Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Prosecutor shot dead during German trial

Prosecutor shot dead during German trial

Prosecutor shot dead during German trial

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German police say a 54-year-old defendant shot and killed a prosecutor during his trial in the Munich area.

MI5 named as gay-friendly employer

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MI5 was ranked number 62 in the top 100 list of Britain`s best employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff.

Egypt`s Muslim Brotherhood in high-level US talks

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The US State Department`s number two was to sit down on Wednesday with Muslim Brotherhood party leaders.

French journo killed, Syria accused of war crimes

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A smiling Assad, in a dark jacket and open-necked shirt, greeted thousands of rapturous supporters in a Damascus square.

Dutch citizen apologizes for murder in Peru trial

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Van der Sloot smiled and appeared relaxed as he chatted with his lawyer after judges suspended the trial until Friday.

Sect leader challenges Nigeria President in video

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A new online video shows the leader of a radical Islamist sect challenging the president of Nigeria.

Lingerie shops open door for Saudi women at work

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In a country where women are banned from driving, female employment is another battleground.

Investing in Iraq requires patience, drinking tea

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Foreign investors seeking a foothold in Iraq take heed: you`ll need a healthy dose of patience and a love of tea.

Russian ship stopped carrying arms bound for Syria

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A Russian ship that made an unscheduled stop in Cyprus was carrying tons of arms to Syria.

Mrs Obama tired of `angry black woman` stereotype

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The Kantor book portrays a White House where tensions developed between Mrs Obama and former White House chief of staff.

China warns US not to meddle in its affairs

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The US State Department on Monday said it was seriously concerned by the latest reports of self-immolations.

Syria mission `farce`, observers `fooled`

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An Arab League observer has left Syria, accusing the authorities of committing war crimes.

`China rejects N Korea`s law on economic zone`

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China has rejected North Korea`s law on developing two islands near their border over the lack of business-friendly elements.

EU plans Iran oil embargo, IAEA team to visit

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

Key US lawmaker heads to Myanmar

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A US congressman will pay his first visit to the country tomorrow to assess the pace of recent reforms, his office said

Obama running out of ideas: Romney

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US President Barack Obama has run out of ideas and excuses,Mitt Romney has said as he claimed victory in the New Hampshire Republican primary.

‘Dalai creating cult group with monks` suicides’

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China is grappling to deal with recurring suicides of Tibetan Buddhist monks calling for return of The Dalai Lama.

Bomb kills Iran nuclear scientist; Israel accused

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An Iranian nuclear scientist was killed by a bomb placed on his car in an attack Tehran blamed on Israel.

400 killed in Syria since late December: UN

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An estimated 400 people, an average of 40 a day, have been killed in Syria in the days following the arrival of the Arab League monitors in the country, a top UN official has said.

Obama meets Saudi FM at White House

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US President Barack Obama has met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal in the Oval Office for talks, amid the growing political tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Hillary asks Iran to suspend uranium enrichment

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked Tehran to immediately suspend uranium enrichment.

7.3 quake hits off Indonesia; panic, no injuries

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A powerful earthquake hit off the coast of western Indonesia early today, prompting officials to briefly issue a tsunami warning.

UN says Syria killings rise after monitors arrive

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad derided the efforts of Arab League monitors to halt violence against anti-government activists.U.N. official said Syria had stepped up its killing of protesters after the monitors arrived.

Romney wins New Hampshire Primary, eyes South Carlolina

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Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire primary Tuesday, the second state in a row he has carried in his campaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

7 die as Nigeria`s fuel protests turn violent

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Nigeria was hit by riots for a second day today as a general strike against lifting of fuel subsidy led to violent clashes between police and protesters, and saw a mob attacking mosque, killing 7 persons.

Turkey`s opposition chief targeted over jail remarks

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Kemal Kilicdaroglu in November likened the Silivri prison near Istanbul to a concentration camp.

Britain `working hard` with US to close Guantanamo

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