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Arroyo places province under martial law
Opposition leaders have voiced concern over President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s imposition of martial law in Maguindanao following last month’s killing of more than 57 people in the troubled Philippine province
Himalayan ski plan hangs in balance
A project that would transform a former Himalayan haven for western hippies and Tibetan refugees into India’s first luxury ski resort hangs in the balance this week
Harper clashes with China on human rights
Stephen Harper, the Canadian prime minister, who has been a strong critic of human rights abuses in China, has received a diplomatic scolding during a visit to Beijing
Pakistan militants attack Rawalpindi mosque
Suspected pro-Taliban militants launched an armed attack and a suicide bombing on a mosque in Rawalpindi killing at least 39 people and wounding more than 80 others
Japan coalition partner forces stimulus delay
Japan’s government was forced to postpone the unveiling of a keenly awaited economic stimulus package, after a small but vocal coalition party pushed fiercely for more generous spending
Berlin and Paris pressed on troops
France and Germany came under fresh pressure yesterday to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan next year after 25 nations both inside and outside the Nato...
Setback for Australian emissions trading
Tony Abbott, Australia’s opposition leader, has dashed prime minister Kevin Rudd’s hopes of passing an emissions trading scheme before Copenhagen
Auction houses toast wine sale success
Estimates for next week’s auctions show that the market for the most prestigious wines is experiencing a strong recovery thanks to a new wave of collectors from Asia
GM cedes control of China venture
General Motors is to give up a crucial 1 per cent of its China passenger-car venture to its partner SAIC, the state-owned Chinese automaker, as part of a deal that will launch the two companies on a new partnership venture
Nepal cabinet stages climate change protest
Nepal’s cabinet began a meeting close to the base camp of Mount Everest on Friday to send a message on the impact of global warming on the Himalayas, days before global climate talks start in Copenhagen
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