Monday, January 9, 2012

Russian child in stroller swept into sewage system

Russian child in stroller swept into sewage system

Russian child in stroller swept into sewage system

Posted:

The mother was pushing the child in a stroller in the city of Bryansk when the ground caved in underneath them.

Tibetan monk commits self-immolation in China

Posted:

So far 15 monks have set themselves on fire during the last few months seeking the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet.

Car bombs hit Shi`ite pilgrims in Iraq

Posted:

The political crisis pits the leaders of the country`s mostly ethnic and sectarian-based party blocs against each other.

Tabloid editors appear at UK media ethics inquiry

Posted:

David Cameron set up the judge-led inquiry last year after evidence emerged that Murdoch`s tabloid eavesdropped.

Israeli lawmaker cools debate with water toss

Posted:

A lawmaker made a splash in Israel`s parliament on Monday by dousing an Arab lawmaker with a glass of water.

Supreme leader says Iran will resist sanctions

Posted:

Iran will not falter in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, Iran`s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.

Free education for children in Israel

Posted:

Israeli children, aged above three, will now get free education after the govt approved an amendment in an existing law.

Iranian leader tours US foes in Latin America

Posted:

Ahmadinejad will meet fellow US foe and firebrand Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez during a four-nation trip.

Polish Army prosecutor shoots himself over work

Posted:

Moments before shooting self, Przybyl, in a statement, objected putting military prosecutors under civilian authority.

Police clash with fuel protesters in Nigeria

Posted:

Thousands of Nigerians demonstrated against the axing of fuel subsidies in Africa`s top oil producing nation.

UK TV chef caught shoplifting from supermarket

Posted:

A celebrity chef apologized on his website Monday after he was caught shoplifting from a supermarket.

China slams new Asian slant in US defence strategy

Posted:

China said the us` accusations of a lack of openness in Beijing`s military policy were `groundless and untrustworthy.`

Lawyers blame police, Mubarak for Egypt deaths

Posted:

The prosecution has called for Mubarak to be hanged for the killing of hundreds of demonstrators in 2011 revolt.

Guinea-Bissau president dies at 64

Posted:

Malam Bacai Sanha, though, became less known for what he did as president than for his frequent hospitalizations abroad.

China nudges North and South Korea to reach out

Posted:

Lee Myung-bak`s visit to China has been overshadowed by questions about how the two sides will grapple with North Korea.

Iran nuke work at bunker is confirmed

Posted:

The diplomats said that centrifuges at the Fordo site are churning out uranium enriched to 20 percent.

Arab monitors ‘buying time’ for Assad: Syria Oppn

Posted:

Muslim Brotherhood said Arab League mission had failed to raise responsibility of Syrian regime for deaths of thousands of Syrians.

Clash in Chechnya leaves 8 dead, 18 wounded

Posted:

Chechnya fought two wars for independence against Moscow in the 1990s but has become relatively quiet in recent years.

`White House hid Obamas` Halloween party in 2009`

Posted:

A new book claimed that the party in 2009 was covered up, fearing it might give a wrong impression among many jobless Americans.

China set for `sweeping` leadership changes: Repor

Posted:

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

Magpies, bears mourn North Korea`s "Dear Leader"

Posted:

Kim Jong-il died in December aged 69 years after 17 years running the world`s most reclusive state, North Korea.

China uses trade to influence Taiwan election

Posted:

China is an undeclared but widely acknowledged player in Taiwan`s upcoming election.

Magnitude 6.6 quake off Solomon Islands, no tsunami

Posted:

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded 220 miles east of Kira Kira in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Explosion kills 2 Shi’ite pilgrims south of Baghdad

Posted:

Bombings targeting members of Iraq`s Shi’ite Muslim majority have been on the rise during the past days.

China, S Korea hold summit on North post-Kim

Posted:

The Presidents of S Korea and China hold 1st summit since Kim Jong-Il`s death opened the chance for major changes in North Korea.

China to step-up control in Tibetan monasteries

Posted:

China will step-up its control in the wake of recurring self-immolations by monks, which it alleges are instigated by Dalai Lama.

Iran condemns ‘CIA spy’ to die, starts nuclear bunker

Posted:

The United States denies Arizona-born 28-year-old Amir Mirza Hekmati is a spy, and has demanded his immediate release.

E-mail passwords of US, UK officials posted online

Posted:

The hackers gained unauthorised access over Christmas to the account information of an American security firm Stratfor.

Australia deports Pak student on security grounds

Posted:

Salman Ghumman`s father said he feared his son had been unfairly targeted because the family had donated money to Jamaat-ud-Dawa.

Mideast govts fail to see scale of change: Amnesty

Posted:

Reform movements showed no sign of flagging despite bloodshed on the streets and arrests last year, said Amnesty in its report.

US expels Venezuelan diplomat over Iran cyber plot

Posted:

Venezuela`s top diplomat in Miami has been declared to be persona non grata and must leave the United States by Tuesday.

No ceding ground in struggle with Israel: Hamas PM

Posted:

Ismail Haniyeh said Hamas will never give up its arms, its territory or its claims on Jerusalem on behalf of the Palestinians.

US rights activist denied entry into Bahrain

Posted:

Richard Sollom, deputy president of US-based Physicians for Human Rights, intended to observe a protest-related trial in Bahrain.

British PM Cameron "sorry" for Tourette`s jibe

Posted:

The British PM`s latest jibe against Labour`s Ed Balls has landed him in hot water with disability campaigners.

Chavez resumes program after cancer treatment

Posted:

Venezuelan President launched the program `Hello, President` in typical style, attacking his political opponents and US govt.

Three blasts after Malaysian court acquits Anwar

Posted:

At least two people were injured in three explosions near Kuala Lumpur High Court.

Tibetans parade monk’s body through China streets

Posted:

US broadcaster Radio Free Asia said the monk died on Sunday morning after drinking and throwing kerosene over his body.

Yemen proposes immunity law to speed Saleh`s exit

Posted:

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay said any guarantee of immunity to Yemen`s Prez would violate international law.

Israel increases defence budget by $700 million

Posted:

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu last year said that he would cut military spending to finance social reforms.

`Boko Haram threat worse than civil war`

Posted:

Boko Haram has killed at least 52 people in recent days after pledging to target Christians living in Nigeria`s Muslim north.

Iran arrests `US spies`

Posted:

Iran periodically announces the capture or execution of alleged US or Israeli spies.

Venezuela`s Chavez welcomes ally Ahmadinejad

Posted:

The US said that Iranian Prez`s planned tour of Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and Ecuador showed Iran was desperate for friends.

Malaysia opposition`s Anwar freed of sodomy charge

Posted:

The Najib Razak`s administration said the judgment showed that Malaysia`s legal system was free from government interference.
Posted by at

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)