Sunday, January 8, 2012

Bitterness over Libya taints UN council`s Syria debate

Bitterness over Libya taints UN council`s Syria debate

Bitterness over Libya taints UN council`s Syria debate

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Diplomats predicted that Russia would again raise Libya when top UN officials on Tuesday give a lowdown on Syria.

Stephen Hawking turns 70, misses birthday event

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Doctors predicted he had just months to live in 1963 when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a deadly disease.

Venezuelan inmates hold 700 jail visitors hostage

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The prisoners said the incident was meant to show support for the inmates of Yare-1 and Yare-2 prisons.

‘US with world`s strongest military despite cuts’

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Leon Panetta cautioned global rivals on Sunday not to misjudge US plans to slash military spending over the next decade.

How threat of loose Soviet nukes was avoided

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There`s an old claim about Russian nuke scientist who perhaps went to work for Iran`s nuclear programme.

Clashes kill 11 Syrian soldiers

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Syrian activists say 11 soldiers and several civilians have died in clashes and attacks.

UK police identify body found on queen`s estate

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Police say the decomposed body was that of Alisa Dmitrijeva, who was reported missing from home in August.

Earthquakes jolt northwest China

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A series of earthquakes measuring 3.1 to 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted northwest China`s Xinjiang Uygur.

Cameron says plans to tackle ‘fat cat’ pay

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The British PM also said remuneration committees needed to be reformed to stop the merry-go-round or crony capitalism.

Iraq asks Kurds to hand over Sunni Vice President

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Iraq has formally asked authorities in the semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region to hand over Vice President.

BBC asked to axe `freak` sex show: Report

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The BBC has been reportedly slammed for an upcoming documentary about teenage sex and asked to axe the programme.

Male nurse in UK quizzed over hospital deaths

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A male nurse is being questioned by police on suspicion of three counts of murder in a British hospital.

On uneasy ANC centenary, a call for cleansing

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South African President Jacob Zuma led the purification ceremony at the weekend at the site where ANC was born.

Sarkozy gains in French presidential race: Poll

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A new poll indicates conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy is gaining ground against Francois Hollande.

Rallies held week before Taiwan presidential poll

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Polls indicate that Ma is locked in a virtual dead heat with his main challenger, Tsai Ing-wen.

100 US soldiers confined after missing equipment

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Authorities conducted an inventory last month and are trying to determine how long the equipment has been missing.

Five right-wing Jewish extremists indicted in Israel

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The five helped plan the rampage in hopes of foiling the evacuation of illegal settlement outposts in the West Bank.

Danes capture pirate mothership, free 14

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The Danish navy says it has captured a suspect pirate mothership off the Horn of Africa and rescued 14 people.

Indian-origin man missing in Manchester

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Concern is growing for a 20-year-old Indian-origin man who has gone missing since January 2 from Manchester.

Indian-origin waiter`s death inquiry to reopen?

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A former Scottish policeman has sought reopening of investigation into the 1998 killing of an Indian-origin waiter.

Iran Guard says will close strait if oil blocked

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Tehran`s leadership has decided to order the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian newspaper quoted.

Saudi Arabia tries 16 suspected al Qaeda members

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Saudi Arabia has begun the trial of 16 suspected al Qaeda members accused of killing a policeman and plotting attacks.

Halt violence: Arab League tells Syria again

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The Arab League repeated its demand for the Syrian govt to immediately stop all violence and allow more monitors in.

N Korean TV shows young Kim threatening war in 2009

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The documentary is the second in a week seeking to highlight Kim Jong-un’s experience in leading North Korea`s military.

Turk general will seek Supreme Court trial: Lawyer

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Lawyer Ilkay Sezer said General Ilker Basbug was stunned by the belated accusations against him.

`Suu Kyi could get role in Myanmar government`

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It is the latest gesture of reform by Myanmar`s new leadership, but concerns remain about the fate of political detainees.

China unofficially asks Japan for Crown Prince`s visit

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Crown Princess Masako visit is aimed at easing anti-Japanese sentiment still strong among Chinese due to Japan`s past militarism.

China looks to step up ties with India in 2012

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It is rare for reticent Chinese officials to candidly evince interest to give a positive push for the bilateral ties.

Rivals turn up heat on frontrunner Romney

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The usually unflappable front-runner Romney was put on the defensive just two days ahead of the New Hampshire polls.

China confirms 2 Tibetans set themselves on fire

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Free Tibet said the two men were protesting tight Chinese control over Tibetan life and culture.

Philippine leader warns of possible terror attack

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Benigno Aquino III said security will be very tight for the procession of a centuries-old image of Jesus Christ.

World`s biggest annual migration begins in China

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Millions of migrant workers started heading back to their villages in China to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Seven injured as turbulence hits Qantas A380

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The Airbus superjumbo was three hours from Singapore when it hit a storm over Indian airspace.

`Activists detained on Japan whaling vessel`

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US-based Sea Shepherd is tailing Japan`s whaling fleet as it heads towards the Southern Ocean to try to prevent whale cull.

Nigerian Prez pleads with public ahead of strike

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Nigeria`s fuel regulator announced on January 01 the end of the subsidy as part of efforts to cut government spending.

Hindus, Huntsman condemn political advertisement

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A web video used images of Jon Huntsman`s adopted daughters from India and China to suggest that he doesn`t have American values.

Chinese held for firebomb attack at Japan embassy

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Liu reportedly said his grandmother was one of many thousands forced into prostitution for the Japanese Army during WWII.

N Korea footage shows Kim Jong-un driving tank

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Kim was named supreme leader of North Korea`s people, ruling party and military last month after the death of Kim Jong-il.

Iran begins uranium enrichment at new site: Report

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Iran is under UN sanctions for refusing to stop uranium enrichment.

Thatcher waged secret war against UK rights groups

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Undercover soldiers were ordered by the Ministry of Defence to carry out spying missions, after the Tories won the 1979 election.

S Africa’s ANC is `beacon for the world`: Cameron

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South Africa`s ruling African National Congress has dominated the political scene in the post-apartheid era.

`US’ rescue of Iranian fishermen Hollywood drama`

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The US announced on Friday that an American Navy destroyer rescued Iranian fishermen on Thursday.

Turkey`s custody laws draw flak after general held

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An Istanbul court sent shockwaves through Turkey by sending General Ilker Basbug to Silivri prison.

Heavy snow hits Austria, shuts down key rail line

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Railway operator OeBB said the line between Oetztal and Bludenz was expected to remain closed until Sunday afternoon.

Iran offers to share nuke technology with Africa

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Iran`s nuclear chief, Fereidoun Abbasi, said his country has mastered the entire nuclear fuel cycle.

Giffords visits Tucson shooting site on anniversary

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Gabrielle Giffords made a surprise return to the Tucson grocery store where she was wounded in a mass shooting on Jan 8, 2011.

N Korea to top agenda at Lee-Hu summit in China

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South Korean President Lee Myung-bak`s three-day trip to China, his second in four years, starts on Monday.

Malaysia`s Anwar ready for worst in sodomy verdict

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The court could sentence Anwar Ibrahim to a maximum of 20 years if it convicts him of sodomising a young male former aide.

Sudan leader offers help disarming Libyan militias

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The proposal from Omar al-Bashir, who has been charged with crimes against humanity, triggered outrage from Amnesty International.

Libyan students return to Gaddafi-free schools

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Gone are the days when history books lauded Muammar al-Gaddafi`s accomplishments while blasting the "devilish" West.
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