Sunday 22nd November, 2009
JAC faces $1.1 billion hedging losses
The Asia News.NetJAL has been hedging currencies, interest rates, and fuel prices and is believed to have incurred losses of 100 billion yen ($1.1 billion).
Barcelona's draw in Bilbao leaves Real Madrid top
The Asia News.NetMadrid, Nov 22 (DPA) European champions Barcelona were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Athletic Bilbao, a result which leaves Real Madrid top of the Spanish Liga.
Messi to miss Barcelona-Inter clash
The Asia News.NetMadrid, Nov 22 (DPA) Barcelona's star striker Lionel Messi will miss Tuesday's crucial Champions League clash at home to Inter Milan, the European champions announced Sunday.
Ferry with over 200 people sinks in Indonesia
The Asia News.NetJakarta, Nov 22 (DPA) A ferry with 213 people on board sank off Indonesia's Riau islands Sunday after being battered by bad weather, killing at least one person, police said.
Four Mujib killers to seek president's pardon
The Asia News.NetDhaka, Nov 22 (IANS) Four of the five former army officers who were sentenced to death for killing Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will seek the presidential pardon, jail officials announced Sunday.
Trial of Bangladesh border guard mutineers to begin Tuesday
The Asia News.NetDhaka, Nov 22 (IANS) Bangladesh is to begin Tuesday the trial of over 3,500 border guards who staged a mutiny in February killing 74 people. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised to fast-track the process.
Argentine singer recovering after heart, lung transplant
The Asia News.NetBuenos Aires, Nov 22 (EFE) Argentine singer-songwriter and actor Sandro is 'stable' and recovering 'favourably' from the complex surgery of a heart and lung transplant, doctors have said.
Diners eat out of toilet bowls at novelty restaurant chain
The Asia News.NetHong Kong, Nov 22 (DPA) A restaurant chain where food is served up in mini toilets has proved a surprise hit in Hong Kong, a news report said Sunday.
India to tell US no role for China in South Asia
The Asia News.NetGeneva, Nov.22 : The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is likely to use his four-day visit to Washington commencing from today, to firmly and emphatically reiterate and re-emphasise to the American leadership, that New Delhi does not see a role for China in South Asia, nor will it tolerate attempted third party guardianship initiatives in the region by Beijing.
Death toll climbs in fatal China coal mine blast
The Asia News.NetBeijing, Nov 22 (DPA) The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in north-eastern China rose overnight to 87, with 21 workers still trapped, local media reported Sunday.
Shiv Kapur drops to tied sixth in Cambodia
The Asia News.NetSiem Reap (Cambodia), Nov 21 (IANS) Shiv Kapur endured a frustrating day on the greens as he managed just one birdie while giving away three bogeys to end up with a 74 that dropped him from overnight tied second to tied sixth at the end of the third round of the Cambodian Open golf here Saturday.
42 killed in China mine explosion
The Asia News.NetBeijing, Nov 21 (IANS) At least 42 miners were killed in a gas explosion in a coal mine in northeast China Saturday, an official said.
23 dead, 90 trapped after China coal mine explosion
The Asia News.NetBeijing, Nov 21 (DPA) A gas explosion at a coal mine in north-eastern China killed at least 23 workers, and trapped 90 early Saturday, media reports said.
Asian currencies mostly lower against dollar
InquirerHONG KONG--The US dollar picked up against most Asian currencies during the week as concerns about the global recovery saw dealers move into safer currencies such as the greenback and Japanese yen. JA...
India to tell US no role for China in South Asia
SifyThe Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is likely to use his four-day visit to Washington commencing from today, to firmly and emphatically reiterate and re-emphasise to the American leadership, that ...
Indonesia ferry sinks in squall
BBCA ferry carrying more than 200 people has sunk off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia, officials say.One person is reported to have died, but dozens more are said to have been rescued by nearby boats. ...
Indonesian passenger ferry sinks with 242 aboard
The IndependentAn Indonesian passenger ferry with almost 250 people aboard sank in rough waters off Sumatra island today, killing at least one, police said, while a second ferry ran aground in nearby waters. ...
John Woo revisits Chinese roots with 'Red Cliff'
Los Angeles TimesReporting from New York - "I've always wanted to be a global filmmaker," John Woo said in an interview at his Manhattan hotel last month. This cosmopolitan outlook was evident in the late '80s, wh...
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