Monday, January 2, 2012

Mubarak trial resumes amid acquittal speculation

Mubarak trial resumes amid acquittal speculation

Mubarak trial resumes amid acquittal speculation

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Mubarak is charged with complicity in the killing of more than 800 protesters during the uprising.

‘Sarkozy knew about arms kickbacks shell company`

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President Nicolas Sarkozy knew about a shell company allegedly used to channel arms sales commissions to Pakistan.

`Person of interest` detained in LA car arson case

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Authorities haven`t said how the car fires were sparked or what was collected at the crime scenes.

New York mosque firebombed in `hate crime` spree

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New York`s mayor expressed outrage on Monday after a mosque was hit by a firebomb in an arson spree.

10 % of Libyan assembly seats for women: Draft law

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The draft stipulates that candidates must be above 25 and should have held no position of responsibility under Gaddafi.

Saudi wants law for women only to sell lingerie

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The Labour Ministry says that over 28,000 women have already applied for the sales jobs.

Republicans make final effort day before Iowa vote

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Polls show Mitt Romney locked in a close race with Texas Rep. Ron Paul, with Santorum rising swiftly to challenge them.

Mideast negotiators to meet for first time in months

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A source said that Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erakat and his Israeli counterpart would meet in Jordan.

‘Iraqi civilian deaths climb in 2011’

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A total of 4,059 civilians were killed in Iraq in 2011, compared to 3,976 in 2010, a rights group said.

Suspect charged in Texas airport explosives case

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Authorities have charged a member of the US military who was arrested with explosives at Texas airport.

Saudi seeks arrest of 23 Shi`ites for unrest

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The Sunni-ruled kingdom accused wanted men of serving the agenda of a foreign power, referrring to Shi`ite rival Iran.

Maldives tourism industry denies spas are brothels

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Tourism is a key foreign exchange earner in the Maldives, a popular destination for well-heeled honeymooners.

Sunni leader slams `massive` Iraq rights problems

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Parliament speaker Osama al-Nujaifi said that massive violations were destroying its democracy.

Up to 50,000 flee South Sudan tribal turmoil: UN

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South Sudan became independent in July last year under a 2005 peace deal with Khartoum to end decades of civil war.

Syrian Army pulls back from cities: Arab League

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Elaraby said the League would report on the monitors` first week of work and decide if more were needed.

Boko Haram threatens Nigeria Christians, troops

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A purported spokesman for Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has issued an ultimatum to Christians.

Myanmar cuts jail terms on `humanitarian grounds`

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All inmates, except those imprisoned for life, will see their prison terms cut in honour of the national celebrations.

Muslims clash with China cops who destroyed mosque

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China in recent years has seen several outbreaks of ethnic violence involving Muslims, mostly by the Muslim Uighurs.

Iran test fires more long-range missiles

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In response to mounting Western pressure over its nuclear ambitions, Iran started a naval drill in the Gulf last week.

China appeals for calm after first death from flu

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Health authorities in southern China have asked residents not to panic after a man who contracted the bird flu virus died at the weekend, saying the deadly virus is not transmissible to humans.

Taiwan ex-leader to attend funeral in handcuffs

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Taiwan`s jailed ex-leader Chen Shui-bian will be allowed to attend his mother-in-law`s funeral next week, but will remained handcuffed.

‘China dissident-lawyer Gao jailed in far west’

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Chinese authorities have jailed the prominent dissident-lawyer Gao Zhisheng in the remote far west, his brother said Monday.

Boat capsizes off Lamu in Kenya, 7 dead

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At least seven people died and many more were feared missing after a boat carrying dozens of passengers hit another vessel and capsized off the Kenyan island of Lamu on Sunday evening, the Kenya Red Cross said.

Iraq war veteran sought in Rainier shooting

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A Mount Rainier National Park ranger has died in a shooting following a routine traffic stop.

Date set for second ever papal visit to Cuba

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Pope Benedict XVI will begin only the second ever papal visit to Cuba on March 26, Catholic officials have said.

Russia to modernise 60 MiG-31 interceptors by 2020

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The Russian Air Force will receive over 60 modernised MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor aircraft by 2020, said the Defence Ministry.

Fiji military govt to lift emergency laws

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Fiji`s military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama said today he would lift emergency laws in place since a 2009 political crisis and begin discussions on a new constitution.

Nigeria removes fuel subsidies amid concerns

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Nigeria has announced the removal of fuel subsidies amid fears of labour unrest.

68 Occupy protesters arrested in NYC

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Authorities say dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested as they tore down the barricades surrounding New York City`s Zuccotti Park just before midnight on New Year`s Eve.

Nine die, 50 hurt in botched DR Congo jailbreak

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Nine inmates were killed in a botched prison break in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday after one of them pulled the pin on a grenade but didn`t throw it, a police official said.

Major quake rattles Indonesia`s Sumatra island

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A 5.3-magnitude earthquake rattled the northern tip of Indonesia Monday, geologists said, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

S Arabia, Libya agree to restore diplomatic ties

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Saudi Arabia and Libya have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and exchange ambassadors now that longtime Libyan ruler Moammar Gaddafi is no longer in power.

Mideast negotiators to meet for 1st time in months

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Palestinian and Israeli negotiators will meet for the first time in more than a year in Jordan Tuesday to discuss stalled peace talks.

South Korea says `new era` possible for Koreas

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Though North has left open the possibility of better ties with the South, it hasn`t tempered its antagonism toward Lee.
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