U.N. panel condemns Iran for post-election crackdown
By Louis Charbonneau
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran on Friday for a violent crackdown on protesters after presidential elections this year that the Iranian opposition says were rigged.
Singapore To Host World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention In 2011
MANILA, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Singapore will host the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC), the biennial gathering of Chinese businessmen around the globe, in October 2011, reported China's Xinhua news agency citing a founder of the WCEC on Saturday.
31 Dead, 82 Trapped In Chinese Mine Blast
BEIJING, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- A powerful gas explosion tore through an underground coal mine in northeastern China killing 31 miners and trapping 82, state-run China Central Television (CCTV) said, Xinhua reported Saturday.
Canada Introduces Express Business Visas For Indians
TORONTO, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Canada announced a new liberal business visa regime for Indian businessmen to catch up with other industrialised nations in boosting trade with India, according to the Press Trust of India's (PTI) report on Saturday.
Two Pakistanis Linked To Mumbai Attacks Arrested In Italy
LONDON, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Two Pakistani nationals suspected of being involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, have been arrested in the northern city of Brescia Italy, the Press Trust of India reported Saturday, citing Britain's Sky News as saying.
News Analysis: Gabon Grapples With Fight Against Child Trafficking
LIBREVILLE, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- While most of the humanity was marking the 20th anniversary of the convention of Children's Right on Nov 20, in Gabon, a number of children were brought into the West Africa illegally, China's Xinhua news agency reported, quoting a news analysis as saying on Saturday.
Indonesian Government Bans Tourism, Fishery Activities At Tangerang Lakes
TANGERANG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's regional government of South Tangerang city, Banten, will ban and put in order all tourism and fish breeding activities at nine lakes in the city, as it is not designed for business or commercial purposes, Antara news agency reported Saturday.
