Archive for the ‘Asia-Pacific’ Category

Lama-mania

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 18th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

What makes this man so popular in the West?

Rare Sumatra rhino expecting calf

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 18th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

A captive Sumatran rhino is due to give birth in May, raising hopes for the future of the critically endangered species.

New Zealand push towards victory

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 18th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

New Zealand rip through the Bangladesh top order as they press for victory with one day remaining in the one-off Test in Hamilton.

Qantas to shed first class seats

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 18th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

Qantas Airways says it is cutting first class accommodation from all but a few of its routes after profits drop by 72%.

Dhaka ‘cracks down’ on Rohingyas

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 18th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

Aid agency MSF accuses Bangladesh of launching a crackdown against thousands of Rohingya refugees from Burma.

Judge refuses to quit Anwar trial

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 18th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

The sodomy trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is delayed, mired in legal wrangling over the judge’s role.

Docking problems

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 17th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

Aircraft carrier visit brings US-China ties into focus

Dalai Lama in US for Obama talks

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 17th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

The Dalai Lama arrives in the US ahead of talks with President Barack Obama on Thursday which China opposes.

Malaysia women flogged over sex

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 17th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

Three Malaysian women are caned by the authorities for having extra-marital sex, say officials.

Aid ’shortfall’ to poorer nations

author Posted by: BBC News | World | UK Edition on date Feb 17th, 2010 | filed Filed under: Asia-Pacific

Developed economies will fail to fulfil aid pledges made five years ago at the Gleneagles summit, the OECD says.