Jakarta, Oct 2 (ANTARA) - Some 247 aftershocks of different magnitudes shook West Sumatra after the province was rocked by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (Sept 30), the Climatology and G

Padang, W Sumatra, Oct.

INCHEON, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean coast guard said Friday it has
seized four Chinese fishing boats poaching in the country's exclusive economic
zone (EEZ).

PADANG, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian businessman could not believe his
good fortune when he was tossed into the swimming pool of the hotel he was

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- A group of officials from South Korea and the United
States developed joint plans to brace for all potential contingencies in North

Crime prevention is much better than cracking down after incidents have occurred.
But this is easier said than done. Therefore, getting tougher with those who

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Journalists from seven member countries of the Confederation
of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ) gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 1 for the 16th CAJ

The Ministry of Environment has reportedly asked the Ministry of Land, Transport
and Maritime Affairs to provide a new water quality improvement plan for the four

Hanoi (VNA) - The deadly storm Ketsana has left a trail of destruction in its path
across Southeast Asia, killing nearly 400 people.

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on Oct. 2.