(Reuters) – China does not feel threatened by countries in Southeast Asia and is optimistic about the situation in the disputed South China Sea, the Foreign Ministry said, warningJapan not to “spread rumors” it plans a new air defense identification zone. China alarmed Japan, South Korea and the United States last year when it announced an air defense identification zone for the East China Sea, covering a group of uninhabited islands at the center of a bitter ownership spat between China and […]
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Indonesia’s Mt. Sinabung volcano erupts, kills at least 14 people
(Reuters) — Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano erupted and killed at least 14 people on the western island of Sumatra on Saturday (February 1), the first time it is known to have claimed any lives, a senior government official said. The volcano has becoming increasingly active in recent months, regularly spewing columns of ash several kilometres into the air. The government has evacuated tens of thousands of residents near the area. The head of the evacuation team, […]
Thai vote starts peacefully, but political paralysis looms
(Reuters) – Thailand went to the polls under heavy security on Sunday in an election that could push the divided country deeper into political turmoil and leave the winner paralyzed for months by street protests, legal challenges and legislative limbo. Voting started peacefully a day after seven people were wounded by gunshots and explosions during a clash between supporters and opponents of embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in a north Bangkok stronghold of her Puea Thai Party. […]
Protests Continue in Thailand
Thousands of anti-government protesters in Thailand took to the streets in a show of numbers saying that they will boycott the nearing general elections.
27 Al-Qaeda Terrorists, Dead in Airstrike
27 Al-Qaeda terrorists were killed in an airstrike conducted by the Iraqi government forces.
Heavy Fog in China
Heavy fog in China caused 150 tollways to close as well as to delay 100 flights.
Iglesia Ni Cristo Aid for Humanity
International Aid for Humanity was recently launched in Malaysia.