Asian workers head for poor old age

Hundreds of millions of workers behind Asia's economic miracle are heading into uncertain old age after governments failed to set aside enough funds for their pensions, said a book released Tuesday.

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UN General Assembly convenes in New York:

Muslim leaders challenge Obama defence on anti-Islam film

Muslim leaders demanded international action to stop religious insults in a challenge to US President Barack Obama’s defense of freedom of expression at the UN General Assembly.

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West turns up heat on Iran and Syria at UN

Western and Arab leaders ramped up the pressure on Syria and Iran at the United Nations, as US President Barack Obama vowed to keep Tehran from getting its hands on nuclear weapons.

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