Gates sees Gulf support for Iran sanctions push
By Phil Stewart
ABU DHABI, March 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday that leading Gulf states appeared ready to use their clout to lobby China to support sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme.
Cabinet shake-up tests Taiwan's pro-China president
By Ralph Jennings
TAIPEI, March 12 (Reuters) - China-friendly Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou faces a new test of public confidence ahead of tense year-end elections after the sudden resignation of his justice minister and the health minister's threat to quit.
China calls U.S. a hypocrite over human rights
BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - China accused Washington of hypocrisy on Friday for its criticism of Beijing's restrictions on the Internet and dissent, blaming the United States for the financial crisis and saying its own rights record was terrible.
Thai protesters start bid to topple government
By Ambika Ahuja
BANGKOK, March 12 (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters began gathering in Bangkok on Friday for what they promise will be a "million-man march" in coming days to paralyse Thailand's capital and force the government to call elections.
Indonesian Police's Way Of Handling Terrorists Disturbs Public - Dean
PADANG (WEST SUMATRA) (Bernama) -- The Indonesian police's way of handling terrorists at Pamulang, 30 km southeast of Jakarta, last Tuesday, has disturbed the public's justice sentiment, Antara news agency cited an academician as saying.
