A Hong Kong, deux milliardaires ont été inculpés pour corruption vendredi 13 juillet avec trois autres personnalités, dont un ancien haut responsable du gouvernement. Les frères Kwok, Thomas…
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Hillary Clinton rencontre le président birman Thein Sein
En marge du sommet de l'Asean, la secrétaire d'Etat américaine Hillary Clinton a rencontré vendredi 13 juillet au Cambodge le président birman Thein Sein. Les Etats-Unis viennent d'autoriser…
Kazakhstan: UN’s Pillay urges Zhanaozen riot inquiry
UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has called for an independent investigation into deadly riots last December in the western Kazakh oil town of Zhanaozen.
Asean nations fail to reach agreement on South China Sea
South-east Asian countries have failed to reach an agreement on how to deal with China's claims on disputed territory in the South China Sea.
South Korea may reconsider scientific whaling plans
South Korea has said it may reverse a controversial plan to resume whaling for "scientific research" if other options to study the mammals were available.
Birmanie : les Rohingyas en colère après les déclarations du président Then Sein
En Birmanie, les déclarations du président Then Sein sur les Rohingyas suscitent la colère dans cette communauté. Ce jeudi 12 juillet, Then Sein a estimé que les membres…
Asian share markets fall after central bank actions
Asian shares have fallen after South Korea unexpectedly cut interest rates while the Bank of Japan made only minor changes to its stimulus programme.
Burma sanctions: Obama lifts restrictions on US firms
US President Barack Obama has announced that US companies will now be allowed to "responsibly do business in Burma".
Pakistan judges give PM two weeks to pursue Zardari case
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf to pursue corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
Sri Lanka dengue workers on strike over murder
Public health inspectors in Sri Lanka have held a one-day strike in protest at the murder of a colleague as he checked a house for dengue fever.