Friday, January 13, 2012

US to restore full ties with Myanmar

US to restore full ties with Myanmar


US to restore full ties with Myanmar

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 12:54 PM PST

Hillary Clinton says Washington will exchange envoys with Myanmar, as hundreds of political prisoners are released.

France loses top-notch credit rating

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 11:58 AM PST

Finance minister confirms downgrade of France's status, saying government must now be "bold" and "amplify reforms".

Nigeria protests on hold as oil strike looms

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 09:13 AM PST

Unions call for weekend halt of mass protests to allow talks on fuel crisis that threatens to choke off oil production.

Syrians rally in support of army defectors

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 12:20 PM PST

Demonstrations held in support of Free Syrian Army, as Arab League chief warns of civil war and activists report deaths.

Marine unit in Afghan abuse video identified

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 09:20 AM PST

US defence chief pledges probe into video footage of American soldiers in Afghanistan apparently urinating on corpses.

Taiwan readies for tight presidential vote

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 12:05 PM PST

Campaigning ends ahead of Saturday poll pitting China-friendly incumbent against rival wary of closer ties with Beijing.

Greek debt talks break down in Athens

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 01:06 PM PST

Talks between Greece and its creditor banks collapse with sides divided over interest rate Athens will end up paying.

Carter cites Egypt election 'irregularities'

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:36 AM PST

Former US president serving as election monitor also says military appears to want political role.

Saudi forces clash with protesters in Qatif

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 12:41 PM PST

One person killed, and at least one injured, as security forces open fire after protesters attacked a police car.

India marks one year since last polio case

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 04:54 AM PST

Health officials hail milestone in a country once home to more than half of world's cases of crippling disease.

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