Iraq will buy weapons worth $13 billion from the United States by 2013 and will spend another $13 billion on weapons later, a Baghdad newspaper reported citing an Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman, according to RIA…
Category: Regions
The Chinese government is seeking to narrow the income gap as part of efforts to spur consumer demand and reduce the economy’s reliance on investment for growth. Following the launching of the 12th five year…
China and the United States on Monday agreed to jointly reduce the risk of “miscalculation” between the two powerful armed forces, as they restore military ties frayed by a massive US arms deal to Taiwan…
Goals from Zhang Linpeng and Deng Zhuoxiang ensured China made the perfect start to their AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ campaign with a 2-0 win over 10-man Kuwait at Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday. The…
Pakistan’s second largest party MQM is still to decide whether or not it should permanently rejoin the coalition, days after it quit the cabinet and joined the opposition bench. The move comes at a time…
Five thousand dead blackbirds rained from the sky on the first day of the New Year in Arkansas. Then more dead birds fell in other states. Then huge fish kills were discovered in multiple US…
The New Year holiday period is traditionally a time for dance companies to showcase their best in Beijing. Dance is always popular during the New Year holiday season in Beijing and 2011 is no different….
There’s a lot to be said about the recent attack by conservatives on the Federal Reserve, though none of it is good. Representative Ron Paul of Texas will head the committee that oversees the Fed…
“Pak-China Friendship is higher than Himalayas and deeper than Oceans,” this statement was made in Islamabad, as Pakistan and China launched this year as the “Pak-China Friendship year-2011” on January 1; indicating a strengthening…
All eyes are on the Blue Samurai as Japan, ranked favorite in Group B, braces to get past tough Middle Eastern foes in the opening phase of the tournament. Japan plays against Jordan on January 9, at…