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November 2, 2010 6:12 PM

Oz authorities capture two boats carrying asylum seekers

Australian authorities have stopped two boats carrying asylum seekers near Christmas Island this afternoon. The custom officials said a total of 142 passengers and two crew members were on board the two boats. The groups will be taken to Christmas Island for health and security checks.

November 2, 2010 6:12 PM

Oz authorities capture two boats carrying asylum seekers

Australian authorities have stopped two boats carrying asylum seekers near Christmas Island this afternoon. The custom officials said a total of 142 passengers and two crew members were on board the two boats. The groups will be taken to Christmas Island for health and security checks.

November 2, 2010 6:11 PM

Thousands of Thais trapped in homes due to heavy floods

In Thailand, thousands of people are trapped in their homes in one of the largest cities due to major flooding. According to regional authorities, tens of thousands of people are stranded in their homes and in hotels in the low-lying town of Hat Yai near the country's southern border. Hat Yai i...

November 2, 2010 6:11 PM

Thousands of Thais trapped in homes due to heavy floods

In Thailand, thousands of people are trapped in their homes in one of the largest cities due to major flooding. According to regional authorities, tens of thousands of people are stranded in their homes and in hotels in the low-lying town of Hat Yai near the country's southern border. Hat Yai i...

November 2, 2010 1:58 PM

Endorse India for permanent UNSC seat: USIBC asks Obama

The US-India business community wants President Barack Obama to address issues like the H-1B visa fee hike and fears about outsourcing of US jobs to India. Ahead of Obama's India visit this week, they have also advocated the lifting of most dual-use export licensing requirements specific to Ind...

November 2, 2010 1:58 PM

Endorse India for permanent UNSC seat: USIBC asks Obama

The US-India business community wants President Barack Obama to address issues like the H-1B visa fee hike and fears about outsourcing of US jobs to India. Ahead of Obama's India visit this week, they have also advocated the lifting of most dual-use export licensing requirements specific to Ind...

November 2, 2010 1:24 PM

Japan to recall ambassador to Russia over island row

Japan said today it will recall its ambassador to Russia following President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to the Kuril Islands, which are at the source of a long-running row between the two nations. Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara told reporters in Tokyo that he has decided to recall ambassador to Ru...

November 2, 2010 1:24 PM

Japan to recall ambassador to Russia over island row

Japan said today it will recall its ambassador to Russia following President Dmitry Medvedev's visit to the Kuril Islands, which are at the source of a long-running row between the two nations. Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara told reporters in Tokyo that he has decided to recall ambassador to Ru...

November 2, 2010 1:14 PM

Britain-France agree to joint nuclear testing treaty

Britain and France are due to sign two new defence treaties today agreeing to the joint development and testing of nuclear warheads. Prime Minister David Cameron and President Nicolas Sarkozy will also outline plans, at a London summit, for a joint army expeditionary force. The plans will see one ce...

November 2, 2010 1:14 PM

Britain-France agree to joint nuclear testing treaty

Britain and France are due to sign two new defence treaties today agreeing to the joint development and testing of nuclear warheads. Prime Minister David Cameron and President Nicolas Sarkozy will also outline plans, at a London summit, for a joint army expeditionary force. The plans will see one ce...

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