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Protesters rally for south Yemen independence

Agence France-PresseMay 21, 2013 11:31
Thousands gathered in Yemen's main southern city of Aden on Tuesday to call for renewed independence for the south 23 years after it united with the north. Waving the flag of the former People's Democratic Republic of Yemen and portraits of exiled southern leader Ali Salem al-Baid, the protesters gathered at a square in the Khor Maksar district of Aden, an AFP correspondent reported. "We have vowed that Sanaa will no longer rule us. Get out," they chanted. "Independence is our goal," read their banners.

Foreign arrivals in Yangon up 44% in January-April

Kyodo News InternationalMay 20, 2013 09:45
Foreign visitors who arrived in Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city, during the first four months of this year rose nearly 44 percent from the same period of 2012 -- a sign that the formerly military-ruled Southeast Asian country is rapidly opening to the world, local media reported Monday. A total 253,136 foreign visitors arrived at Yangon International Airport, the country's gateway, between Jan. 1 and April 30, up from 175,930 from the year-earlier level, the Myanmar Times reported.

Myanmar government says ethnic Shan rebels attacked state oil office, killing 2

The Canadian PressMay 16, 2013 03:23
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's government says ethnic Shan guerrillas have attacked a state oil and gas company compound near the Chinese border, leaving two dead and three wounded. The state-owned Myanma Ahlin newspaper reported Wednesday that guerrillas from the Restoration Council of the Shan State-Shan State Army opened fire Monday at the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise compound in Namkham, 740 kilometres (460 miles) north of Yangon.

Ford revs up to roll into Myanmar car market

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 06:16
Ford Motor said on Tuesday will open a showroom in Yangon by the end of the year, making it the first US automaker to enter Myanmar after the rollback of sanctions in the once junta-ruled nation. The firm will sell and service vehicles with a local partner firm, as it seeks to tap demand in a nation where huge import taxes and a US investment ban aimed at the previous regime meant cars were too expensive for many.

Maldives minister to visit New Delhi

April 15, 2013 14:02
Maldivian Defence Minister Colonel Mohamed Nazim would arrive in New Dheli on a five-day visit, in a bid to shore up the bilateral relations that witnessed strains over a number of issues in the recent months. He would be in India from Monday to Friday and during his stay he is expected to meet Defence Minister A K Antony and the country’s political top brass, apart from visiting certain defence institutions. The visit comes just months after there was a war of words between New Delhi and Male over former Maldivan President Mohammed Nasheed taking shelter in the Indian High Com

Commercial viability and economic empowerment of the people are of utmost importance- VP

April 15, 2013 14:02
Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen has said that although freedom of speech and democracy were two very important things, the most important was being commercially viable, the ability to stand on one’s own feet, and economic empowerment of the people. The Vice President made this remark while speaking at the Turkish-Maldives Business Forum 2013.

President Waheed pledges tourism development in North Maalhosmadulu Atoll

April 15, 2013 14:02
President Dr Mohamed Waheed has yesterday said that islands from the North Maalhosmadulu Atoll would be allocated to be developed as tourist resorts. The President made this remark while speaking to the people of Rasgetheemu, as part of his visit to the island yesterday. The President is currently on a tour of some islands of the North Maalhosmadulu Atoll.Speaking on the revenue received from the taxation of tourist resorts, President Waheed noted that the government is able to spend a proportionate sum on enhancing social welfare and benefits for the people.

Stable families and peace in the country are vital for advancement - President

April 15, 2013 14:02
President Dr Mohamed Waheed has said that as we work towards the advancement of the country, nothing must be held with a higher esteem than stability of families, harmony in the island, and peace in the country. The President made this remark while addressing the people of An’golhitheemu Island yesterday, as part of his current visit to some islands in the North Maalhosmadulu Atoll.Speaking in this regard, the President said that all that is done for the improvement of the island should also be carried out with the full support and cooperation of the people.

Major Somali security crackdown after suicide attacks

April 15, 2013 04:45
Somalia's police force launched a major security operation Monday searching for explosives and weapons, a day after a spectacular suicide attack by Islamist insurgents in the city. "There is a major security operation under way in Mogadishu," said senior police official Mohamed Hassan. "So far more than 400 people have been detained, the operations are aimed at tackling insecurity."

At least five dead, several injured in Mogadishu attack

April 14, 2013 08:00
At least five people have been confirmed dead and several more injured in Sunday's attack in a courthouse in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said. "So far at least five people, among them civilians, were confirmed dead. The death toll could be higher since the situation is not under control yet," Ahmed Abdulkadir, a police officer at the scene, told AFP. nur-dw/gd
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