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Working in North Korea
Category: Asia Written by Glen Asher
A recent publication by the U.S. Committee for Human Rights in North Korea provides us with an update of North Korea's Political Prison Camp Number 22, one of North Korea's infamous prison camps. DigitalGlobe Analytics monitors activity at North Korean political prison camps inLast Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 08:03
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Malaysian courts hold no jurisdiction to question the electoral roll
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
Nurul Izzah Anwar, Lembah Pantai member of Parliament, lashes out at the Election Commission (EC) for accusing her of tarnishing the commission’s image. The Election Commission claimed that Nurul Izzah has filed a lawsuit to throw dirt at commission.
“We have tried our best to work with the
Last Updated on Friday, 05 April 2013 03:05
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Law professor in sex-for-grades case accused of mocking the legal process
Category: Asia Written by Kelly Raj
Tey Tsun Hang, accused of corruption in the sex-for-grades case has rebuffed all allegations against fabricating evidence. The 41-year-old lawyer said his confessions were extracted under duress. Hang is accused of receiving favors from his former student, Darinne Ko, in exchange for better scores.
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 08:06
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Ex-Finance Secretary Vicente Jayme loses the battle with his weak heart
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
Former Finance Secretary Vicente “Ting” Jayme passed away on Thursday. Jayme, 80, was suffering from a heart condition. He served as a finance secretary during the administration of the late President Corazon Aquino.
The Department of Finance has sent an email to media personnel
Last Updated on Monday, 15 April 2013 08:02
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Chairman Election Commission says 13GE should be held latest by May 28
Category: Asia Written by Kamran Nafees
Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, Chairman Election Commission, assured that all the candidates will be provided with sufficient time to run their campaigns for the upcoming general election. He said the minimum campaign period stated in law has been stretched from seven to 11 days while the maximum
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 April 2013 07:30
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Trading With North Korea
Category: Asia Written by Glen Asher
With the ongoing sabre-rattling in the Korean Peninsula ramping up and down on a daily basis, it is time to take a look at the economic relationship between North and South Korea, a tie that is much deeper than it would appear at first glance. Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 11:47
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Philippines welcomes the US to resolve South China Sea dispute
Category: Asia Written by Alvin Joy
The commitment of US Secretary of State John Kerry was warmly welcomed by the Philippines which are eager to find peaceful resolution to the South China Sea dispute.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario told the media that Kerry has promised to extend support to seek a peaceful solution to
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 08:33
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