Riyadh, August 18, SPA -- The Supreme Court called for sighting the
crescent of the blessed month of Ramadan on Thursday evening of

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Debates not only provide an effective
platform in moulding the country's civilisation, they can also play a role in

Fewer service personnel are leaving the nation's defence forces.
Defence Personnel Minister Greg Combet said the Australian Defence Force was having

Yonhap News Summary

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Tuesday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government is taking steps to
determine the actual cost of bringing maids into the country to help keep the

By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The government and the bereaved family of the late
former President Kim Dae-jung are consulting on arrangements for his funeral,

SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- A former president of the national public broadcaster
was found not guilty of malfeasance by a local court Tuesday following an

Baku, 18 August (AzerTAc). People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, renowned mugham singer Alim Gasimov and his daughter Ferghana Gasimova will take part in International Music Festival in Germany.

Jakarta, Aug 18 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said national development should not be blocked or hampered.

By Neville D'Cruz