Turkish PM accuses protesters of creating environment of terror
In a series of increasingly belligerent speeches to cheering supporters Sunday, Turkey’s prime minister demanded an end to the 10-day anti-government protests that have spread across the country, saying those who do not respect the government will pay. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his patience was running out with the protesters, who have occupied Istanbul’s main […]
Two Koreas agree to hold breakthrough senior-level meeting on June 12
North and South Korea agreed Monday to hold senior-level talks this week in Seoul, a breakthrough of sorts to ease tensions after Pyongyang’s recent threats of nuclear war and Seoul’s vows of counterstrikes. The two-day meeting starting Wednesday will focus on stalled cooperation projects, including the resumption of operations at a jointly-run factory park near […]
China, US ready to open new chapter
The just-concluded two-day summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Barack Obama will have an important and positive impact on the future growth of China-US relations as well as peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, said a senior Chinese government official according to the state-run China Daily. Yang Jiechi, China’s State […]
Filipino women perform traditional hand embroidery on pineapple fabric
In this April 18, 2013 photo, a woman does hand embroidery on pineapple fabric outside their house in Lumban town, Laguna province, south of Manila, Philippines. In this small town in the Philippines, women are keeping a centuries-old tradition of hand embroidery alive. But while Lumban town continues to be well known for this cottage […]
Turkish protesters practice yoga at Gezi park of Taksim Square
Turkey’s prime minister took a combative stance on his closely watched return to the country early Friday, telling supporters who thronged to greet him that the protests that have swept the country must come to an end. In the first extensive public show of support since anti-government protests erupted last week, more than 10,000 supporters […]
An Indonesian performer wears Mask of Malang at workshop
A performer wears a Topeng Malang, or the Mask of Malang, at a mask workshop at Malang in East Java, Indonesia, June 6, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Hidayat> A man polishes a Topeng Malang, or the Mask of Malang, at a mask workshop at Malang in East Java, Indonesia, June 6, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Hidayat>
Philippines and Timor-Leste affirms strong bilateral relationship
Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III (R) shakes hands with visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao in Manila, the Philippines, June 6, 2013. Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III and visiting Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao affirmed the strong relations of the two countries as they witnessed the signing of three […]
Thai activists call for Deputy PM’s dismissal for recent remarks on poors
Thai activists wear masks while chanting slogans during a protest outside the Government House Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand. About 100 protesters gathered to demand the prime minister dismiss Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi over derogatory remarks he made earlier this week against the poor. Thai activists wear masks while holding a banner […]
N. Korea proposes working-level talks on Kaesong with S. Korea
North Korea on Friday proposed holding low-level government talks with South Korea this weekend as the rivals look to mend ties that have plunged during recent years amid hardline stances by both countries. Pyongyang, which wants to meet Sunday in its border city of Kaesong, also said it would reopen a Red Cross communication line […]
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