Politician in Malaysia nudity row quits

A prominent Malaysian opposition politician has resigned after naked photos of her sleeping were circulated by mobile phone.  The opposition politician Elizabeth Wong has quit all her positions, paving the...

Chinese tycoon Huang's arrest confirmed

" Police have confirmed that one of China's richest men, Huang Guangyu, is being held in custody while they investigate him for "economic crimes". Mr Huang went missing last week and shares in his company Gome have been suspended from trading. Officials gave no further...

Major lottery winner says he's a fraud victim

" Major lottery winner says he's a fraud victim Ex-carpet cleaner sues to recover more than $3.5 million Ian Mulgrew, CanWest News ServicePublished: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 VANCOUVER -- B.C.'s biggest lottery winner claims he was bilked of more than $3.5...

China evacuates over 2,00,000 people as typhoon approaches

Typhoon Fung-wong has passed through Taiwan after killing two people and sparking flash floods forcing hundreds of people to evacuate from their homes across the island. Now  late yesterday, the...

Powerful typhoon makes landfall in Taiwan

Within a week of tropical storm killing more than 19 people , a powerful typhoon Fung Wong  has landed in the east coast of  Taiwan today. The typhoon has forced normal life activity and schools,...

Over 270,000 Evacuated as Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong Hits China

Update #5: July 29th 0330UTC (11.30am Taiwan/China time)Severe tropical storm Fung-wong slammed into China's Fujian province late last night just south of Fuzhou. Packing sustained winds of 55 knots, gusting up...

Faye Wong Asia's sexiest vegetarian:Poll

" Chinese singer and actress Faye Wong was Wednesday named Asia's sexiest vegetarian woman in a poll run by animal rights group PETA. Wong, often called the "heavenly queen" or the "diva of Asia," beat last...

Australia on track to meet Kyoto targets

This report simply can't be genuine. The Aust. government has just opened up it's skies to allow more airlines to fly to and from Australia, and, both Sydney and Melbourne are dredging their harbours in order to meet "industrial estate" requirements for increased shipping,...

Pipe bombs destroyed

"Pipe bombs destroyed Kelly Sinoski, Vancouver Sun Published: Saturday, January 26, 2008 NORTH VANCOUVER - A bomb sniffing dog scoured a commercial construction site Friday morning after two pipe bombs were found on the floor of a portable toilet. North Vancouver Cpl. Randall...

Andy Lau tops in the eyes of Western women: poll

Beijing (ANTARA News) - Hong Kong actor Andy Lau has topped a poll of the most desirable Chinese men in the eyes of foreign women, state media in China reported on Tuesday. Lau edged out martial arts star Jet Li,...

Australia hopes Bali summit yield a "step forward"

"The hope was expressed by Australian Federal Climate Change Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday, a day after the country`s new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd signed documents to ratify Kyoto Protocol in his bid to end his predecessor John Howard`s decade of opposition to the global...

Singapore`s population rises to record 4.68 million

"The figure represents a 4.4 percent rise to 4.68 million in June from the year before, including 1 million foreigners who work in the city, according to the department of statistics website. Singapore's resident population, including those granted permanent residence (PR)...

Romanian Abortion Film Wins Cannes

The Palme d'Or, Cannes' top prize, has gone to a low-budget film with prickly subject matter, fending off some of the biggest names in the industry. "Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won the Cannes Film...

Cannes lineup announced

I just saw Grindhouse, and although I enjoyed it, I can't imagine Tarantino's half as a nearly two hour standalone piece. That's a lot of ladies talking in cars... "Other highlights in competition include Joel and...

Harvesting energy from gym users

HONG KONG -- A health club here is hoping that a car battery, some StairMasters and dozens of gym rats can help ease the world's energy problems. Rita Wong is doing her part. One evening recently, the fit 27-year-old, dressed in black spandex, pedaled furiously on...

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