23 dead as Typhoon Ketsana strikes Vietnam’s central coastHANOI, Vietnam — Twenty-three people are dead in central Vietnam from Typhoon Ketsana. UN warns world leaders in Thailand that only 70 days remain to reach a new climate dealBANGKOK — The United Nations on Monday warned world leaders they have only 70 days to reach a new deal to limit global warming, while environmentalists pointed to the deadly floods in the Philippines to illustrate the already devastating impact of climate change. Official: 2 US soldiers killed by landmine in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a landmine attack Tuesday by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines, military officials said. Palace: Health of Thai king is improving but he still has a low fever and lung inflammationBANGKOK — Thailand’s 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej spent his 12th day in a Bangkok hospital Wednesday with what the palace obliquely called a second bout of low fever and inflammation in his lungs. 170,000 evacuated as Typhoon Ketsana approaches Vietnam’s central coastHANOI, Vietnam — Authorities in Vietnam have evacuated 170,000 people as Typhoon Ketsana bears down on the country’s central coast. Video shows Jakarta suicide bombers stretched, snacked in front of hotels before attackJAKARTA, Indonesia — Two Indonesian suicide bombers lounged and casually snacked in a grass field near luxury Jakarta hotels weeks before they attacked them, videos released by police Tuesday showed. Al-Qaida-linked militants bomb bridge hours after blast killed 2 US soldiers in PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Two bomb attacks in one day in the southern Philippines — the first of which killed two U.S. soldiers — could signal that al-Qaida-linked militants are launching a new offensive in the region, officials said Wednesday. Vietnamese court sends 6 to prison for arranging more than 300 fraudulent foreign adoptionsHANOI, Vietnam — A Vietnamese court official says six people have been sentenced to up to 4 1/2 years in prison for arranging more than 300 fraudulent adoptions. Philippine toll of dead, missing rises to 284 as new storms brew in PacificMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers and debris-strewn streets Tuesday, pushing the toll from flooding in the northern Philippines to more than 284 dead or missing, while two new storms brewing in the Pacific threatened to complicate relief efforts. Buddhists: Vietnamese police, mob force monks from monasteryHANOI, Vietnam — Followers of a world-famous Buddhist teacher say Vietnamese police and an angry mob have forced 150 monks from a monastery in Vietnam’s Central Highlands that has been the center of a monthslong standoff. Philippine flood victims seek aid at presidential palace; death toll at 246 as new storm loomsMANILA, Philippines — Flood victims trudged through ankle-deep sludge to crowded relief centers in the Philippines, as the death toll rose to 246 from waters that submerged the homes of more than 2 million people. At UN, Myanmar prime minister lashes out at Western sanctions, promises democracy on the wayUNITED NATIONS — The highest-ranking official from Myanmar’s military government to appear before the U.N. General Assembly in 14 years lashed out Monday against Western sanctions on his country, but promised to take “systematic steps to hold free and fair elections” next year. Singapore wealth fund GIC recovers more than half of last year’s loss as stocks reboundSINGAPORE — Singapore state investment company GIC said Tuesday its investments fell more than 20 percent in the 12 months ending March, but have recovered more than half that loss as global stocks surged in recent months. Philippine storm leaves 86 dead, 32 missing, as rescue effort intensifies in flooded villagesMANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos tried to rebuild their lives Monday after saving little more than the clothes they wore in a tropical storm and the capital’s worst flooding in more than four decades. At least 86 people were dead and 32 missing. Asia markets mixed as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubts; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery. European shares gained modestly. Oil hovers near $67 in Asia as stocks rebound, US economic reports eyedSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered near $67 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional stock markets rebounded and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Philippine storm death toll reaches 100, with 32 missing as massive cleanup startsMANILA, Philippines — Rescuers pulled the dead from swollen rivers Monday and thousands were without drinking water, food and power as the death toll from the worst flooding in the northern Philippines in more than four decades climbed to 100. Detained Myanmar opposition leader Suu Kyi seeks to meet Western diplomats about sanctionsYANGON, Myanmar — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is seeking permission from Myanmar’s government to meet with Western diplomats about having their countries lift sanctions against the military regime, her party said Monday. Oil rises to near $67 in Asia as stocks rebound, US economic reports eyedBANGKOK — Oil prices rose to near $67 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional stock markets rebounded and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Massive flooding leaves 140 dead in Philippines; Government appeals for international helpMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has appealed for international help after massive flooding set off by a tropical storm at the weekend left at least 140 dead. Official: 1 US soldier killed, 1 wounded in a landmine explosion in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines military says one U.S. soldier was killed and another wounded in a landmine explosion in the country’s insurgent-plagued south. Video shows suicide bombers stretched, snacked in front of Jakarta hotels before attackJAKARTA, Indonesia — Two Indonesian suicide bombers lounged and casually snacked in a grass field near luxury Jakarta hotels weeks before they attacked them, videos released by police Tuesday showed. Philippines calls for foreign aid after floods kill 240; eyes turn to new storms in PacificMANILA, Philippines — The toll from floods in the northern Philippines rose to at least 284 dead or missing Tuesday as bedraggled victims queued up for aid and Typhoon Ketsana roared into Vietnam. Malaysia bans Baron Cohen’s hit movie ‘Bruno’ because of gay sex scenesKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia has banned U.S. box office hit “Bruno” by Sacha Baron Cohen because it highlights gay life and has gay sex scenes, an official said Tuesday. Islamic judge in Malaysia rules caning of beer-drinking Muslim woman to go aheadKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A judge in Malaysia has upheld a court verdict to cane a Muslim woman for drinking beer, news reports said Monday, re-igniting a controversy over Islamic justice in this moderate Muslim-majority country. Typhoon Ketsana kills more than 300 in path of destruction across Southeast AsiaMANILA, Philippines — One of the most destructive storms in years extended its deadly path across Southeast Asia, blowing down wooden villages in Cambodia and crushing Vietnamese houses under mudslides after submerging much of the Philippine capital. Officials say the death toll in Philippines flooding climbs to 240MANILA, Philippines — Officials say the death toll in the massive flooding in the Philippine capital and surrounding areas has climbed to 240 people, with 37 others missing. GE’s Immelt warns less lending, high unemployment to drag on US economic recoverySINGAPORE — General Electric Co. chief executive Jeffrey Immelt warned Tuesday that high unemployment and slower lending will drag on U.S. economic growth, likely resulting in the weakest recovery in decades. Asia markets lower as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubtsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery. Oil falls below $66 in Asia as regional stocks fall, investors eye US economic reportsOil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy. |
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