Villagers in Indonesia oppose burying terror suspects in their hometownsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Plans to give hometown burials to three suspected al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants killed in a police raid last week are being opposed by some residents, who say they don’t want their villages to be known as resting places for terrorists. Oil hovers near $66 in Asia after jump in US crude supplies sparks 2-day plungeSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered near $66 a barrel Friday in Asia after investor concerns about U.S. crude demand sparked a two-day plunge. Record-holding 19.2-pound baby boy draws crowds to Indonesian hospitalKISARAN, Indonesia — Indonesia’s heaviest-ever newborn drew curious crowds Friday to a hospital where the boy named Akbar — or the Great in Arabic — came into the world at a record 19.2 pounds (8.7 kilograms). Oil rises slightly to above $66 in Asia after jump in US crude supplies sparks 2-day plungeSINGAPORE — Oil prices rose above $66 a barrel Friday in Asia after investor concerns about U.S. crude demand sparked a two-day plunge. Scientists working on how to improve AIDS vaccine that showed some success in huge trialScientists and government leaders have already started mapping out how to try to improve the world’s first successful AIDS vaccine, which protected one in three people from getting HIV in a large study in Thailand. Colleague says Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes US engagement initiativeYANGON, Myanmar — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes a U.S. initiative to step up contacts with Myanmar’s military government, a spokesman for her political party said Thursday. A world first: AIDS vaccine cuts the risk of HIV infection by 31 percent in large Thai studyBANGKOK — For the first time, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result. Recent failures led many scientists to think such a vaccine might never be possible. Ecclestone urges Briatore to appeal life ban from F1, saying it was too harshSINGAPORE — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone urged Renault team principal Flavio Briatore to appeal his life ban from Formula One for organizing Nelson Piquet Jr.’s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Philippines to review military accord with US after senators call for renegotiationMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government will review a 10-year-old military agreement with the United States after Filipino senators called for its renegotiation or termination because it allegedly violates the constitution, officials said Thursday. Oil falls to near $68 in Asia as US crude inventories unexpectedly jumpSINGAPORE — Oil prices dropped to near $68 a barrel Thursday in Asia as an unexpected jump in U.S. crude inventories suggested consumer demand remains in the doldrums. US to engage military-run Myanmar in policy shift from Bush administrationUNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the Obama administration has decided to engage in direct high-level talks with Myanmar’s junta as part of international efforts to promote democracy in the military-run state. US to engage Myanmar in new shift of policyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that the Obama administration has decided to engage directly with Myanmar’s junta as part of international efforts to promote democracy in the military-run state. Myanmar accuses detained Myanmar-American of seeking to create political unrestYANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar on Wednesday accused a Myanmar-born American who was secretly detained three weeks ago of seeking to incite political unrest. Philippine senator calls for renegotiation or termination of US military accordMANILA, Philippines — The head of the Philippine Senate’s foreign relations committee called Wednesday for the renegotiation of a military accord with the U.S. that allows American soldiers to help Filipino troops fight al-Qaida-linked militants, saying it violates the country’s constitution. US Sherman tank dredged from Manila Bay more than 60 years after World War IIMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine coast guard says the wreckage of a U.S. tank has been dredged from Manila Bay’s muddy seafloor more than 60 years after the end of World War II. Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyed; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. European shares were higher. World leaders turn from climate change to terrorism, nukes and povertyUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is challenging the world’s nations to unite to free the world of nuclear weapons and tackle the growing poverty resulting from the global financial crisis. Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyedBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were lower Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. Oil hovers above $71 in Asia amid weak crude demand, slumping US dollarOil prices hovered above $71 a barrel Wednesday as signs of weak crude demand were offset by the effects of a slumping U.S. dollar. Thai prime minister says US moving toward engagement with military-run MyanmarNEW YORK — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday that the United States and Europe appeared to be moving toward engaging Myanmar rather than a policy of sanctions only as a means of encouraging political change in the military-run country. Singapore sovereign wealth fund cuts its stake in Citigroup to below 5 percent from 9 percentNEW YORK — A Singapore sovereign wealth fund cut its stake in Citigroup Inc. to below 5 percent from 9 percent on Tuesday, reducing its ownership to the level planned before a recent debt exchange. Singapore sovereign wealth fund cuts stake in Citigroup below 5 percentSINGAPORE — A Singapore sovereign wealth fund has cut its stake in Citigroup Inc. from 9 percent to below 5 percent, realizing a $1.6 billion profit as it reduced its holding to the level planned before a recent exchange of preferred stock. World markets higher amid optimism that Asia is leading a global recoveryLONDON — European stock markets followed Asia higher on Tuesday after the Asian Development Bank upgraded its growth forecasts for major economies like China and India and said the region is leading a global recovery. Wall Street was set to gain. Asia markets higher amid optimism about global recovery; Europe gainsHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were narrowly higher Tuesday amid optimism the region’s economies can help lead a global recovery. European markets also rose. Oil hangs hear $70 in Asia after big tumble on worries Chinese demand is fadingBANGKOK — Oil prices hung near $70 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August. US Embassy given access to Myanmar-born American citizen held for 3 weeksYANGON, Myanmar — The U.S. Embassy said Tuesday that it has been allowed to visit a Myanmar-born American detained in the country for the past three weeks but refused to divulge details about his health or whereabouts. 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattles northwestern Myanmar, damaging Buddhist templesYANGON, Myanmar — A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook parts of northwestern Myanmar early Tuesday causing no casualties but damaging Buddhist temples believed to date to the 11th century, officials and residents said. Oil below $70 in Asia after big tumble on worries Chinese demand is fadingBANGKOK — Oil prices wallowed near $70 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August. Tensions rise at Vietnamese pagoda as police question followers of world-famous monkHANOI, Vietnam — Authorities are intensifying their efforts to oust followers of an internationally known Buddhist monk from a monastery in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and have accused them of trying to “sabotage” Vietnam’s communist government. Asian markets narrowly higher amid optimism region is leading global recoveryHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were narrowly higher Tuesday amid optimism the region’s economies can help lead a global recovery. |
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