US seeks normal trade ties with China despite Taiwan issue
US wants to forge permanent Normal Trade Relations (NTR) with China but continue its military support to Taiwan, which is now facing threat of use of force by Beijing for "delaying" its unification with the mainland.



Malaysia Govt under fire for curbs on press
Malaysia's government came under fire on Friday for its clampdown on an Opposition newspaper and one critic said reported threats to extend the curbs to the Internet edition made nonsense of the national IT policy.



Survivors scared to return after Mozambique floods
Survivors are living rough in green tents pitched on mud, but they are happy to be out of the trees and away from the snakes after being rescued from Mozambique's floods.



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