Thursday, January 26, 2012

US outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving

US outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving

US outrage as Egypt bars Americans from leaving

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Six Americans working for publicly funded US organizations promoting democracy in Egypt have been barred from leaving the country.

Don`t blow this opportunity: US to Iraq

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Hillary Clinton said the US would do whatever it could to help but at the end of the day, Iraq is now a democracy but they need to act like one.

NY Police Commissioner`s son accused of rape

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The son of New York Police Commissioner has been accused by a woman of raping her, a charge that he has denied.

`BBC must promote excellence, not vulgarity`

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BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten warned against a "lowering of cultural standards" or an "acceptance of the shoddy or the vulgar".

`No radiation fears` in Fukushima for Louvre works

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A Fukushima museum official played down concerns in France about the possible contamination of artworks soon to be loaned to the nuclear hit region by the Louvre.

Express concern over Leno joke: UK MPs to govt

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Leno, flashed a picture of the Golden Temple on his programme and termed it as a possible summer home of Rep presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Labour MP`s attack unfair: Indian diplomats

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Indian diplomats on Thursday said the views expressed by Barry Gardiner were "very unfair".

Nigeria militants strike fear across Africa: UN

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Boko Haram militants from Nigeria are bolstering links with al Qaeda and other hardline groups in West Africa, according to a UN report.

Magnitude 5.3 quake off Greek islands, no injuries

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Greek authorities say an earthquake with preliminary 5.3-magnitude has shaken the southern Aegean Sea islands.

‘Russia allows new mass anti-Putin protest’

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The Moscow authorities have allowed a protest by the Russian opposition on February 4.

Kuwait allows Al-Jazeera to reopen office

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Kuwait has allowed pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera to reopen its office in the Gulf state more than a year after ordering its closure, the television network`s Kuwait director said.

34 executions in Iraq this year: Ministry

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Iraq has executed 34 people so far this year compared with a total of 68 who were hanged last year, justice ministry spokesman said.

Nigeria arrests 200 after attacks, mostly Chadians

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Boko Haram has been blamed for scores of other attacks in Nigeria, mainly in the north.

Iran ready for nuclear talks: Ahmadinejad

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Iran`s Prez says Iran is ready for nuclear talks with the world powers amid toughening sanctions aimed at forcing Tehran to sharply scale back its nuclear program.

Ex-cops quizzed over Princess Diana’s car crash facts

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Two leading ex-British policemen appeared before a French enquiry to explain why they withheld vital clues about Princess Diana’s fatal car accident.

Poland signs copyright treaty that drew protests

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Poland`s Ambassador to Japan, Jadwiga Rodowicz-Czechowska, signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, or ACTA, in Tokyo.

Darfur`s strongest rebel group elects new chief

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Last month, Sudanese government forces killed Khalil Ibrahim, head of the Justice and Equality Movement.

Syrian troops storm Damascus suburb

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Douma has witnessed intense protests against Syrian President`s regime shortly after the country`s uprising erupted in March.

List of dead or missing from Costa Concordia

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A list of those confirmed dead or missing in the grounding of the cruise ship Costa Concordia off Italy.

Iran fighter crash kills both crews: Report

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An Iranian US-manufactured F-14 fighter jet crashed early on Thursday minutes after takeoff, killing both crew.

Egyptian protesters plan sit-in until Army leaves

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Sit-ins have in the past sparked violence when the police and Army have sought to clear protesters out.

Gingrich donor is casino mogul, Israeli hardliner

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Sheldon Adelson is, far and away, the biggest patron of Newt Gingrich`s surging Republican presidential bid.

Khmer Rouge tribunal halts salaries for Cambodians

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International staff are paid by UN and will continue to receive salaries, unlike local staff who are paid by Cambodian government.

Somali captors move US hostage after SEAL raid

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US Navy SEALs parachuted into Somalia early Wednesday and hiked to where captors were holding American Jessica Buchanan and Poul Hagen Thisted.

German court bans `Mein Kampf` excerpts

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Mein Kampf was written by Adolf Hitler after he was jailed following a failed plot in Bavaria in 1923.

US TV station removes remarks after protests from Hindus

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Hindu statesman Rajan Zed thanked NBC for showing maturity for taking quick action and for having an understanding for the hurt feelings of Hindus.

China urged to `heed the cries` of Tibetans

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Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile reiterated that the only way to resolve the Tibet issue is through dialogue.

French police arrest PIP breast implant boss

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Jean-Claude Mas` breast implant firm has sparked an international health scandal by using substandard silicon.

Insurgent bombing in central Iraq kills 13 people

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At least 13 people were killed and eight injured in separate bomb and gunfire attacks in Iraq.

No US’ involvement in Russian protests: Envoy

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Thousands of people in December protested suspected violations in favour of United Russia party in parliamentary polls.

`Philippines, US in talks to counter China rise`

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In recent months, the US has announced plans to set up a Marine base in northern Australia and station warships in Singapore.

Protester in Bahrain dies after arrest

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About 40 people have died in nearly a year of nonstop unrest between Bahrain`s Sunni monarchy and majority Shi’ites.

`Darfur rebel leader`s death hampers peace effort`

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In December, Sudanese Army killed Khalil Ibrahim, head of the most militarily powerful rebel group, the Justice Equality Movement.

Australian PM stumbles before angry protesters

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard stumbled and was caught by a security guard.

Iran sanctions not constructive approach: China

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China has consistently advocated settlement of international disputes through dialogue and consultation.

Kenyan President suspends judge over gun threat

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Kenya`s deputy chief justice allegedly threatened a shopping mall security guard with a pistol.

NZ court bails 2 associates of Megaupload founder

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Kim Dotcom was refused bail on Wednesday because the judge believed there was a significant risk he could try to flee New Zealand.

Sales of AK rifles soar

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Izhmash, the manufacturer of Kalashnikov assault rifles, said the 2011 sales were valued at USD 190 million.

UN chief urges Iran not to block Strait of Hormuz

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the Strait of Hormuz is important for international trade and commerce.

US Army chief at ease with smaller force, eyes Asia

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The Pentagon is expected to cut USD 260 billion in projected defence spending over the next five years.

IAEA checks Japan reactors pending safety approval

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The stress tests are meant to assess how well the plants could withstand earthquakes, tsunamis and other extreme events.

Israeli-Palestinian talks end with no progress

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President Mahmoud Abbas plans to consult fellow Arabs on his next move, Palestinian officials said.

Castro cites "idiocy, ignorance" in Republican race

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Fidel Castro has been the target of much rhetoric in the lead-up to Florida`s Republican primary next week.

Clashes in south Yemen kill 6 al Qaeda militants

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Security across Yemen has largely collapsed during the nearly year-old popular uprising seeking to oust Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Flooding is biggest climate risk to UK

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British summers are forecast to get hotter, while winters will get milder and wetter.

Severe flooding, landslides kill 6 in Fiji

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The permanent secretary of information said that heavy rain since last weekend has forced 3,500 people into temporary shelters.

New Zealand: 33 whales shot after rescues failed

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The pilot whales shot were the last of 99 that stranded themselves on Monday on Farewell Spit on the South Island.

S Korea stages artillery drills at border island

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Similar drills in 2010 triggered a North Korean artillery bombardment that killed four South Koreans.

Mutiny leader demands new Papua New Guinea govt

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Papua New Guinea`s former defence attaché to Indonesia, Colonel Safa, has declared himself defence chief.

Argentina President back at job after cancer scare

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Cristina Fernandez signed a series of agreements with Argentina`s provinces as her first official act.
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