...introduced a separate bill that would call on the United States to make a decision "based solely" on Taiwan 's defense needs. Beijing considers Taiwan , where nationalists fled in 1949 after losing the mainland's civil war to the communists,...

In this article: Taiwan, United States, Agence France Presse, Beijing, Barack Obama, China, Washington, and All rights reserved

...G-Tech. Dayton should move on to the finals against the winner of Kansas State -Mississippi. The Wildcats of Manhattan , not the Manhattan in New York , but rather the ones of Kansas , come with a duo of guards that should challenge what's...

In this article: Syracuse, Jim Boeheim, North Carolina, Seton Hall, Cornell, and New York City

Originally published Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 6:54 PM Hearing begins for Maui man accused of being spy A former B-2 stealth bomber engineer accused of spying for China suffers from narcissistic personality disorder , expert...

In this article: Defendant, Richard Rogers, Maui, Narcissistic personality disorder, Psychology, U.S., Cross-examination, Delusion, and University of North Texas

...disorder. </p><p>The forensic psychologists also said during a federal court hearing Thursday in Honolulu that Noshir Gowadia of Maui makes grandiose statements about his contributions to the U.S. military. </p><p>But the prosecution...

In this article: Maui, Narcissistic personality disorder, Honolulu, U.S., and China

I'm pretty sure we're going to have fun, but at the same time it's like a business trip to us. " Maui is certainly a warm spot all year, but in November it really heats up for the annual showcase of teams that tend to look like serious...

In this article: Commodores, Hawaii, Maui, Southeastern Conference, UCLA, and Concussion

In this article: Maui, Honolulu, Springfield, Illinois, Germany, Switzerland, U.S., and China

...restaurants and bars in Windsor, and even if you can't afford a holiday in Banff , it's never been cheaper to take your vacation in Iceland. As of Wednesday, the Canadian dollar -- aka "Loony," after the bird displayed on the currency --...

In this article: U.S., Iceland, Europe, Kwame Kilpatrick, and National Lampoon's European Vacation

...control of Nan Shan , either directly or indirectly," China Strategic said. Discussions were ongoing and Taiwan had yet to either approve or reject the deal, it added. When the Nan Shan deal was first announced, China Strategic was a $111...

In this article: Taiwan, AIG, China, and Citigroup

...the season with blowout wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Coppin State. "We know we`re going to be battling every minute of every game in Maui." The Buffs play Gonzaga in the first round of the Maui Invitational on Monday (1 p.m., ESPN2 ).

In this article: Buffs, Maui, Coors Events Center, Espn2, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff

SAN JUAN , Puerto Rico -- The slaying of a gay teenager whose decapitated, partially burned body was found along a road in Puerto Rico last week is under investigation as a possible hate crime, a police official said Wednesday. Activists...

In this article: Puerto Rico, Homophobia, San Juan, New York, HIV, El Nuevo Dia, and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force

Originally published Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 3:19 AM Cyprus soccer fans will need IDs for tickets Soccer authorities in Cyprus say all fans will need to show state identity cards to buy tickets for domestic league matches in a...

In this article: Cyprus, Cyprus Football Association, Apoel, and Nicosia

Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 12:55 pm IFJ Demands Release of Foreign Journalists in Sumatra The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ ) joins the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) in demanding the immediate release of two...

In this article: International Federation of Journalists, Sumatra, Monsanto, Indonesia, United States, Somalia, Illegal logging, Hindustan Times, and Greenpeace

...profiles » Air NZ Cup squads » Air NZ Cup draw » Air NZ Cup standings » Heartland Championship » All Blacks hooker rushed in from Bali By MARC HINTON in London - Rugbyheaven RUSHED IN: Aled de Malmanche has joined the All Blacks after...

In this article: All Blacks, Corey Flynn, Bali, England, London, Heartland Championship, Latymer Upper School, and Andrew Hore

...exchange as part of a formalised agreement with leading Bali hospitality and tourism education college Sekolah Tinggi Pariwisata Bali (STP Bali ). The two week visit is the second trip for Mr Collins since the inception of the exchange two...

In this article: Bali, Wellington Institute of Technology, Beenie Man, Asia, and Wellington

* MOU to take effect on within 60 days from now * MOU covers financial supervision, information exchange * Taiwan fin shares up 55 pct yr to date on China optimism (Adds comments, further details) By Faith Hung Taiwan has signed a...

In this article: Taiwan, China, Bank of China, HSBC, and Ma Ying-jeou

...chairman of the island's Financial Supervisory Commission , would hold a press conference at 1015 GMT, a commission official said. Taiwan aims to sign the ECFA early in 2010, the government has said. The MOU comes as Taiwan and China...

In this article: Taiwan, China, and Ma Ying-jeou

...its credit rating will avoid junk status as policy makers rebuild the financial industry and ease capital controls. ''I'm optimistic Iceland will retain its investment grade,'' said the Economy Minister, Gylfi Magnusson. ''If one were to...

In this article: Iceland, Moody's, Fitch, Standard & Poor's, and International Monetary Fund

...Cup meeting, in Melbourne next weekend. Four to the floor: Ed Clancy , Steven Burke , Andy Tennant and Chris Newton will represent Great Britain in the men's team pursuit in Melbourne next week Photo: PA The British squad went a long way to...

In this article: Melbourne, Great Britain, Steven Burke, Chris Newton, Ed Clancy, and Andy Tennant