Thursday, January 19, 2012

Arabs consider Syria mission extension as killings continue

Arabs consider Syria mission extension as killings continue

Arabs consider Syria mission extension as killings continue

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Syrian forces have retreated from a rebel-held town under a local cease-fire, residents said Thursday.

Top US military chief on 1st official Israel visit

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Dempsey`s trip will be his first to Israel since becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in October.

Pakistan-US ties on hold for evaluation

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The November 26 NATO attack on the border with Afghanistan plunged relations between Washington and Islamabad.

Northeast Iran hit by quake, 36 people injured

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More than 30 people were injured after an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit northeastern Iran.

Italy cruise ship captain tells port: It`s just a blackout

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Eleven people were killed in the accident and 24 are still unaccounted for.

`Leap second` under the gun at Geneva time talks

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Without the leap second, hi-tech clocks would race ahead of solar time, leading to an error of 15 s every 100 years.

Rick Perry quits US presidential race

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A series of gaffes and controversial statements during the campaign undermined Perry`s standing in polls.

Wikipedia says blackout was a success

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Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales hailed the website`s 24-hour blackout protest as a success.

Iran warns against `dangerous` stance on Hormuz

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Iran warned Arab neighbors not to put themselves in a "dangerous position" by aligning themselves closely with the US.

Phone hacking: Murdoch pays out millions of pounds

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Media baron Rupert Murdoch`s group on Thursday agreed to a multi-million pounds settlement with high-profile victims.

Indian-origin Cong candidate faces racist attacks

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Raja Krishamoorthi, a Democratic Congressional candidate of Indian-origin has come under apparent racist attacks.

Myanmar holds new cease-fire talks with Kachin

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Myanmar`s government and ethnic Kachin rebels met on Thursday for cease-fire talks.

`Spy rock` was genuine, says UK ex-official

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The "spy rock" row that damaged relations between Britain and Russia in early 2006 was not a work of fiction after all.

China to again close Tibet during sensitive period

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Tensions are especially high this year following the self-immolations of at least 16 Buddhist monks, nuns and other Tibetans.

Ties with China important: US

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Through November 2011, US merchandise exports to China totalled USD 94.2 billion, up 11.5 percent year-on-year.

No delay in Presidential Election: Yemen FM

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Yemen`s Presidential Elections will be held as scheduled toward the end of February, the foreign minister said.

Egyptian critic of military rule beaten in street

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A video posted on social networks showed a small crowd punching and kicking Nawarah Negm, and hurling abuse at her.

Free education expanded in Tibet

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The move makes Tibet the first place in China to offer 15 years of free education.

Divers resume search for 21 missing from Italian ship

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Divers were scouring the submerged area of the ship once officials determined it had stabilised after shifting on the rocks.

Strong earthquake strikes off New Zealand

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A devastating quake ravaged the New Zealand city of Christchurch last year, killing 182 people.

World sea piracy drops in 2011, Somali attacks up

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Number of attacks dipped to 439 last year from 445 cases in 2010, International Maritime Bureau`s piracy reporting centre said.

Europe failing passport checks: Interpol

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The head of Interpol is in London for talks with security officials after raising concerns about passport checks in Europe.

Learn English: Liberal MP to migrants in Australia

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Opposition MP Teresa Gambaro recently apologised for saying migrants should be taught to wear deodorant and form orderly queues.

`Racism still prevalent in Australia`

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Dr Charlie Teo said that claims made by some Australian politicians denying racism in Australia annoys him.

US military unveils initiatives targeting sexual assault

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A total of 3,191 sexual assaults were reported in the US military last year, according to Leon Panetta.

Head of Norwegian intelligence resigns over gaffe

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Head of Norway`s intelligence service, Janne Kristiansen, apparently disclosed too much information during a hearing in Parliament.

Iran can build bomb: Ex-Israeli intelligence chief

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Israel considers Iran to be the most fearsome of its foes, citing its nuclear program, arsenal of long-range missiles.

`US prepared for any confrontation with Iran`

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White House has indicated that option of diplomatic negotiations was still open for Iran.

Don`t shut Hormuz, says China

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China maintains that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through peaceful means.

Costa Concordia captain admits ‘turning liner too late`

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The Costa Concordia ran aground with about 4,200 people on board on Friday night.

US rejects Cuba prisoner swap

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The United States said that contractor Alan Gross held by Havana was not a spy.

Occupy London campers told to leave cathedral

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Dozens of activists from Occupy London have been camping outside St Paul`s cathedral since October.

UK accuses Argentina of colonialism over Falklands

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British Prime Minister David Cameron said that the Falkland islanders` should be allowed to decide their own nationality.

When Martin Luther King was called untouchable in India

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A moment of his trip to India initially left American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr shocked and peeved.

Al Qaeda-linked magazine delivered to Guantanamo

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Inspire magazine bills itself as the publication of Yemeni-based group al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

US Army burns off largest chemical weapons pile

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The United States is part of an international treaty to rid the world of chemical weapons.

US lawmakers flip on piracy bills protested on Web

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Some members of the US Congress switched sides to oppose antipiracy legislation as protests blanketed the Internet on Wednesday.

NATO urges Iran to ensure security of oil supply

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NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the Western military alliance had no plans to intervene in the area.

Iran says in touch with powers on talks, EU denies

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Confrontation is brewing as EU prepares to intensify sanctions against Iran with an embargo on its economically vital oil exports.

UK urges tougher Syria sanctions, Russia warns

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Arab monitoring mission in Syria has failed to halt bloodshed in a 10-month-old revolt against President Bashar al-Assad.

China sentences activist to 10 years over writings

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It`s the third lengthy jail term handed down to a dissident in less than a month.
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