Monday, January 23, 2012

Plea deal for US Marine in Iraqi deaths at Haditha

Plea deal for US Marine in Iraqi deaths at Haditha

Plea deal for US Marine in Iraqi deaths at Haditha

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A Marine accused of killing unarmed Iraqi women and children pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty on Monday.

EU to lift Myanmar visa bans

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EU foreign ministers agreed today to begin easing sanctions against Myanmar.

Gaddafi supporters seize control of Libyan town

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Supporters of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi seized control of the town of Bani Walid.

UK tycoon Asil Nadir goes on trial for theft

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The founder of the collapsed Polly Peck business empire will go on trial in London in one of the biggest fraud trials.

US senator Rand Paul refuses airport pat-down

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Republican US Senator Rand Paul refused to complete a passenger security screening on Monday.

Japan seeks Fukushima UN nuclear agency presence

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Tokyo wants an international seal of approval for the energy-hungry country`s nuclear industry.

Brothers reunited in Japan after 6 decades apart

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The reunited brothers hugged in a hotel room and exchanged gifts of California chocolate and Japanese sake.

Putin foe could be barred from Russian election

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Reducing the number of candidates could improve Putin`s chances of winning the election in the first round.

At least four dead in `pro-Gaddafi` attack

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Diehards of slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi attacked a base in his one-time bastion of Bani Walid.

Israel welcomes EU sanctions on Iran`s oil exports

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Israel welcomed European Union`s efforts to foil Iran`s nuclear ambitions by imposing sanctions.

In pomp, New Zealand recovers severed Maori heads

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The story of the heads dates back to the early exploration of New Zealand by Europeans in the 18th century.

150,000 mass for funerals near Syrian capital

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Funerals in Douma near the Syrian capital drew more than 150,000 people.

DSK`s long-silent wife lauches Le Huffington Post

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Sinclair is the editorial director of the startup, the Huffington Post`s first foreign-language venture.

Nigeria police discover 8 bomb-laden cars in Kano

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The bombs found were all home-made and were left in cars abandoned by roadsides in the city, the police official said.

Nigerian police say four Boko Haram members killed

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Boko Haram, which was formed in Maiduguri in 2002, has killed hundreds of people in the last year.

NOTW did hack Milly Dowler`s phone: Police

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Murdoch`s company apologised and paid large sums for out-of-court settlements to many whose phones had been hacked.

Palestinian police free woman held 9 years in room

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She was given only a blanket, a radio, and a razor blade by her father, who encouraged her to kill herself.

US flouts law at Guantanamo, despite Obama vow: UN

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Former President George W Bush set up the camp at a US naval base in Cuba after US-led forces invaded Afghanistan.

ICC accepts Gaddafi son to be tried in Libya

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The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Saif al-Islam after he was accused of being involvement in killing of protesters.

Khmer Rouge trial: Cambodia rebuffs UN on new judge

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Cambodia said its judicial bodies had full authority to reject judges if they did not consider them suitable.

Mosque prayer service in Nigeria after attacks

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The emir of Kano led a prayer service asking for God to help end attacks by Boko Haram across Nigeria`s north.

France risks Turkey rage with genocide law vote?

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Armenia says about 1.5 million Christian Armenians were killed in what is now eastern Turkey during World War One.

Bodies of 4 French troops return home from Afghanistan

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French Defence Minister Gerard Longuet accompanied the coffins which were draped in the French flag.

China questions US-Philippines drills

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The US announced its return to Asia-Pacific region with much fanfare last year and rolled out a new defence strategy on January 5.

Obama to `hang out` in live video chat room

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Google announced that the US President will participate in a 45-minute live video chat room known as a Hangout.

Costa Concordia: Divers continue search for missing

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Divers were searching for 19 people known missing aboard the capsized Costa Concordia.

Ethiopia rebels say holding 2 Germans after attack

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An Ethiopian rebel group said at the weekend it had kidnapped two German tourists and two Ethiopians.

Russia to deliver combat jets to Syria: Report

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If confirmed, the deal would mark an open defiance of international efforts to put pressure on the Syrian regime.

UK trial of 9 on US embassy terror plot begins

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The men are aged between 20 and 30 and were arrested in London, Cardiff and Stoke-on-Trent in central England.

EU bans Iranian oil, Tehran responds with threats

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The European Union banned imports of oil from Iran on Monday and imposed a number of other economic sanctions.

China welcomes Year of the Dragon

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From Beijing to Bangkok and Seoul to Singapore, people hoping for good luck in the New Year.

Syria denounces Arabs for telling Assad to quit

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Syria on Monday rebuffed an Arab League call for President Bashar al-Assad to step down in favor of a unity government

Costa Concordia captain `had character problems’

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Captain Francesco Schettino is accused of steering the Costa Concordia too close to shore while performing a manoeuvre.

Heavy fighting in Somali capital kills 9

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Somali militants firing vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft guns clashed with African Union forces for a second night in Mogadishu.

Russia hands over Nerpa nuclear submarine to India

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In line with the contract, the Project 971 Shchuka-B (NATO: Akula II) class sub has been leased to India`s Navy for 10 years.

Romney to right tax "mistake" after primary loss

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Mitt Romney lost to a resurgent Newt Gingrich in the conservative South Carolina on Saturday.

Giffords leaving Congress to recover from shooting

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Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head during a shooting spree in Tucson, Arizona, last year.

Egypt Parliament opens 1st session since uprising

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The Muslim Brotherhood`s party was the biggest winner in the first free vote in decades.

Costa Concordia captain trades blame with shipowners

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Divers recovered another body from the stricken liner, bringing the known death toll to 13.

Kenya`s presidential contenders among 4 to face trial at ICC

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The judges did not immediately say which four out of the six suspects would stand trial.

New Zealand authorities shut down `Occupy` camps

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Auckland Council officers and police confiscated cars, tents and camping gear from over 50 protesters at 4 sites in Auckland.

Israeli leader condemns Palestinian Muslim cleric

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Mufti Mohammed Hussein in a speech quoted a religious text that includes passages about killing Jews in an end-of-days struggle.

NZ: Bail decision for Megaupload founder reserved

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Kim Dotcom was ordered to be held in custody until the judge issues a written decision, no later than Wednesday.

N Koreans bow at Kim portrait on New Year holiday

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Monday is New Year`s Day according to lunar calendar, and North Koreans have three days off to celebrate the traditional holiday.

Now, Arab League has new plan for Syria transition

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Arab League proposed that Syria`s President Bashar al-Assad hand over power to a deputy and set up a new unity government.

Another body found, 13th victim of shipwreck

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Italian officials said it was possible that unregistered passengers had been aboard when the Concordia struck a reef off Gigilio.

Yemen`s Saleh leaves for US, opponents protest

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Outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh apologised for any shortcoming in his 33-year rule before leaving Yemen.

Nigerian Prez says arrests made over Kano attacks

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Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan visited Kano city hit by the violence that has left over 180 dead including an Indian.

Plane crashes in New Zealand, killing 2 aboard

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The two-seater Yak aircraft fell into a playing field in the town of Feilding on New Zealand`s North Island.

`Hosni Mubarak is still Egypt’s president’

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The court trying Hosni Mubarak has no legal jurisdiction to do so, his defence lawyer said.
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