Friday, January 27, 2012

James Murdoch leaving GlaxoSmithKline board

James Murdoch leaving GlaxoSmithKline board

James Murdoch leaving GlaxoSmithKline board

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GlaxoSmithKline says that James Murdoch has decided not to seek re-election to the drug company`s board.

Quake hits northern Italy, no injuries reported

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An earthquake was felt across northern Italy on Friday, the second this week, though there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.

France, Karzai want faster NATO Afghanistan exit

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France and Afghanistan will ask NATO to hand over all combat missions to the Afghan military in 2013, a year earlier than planned, President said.

Drone pilot discovers `river of blood` in Texas

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A drone enthusiast testing out his airborne camera discovered a river of blood behind a Texas meatpacking plant.

Saddam-era finance minister dies

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Azzawi was the fifth person on the US list of 55 most-wanted Iraqis to be arrested.

Will not back any UN call for Assad to go: Russia

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Russia said it would not support any UN Security Council resolution calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to go.

49% Russians willing to vote for Putin: Poll

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Russian strongman Vladimir Putin remains the front runner among the candidates for the March 4 presidency polls.

Israel says Iran `drifting` toward nuke goal line

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Israeli Defense Minister said the world must quickly stop Iran from reaching the point where even a "surgical" military strike could not block it from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Syrian Army claims capture of Iranian officers

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Iran is Syria`s closest ally in the region and has stood behind the regime in Damascus.

IAEA chief urges Iran to cooperate with inspectors

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The head of the UN`s atomic watchdog urged Iran to engage constructively with a team of inspectors heading to Tehran, after a damning report on Iran`s nuclear programme.

El Baradei for Egyptian Parl electing interim prez

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The newly elected Egyptian parliament should "immediately" elect an interim president to preside over the remaining transitional period to pave the early withdrawal of military rule.

Nigeria Supreme Court fires 5 governors

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Nigeria`s Supreme Court says it has fired five governors who overstayed their tenures.

Cairo: Rally to mark anniv of `Friday of Rage`

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Thousands of Egyptian protesters rallied at the iconic Tahrir square in the heart of the capital today to mark the anniversary of Friday of Rage.

NYPD boss staying quiet on son`s sex-assault case

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Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly doesn`t plan to discuss questions about his TV host son who has been accused of rape.

Israel: Toddler chews head off snake

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Thirteen-month-old Imad Aleeyan, who has six teeth, was found chewing on the head of the 30-centimetre snake by his mother.

Barack Obama-driven sedan for sale on eBay!

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A humble car driven by Barack Obama before he became US President is up for sale on a shopping website. The starting bid? A cool USD1 million.

Myanmar`s great transformation in sight: Syu Kyi

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Pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi has appealed to the international community to support efforts for major political reforms in her country.

Second earthquake in 2 days rattles Greek islands

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An earthquake with preliminary 5.2-magnitude shook Greece`s southern Aegean Sea islands on Friday, the second in two days.

Third Jihad: Muslims demand NY police chief`s head

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The movie `The Third Jihad` uses dramatic footage to warn against the dangers of radical Islam.

Gaddafi is still in hearts of Bani Walid residents

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Bani Walid was one of the last towns to fall to the rebels last year and was the scene of new violence earlier this week.

Cocaine shipment found at UN in fake diplomatic pouch

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Paul Browne, NYPD`s chief spokesman, said the drug was in a white bag evidently masquerading as a diplomatic pouch.

Onus is on Iran in nuclear dispute: UN chief

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged a resumption of dialogue between Western powers and Iran on their nuclear dispute.

Costa offers €11,000 to passengers on Concordia

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Passengers and crew are free to pursue legal action if they aren`t satisfied with the deal.

France: Ex-head of breast implant firm charged

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A lawyer for Jean-Claude Mas says a judge placed the PIP company founder under investigation for "involuntary injury�.

Turkey is 1st Muslim nation to show Holocaust film

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The documentary was aired as part of a campaign to promote understanding between Jews and Muslims.

`Saudi Arabia to recognise Syrian National Council

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A member of Syrian National Council did not say when Riyadh will make the move or whether it will be joined by others in GCC.

Gingrich promises to build American base on Moon

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Newt Gingrich`s idea has been termed by his rivals as unaffordable for a country experiencing one of its worst economic crisis.

UK wants stronger, deeper ties with India: Hague

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Britain wants to see India working more closely with it and other nations to address global issues.

Costa Concordia disaster: Carnival Corp sued

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Carnival Corp`s luxury cruise liner Costa Concordia capsized off the coast of Italy, which left 11 people dead and 22 missing.

Israel presents border ideas; Palestinians unmoved

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Israel has presented Palestinians with its ideas for the borders and security arrangements of a future Palestinian state.

Suicide bomber kills 32 at Baghdad funeral march

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Insurgents have stepped up violence in Iraq since US military withdrawal last month.

Syria violence kills 37, UNSC to meet

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The UNSC was to meet later in the day to discuss Syria before a possible vote next week on a new Western-Arab draft resolution aimed at halting bloodshed.

Australian govt, activists trade blame for clash

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About 200 indigenous-rights supporters marched on Australia`s Parliament House, burning an Australian flag.

Japan failed to keep records of key nuke meetings

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Japan`s Deputy PM said that the minutes were not recorded at the time and called for them to be written up, retroactively.

Papua New Guinea mutineers demand pardon

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A retired colonel seized Papua New Guinea`s military headquarters in an attempt to force out the Prime Minister.

Arab League chief, Qatar PM to go to UN over Syria

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South Africa`s UN Ambassador Baso Sangqu said that the meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

Biden mimics Indian call centre workers

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US Vice President Joe Biden has been known in the past for upsetting the Indian American community.

Ex-US diplomat testifies in Argentine baby thefts

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Elliot Abrams testified that American officials knew Argentina`s military regime was taking babies during its dirty war.

Nuclear Iran represents threat to world: Panetta

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country is willing to revive talks on its nuclear programme.

Iran says 11 of its citizens kidnapped in Syria

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Kidnappings and killings based on religious identity are increasingly common in protest flashpoints such as Homs.

`Libya militias, Army torturing Gaddafi loyalists`

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Amnesty International said that despite promises, Libya`s new rulers have made no progress to stop the use of torture.

Iranian scientist arrested in US has court hearing

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Prison records show the US has been holding Seyed Mojtaba Atarodi in a federal facility outside San Francisco.

NATO will not return to Libya despite clashes

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Fighting erupted in the oasis town of Bani Walid earlier this week, three months after NATO ended its air war in Libya.

Muslim Brotherhood not in Egypt presidency race

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The Muslim Brotherhood were the big winners of Egypt`s parliamentary vote following last year`s ouster of Hosni Mubarak.

`Israel, US plotted killing of Egyptian protesters`

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A lawyer for Hosni Mubarak`s ex-interior minister accused security guards at American University of opening fire on protesters.

Doctors Without Borders halts work in Misrata

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Doctors Without Borders said some detainees were brought for care only to make them fit for further interrogation.

Gingrich, Romney in dead heat spar over immigration

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The latest surveys showed Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney locked in a tight race before Tuesday`s primary in Florida.

Renewed bid for UNSC expansion by India, others

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The G4 initiative has garnered wide cross-regional support with nearly 80 members having expressed their support in writing.

Hillary Clinton ready to be `out of public eye`

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has made clear that she won`t be serving in a second Obama term if there is one.

German citizen kidnapped in Nigeria`s Kano

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Kidnapping of foreigners has become a common tactic of al Qaeda`s north African wing, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
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