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Struggling China boss needs the 'Becks effect'

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 21:55 EDT

China boss Jose Antonio Camacho will hope a sprinkling of stardust from the visiting David Beckham will rub off on his team as he fights for his job in Friday's crunch Asian Cup qualifier with Iraq.

Indonesian city tears down church in front of worshippers

by Presi Mandari AFP Asian Edition

Mar 21, 2013 13:52 EDT

An Indonesian city government demolished a church in front of its weeping congregation Thursday, as Muslim protesters egged on workers and branded the Christians "infidels".

Russian artist who impersonated Monroe, Putin dies

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 10:51 EDT

Top Russian artist, Vladislav Mamyshev-Monroe, who painstakingly transformed himself to resemble Adolf Hitler, Marilyn Monroe and Vladimir Putin for avant-garde photo performances, has died at 43, Russian news agencies reported Thursday.

ThyssenKrupp to build cement plant in Indonesia

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 07:29 EDT

German heavy industry giant ThyssenKrupp said Thursday it has won a contract worth $250 million (194 million euros) to build a cement plant for Swiss group Holcim in Indonesia.

Asian markets lifted by China manufacturing data

by Danny McCord AFP Asian Edition

Mar 21, 2013 07:23 EDT

Asian markets were mixed Thursday as Chinese data showing manufacturing activity in the world's number two economy picked up in March, while Tokyo was lifted by renewed weakness in the yen.

Indonesian Christians protest church demolition

By Staff Reporter AFP Asian Edition

Mar 21, 2013 03:34 EDT

Around 100 Indonesian Christians begged the government on Thursday to halt the demolition of their church, as hundreds of Muslim protesters branded them "infidels" and demanded the building be torn down.

Asian markets mixed after Cyprus vote

by Danny McCord AFP Asian Edition

Mar 20, 2013 07:35 EDT

Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday after Cypriot lawmakers comprehensively rejected a plan to tax savings as part of a crucial bailout deal.

Seven rare Komodo dragons hatch in Indonesia

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 20, 2013 00:49 EDT

Seven Komodo dragons have hatched under a breeding programme at an Indonesian zoo, an official said, a success story that raises hope for the endangered lizard.

Ryanair makes massive order for 175 Boeing 737s

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 17:11 EDT

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair on Tuesday announced an order for 175 Boeing 737-800 airplanes in a major fleet expansion three weeks after the EU blocked its takeover of rival Aer Lingus.

Ryanair orders 175 Boeing 737s worth $15.6 bn

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 07:20 EDT

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair on Tuesday announced that it has ordered 175 Boeing 737-800 airplanes worth $15.6 billion (12.1 billion euros) at catalogue prices.

Airbus wins record order from Indonesia's Lion Air

By Staff Reporter AFP Asian Edition

Mar 18, 2013 21:19 EDT

European aircraft maker Airbus announced a record order worth 18.4 billion euros ($23.8 billion) from the Indonesian company Lion Air for 234 medium-range A320 jets.

US promises S. Korea all military resources

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 18, 2013 14:19 EDT

US Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday promised to provide South Korea with every military resource under the US nuclear umbrella at a time of heightened tensions with North Korea.

Indonesia's Lion Air stuns again with Airbus deal

by Presi Mandari AFP Global Edition

Mar 18, 2013 10:02 EDT

Lion Air, a little-known carrier launched 13 years ago with just one plane, has struck two of the world's largest aircraft orders in a staggering $46 billion bet on Indonesia's air transport boom.

Saudi sentences Indonesian maid to death for murder

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 18, 2013 07:57 EDT

A Saudi court sentenced an Indonesian housemaid to death after she was convicted of murdering her employers' four-year-old child, the Saudi Gazette reported on Monday.

Asian markets tumble on Cyprus bailout concerns

by Danny McCord AFP Asian Edition

Mar 18, 2013 07:34 EDT

Asian markets tumbled on Monday and the euro sank as eurozone fears returned on news that Cyprus was planning to tax bank depositors as part of a controversial bailout.

Airbus wins record 18.4 bn euros order from Indonesia

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 18, 2013 06:46 EDT

Europe's Airbus has won a record order worth 18.4 billion euros ($23.8 billion) from Indonesia's Lion Air for 234 medium-haul A320 jets, the French presidency announced Monday.

Airbus to sign mega A320 order from Asia's Lion Air

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 17, 2013 21:03 EDT

European aerospace giant Airbus will sign Monday what would mark one of its biggest orders ever from Indonesia's Lion Air for more than 200 A320 medium-haul jets, business daily Les Echos reported.

European, US carmakers race Japanese in Indonesia

by Olivia Rondonuwu AFP Global Edition

Mar 17, 2013 03:41 EDT

Bentleys and McLarens could become a more common sight alongside three-wheeled pedicabs and Japanese cars on Jakarta's roads, with European auto giants making a push into the Indonesian market.

Japan PM warns defence academy graduates of 'provocations'

By Staff Reporter AFP Asian Edition

Mar 17, 2013 03:08 EDT

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on new graduates of Japan's National Defence Academy on Sunday to guard the country against "provocations" as tensions simmer with China over the sovereignty of an island chain.