Myanmar’s military junta allowed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to meet Friday with three diplomats — from the United States, Britain and Australia, according to her spokesman and a government official.
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Montenegro: Europe’s New Ski Destination
If your plans to enjoy North America’s famous powder snow and tree-skiing have been derailed by the current economic downturn, why not try a quicker, cheaper and altogether more unusual winter holiday in the tiny but spectacular country of Montenegro? While many European resorts suffer from overcrowding, limited fresh snow and unskiable pine forests, Montenegro’s mountains offer deep, light powder, virtually no people and acres of perfectly spaced beech trees.
Worked to death: When going to work kills
A spate of suicides at France Telecom has put the spotlight on workplace stress and the devastating impact it can have on employees.
Will Wen’s visit bring North Korea back to the table?
Can Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao persuade North Korea to return to the six-party talks on its nuclear weapons program? North Korean leader Kim Jong Il greeted Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the Pyongyang airport Sunday, kicking off a three-day visit to the reclusive nation, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported
China 60 years on: From Mao to today
Soon after I first came to visit China in the autumn of 1971, I saw a contingent of militia soldiers doing marching drills in Tiananmen Square. I was told they were rehearsing for the annual National Day parade on October 1, which people eagerly awaited.
6 tips for lazy workers to get ahead
On a recent flight I sat next to a businessman who told me that, even at that young age, his children were exhibiting very different personalities. Monday’s criminal trial was the fourth and final that Fujimori faced since being extradited to Peru from Chile in 2007.
Analysis: Is Merkel’s big win a mixed blessing?
It is not often you see Germans lose control. But late Sunday night at the party headquarters of the Christian Democratic Union Angela Merkel’s followers were dancing to tunes like “Sex Bomb,” by Tom Jones, many sporting black t-shirts saying, “We Will Remain Chancellor.” It was the victor herself, Angela Merkel, who called her party members to order.
Suu Kyi changes stance on Myanmar sanctions
Myanmar’s imprisoned pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is prepared to work with the nation’s military leaders in order to get economic sanctions against the country lifted, a spokesman for her political party said Friday. Previously, Suu Kyi has staunchly opposed lifting any sanctions against the current regime in Myanmar.
Officials: Obama shared info on Iran nuke site with Russia, China
President Obama recently shared sensitive intelligence with Russia and China about Iran’s newly unveiled nuclear facility to get the two countries’ leaders on board with new sanctions against Tehran, senior U.S.
Germans prepare to vote in elections
Germans head to the polls Sunday to elect members who will form the country’s 17th Bundestag — the federal parliament. Two candidates — incumbent chancellor, Angela Merkel and her vice-chancellor and foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier — are vying to head up what has historically been a coalition government.