Asia-Pacific countries co-op in combating smuggling
2011-03-11 13:18:33
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region agreed to increase cooperation in fighting against people smuggling and to form a regional mechanism to solve the problem.
Secondhand smoke linked to higher diabetes risk
2011-03-11 11:05:40
Cigarette smoke is tied to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, for both smokers and the people around them, a study said.
Colombia seizes 283 FARC's antipersonnel mines
2011-03-11 10:15:52
The Colombian Prosecutor's Office said Thursday it has seized 283 antipersonnel mines and fusil munitions in a hiding place of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in Mocoa municipality, south Colombia.
Libya engulfed in civil war as casualties rise
2011-03-10 20:26:22
Libya has descended into civil war with increasing numbers of wounded civilians arriving in hospitals in eastern cities, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Thursday.
Queensland floods have cost jobs
2011-03-10 15:26:24
The Queensland floods caused big job losses in the state and will continue to hurt economy for the next year or so, said Australian Federal Jobs Minister Chris Evans on Thursday.
Yemeni army storms campus, 98 wounded
2011-03-10 07:59:40
The Yemeni government escalated its efforts to stop mass protests calling for the president's ouster.
Queensland unveils tourism-boosting campaign
2011-03-09 14:24:23
Australia's Queensland Premier Anna Bligh told State Parliament on Wednesday that "Nothing beats Queensland" is the new slogan of a campaign to boost the state's struggling tourism industry.
166 killed in highway accidents during Carnival
2011-03-09 10:18:14
More than 3,000 highway accidents occurred in Brazil from Friday night to early Tuesday morning, claiming the lives of 166 people.
March celebrates 100th anniverary of Women's Day
2011-03-09 09:23:11
Women celebrate International Women's Day in Lima, capital of Peru.
UN: Gender equality 'distant goal'
2011-03-09 08:01:18
The head of the new UN women's agency said on Tuesday there has been "remarkable progress" since International Women's Day was first celebrated a century ago, but gender equality remains a distant goal because women still suffer widespread discrimination and lack political and economic clout.
Colombian rebels kidnap 23 oil workers
2011-03-09 08:01:18
Suspected FARC guerrillas have captured 23 Colombian oil contractors carrying out exploration work for Canada's Talisman Energy in a rare mass kidnapping, authorities said on Monday.
Protests soar over Yemen
2011-03-09 07:52:55
As anti-government protests continued rattling Yemen amid tightened security, the UNICEF on Tuesday warned against risks of attacking schools and pushing students in political wrangling.