Saturday, January 14, 2012

Cruise liner runs aground off Italy's coast

Cruise liner runs aground off Italy's coast


Cruise liner runs aground off Italy's coast

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:38 PM PST

Three dead and dozens missing in ship accident, as thousands are ferried to the mainland at Santo Stefano port.

Blast kills Iraqi Shia pilgrims in Basra

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 08:16 AM PST

Suicide attack on worshipers on their way to a mosque leaves at least 53 dead in country's south, local police say.

Incumbent president wins Taiwan election

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 09:33 AM PST

Ma Ying-jeou seals second term in office, securing more than 50 per cent of votes and promising closer ties with China.

Eurozone voices anger at credit downgrades

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:28 PM PST

Officials criticise S&P's downgrading of nine European nations, renewing questions about the power such agencies wield.

ElBaradei will not seek Egypt presidency

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 05:44 AM PST

Former atomic chief and Nobel laureate says he will not seek top office while there is no "real democracy" in country.

Nigeria president meets unions over strikes

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

Goodluck Jonathan, facing five days of strikes over fuel subsidy cuts, hopes to negotiate an end to protests.

Hamas to return Abbas' seized Gaza house

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:51 PM PST

After reconciliation talks in Gaza between two main Palestinian factions, Hamas agrees to give back Fatah leader's home.

Qatar's emir suggests sending troops to Syria

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 05:07 AM PST

Sheikh Hamad says "some troops should go to stop killing" amid reports by activists of more deaths across the country.

Tunisians mark one year since Ben Ali fled

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:53 PM PST

Celebrations and protests mark anniversary of president's departure, amid ongoing political divisions and lack of jobs.

Apple admits some suppliers overworking staff

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:16 PM PST

Maker of iPads and iPhones concedes that some suppliers helping to produce its products overwork and underpay workers.

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