WORLD IN BRIEF
CLINTON PRESSES INDIA TO CUT IRANIAN OIL IMPORTS KOLKATA : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged India on Monday to further cut its imports of Iranian oil, saying New Delhi should use its growing clout to help isolate the Islamic republic.
manilatimes.net
New flights open WA up to Hawaii of East
FORGET Bali - West Australians can holiday in the ‘Hawaii of the East’ after new flights were announced by budget airline Jetstar today.
www.perthnow.com.au
Chilliwack business featured at Eco Fashion Week
An inside look into former journalist turned jewelry importer Ashley Wray’s experience with her first fashion runway.
www.bclocalnews.com
Asia's promise lures French from eurozone woes
Whether it's for business, study or an exotic retirement, the French are flocking to Asia like never before, drawn by economic opportunities that contrast with debt-ridden Europe.
news.yahoo.com
Will Asia embrace clean energy?
Developments around Asia and the Pacific suggest that clean power generation may soon have its day. Japan looks like it may be leaving nuclear power behind in favor of energy saving measures and cleaner power sources, while China’s next generation is more concerned about climate change than youthful populations in many other major nations. This
asiancorrespondent.com
Etsy’s Reseller Debacle: Handmade Site Features Questionable Goods
Since 2005, Etsy has been the place to go for handmade crafts and vintage goodies; strictly an online destination, it’s home to about 800,000 sellers who offer up everything from jewelry to children’s clothing to furniture. Anyone with handmade items …
www.webpronews.com
End to detention without a trial
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - On Sunday afternoon, two days before the Security Offences (Special Measures) Bill was tabled in parliament, Attorney-General Tan Sri Gani Patail met with Suhakam for two hours to explain the new Bill.
ph.news.yahoo.com
Lady Gaga Meets Radical Islam in Jakarta
• (http://twitter.com/share) And loses, at least for now
www.asiasentinel.com
French flock to Asia to escape eurozone woes
HONG KONG - Whether it's for business, study or an exotic retirement, the French are flocking to Asia like never before, drawn by economic opportunities that contrast with debt-ridden Europe.
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