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Asia-Pacific Daily News Summary - 10 October 2008
HAWAII
Japan Indian Ocean Refueling Mission Seen Extended
ASIA
Asia's Markets Follow Wall Street With Panic Selling
AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU)
Cambodia: Bird Flu 'Resolved'
INFLATION/FOOD SHORTAGES
[India] Inflation Dips To 11.80 Per Cent
NORTHEAST ASIA
CHINA
Mainland
China Pledges More Co-Op To Stem Global Financial Crisis
Taiwan Leader Promises Relax Policy With Mainland
Chinese Banks' Overseas M&A Challenges Outlined
Chinese Govt Keeping Close Tabs On Crisis In U.S.: Ambassador
Chinese President Appoints New UN Ambassador
Chinese, British FMs Talk Over Phone About ASEM Summit
Death Toll Hits 9 in South China Mine Gas Blast
Party Sacks Official For Corruption In Guangxi
Sri Lankan Ruling Party To Strengthen Relations With CPC
Hong Kong
Uyghurs Stuck In Guantanamo Limbo
Taiwan
President Pledges To Speed Up Economic Reforms
Ma Promises To Maintain Strong National Defense
Ma To Reaffirm Resolve To Defend Sovereignty In National Day Speech
Ma’s Speech A ‘Compilation Of His Empty Rhetoric’: Tsai
Nation Celebrates Amid Tight Security
5,000 Guests Attend ROC’s 97th National Day Reception
Grounded Navy Missile Boat Off Southern Taiwan Towed Into Port
Improved Cross-Strait Ties Cannot Be Based On Wishful Thinking: Ma
Lawmakers Divided On Ma’s Meeting With Chen
Other
Taiwan President Vows To Improve Economy, China Ties
China Announces Biggest Bust In Milk Scandal
Ma Insists On Tackling Financial Crisis
Dalai Lama Has Gallstones Removed
Dalai Lama Surgery 'Successful'
India-China Trade Reaches $ 37.8 Billion In 2007-08
Indian PM To Visit Japan, China From October 21
Pakistani President To Pay 4-Day Visit To China From Oct. 14: Foreign Office
Chinese-Made Tear-Gas May Have Caused Severe Injuries
JAPAN
Diet Begins Discussions On Anti-Terror Law
Japan Indian Ocean Refueling Mission Seen Extended
Legislation To Extend Refueling Mission Until Jan. 2010 Likely To Pass Diet On Oct. 24, At Earliest
Government Worried Over U.S. Request For Extra Aid In Afghanistan, Given The Fiscal Constraints
U.S. Eyes Japan Help In Afghanistan
Abduction Issue: Sense Of Frustration In Government; Sanctions To Be Extended Against North Korea
Japan to Extend Sanctions Against N. Korea
Schieffer Talks About North Korean Issues
U.S. To 'Take DPRK Off Terror List Soon'
Japan Holding Up N. K. Nuke Talks, Say Analysts
LDP Leaders Caution Against Early Election
Indian PM To Visit Japan, China From October 21
Philippines ratifies FTA with Japan
Japan Ready To Host G-8 Summit To Deal With Financial Crisis: Aso
Tokyo Shares Tumble, Down 880 Pts
Pakistan, Japan Sign Accord To Avoid Double Taxation
ROK/DPRK
No Sign Of Leader On N. Korea Ruling Party Anniversary
U.S. To Back Pyongyang Nuclear Proposal
'US-N Korea Nuclear Deal Close'
U.S. Ready To Take North Off Terrorism Sponsor List: Reports
US Close To Taking N Korea Off Terror List, Say Reports
No Deal Yet On Verifying Undeclared N. Korean Nuke Facilities: Minister
US Ambassador Stresses 'Action-For-Action' In Delisting
U.S. Urges N. Korea To Present Verification Plan Before Delisting
N. Korea to Resume Nuclear Disablement
US Reacts To N. Korea's Ban Of IAEA Inspectors
Nuclear Inspectors Barred From North Korean Site
Joint Chiefs Chairman: North Korea Pursuing The Development Of Small-Size Nuclear Warheads
U.S. Assumes DPRK Has N-Warheads
U.S. To 'Take DPRK Off Terror List Soon'
Japan Holding Up N.K. Nuke Talks, Say Analysts
U.S. Twists Arms, Pyongyang Plays Footsie
Abduction Issue: Sense Of Frustration In Government; Sanctions To Be Extended Against North Korea
Japan to Extend Sanctions Against N.Korea
Schieffer Talks About North Korean Issues
Civic Groups Fly Anti-N. Korea Leaflets Against Seoul's Wishes
North Korean Foreign Minister To Visit Russia Next Week
RUSSIA
News Focus: House Urged To Approve Purchase Of Another Three Sukhoi Jetfighters
Russia Asks The CIS Not To Sell Weapons To Georgia
Russia Taking Measures To Shore Up Finances - Medvedev
Russia To Start Flight Testing Be-101 Amphibious Plane In 2010
'Arms Dealer' Fights Extradition
Suspected Russian Arms Dealer Strikes Back At U.S.
