Iraq orders US$100 mil. in light arms from China

The China Post - Iraq has ordered US$100 million worth of light military equipment from China for its police force, contending that the United States was unable to provide the materiel and is too slow to deliver arms shipments, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said Wednesday. Full Story

Japan urges 'concrete action' from North Korea

The China Post - Japan on Thursday urged North Korea to take "concrete action" on nuclear disarmament following a landmark deal, but refused to lift economic sanctions against its communist neighbor. Full Story

Philippine Senate calls in Arroyo's husband to inquiry

The China Post - The Philippine Senate on Thursday called President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's husband to a hearing later this month as part of its investigation into kickbacks in a government telecoms deal with a Chinese firm. Full Story

Abandoned New Zealand toddler to live in China

The China Post - A New Zealand toddler allegedly abandoned by her fugitive father as he fled her mother's murder will live in China after a court Thursday granted custody to her grandmother. Full Story

Tourism promo group opens branch in KL

The China Post - The Taiwan Visitors Association (TVA) -- a non-profit group dedicated to advancing Taiwan's tourism -- opened an office in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday to help court a larger number of Malaysian tourists to visit Taiwan. Full Story