Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Websites go dark over 'censorship' fears

Websites go dark over 'censorship' fears


Websites go dark over 'censorship' fears

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 07:31 AM PST

Wikipedia and other sites go dark to oppose US anti-piracy bills which critics say threaten the "open internet".

Manhunt in Nigeria for bomb suspect

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 08:15 AM PST

Police chief suspended after suspect arrested over Christmas Day bombing that killed 44 people escapes from custody.

Ceasefire 'agreed' in Syrian mountain town

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 12:57 PM PST

Opposition says army to withdraw from Zabadani after deal agreed by town leaders and deputy defence minister.

World Bank warns of 'very difficult year'

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 12:24 PM PST

Bank slashes growth forecasts for 2012 as International Monetary Fund says it needs an extra $500bn to mitigate crisis.

Greece in new talks to avoid debt default

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 11:48 AM PST

Papademos in talks with country's private creditors in effort to persuade them to accept $129bn write down on bonds.

Iran says nuclear talks to resume soon

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 09:06 AM PST

Foreign minister says date and venue for talks are being discussed, but EU denies any negotiations have taken place.

UK troops quizzed over Afghan 'child abuse'

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 12:27 PM PST

Two soldiers arrested and questioned over allegations of "inappropriate behaviour" involving 10-year-old boys.

Pakistani PM set for supreme court date

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 09:37 AM PST

Yousuf Raza Gilani due to face judges in case that has pitched country into political crisis.

Qatar promises labour reform before 2022

Posted: 18 Jan 2012 01:26 PM PST

Head of organising committee pledges international labour standards will be met as Gulf state prepares for tournament.

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