Nouth Korea offers warning, dialogue to South Korea amid tensionsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s military has warned South Korea to stay out of a U.S.-led initiative to stop the spread of weapons of mass destruction, while Seoul postponed plans to announce its participation after a surprise offer of dialogue by Pyongyang. Malaysian PM says ruling coalition may sit out by-election to save cost amid economic slumpKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s leader has said the ruling coalition may sit out an upcoming by-election sparked by the resignation of an opposition lawmaker, decrying it as a political ploy and a waste of public funds. Suicide car bomber attacks Pakistan army convoy in northwest, killing 27 and wounding 65ISLAMABAD — A suicide car bomber attacked an army convoy at a checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 27 people near another emerging militant stronghold within striking distance of the Afghan border. Sri Lankan health official says 28 civilians killed in civil war crossfireCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka — At least 28 civilians have been killed in two days of fighting as Sri Lankan troops try to push into a small “no-fire zone” where Tamil Tiger rebels have bunkered down for their final stand, a health official said. Prosecutor says FBI agents to testify at trial of accused Mumbai gunmanMUMBAI, India — More than 100 witnesses, including U.S. FBI agents, will testify at the trial of the man police say is the only surviving gunman in the bloody Mumbai siege, Indian prosecutors said Saturday. Negotiator: Taiwan to discuss partial free trade agreement with ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will discuss a partial free trade agreement with China and sign pacts to enhance economic cooperation during high-level talks in late April, negotiators said Saturday. South Korea studying North Korea’s proposal for talks amid tensionsSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea said Saturday it is reviewing a North Korean proposal for talks on a troubled joint industrial complex where the North is holding a South Korean man, amid rising tensions over the North’s recent rocket launch and its expulsion of nuclear monitors. US envoy: Pakistan aid surpassed expectations but more needed to fight terrorismUS envoy: Pakistan aid beats hopes but more needed TOKYO — A day after international donors pledged more than $5 billion to Pakistan, U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke said Saturday that the aid exceeded expectations but far more is needed to strengthen the country’s economy and fight terrorism. PCB disappointed, ex-players angered over Pakistan’s exclusion as 2011 World Cup hostPCB disappointed over World Cup hosting loss ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board expressed disappointed Saturday after the game’s governing body removed it as co-host of the 2011 World Cup because of security fears. Hostage captain arrives to cheers in Vt. small town welcome, thanks Navy SEAL ’superheroes’Pirate hostage captain gets small town welcome UNDERHILL, Vt. — A small Vermont town welcomed home its hero, an unassuming shipping captain who many have lauded for helping his crew survive a high-seas, international hostage drama off the coast of Somalia. Hostage captain arrives home in Vt. to cheers, thanks Navy SEAL ’superheroes’ who rescued himPirate hostage captain praises SEAL ’superheroes’ UNDERHILL, Vt. — The unassuming ship captain who escaped the clutches of Somali pirates made a triumphant return home Friday, insisting he’s no hero, just an ordinary seaman. Richard Phillips said the U.S. Navy, which pulled off the daring high-seas rescue that ended his five-day captivity, deserves the credit. Malaysian leader slams opposition for triggering another by-election amid economic slumpMalaysian leader says by-elections drain resources KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s prime minister slammed the opposition Saturday after one of its lawmakers resigned, triggering another by-election that Najib Razak said was costly as the country grapples with the global economic slump. China’s premier says stimulus working, Chinese economy is better than expectedChina’s premier says economy better than expected BOAO, China — China’s Premier Wen Jiabao said Saturday that the country’s stimulus package is working and the economy is “better than expected.” Vietnam announces stimulus plan to help farmers affected by global economic downturnVietnam announces stimulus plan to help farmers HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam has announced an economic stimulus plan to help farmers who are among those worst affected by the global recession, the government said Saturday. South Korea says North Korea has proposed meeting on joint industrial complexNKorea proposes meeting on joint factory park SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says that North Korea has proposed a meeting on a joint factory park in the North next week. Kidnapped Swiss Red Cross worker freed in Philippines, Italian man still held by militantsMANILA, Philippines — A Swiss Red Cross worker was freed Saturday after three months of captivity in a Philippine jungle, but al-Qaida-linked militants were still holding an Italian hostage who is ill and needs surgery, officials said. British soldier killed in AfghanistanLONDON — Britain’s defense ministry says a soldier has been killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan. |
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