Taiwan monitoring China’s moves Associated PressTaipei, May 9:The worst period of China-Taiwan tension has passed, but Taipei will still keep a wary eye on Beijing, the Taiwanese premier said today.“China must watch what it says and what it does,” premier Frank Hsieh said at a... Women 09 May, 2005
Soong denounces Taiwan stand Associated Press Shanghai, May 8:Ahead of a meeting with China’s president Hu Jintao, Taiwanese opposition politician James Soong said today he was opposed to moves by his island toward formal independence from China in comments that are sure to... Women 08 May, 2005
SNIPPETS Blast damages shopsMIRAN SHAH: A bomb exploded in a town near Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan on Friday, damaging music and video shops, days after Islamic militants circulated pamphlets warning against selling such goods. About 5,000 supporters... Women 06 May, 2005
IN OTHER WORDS Wrong targetIt was no surprise that Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, declared the recent killing of Aslan Maskhadov, who was elected president of Chechnya in 1997 as a major victory in the Chechen war. Russia has badly needed a success since the... 16 Mar, 2005
China will never allow formal Taiwan independence, vows Wen Jiabao Associated PressBeijing, March 5:Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao vowed today never to permit formal independence for Taiwan as he opened a session of China’s figurehead parliament that is to enact an anti-secession law aimed at the self-ruled island. In a... Women 05 Mar, 2005
China renews overture to Taiwan to open talks Associated Press Beijing, January 28:A senior Chinese leader today appealed to Taiwan to reopen talks on unification but denounced its proposed constitutional referendum, warning that Beijing won’t tolerate any changes that move the self-ruled island... Women 28 Jan, 2005
China to Tibetan leaders: Be more obedient Associated Press Singapore, January 22: Communist officials have demanded stricter obedience from Buddhist leaders in the traditionally Tibetan region of Qinghai province, warning they would be punished if they failed to win greater support for... Women 22 Jan, 2005
Taiwan prez warns China against anti-secession law Associated PressTaipei, Januray 21:Taiwan’s leader today warned rival China against passing a planned anti-secession law, saying the legislation may force the island to hold a referendum opposing it. President Chen Shui-bian made the remarks in an... Women 21 Jan, 2005
China, Grenada agree to resume ties Associated Press Beijing, January 20:China and Grenada agreed today to resume formal ties, handing Beijing a victory in its hard-fought but mostly symbolic competition with rival Taiwan for diplomatic partners. The step would require Grenada to break... Women 20 Jan, 2005
IN OTHER WORDS : Test for Putin If the 100 or so fighters who staged a deadly raid from Chechnya into neighbouring Ingushetia Tuesday intended to demonstrate the failure of Vladimir Putin’s war policy in Chechnya, they succeeded. The ability of the attackers to plan and execute... 24 Jun, 2004
Faith can move mountains Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu:“He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger”.There comes a time in your life when no matter how hard you work, it goes unnoticed. Your capabilities are questioned and you think you are being treated... Travel Abroad 20 Jun, 2004
China dismisses Taipei’s WHO bid Associated PressBeijing, May 11:China said today it has international support to block rival Taiwan’s attempt to participate in the World Health Organisation. “China expresses strong dissatisfaction” with the island’s latest attempt to gain a... Women 11 May, 2004
