Saturday, January 28, 2012

Peru: 26 killed in fire at rehabilitation center

Peru: 26 killed in fire at rehabilitation center

Peru: 26 killed in fire at rehabilitation center

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A fire swept through a private rehabilitation center for addicts in a poor part of Peru`s capital, killing 26 people and injuring 10 others.

Rio buildings collapse: Hope fades for survivors

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Firefighters pulled more bodies from the rubble of three collapsed buildings in downtown Rio de Janeiro, raising the death toll to at least 17.

Nigerian Army says kills 11 Boko Haram insurgents

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Nigeria`s Army killed 11 suspected Boko Haram insurgents during a gun battle at a checkpoint in the Islamist sect`s heartland of Maiduguri.

Yemen `kills` Islamist fighters, Islamists deny

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Yemeni troops killed four Islamist fighters in a southern town they seized from government control, a local official said.

Two anti-al Qaeda women gunned down in Iraq

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The wife and daughter of an anti-al Qaeda leader in Iraq were on Saturday gunned down inside their house, Xinhua reported.

British police ex-staff faces jail for child porn

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Nicholas White, 27, has admitted 20 counts of possessing indecent images and two of possessing extreme images at Cambridge Crown Court.

‘15 dead, 40 missing in sinking off Libya’

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At least 15 Somali migrants were killed and 40 left missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya this week.

IAEA team heads to Iran to seek nuclear answers

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Senior UN nuclear inspectors headed to Tehran to press Iranian officials to address suspicions that the Islamic state is seeking atomic weapons.

UK phone-hacking: `Sun` journalists among 5 arrested

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UK police arrested a police officer and 4 ex and current journalists with the `Sun` newspaper as part of probe into the phone-hacking controversy.

China refutes criticism over human rights situation

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China refuted Human Rights Watch criticism over deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet.

Costa Concordia passengers sue Carnival for $460 mn

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Six passengers of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia are suing Carnival Cruise Lines, demanding compensation totaling USD 460 million.

Nigeria: Gunmen attack police post in Kano

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Gunmen in Nigeria have killed at least one officer after opening fire on a police station in the city of Kano.

Airline Spanair collapses, passengers stranded

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Passengers were stranded at Spanish airports on Saturday after airline Spanair abruptly went bust, cancelling all its flights at short notice.

NY police chief apologises over ‘Third Jihad’ film

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The film called `The Third Jihad` was shown to New York police department`s officers during training and featured a brief interview of Raymond Kelly.

Arab League halts observer mission in Syria

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The Arab League halted its observer mission to Syria on Saturday, sharply criticizing the regime of President Bashar Assad for escalating violence.

Myanmar shift to democracy not over: Minister

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Myanmar has already done a lot to reconnect with the international community and win investment.

Obama seeks to rally Democrats to election-year fight

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President Barack Obama vowed on Friday to push back hard against Republicans who try to obstruct his election-year proposals on taxes and jobs.

"Executed" corpses dumped in restive Syrian city

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The bodies of 17 men previously held by Syrian security forces have been found in the city of Hama, activists said.

Gulf-backed activists stormed Cairo embassy: Syria

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Numerous Syrian activists have taken refuge in Cairo during the 10-month long uprising against the regime in Damascus.

British police arrest 4 in tabloid bribery probe

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British police have arrested four people on suspicion of corruption as part of a probe into police bribery by a tabloid newspaper.

US Secret Service probes bullet-ridden Obama image

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A police officer`s Facebook page shows armed youths posing in desert with what appears to be a bullet-ridden image of US leader.

Gulf countries meet in Istanbul

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Foreign ministers of six Gulf countries are meeting in Istanbul to explore new ways of cooperation with Turkey amid Iran threats.

`Pentagon to send floating base to Middle East`

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The USS Ponce will be retrofitted as a makeshift staging base for Navy SEALs, The Washington Post said.

US making powerful bomb to hit Iran: Report

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The US` efforts have been speeded up as part of contingency planning for a possible strike against Iranian nuclear sites.

Boko Haram storms police station, gunfight erupts

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Boko Haram`s attacks have become more sophisticated and deadly in recent weeks in Nigeria.

South Sudan sees oil shutdown complete by Saturday

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South Sudan is shutting down its oil production to protest against Sudan seizing some southern shipments at Port Sudan.

Guatemala: Ex dictator to face genocide charges

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It`s the first time a Latin American court has charged former president with genocide.

Security chief during Mexico`s `dirty war` dies

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Miguel Nazar Haro was accused of being behind the disappearances of alleged leftist guerrillas in the 1970s.

Boko Haram to bring Nigerian govt `to its knees`

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Islamist sect Boko Haram vows to continue its campaign until Nigeria is ruled by sharia law.

Libyan commander vows to retake Bani Walid

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Bani Walid, 90 miles south of Tripoli, was one of the last towns to surrender to the anti-Gaddafi rebellion last year.

Kidnapped Norwegian freed in Yemen

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Lawlessness has gripped Yemen since mass protests calling for the end of Ali Abdullah Saleh`s 33-year rule began a year ago.

Dutch government OKs burqa ban

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In April last year, France became the first European country to ban people from concealing their faces in public in any manner.

Japan, Russia to boost economic, security ties

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The ministers of Japan and Russia added that the two countries need to address the territorial row in a calm manner.

Despair, crackdowns breed more violence in Tibet

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At least 16 monks, nuns and former clergy set themselves on fire after chanting for Tibetan freedom and return of the Dalai Lama.

Romney, Gingrich stay focused on Florida

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Rick Santorum left Florida for a quick trip to Pennsylvania and plans to host a fundraiser on Saturday night in Washington, DC.

`US has no desire for new military bases in Asia`

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The United States is placing renewed priority on Asia as it winds down wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

US-China military ties have not advanced: Pentagon

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With China, the US is trying to improve its relations to the extent it can, said a top Pentagon commander.

Islamists, protesters scuffle at Egypt rally

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Muslim Brotherhood supporters and secular protesters hurled bottles and rocks at each other in Cairo`s Tahrir Square.

US citizen kidnapped in Nigeria freed

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The freed hostage was identified as William Gregory Ock, 50, of Bowdon, Georgia, by his sister, Dee Dee Patterson.

Iran hits back at EU with own oil embargo threat

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Fighting sanctions with sanctions in a test of strength with West, Iran warned it may halt oil exports to Europe next week.

Information from Australian PM`s aide led to clash

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Julia Gillard`s office said that a member of her media unit told someone that Tony Abbott would be at Thursday`s event.

Protests sweep through Senegal after poll ruling

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A top legal body said President Abdoulaye Wade had the right to run for a third term in elections next month.

Huge quake jolts eastern Japan, no tsunami warning

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Earthquakes are common in Japan, one of the world`s most seismically active areas.

Children among 74 dead in 2 days of Syrian turmoil

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At least 384 children have been killed, as of January 7, in the crackdown on Syria`s uprising since it began nearly 11 months ago.

Israel proposes West Bank barrier as border

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Israeli envoy Yitzak Molcho reportedly told his Palestinian counterpart that Israel wants to keep east Jerusalem.

Paraguayan President cleared of cancer

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Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo who was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer in 2010 has overcome the disease.
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