Archive for the ‘Asia’ Category

Police: Bombs disguised as radios in Bangkok blasts

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

A series of blasts last week in Thailand that set off accusations between Iran and Israel involved bombs disguised as radio sets, police said Wednesday.
CNN.com – Asia


Megaupload founder Dotcom released on bail

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

A New Zealand court on Wednesday released on bail Kim Dotcom, the millionaire founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload, after a judge said Dotcom did not appear to have funds available to flee.
CNN.com – Asia


Afghans protest for 2nd day after Quran burning

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Demonstrators burned tires and threw rocks outside a NATO military base in Kabul on Wednesday, as protests continued for a second day after troops burned copies of the Quran.
CNN.com – Asia


Indonesian police put down riot in Bali prison

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Hundreds of Indonesian police officers charged into a prison in Bali on Wednesday to subdue rioting inmates who had set a building on fire and thrown stones at firefighters.
CNN.com – Asia


Australian foreign minister resigns

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd resigned Wednesday, his office said, amid speculation he might mount a leadership challenge to Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
CNN.com – Asia