North Korean Foreign Minister To Visit Russia Next Week
OCEANIA, SOUTH ASIA, AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
OCEANIA
PACIFIC ISLAND FORUM (PIF)
New Pacific Forum Leader Set To Start Work
SOUTHEAST ASIA
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
ASEAN Must Do More On Burma: Rice
AUSTRALIA
Australian PM's Chief Of Staff Quits
Australia, Philippines Lost Trade Opportunities: Minister
Philippines Requests Decommissioned Australian Helicopters
Australian Shares Close Down 8.3 Per Cent As Crisis Deepens
Court Ruling Will Not Affect Relationship
Australian FM Says Fiji High Court Ruling Doesn't Change Situation
PM Seeks Increased Cooperation With Australia
BANGLADESH
Bangladesh Party Seeks More Time For Poll Registration
Junta Leases 50,000 Acres Of Farmland To Bangladesh
BURMA
ASEAN Must Do More On Burma: Rice
Top General To Campaign For 2010 Election
UN Chief May Delay Visit To Burma
Junta Leases 50,000 Acres Of Farmland To Bangladesh
CAMBODIA
Khmer Rouge Leader Withdraws Appeal Against Detention
Lao, Thai Troops Clash On Border: RCAF
Thai PM's Visit To Cambodia Canceled
U.S. Destroyer Mustin To Visit Cambodia
EAST TIMOR
Police Chief Arrested In East Timor
FIJI
Interim PM To Renew Invitation
Court Ruling Will Not Affect Relationship
Australian FM Says Fiji High Court Ruling Doesn't Change Situation
New Zealand Considering Its Stance On Fiji After Court Approves Coup
Qarase To Consult Lawyers Over Fiji Court Coup Ruling
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Mass Rally In French Polynesia Against French Pension Reform
INDIA
Kashmiris Protest PM's Visit, Strike Called
India, US All Set To Seal Landmark Nuclear Deal
Indian PM To Visit Japan, China From October 21
India Can Join IPI Pipeline Project Whenever It Desires: Pak
Dalai Lama Has Gallstones Removed
Dalai Lama Surgery 'Successful'
India-China Trade Reaches $ 37.8 Billion In 2007-08
India Donates USD 1 Million To Laos To Assist Flood Victims
INDONESIA
140 Police to Join Peacekeeping Mission in Sudan
Army Chief of Staff Inspects Troops and Equipment Readiness
Financial Crisis will not affect Military Contract
Indonesian Stock Market To Reopen After Two Day Suspension
Sukhoi and Hawk Aircrafts Arrive at Iswahjudi Airbase
News Focus: House Urged To Approve Purchase Of Another Three Sukhoi Jetfighters
LAOS
India Donates USD 1 Million To Laos To Assist Flood Victims
Lao, Thai Troops Clash On Border: RCAF
MALAYSIA
Malaysia's Trade Minister Throws In Bid For DPM Post
MALDIVES
Maldives Run-Off Vote Set For October 29
Two Old Rivals Now Duel For Maldives Presidency
United States Congratulates Maldives On First Round Of Elections
NEPAL
Army Integration To Begin Soon
FM Dr Bhattarai Seeks Support From US Govt
NEW CALEDONIA
New Caledonia’s Main Party Splits
NEW ZEALAND
NIUE
Niue Premier Wants To Refocus Aid Links With NZ
New Zealand Considering Its Stance On Fiji After Court Approves Coup
New Zealand Foreign Minister's Party Cleared In Fraud Probe
Party Cleared, But PM Leaves Peters Outside
Niue Premier Wants To Refocus Aid Links With NZ
PAKISTAN
Suicide Attack On Pakistani Tribal Council Kills 30
Suicide Blast Kills 15 Anti-Taliban Tribesmen In Pakistan
Pakistan Condemns US Strikes In Border Regions
Suspected US Missile Strike Kills Nine In Pakistan
Taliban In Pakistan Behead Four Tribal Elders
Is Pakistan Poised For A Showdown With Militants?
Pakistani President To Pay 4-Day Visit To China From Oct. 14: Foreign Office
Pakistani PM Gilani Vows To Pursue Iranian Gas Pipeline
Pakistan, Iran To Finalize Gas Pipeline Project
India Can Join IPI Pipeline Project Whenever It Desires: Pak
Pakistan, Japan Sign Accord To Avoid Double Taxation
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Vanuatu Dismisses Idea Of Resettlement Of Papuan Refugees From PNG
PHILIPPINES
MILF Condemns Army Raid
New Impeach Try Vs Arroyo Set
Arroyo Says Rebels Continue To Derail Samar Dev’t Efforts
Arroyo: RP Economy In Good Shape, Will Endure Crisis
Media To Blame For Corruption Perception, Says GMA
SC Dismisses House Cha-Cha Bid—For Now
20 More RP Seamen Released By Somali Pirates, Says DFA
Australia, Philippines Lost Trade Opportunities: Minister
Philippines Requests Decommissioned Australian Helicopters
Philippines Ratifies FTA With Japan
SAMOA
New Pacific Forum Leader Set To Start Work
SINGAPORE
Singapore Becomes The First Asian Victim Of Recession
PM Lee Says S'pore's Financial Systems Sound, Economy Competitive
SRI LANKA
Relentless Fighting Kills 41 In Sri Lanka - Military
Sri Lankan Air Force Pounds Rebels' Positions
Sri Lankan Ruling Party To Strengthen Relations With CPC
DMK & ADMK Play Politics, Tamil Tigers Say Thank You
THAILAND
One Way Out
Former Thai Negotiator Says Only Coup Can Fix Political Turmoil
Anupong Hits Back At Chavalit
Thai Prosecutors Seek Dissolution Of Ruling Party
PAD Leaders Surrender
Thai Protest Leaders Released On Bail, Vow New Rallies
Police Grant Thai Protest Leaders Bail
Rebellion Charges Dropped
Chinese-Made Tear-Gas May Have Caused Severe Injuries
Lao, Thai Troops Clash On Border: RCAF
'Arms Dealer' Fights Extradition
Suspected Russian Arms Dealer Strikes Back At U.S.
VANUATU
Vanuatu Dismisses Idea Of Resettlement Of Papuan Refugees From PNG
VIETNAM
PM Seeks Increased Cooperation With Australia
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