International

Toyota makes largest China recall
24/08/2009 05:00
Toyota will recall 688,314 sedans made by its two Chinese joint ventures because of a flaw in their electric window controllers. This is the largest auto recall in China since 2004. Toyota Yaris.(Xinhuanet File Photo) The recall includes...
U.S. financier Allen Stanford to be jailed until fraud trial
24/08/2009 05:00
A U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Monday that indicted U.S. billionaire Allen Stanford must remain jailed until his fraud trial. Texas billionaire Allen Stanford gives members of the media a thumbs up as he leaves the Bob Casey Federal...
S Korea’s satellite fails to enter its target orbit: Science Minister
24/08/2009 05:00
South Korea’s satellite failed to enter its target orbit after successfully separating from its carrier rocket, South Korea’s science minister said Tuesday. South Korean Space Launch Vehicle-1 (KSLV-1), South Korea’s first space rocket, is seen on...
Propofol overdose likely cause of Michael Jackson’s sudden death
24/08/2009 05:00
A potent and lethal dose of propofol was the likely factor that induced the death of pop king Michael Jackson, his personal doctor Conrad Murray told the authorities. U.S. pop star Michael Jackson performs “We are the World” during the World Music...
Karzai’s rival doubts transparency in Afghan election
23/08/2009 05:00
Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah speaks during a news conference in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2009. Afghan incumbent president Hamid Karzai’s main rival Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday said that a big fraud is underway to...
Sinopec’s net profit up 332.8% in H1
23/08/2009 05:00
China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) said Sunday its net profit in the first half of 2009 rose 332.8 percent year on year because of adjusted refined oil prices in domestic market. Under international accountant rules, Sinopec’s net...
Iraq arrests mastermind of Wednesday’s truck bombings
23/08/2009 05:00
Iraqi military spokesman Sunday announced the arrest of the mastermind of Wednesday’s deadly truck bombings in central Baghdad, the state-run television of Iraqia reported. A photo taken from a Baghdad Operations Command television screen shows a...