aid package
AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) -- Jordan on Thursday received over $1 billion in financial aid from three key Gulf backers as…
7 years ago
Asia
International aid effort for Indonesia quake-tsunami swings into gear
by Harry Pearl Agence France Presse PALU, Indonesia (AFP) -- An international aid effort to help tens of thousands…
7 years ago
South Koreans visiting North Korea for summit anniversary
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean government delegation arrived in North Korea on…
7 years ago
India-led solar alliance will outshine OPEC: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- An India-led coalition to harness solar energy will eventually replace the OPEC oil cartel, India's…
7 years ago
Ferry washed ashore on tsunami-wrecked coast
WANI, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia (AFP) -- A passenger ferry was washed ashore into buildings in Wani, Indonesia's Central Sulawesi, after an…
7 years ago
Time running out for survivors as Indonesia toll tops 1,400
by Harry Pearl / with Patrick Lee in Sigi and Kiki Siregar in Jakarta Agence France Presse WANI, Indonesia…
7 years ago
Indonesia’s Mount Soputan erupts on tsunami-hit island
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia's Mount Soputan volcano on the quake-and tsunami-hit island of Sulawesi erupted Wednesday, spewing volcanic…
7 years ago
Iran wants France talks to clear ‘misunderstanding’ over alleged bomb plot
by Amir HAVASI Agence France Presse TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Tehran called on Tuesday for talks with Paris to resolve…
7 years ago
Indonesia clamps down on looting as quake-tsunami toll tops 1,200
by Harry Pearl Agence France Presse PALU, Indonesia (AFP) -- More than 1,200 people are now known to have…
7 years ago
Chinese destroyer extremely close to US warship: US
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A Chinese warship sailed within yards of an American destroyer -- forcing it to change…
7 years ago