Egyption President Morsi rejects demands of protersters and military
His fate hanging in the balance, embattled President Mohammed Morsi vowed not to resign Tuesday, hours before a deadline to yield to the demands of millions of protesters or see the military suspend the constitution, disband parliament and install a new leadership. The Islamist leader demanded that the powerful armed forces withdraw their ultimatum, saying […]
N. Korea urges US to accept its offer for dialogue to ease tensions
North Korea’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the U.S. must accept its offer for dialogue without preconditions if it wants to ease tensions on the divided Korean Peninsula. He drew a quick rebuttal from his South Korean counterpart, who said the international community has made clear that Pyongyang must give up its nuclear ambitions if […]
China-Russia agree to hold joint military drills in coming two months
China and Russia will hold two joint military drills in the coming two months, military officials from both countries said here Monday. Fang Fenghui, chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People’ s Liberation Army (PLA), together with his Russian counterpart Valery Gerasimov, ratified relevant documents and announced the decision at a joint press […]
Filipino police and illegal settlers clash after deadline to leave is over
A resident berates SWAT members of the Philippine National Police as the latter conduct house-to-house search following a clash Monday July 1, 2013 at an informal settlers’ community at suburban Quezon city northeast of Manila, Philippines. The clash occurred as police tried to remove the barricade set up by residents in anticipation of possible demolition […]
A Nepali child moved on wooden prong for Hindu ritual at Tridents Festival
A child is balanced above a wooden prong planted in a chariot by priests and devotees during the Trishul Jatra or Tridents Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 30, 2013. The Tridents Festival is celebrated by Hindus in belief that their children will be blessed by good health after participation in this ritual. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Sunil Pradhan>
Thousands of Hong Kong residents call for promised democratic reforms
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers took to the streets in protest Monday, demanding their widely disliked Beijing-backed leader resign and pressing for promised democratic reforms so they can choose their own top representative. The annual protest march has become increasingly popular in recent years, underscoring the growing gulf between Hong Kong and the mainland […]
Egyptian military issues ultimatum for Morsi to meet people’s demand
Egypt’s military issued a “last-chance” ultimatum Monday to President Mohammed Morsi, giving him 48 hours to meet the demands of millions of protesters in the streets seeking the ouster of the Islamist leader or the generals will intervene and impose their own plan for the country. The military’s statement, read on state TV, put enormous […]
4th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games opens in Incheon, S. Korea
Shi Chunxia of China competes during the women’s 6-red snooker singles match against Doan Thi Ngoc Le of vietnam at the 4th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Incheon, South Korea, July 1, 2013. Shi Chunxia won 4-0. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Zhao Yusi> Yuan Xiaoyan (L) of China and Aoun Anita of Lebanon compete during their […]
US Secretary of State Kerry presses N. Korea to give up nuclear program
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stepped up pressure Monday on North Korea to give up its atomic weapons program, saying key regional powers, including North Korean ally China, are all “absolutely united” in demanding nuclear disarmament. Kerry made the comments on the eve of Asia’s largest annual security conference, the 27-country Association of Southeast […]
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