Monday, January 16, 2012

Italy disaster’s initial cost pegged at $85-95 mn

Italy disaster’s initial cost pegged at $85-95 mn

Italy disaster’s initial cost pegged at $85-95 mn

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Carnival Corp, the owner of the luxury liner that ran aground said the initial cost of the disaster was $85-95 million.

Iran makes arrests over nuke scientist killing

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Various Iranian officials have blamed Israel and the United States for the January 11 killing of Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan.

Saudi Arabia doubts Iran oil blockade claim

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Saudi Arabia made clear it was ready to pump more oil after sanctions threatened to cut Iranian sales of crude.

Thailand: Bomb material found post terror warning

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Thai police discovered bomb-making materials after the detention of a Lebanese man suspected of planning an attack.

N Korea transition smooth, economy the real test

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Rumors swirled in markets this month about a possible coup in North Korea, but the South dismissed them as groundless.

At least 19 killed in Beirut building collapse

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At least 19 people were killed when an old six-storey building in the Lebanese capital collapsed, officials said.

Rescue on Italian cruise ship halted, Captain held

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The vessel`s captain, Francesco Schettino, was arrested on Saturday and has been accused of manslaughter.

Eleven more killed in Syria despite Arab monitors

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The Arab plan required Syria to halt the bloodshed, withdraw the military from cities, free detainees and hold dialogue.

Document backs claims KGB stopped Wallenberg probe

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A Swedish document shows the Soviet police intervened in the early 1990s to stop an international commission probing Raoul Wallenberg`s disappearance.

Philippine chief justice impeachment trial starts

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Chief Justice Renato Corona is accused of corruption and trying to block the prosecution of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

China, Indonesia eye closer military ties

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China is ready to advance strategic partnership with Indonesia for peace and development of the region and the world.

Syrian legislator defects to protest crackdown

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A member of Syria`s Parliament has left the country to join the opposition against President Bashar Assad`s regime.

Romanian protesters clash with riot police

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Protesters gathered peacefully in several large cities across Romania, calling for the resignation of President Traian Basescu.

Al Qaeda in Yemen captures town south of capital

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The capture of Radda in Bayda province, some 100 miles south of Sana’a, underscores the growing strength of al Qaeda in Yemen.

Liberia President vows to continue fighting graft

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Liberia`s President says tackling youth unemployment and fighting corruption are her top priorities.

US Senator praise Myanmar reforms, calls for more

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Republican leader Mitch McConnell met for more than an hour with Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

`US Marines in urination video are kids, not criminals`

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Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry on Sunday accused the Obama administration of "over-the-top rhetoric" and "disdain for the military".

Italian cruise ship toll rises to 6, captain held

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The captain of the 114,500 tone Costa Concordia was arrested on Saturday, accused of manslaughter.

Japan to name islets in disputed area

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Japan has decided to name several uninhabited islands in a group that is also claimed by China and Taiwan.

Somali pirates free crew of Maltese-flagged ship

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Somali pirates have freed the 18-man crew of a Maltese-flagged chemical tanker after the payment of a USD 4 million ransom.

Taiwan opposition party OKs leader`s resignation

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Taiwan`s main opposition party says it has accepted its chairwoman`s resignation following her defeat in weekend Presidential Elections.

Car bomb kills at least 9 in Iraq`s Mosul

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The bombing was the latest in a series of attacks on Shi`ite pilgrims, other targets since a political crisis erupted a month ago.

Kazakh President`s party crushes opposition

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Election officials in Kazakhstan say three parties have won seats in the Parliament.

`Hitler stole Beetle idea from Jewish engineer`

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Adolf Hitler has always been given credit for sketching out the early concept for the Beetle in 1935.

Iraqi woman, 111, sworn in as US citizen

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services spokeswoman Marilu Cabrera says Warina Zaya Bashou was born in 1900.

Nigeria strike suspended after fuel price cut

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The sudden removal of a fuel subsidy on January 1 more than doubled the pump price of petrol to 150 naira per litre from 65 naira.

Russia should solve poverty problem by 2020: Putin

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is generally considered a shoo-in for a new presidential term this year.

Norwegian UN worker kidnapped in Yemen

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The UN worker was kidnapped in the capital Sana’a by armed tribesmen who transferred him to central Marib province.

US: Huntsman to quit Republican presidential race

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Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman will endorse front-runner Mitt Romney.

Joint US-Israel military exercise postponed

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The air-defence drill, named Austere Challenge 12, is expected to be the largest exercise between US and Israel.

Lebanese charged in Thai terror probe

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Police in Thailand said on Monday that they had charged a Lebanese man suspected of planning an attack in Bangkok.

Palestinian leader loses VIP status with Israel

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Israel has given Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a watered-down travel permit that is valid for just two months.

Late-night talks end as Nigeria fuel strike looms

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The fuel strike began on January 09, paralysing the nation of more than 160 million people.

Cameron offers talks on Scottish independence vote

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British Prime Minister David Cameron and all the main British parties want to keep the United Kingdom intact.

Italian cruise captain made `errors in judgment`

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The Costa Concordia ran into reef near the Tuscan island of Giglio on Friday night. At least five people were killed.

`US drone kills Pakistan Taliban leader Mehsud`

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Pakistani Taliban spokesman denied the group`s leader was killed and said he was not in the area.
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