Charlotte Mcdonald Gibson
latest news & developmentsPakistan defends spy agencies after week of carnage
Pakistan defended its intelligence agencies on Tuesday after a bloody week which saw 125 people killed in attacks blamed on Taliban militants.
Bangkok lures visitors with growing gourmet scene
In a plush Bangkok ballroom one evening, hoteliers, ambassadors, celebrity chefs and socialites gathered to dine on foie gras, oysters and sushi while they talked about promoting…
Wrangle over costs at climate-change talks
Climate-change experts battled for agreement on Thursday on how to fight global warming as crucial United Nations talks entered their final phase, with China railing against the…
Burma’s Jewish community pins hopes on tourism
Few people pass through the simple metal gates of Yangon’s only synagogue, nestled between Indian paint shops and Muslim traders on a small street near the city centre. Those who…