”South Asia” News

Rich, poor gap in Asia putting children's lives at risk: UN

BANGKOK (AFP) - The widening gap between the rich and poor in Asia's booming economies like India and China is leaving many mothers and children behind and putting youngsters' lives at risk, the UN said Tuesday.
08 5 2008 8:56PM (...more)

Investors reap peace dividend in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka 's small stock exchange has become one of the world's top performing bourses as investors reap the peace dividend from the end to the island's
10 12 2009 1:37AM (...more)

End of Nepalese peace process in sight: PM

OSLO (AFP) – Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda said Monday the ongoing peace process in his country should wrap up "within four or five months," and could serve as a model for volatile South Asia . "I think
03 31 2009 1:09PM (...more)

UN urges South Asia to do more to stop child trafficking

KATHMANDU (AFP) - Children in South Asia need stronger legal protection from trafficking, the United Nations said in a report released in Nepal on Wednesday.
08 28 2008 6:21AM (...more)

South Asia in 'eye of the storm of terror': Indian minister

NEW DELHI (AFP) – India announced on Thursday wide-reaching reform of its security laws and infrastructure following the Mumbai attacks, as the home minister said 12 12 2008 1:43AM (...more)

US to welcome up to 80,000 refugees over next year

WASHINGTON - President Bush said Tuesday that up to 80,000 refugees from around the world can be accepted in the United States over the next year for humanitarian reasons, the same ceiling set by his administration last year.
10 6 2008 7:40PM (...more)

Japan, India look set to miss trade deal goal

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan and India look set to miss their goal of reaching a free-trade deal by mid-2008, with the two sides still far from agreement on tariff reductions, officials indicated Thursday.
07 18 2008 5:37AM (...more)

Indian shares close down 1.75 percent

MUMBAI (AFP) - Indian shares closed 1.75 percent lower on Wednesday, as investors locked in gains after US stocks fell on persistent inflation and housing data concerns, dealers said.
06 19 2008 1:40PM (...more)

SKorea opens agency to build Southeast Asian ties

SEOUL (AFP) – South Korea has opened a new agency to promote ties with Southeast Asia in a ceremony attended by 03 14 2009 1:08AM (...more)

US-funded broadcaster says Iraqi correspondent missing

PRAGUE (AFP) - An Iraqi correspondent for US-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe /Radio Liberty went missing Monday while her driver was found dead in the street, the Prague-based broadcaster said.
10 23 2007 5:06AM (...more)