Sunday, January 22, 2012

Iraq bans visits to Saddam Hussein`s grave

Iraq bans visits to Saddam Hussein`s grave

Iraq bans visits to Saddam Hussein`s grave

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Hussein was executed in 2006 after an Iraqi court sentenced him to death for crimes against humanity.

US `pleased` with Myanmar reforms progress

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Suu Kyi is running for a parliamentary seat in the vote, one of several dramatic developments in recent months.

Occupy London protesters vacate Barbican building

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Up to twenty anti-capitalist protesters of the `Occupy London` movement vacated a building in the city in less than a day after occupying it.

Argentine cops charged in gang rape of teenage boy

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The purported rape occurred when the teen was held for several hours after a street altercation with a female.

Indonesian arrested for not believing in god

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The man, identified as Alexander, created the Facebook fan page titled "Ateis Minang", which was "liked" by 1,238 Facebook users.

Hosni Mubarak still Egypt’s President: Lawyer

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Mubarak stepped down on February 11 last year after an 18-day revolt against his regime.

Afghan President sends condolences to France

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France suspended training missions following the incident, and French President has threatened to withdraw French troops from Afghanistan early.

Nigeria: Islamist insurgents kill over 178 in Kano

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Boko Haram has been blamed for killing hundreds of people in increasingly sophisticated bombings and shootings.

Kim Jong-un seeks steel discipline among military

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The Democratic People`s Republic of Korea`s leader Kim Jong-un pointed to importance of exercise in conditions close to fighting.

`France remarks on Iran`s N-program unreasonable`

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France`s President said Iran`s regime by trying to get access to nuclear weapons was leading that country to a catastrophe.

Saudi urges pressure on Syria, withdraws monitors

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Saudi Arabia said it was withdrawing its observers from Syria after an Arab monitoring mission failed to end 10 months of bloodshed.

Search resumes in cruise ship amid rough seas

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Divers on Saturday pulled a woman`s body from a corridor near what had been an evacuation staging point.

China shuts down as it enters `Year of Dragon`

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China will literally shut down for a week from Sunday to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

`West should overcome Islamist aversion`

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Western democracies should encourage Islamist groups to respect basic rights, Human Rights Watch said in a report.

Croats say `yes` to EU membership

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Croatia`s state referendum commission says a majority of Croats have voted in favor of joining the debt-stricken European Union.

Conservative ahead in Finland`s presidential vote

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The conservative pro-Europe favorite was headed toward a comfortable victory in Finland`s presidential election on Sunday.

Egypt Army pardons 1,959 detainees, activist

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The pardon comes just four days before the first anniversary of the 18-day Egyptian uprising which began on January 25.

Mubarak had no role in Israel gas deal: Lawyer

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Hosni Mubarak is on trial over the killing of protesters during the uprising as well as corruption.

Boat capsizes in Iran, 17 dead

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The boat sank while sailing between Hormuz Island and port city of Bandar Abbas on the mainland.

Warren Buffett sings for China`s New Year gala

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A hugely popular Chinese Lunar New Year variety show has a special guest star playing the ukulele.

US drone strike killed Somali insurgent

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Bilal al-Berjawi was a close associate of late al Qaeda operative Fazul Abdullah Mohammed.

Kuwait’s envoy to US during Iraq invasion dies

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Former US president George HW Bush called Sheik Saud Al Nasser Al Sabah a trusted partner during the US-led war in 1991.

Romney readies tax returns to regain Republican lead

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US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pledged on Sunday to release his tax returns this week.

UK cops threaten action over Facebook ‘burn’ pages

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Pupils have been setting up special Facebook burn pages to post vile and abusive messages about their peers.

`Insulting’ 30% discount for cruise ship survivors

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Costa Cruises said that the company is trying to do everything they can for those passengers directly affected.

‘Iraq risks slipping into authoritarianism’

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Maliki triggered a political crisis in December when his govt ordered the arrest of a Sunni vice president and sought to oust one of his Sunni deputies.

Philippines: 2 cargo ships sink; 32 aboard saved

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A cargo ship loaded with cement sank in central Philippines and another vessel carrying iron ore went down off eastern coast.

US won`t cut carrier fleet to fix budget: Panetta

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US defence secretary cited tensions with Iran as an example of why the massive ships are so critical to national security.

Ivory Coast: Pro-Gbagbo rally attacked

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For 10 years, Laurent Gbagbo-led Ivorian Popular Front party dominated the political scene in Ivory Coast.

Gunmen kidnap American in north Somalia

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Kidnapping for ransom is has become increasingly common in Somalia over the past five years.

Generation 88 activists back Myanmar`s reform path

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The group`s name refers to a failed democracy uprising in 1988 that resulted in long prison terms for the activists.

Huge rally in Hungary to back govt in EU row

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Labelled a March of Peace, the demonstration was by far the largest rally since Hungarian government took power in May 2010.

Darfur peacekeeper killed, 3 wounded: UN

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The United Nations has said as many as 300,000 people may have died in Darfur.

Indian among 162 killed in Nigeria terror attack

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The attack represented Boko Haram’s deadliest assault since beginning its campaign of terror in Nigeria.

FARC attack on Colombia radar delays flights

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The attack underscores the ability of the FARC to harm Colombia`s economic infrastructure and civilian population.

Libya: Deputy Head of NTC quits after protests

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The protests in Benghazi are particularly troubling for the NTC because the city was the birthplace of the revolt against Gaddafi`s 42-year rule.

After threats, Iran plays down US naval moves

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Iran`s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it considered the likely return of US warships to the Gulf part of routine activity.

Italy cruise captain denies delaying alarm

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Captain Francesco Schettino has been blamed for causing the January 13 accident in which at least 12 people died.

Newt Gingrich storms to South Carolina victory

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As the first Southern primary, South Carolina has been a proving ground for Republican presidential hopefuls in recent years.

Yemen`s Saleh takes off from Sanaa for Oman, US

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Yemen`s outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh left for Oman on his way to the United States for medical treatment, Yemeni officials said.
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