Noble action likely to fail | THE Rudd Government's effort to bring a legal action against Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for incitement to genocide is almost certain to fail. | Nonetheless, it is a noble endeavour worthy of... (photo: UN/Paulo Filgueiras)The Australian
Massive tectonic fault line linked to Himalayas | THE Chinese earthquake was a result of the geological processes that created the Himalayas. | Mount Everest and the Himalayas form part of the Tibetan Plateau and are still rising because of the col... (photo: GFDL / ignat)The Australian
'Devalue' call undermines yuan true faith | By Wu Zhong, China Editor | HONG KONG - Until last week, it had been a general belief among financial investors and speculators that the Chinese currency, the yuan, would continue to appreciate part... (photo: WN/Patricia)Asia Times BusinessChinaCurrencyPhotosTrade
Pakistan's coalition can't afford a split | After an auspicious start, the leaders of Pakistan's new coalition government have let political rivalries thwart their efforts to rebuild their battered country. | Former Prime Minister Nawaz Shari... (photo: AP/Mohammad Zubair)International Herald Tribune AsiaCoalitionLeadersPakistanPhotosPolitics
Ford Motor launches engine plant in India | MUMBAI: Ford Motor Co has started operations at its engine assembly plant in India, the US carmaker said on Tuesday, as it seeks a bigger share of the fast-growing mark... (photo: AP Photo / David Zalubowsk)The Times Of India AutomakerBusinessFordIndiaPhotos
