2008 Beijing Olympics flag bearers and country

Here is a list of who will carry the flag and lead their country into the Birds Nest at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The list of countries entering the stadium is in Chinese alphabetical order. It’s… बाँकी अंश »

Thai-Cambodia border row exposes Asean's Achilles' heel

Sunday 27th July, 2008 The failure of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean) to settle an escalating border row between two of its members has sorely exposed the bloc's weakness in resolving disputes within the organization.Fresh from its successful… बाँकी अंश »

Conflict erupts on Thai Cambodian border

A conflict which has been taking place on the Thai Cambodian border has worsened, with Cambodia's Prime Minister calling for an immediate withdrawal of Thai troops and protesters.Prime Minister Hun Sen has claimed the three-day border dispute with Thailand has… बाँकी अंश »

China puts conditions for talks with Dalai Lama

China on Sunday said it was open to talks with the Dalai Lama even as Tibetans tried to disrupt the Olympic flame handover ceremony in Greece. Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said in Laos that they were ready for a… बाँकी अंश »

Nepal in 'easy' group in AFC Challenge Cup 2008 Qualifiers

Nepal have been drawn with Palestine, Cambodia and Macao in the AFC Challenge Cup 2008 qualifying games. The draw was held at AFC House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday. According to the draw, reigning AFC Challenge Cup champions Tajikistan were… बाँकी अंश »