Friday, January 6, 2012

'Dozens dead' in Damascus bombing

'Dozens dead' in Damascus bombing


'Dozens dead' in Damascus bombing

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 12:33 PM PST

Syrian opposition points the finger at the government while authorities vow to strike back with an "iron fist".

Philippine mines to 'close' after landslide

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST

Government orders shutdown of some of gold-mining tunnels after landslide leaves 31 dead and up to 100 missing.

US jobless rate falls to three-year low

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 09:23 AM PST

In a boost to Obama, about 200,000 jobs created last month as unemployment rate dropped to 8.5 per cent.

Turkish ex-army chief held in jail for trial

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 12:53 PM PST

Court orders General Ilker Basbug to be remanded in custody over charges of bidding to overthrow the government.

Shia pilgrims killed in Baghdad explosions

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 03:26 AM PST

Bombs in Iraqi capital kill at least two people, a day after blasts left at least 70 dead amid growing sectarian fears.

Several dead in Nigeria shooting attacks

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 11:36 AM PST

Boko Haram 'responsible' for separate deadly attacks in Adamawa and Gombe states in the country's northern region.

Italy PM urges European unity to tackle debt

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 01:07 PM PST

Monti says European institutions must build up sufficient means to dispel doubts among single currency's solidity.

Nigeria police block fuel hike protesters

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 10:04 AM PST

Trade unions have threatened to begin an indefinite general strike from Monday, as protests continue.

More Tibetan self-immolations in China

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 11:05 AM PST

At least two Buddhist Tibetans set themselves on fire in protest against religious repression in southwestern Aba city.

Roger Federer pulls out of Qatar Open

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 07:15 AM PST

Swiss tennis star withdraws from competition in Doha but is confident he will be fit and healthy for Australian Open.

Ex-Ukraine PM's husband 'seeks Czech asylum'

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 03:50 AM PST

Czech government source says no decision yet on application made by Yulia Tymoshenko's spouse at the end of last year.

Deadly floods rupture dam in Brazilian town

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 09:23 PM PST

Residents flee Tres Vendas as water rushes through streets, with eight reported dead in neighbouring Minas Gerais state.

Olympus whistleblower to sue over dismissal

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 01:31 AM PST

Michael Woodford ends attempt to regain job and threatens lawsuit over his firing for exposing accounting malpractice.

Eurozone unemployment level remains high

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 05:30 AM PST

Unemployment level has stayed above 10 per cent for seven consecutive months as the bloc struggles to create more jobs.

EU may expand anti-piracy mission to beaches

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 11:27 PM PST

German foreign ministry says bloc is considering allowing attacks on Somali pirate bases on the ground.

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