Friday, January 13, 2012

US headed in right direction in Afghan: Panetta

US headed in right direction in Afghan: Panetta

US headed in right direction in Afghan: Panetta

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US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta believes the US is headed in the right direction in Afghanistan.

US to send Ambassador to Myanmar: Hillary

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The US will soon kick-off the process of exchanging ambassadors with Myanmar, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

Obama praises release of political prisoners in Myanmar

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US President Barack Obama on Friday praised the release of political prisoners in Myanmar, terming it substantial step forward for democratic reform.

Tajik opposition leader stabbed in Moscow

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An exiled opposition leader from Tajikistan whose party and publications angered the ex-Soviet nation`s authoritarian leader was stabbed in Moscow.

Saudi king dismisses religious police head

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Saudi King Abdullah dismissed the head of the powerful religious police, Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Humain, state news agency SPA reported without giving reasons.

Dutch use F-16s to pursue criminal suspect

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Talk about overkill. The Dutch air force says two of its F-16 jet fighters tried to help police chase a criminal suspect.

Kuwait police break up stateless demo, several wou

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Police chased the protesters into the streets of Jahra, northwest of the capital Kuwait City.

Putin pays last respects to legendary Soviet spy

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Gevork Vartanyan died earlier this week aged 87 after spending most of his professional life under cover abroad.

‘Egypt Islamists to honour peace deal with Israel’

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In 1979, Egypt became the first Arab country to sign a peace treaty with Israel.

18 sailors released by pirates arrive in Istanbul

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The leaders of Georgia and Turkey have welcomed 15 Georgian and three Turkish sailors who were released more than a year after their Greek-owned ship was captured by Somali pirates.

German priest admits 280 counts of child abuse

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A Roman Catholic priest in Germany has admitted to 280 counts of sexually abusing three boys over a several-year period.

Norway: Court orders new tests on gunman Breivik

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An Oslo court ordered a new psychiatric evaluation of Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 77 people in twin attacks in July.

Thailand detains suspect after US attack warning

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Thai authorities said that they had detained a Lebanese man with suspected links to the Hezbollah militant group, after the US warned of a threat against tourists in the kingdom.

Iran blames CIA, Mossad as it buries slain scientist

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Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan was killed on Wednesday when two men on a motorbike slapped a magnetic bomb on his car while it was stuck in Tehran traffic.

‘Chinese Premier Wen set for brief Nepal visit’

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Wen Jiabao will pay a brief visit to Nepal on Saturday, after a planed tour last month was abruptly postponed apparently over security concerns.

UN chief criticizes Hezbollah arsenal ahead of visit

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UN chief Ban Ki-moon was due in Lebanon after saying he hoped to see Lebanon`s rival parties taking "concrete steps" toward the disarmament of Hezbollah.

South Sudan: 57 killed in tribal revenge attack

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100 of South Sudanese tribe that suffered a devastating assault last month three villages, burned them to the ground and killed 57 people, perpetuates a cycle of revenge attack.

UK court OKs extradition over Iran missile claims

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Britain`s High Court says a retired businessman who allegedly plotted to sell missile components to Iran should be extradited to the US.

UN nuclear watchdog to visit Iran: Diplomats

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UN nuclear agency delegation will visit Iran in late January to clear up allegations of a covert weapons programme and soothe tensions between Tehran and the West.

Underwear fugitive back behind bars in Japan

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A man who fled prison in just his underwear in Japan`s first jailbreak for more than 20 years was back behind bars on Friday.

Putin vows to end police repression in Russia

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed to end police repression in Russia and make government more accountable.

‘India should ensure implementation of Indo-US N-deal`

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A senior Obama administartion official has said that Indian should ensure the full implementation of the India-US civil nuclear deal.

US to withdraw 7,000 troops from Europe: Panetta

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Obama unveiled the new military strategy earlier this month for a leaner US military focused on countering China`s rising power.

Lagos shows signs of strain amid strike

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Market stalls and food sellers can only return to the streets at dusk to do business or else risk the wrath of angry demonstrators for breaking the nationwide strike.

Candidates make final push ahead of Taiwan vote

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Candidates in Taiwan`s closely fought presidential election appealed for last-minute support Friday, with President Ma Ying-jeou offering his vision of better relations with China.

US warns of possible terrorist threat in Bangkok

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The US embassy in Bangkok today warned of a possible terrorist threat against tourists in the Thai capital, urging its citizens to exercise caution in areas popular with foreigners.

Ahmadinejad meets Fidel Castro

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Two of Washington`s top irritants, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Fidel Castro, held a two-hour meeting to discuss world events.

Don’t cross the red line: US warns Iran’s Khamenei

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The warning was conveyed to the top Iranian brass through a secret channel.

Britain will work with newly-elected Islamic govts

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British Foreign Secretary William Hague today pledged to support governments elected in the wake of the Arab Spring uprisings, despite "legitimate concerns" over the rise of parties rooted in Islam.

NYC lawsuit: Diamond stolen in UK emerged in Asia

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big diamond snatched by Bentley-driving bandits in a brazen, USD 20 million London robbery has popped up in a Hong Kong pawn shop, says a jeweller who`s suing in New York to try to get it back.

Saudi forces shoot dead Shiite protester

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Saudi security forces clashed with Shiite protesters in the kingdom`s oil-rich east at dawn today, killing one person and wounding three, witnesses and activists said.

Myanmar frees many prominent political prisoners

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Myanmar freed some of its most famous political inmates Friday, sparking jubilation outside prison gates while signaling its readiness to comply with demands of the US and its allies for a lifting of economic sanctions.

N African Qaeda warns against hostage rescue bid

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Al-Qaeda`s North African branch warned Western states including France today against a military bid to rescue hostages kidnapped in Mali, citing "information" of plans for such an operation.

N Korea test-fired short-range missiles: Official

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North Korea fired three short-range missiles this week in an apparent routine test of its technology, a South Korean official said today.

Sikh wins turban case against France in UN

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United Sikh, a Sikh rights body, had filed a communication on behalf of Ranjit Singh to the United Nations Human Rights Council in December 2008.

Japan`s PM reshuffles Cabinet to win tax support

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda replaced five members of his Cabinet on Friday in a bid to win more cooperation from the opposition to raise the sales tax

Arab League warns of possible civil war in Syria

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Arab League head Nabil Elaraby said on Friday he feared a possible civil war in Syria that could have consequences for neighboring countries.

Court martial sought for suspected WikiLeaks leaker

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Court martial proceedings have been recommended against an Army intelligence analyst suspected of leaking thousands of classified US government files to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks.

`US Marines in desecration video identified`

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Two of the four Marines seen in a video appearing to urinate on the bodies of dead Taliban have been identified, a Marine Corps official was quoted as speaking on condition of anonymity.

British PM refuses to apologise for BBC show

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British Prime Minister David Cameron has refused to apologise for an offensive BBC show, which portrays India in a poor light.

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Israel-Palestine talks

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US President Barack Obama has called the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran`s nuclear programme.
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