http://www.channelnewsasia.com Latest Channel NewsAsia Front Page News http://www.channelnewsasia.com/images_v1/top_mcnilogo.gif http://www.channelnewsasia.com 129 137 2008 MediaCorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. en-us Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 GMT www.channelnewsasia.com http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world_business/view/440108/1/.html NEW YORK: Wall Street fell hard on Thursday after a government report highlighted a weak labour market that could hinder prospects for recovery from the brutal recession. AFP World Business Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:01:29 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world_business/view/440107/1/.html NEW YORK: The US dollar found fresh momentum on Thursday after a disappointing US unemployment report sent shockwaves through financial markets, pushing investors to safe havens. AFP World Business Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:55:58 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/440094/1/.html BETHESDA, Maryland : Defending champion Anthony Kim fired a tournament-record eight-under par 62 to seize the early clubhouse lead by two strokes on Thursday at the six million-dollar PGA National. AFP Sports Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:55:15 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/440101/1/.html LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's ex-wife vowed to fight for custody of the pop icon's children on Thursday as footage of one of the star's final rehearsals surfaced appearing to show the singer in good health just two days before his sudden death. AFP World Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:45:22 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/440072/1/.html BAGHDAD: US Vice President Joe Biden flew in to Baghdad on Thursday on a surprise visit just two days after a long-planned pullback of American troops from conflict-hit Iraq's towns and cities. AFP World Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:27:35 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world_business/view/440097/1/.html NEW YORK: Oil prices sank under 67 dollars a barrel on Thursday after weak jobs data quashed hopes of a speedy economic recovery in the United States, which is the world's top energy consumer. AFP World Business Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:02:17 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/440096/1/.html WASHINGTON: The United States is ready to intercept any North Korean long-range missile, a top US military commander said on Thursday, as Pyongyang further tested international patience with fresh launches. AFP Asia Pacific Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:53:38 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_sports/view/440085/1/.html VERSAILLES, France: Rising German star Martin Kaymer put aside problems with his footwear to set a blistering pace in the first round of the 4 million euros French Open at Le Golf National on Thursday. AFP Sports Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:44:41 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/440048/1/.html VIENNA: Veteran Japanese diplomat Yukiya Amano won the contest on Thursday to head the International Atomic Energy Agency, giving him a pivotal role in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions. AFP Asia Pacific Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:30:18 GMT http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/440086/1/.html TOKYO: A genetic mutation of A(H1N1) flu that is resistant to the anti-viral Tamiflu has been discovered in Japan, the first such case in the country, the health ministry said. AFP Asia Pacific Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:57:30 GMT