Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Pirates hijack Iranian ship in Gulf of Aden

Pirates hijack Iranian ship in Gulf of Aden

Pirates hijack Iranian ship in Gulf of Aden

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Somali sea gangs have seized vessels and crews across the Gulf of Aden, extracting millions of dollars in ransoms.

Bobby Jindal begins 2nd term as Louisiana Governor

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Bobby Jindal, 1st Indian- American governor in US,began his 2nd term as Louisiana Governor after a landslide victory.

Pentagon hopeful of reopening Afghan supply route

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The US military personnel in Islamabad are talking with their Pakistani counterparts in this regard, he added.

Romney on the brink of a win in New Hampshire

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Despite his rivals` fierce eleventh-hour attacks, Mitt Romney carried a sizeable poll lead into voting day.

‘India won`t come in way of Israel-Pak ties’

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Krishna said that India and Israel have a lot in common, being two democracies that are governed by rule of law.

EU, Japan prepare for Iran oil embargo

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Europe and Japan moved ahead on Tuesday in planning for punitive cuts in oil imports from Iran.

Mentors of Martin Luther King were followers of Gandhi

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According to an Arizona scholar it was his mentors who had met the Mahatma on a visit to India.

US Coast guard rescues six Iranians from Gulf

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The Iranians sustained injuries, including burn injuries. They are now being treated abroad the US Coast Guard cutter.

UK to grant Scotland binding independence vote

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Under law, only Britain`s Parliament can order a binding vote, meaning it must temporarily offer the power to Scotland.

`Racist` plan to ban foreign students from UK shops sparks row

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It provoked scorn and a welter of protest from people across Britain who branded it as `racist and ridiculous`.

Hague warns South America over Falkland Islands

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Britain has ruled the Falklands, 290 miles east of Argentina`s coast, for more than 180 years.

British opposition leader Miliband in relaunch bid

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Miliband faces poor poll ratings and renewed criticism from within his own party of his performance.

Israel breaking settlement records, says Peace Now

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A govt spokesman said Israel was exercising restraint in settlement building and pointed to a 10-month freeze in 2010.

China faces tough balancing act over Iran

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China faces more challenges in its Iran policy this year as Washington and its allies move to impose tougher sanctions.

Polish prosecutor says shot self to protect honor

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Przybyl who shot himself through the cheek, said he had stood by his office window to prevent a ricochet hurting others.

US defends immunity law for Yemen`s Saleh

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Rights group Amnesty International also urged the Yemeni parliament to reject the law.

Terrorrist groups using Facebook for recruitment

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Terrorist groups, blacklisted by US, are relying on Facebook to urge users to join Hezbollah, Hamas and other groups.

Russian president pardons 27 convicts

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Medvedev has made the liberalisation of Russia`s justice system one of his priorities as president.

Israel`s gift for Krishna: A tennis racquet

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The 79-year-old Krishna is known to play tennis whenever he can find time, specially when he is visiting Bangalore.

North Korea diplomacy picks up in China

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North Korea has held secret talks with Japan in their first contact since the death of long-time leader Kim Jong-il.

Arab League condemns attacks on observers

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The Arab League is blaming both the Syrian government and opposition for attacks on its observers in Syria.

Bringing change needs more than 1 term: Obama

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US President Barack Obama appeared to have launched his re-election campaign.

One dead after South Africa university stampede

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University of Johannesburg vice chancellor said a mother who had accompanied her son to the campus was killed in the melee.

Burning roadblocks at 2nd day of Nigeria strike

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The strike started on Monday by labour unions upset over high fuel prices in Africa`s most populous nation.

Guantanamo closure hopes fade as prison turns 10

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The 10th anniversary will be the subject of demonstrations in London and Washington.

UK ‘still has problem with racism’, admits Cameron

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British Prime Minister David Cameron has said that a lot more needs to be done to tackle the issue of racism.

`US defence strategy seeks to contain China rise`

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The US strategy promises to boost strength in Asia in an attempt to counter China`s growing ability to check US power in region.

Israel OKs harsh penalties for illegal migrants

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The government estimates 50,000 Africans have illegally entered Israel since 2006.

Chinese rights lawyer in remote jail denied visits

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Gao Zhisheng was jailed last month in Shaya county in the far western Xinjiang region.

Half of wrecked cargo ship sinking in New Zealand

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Maritime New Zealand spokesman James Sygrove said the bow section of the boat remained firmly wedged on the Astrolabe reef.

Manila alert lifted as parade ends without attack

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The President warned over the weekend that terrorists might target the raucous annual procession.

US condemns Iranian death sentence for American

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The Obama administration rejected Iran`s charge that an Iranian-American man used a family trip to Iran as cover for espionage.

Fire whom? Romney draws flak on eve of NH primary

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Republican front-runner Mitt Romney stumbled down the homestretch of the New Hampshire primary.

US looking to reduce troops in Europe

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The exact figures would be available only when US President presents his budget to the Congress next month.

US concerned over self-immolations in Tibet

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The US has noted that a new wave of self-immolations by Buddhist monks reflect the deep frustration among the Tibetans.

The future is ours: Hamas Gaza leader

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A senior Hamas official said the coming rise of Islamism in Arab world will strengthen support for Palestinian Islamist movement.

Indian govt got US-China commission e-mail hacked?

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US authorities are investigating allegations that an Indian government spy unit hacked into e-mails of an official US commission.

Suu Kyi becomes party chief as by-election looms

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Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi announced during a party meeting that she will seek a seat in suburban Yangon.

Japan to release 3 Oz activists who boarded whaler

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Australia maintains the annual whale hunts violate Japan`s international obligations and is seeking a ruling by the ICJ.

Rain kills at least 8 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The southern hemisphere summer, which starts in late December, is Brazil`s rainy season.

North Korea to issue special pardons for convicts

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North Korea will issue special pardons for convicts to commemorate milestone birthdays of its two late leaders.

`Australian migrants don`t know how to wear deo`

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Australian opposition has landed in hot waters after Terese Gambaro suggested that migrants should be taught the importance of wearing deodorant.

NY lawmakers shun companies doing Iran business

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New York`s legislative leaders said they`ll join Florida, California in trying to dissuade Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Obama announces resignation of chief of staff

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Barack Obama`s budget director, Jack Lew, is to take over one of the most consuming jobs in America.

Ahmadinejad, Chavez rebuff US, joke about bomb

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuela`s Hugo Chavez lavished each other with praise.

Islamists ahead as Egypt vote enters final leg

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Banned under Hosni Mubarak, the Muslim Brotherhood has emerged as a major winner from the uprising that toppled him.

Syria`s Assad blames `conspiracy`, mocks Arab League

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Syria`s President Bashar al-Assad`s forces are accused of killing thousands of protesters over the last 10 months.

Libya wants more time to update ICC on Saif

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Libya had asked for a three week extension to a January 10 deadline to provide information about Saif al-Islam.

US won`t allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon

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The US has asked Iran to accept the will of the international community on the issue of acquiring nuclear weapon.

China set for `sweeping` leadership changes: Report

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An official media report however did not confirm the widely held view that Vice President Xi Jinping would succeed Hu Jintao.
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