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US charges 29 over illegal imports from Asia
[Manila Times]- United States authorities have charged 29 people with attempting to import counterfeit items from China and Taiwan. The faked items were seized at a marine terminal. These items…
North Korea agrees to nuclear suspension
[BBC News]- Following talks with the US, Kim Jong-un has complied to halt uranium enrichment as well as nuclear and long range missile tests. The US will send 240,000 tons of…
Hundreds killed in Honduras prison fire
[BBC News]- A fire in the Honduras prison has killed 300 people and left 56 people missing and presumed dead. Relatives responded to the fire by trying to break in…
US and Singapore improve relations
[Straits Times]- The United States and Singapore have signed three agreements to improve relations between the two countries. The documents are said to lead to cooperative development projects. Both countries…
US pirate attack frees two aid workers
[IceNews]- A United States raid on Samali pirates has freed two aid workers. One was an American and one was Danish. The two were kidnapped three months ago. full story…
Canadian bank exec says US economy will never recover
[Canada.com]- The head of the Bank of Canada stated that in his opinion the United States economy will never completely recover. He is recommending that Canada should look to Asia…
China takes issue with US trade probe
[China Daily]- The Chinese government has stated that the ongoing investigation of exported wind towers could hurt cooperation in energy and industry with the United States. The probe was announced…
Obama to say no to Keystone pipeline permit
[Oklahoman]- Media outlets are now reporting the President Obama will reject the permit to build the Keystone pipeline. The pipeline was to be built from Alberta, Canada to the Texas…
Myanmar releases political prisoners to gain US favor
[Globe and Mail]- Myanmar’s government sent a message of its desire to improve relations by releasing many of the country’s most well known political prisoners. The hope is that the…
Subcommittee asks Homeland Security to monitor social media
[Baltimore Sun] Homeland Security was urged in a letter from top house-subcommittee members to monitor social media to identify security threats. Concerns exist that terrorists are using sites such as…
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