International

International court starts first war crimes trial
24/01/2009 05:00
In this file photo Thomas Lubanga, leader of Congo’s UPC rebel group (Union of Congolese Patriots), talks to villagers on his way to a rally in Barriere village int the Democratic Republic of Congo, June 5, 2003....
China’s New Year rush puts trains in line for cash
24/01/2009 05:00
A performer dressed in traditional costume bows during a show celebrating Chinese New Year at Longtan Park in Beijing, January 25, 2009. China’s trains labored to carry millions home on Sunday on the eve of the...
Telkom Indonesia may invest in Vietnam as growth slows
23/01/2009 05:00
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, the nationâs biggest telephone company, may invest in countries including Ecuador and Vietnam as growth slows at home, with more operators competing for subscribers....
Japan launches satellite to track greenhouse gases
23/01/2009 05:00
Japan has launched the world’s first satellite that will exclusively collect data on greenhouse gas emissions around the world, as part of global efforts to tackle climate change. The...
Obama names peacemakers to hotspots in break with Bush
23/01/2009 05:00
Palestinians sit around a fire under the cover of a tent beside the ruin of their home, which was destroyed during Israel’s 22-day offensive, in Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on January 22. US President...
Hong Kong, Japan launch tourism exchange year
23/01/2009 05:00
Officials from Hong Kong and Japan launched here Friday the Hong Kong-Japan Tourism Exchange Year 2009 to foster tourism and cultural interflows between the two places. “Hong Kong is one of the most important markets under the Visit Japan...
U.S. approves first human embryonic stem cell study
23/01/2009 05:00
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first human trials of human embryonic stem cell research, authorizing researchers to test whether the cells are safe to use in spinal injury patients, U.S. biotech firm Geron Corp. announced Friday....