Iran soon to set time for atom plant inspection-TV

Iran soon to set time for atom plant inspection-TV

Iran soon to set time for atom plant inspection-TV

Posted: 29 Sep 2009 12:43 AM PDT

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will soon inform the U.N. nuclear watchdog of a timetable for inspection of a newly disclosed uranium enrichment plant, its atomic energy agency chief was quoted as saying.


At least 80 killed in Guinea protest

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 06:54 PM PDT

Doctors in Guinea say at least 87 people have been killed during an opposition protest in the capital, Conakry. Security forces used tear gas, live ammunition and baton charges to quell a rally against the military leader, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, who took power in a bloodless coup last year.


Afghan decision looms for Obama

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:24 PM PDT

Mark Mardell reports on the choice facing Barack Obama on the US strategy in Afghanistan.


Global warming could happen sooner

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 02:49 PM PDT

British scientists say global warming could happen far faster than previously thought. A major new study by the Met Office says average temperatures could rise by 4C (7.2F) as early as 2060


Schoolgirl dies after cancer jab

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:34 PM PDT

A 14-year-old girl has died after being given a cancer jab as part of a national immunisation programm.


Landmine kills 2 U.S. soldiers in the Philippines

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 11:15 PM PDT

MANILA (Reuters) - Two U.S. soldiers and one Filipino marine were killed on Tuesday in a landmine attack in a stronghold of Islamic militants in the southern Philippines.


Philippines braces for new storm as toll hits 240

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:25 PM PDT

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities braced on Tuesday for another storm as the death toll from rain and floods from a weekend typhoon, now bearing down on Vietnam, rose to 240.


ANALYSIS - It's up to Obama to decide on Afghanistan

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:25 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If President Barack Obama decides to send 30,000 to 40,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, he will be doing it against the advice of some advisers and leading Democrats in Congress.


Canada gov't looks set to survive confidence vote

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 10:25 PM PDT

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's minority Conservative government gained the temporary support of an opposition party on Monday and is poised to survive a non-confidence motion in Parliament later this week.


Philippines braces for new storm as toll hits 240

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:42 PM PDT

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities braced on Tuesday for another storm as the death toll from rain and floods at the weekend mounted to 240.


Chavez, Gaddafi seek a new definition of terrorism

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:42 PM PDT

PORLAMAR, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi called on Monday for a new global definition of terrorism.


Under pressure, Honduras shuts pro-Zelaya media

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:42 PM PDT

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' de facto government sent troops on Monday to shut down two media stations loyal to ousted President Manuel Zelaya, drawing fresh condemnation of its increasingly heavy-handed rule.


Palestinian "moderate" govt slams Israel on mosque

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 09:16 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinians' Western-backed government hailed on Monday people who fought Israeli police in Jerusalem as defenders of a Muslim holy site, and accused Israelis of trying to wreck U.S.-sponsored peace talks.


Iran flexes muscle ahead of talks with major powers

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:42 PM PDT

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran test-fired missiles on Monday which a commander said could reach any regional target, flexing its military muscle before crucial talks this week with major powers worried about Tehran's nuclear ambitions.


Brown aims to revive Labour with policy blitz

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:42 PM PDT

BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday will promise to clean up British politics, get tough on crime and heal the economy in a blizzard of policy moves aimed at avoiding a crushing election defeat next year.


Merkel signals cautious reforms in new coalition

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:42 PM PDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel signalled on Monday she would resist pressure for radical reforms from her likely new coalition partners, the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), and stick to a path of gradual change.


Myanmar PM meets U.S. senator, promises reforms

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:42 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Myanmar's prime minister met U.S. Senator Jim Webb on Monday after telling the U.N. General Assembly that the military rulers are pressing ahead with democratic reforms but want an end to sanctions.


Peru's Fujimori pleads guilty to wiretaps, bribes

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:42 PM PDT

LIMA (Reuters) - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of wiretapping opponents and paying bribes to lawmakers and publishers during his rule from 1990 to 2000.


North Korea says strives for nuclear-free peninsula

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:42 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons if its national sovereignty were respected and it did not face a nuclear threat, the country's ambassador to Britain said on Monday.


NATO chief to US: Not running from Afghan fight

Posted: 28 Sep 2009 08:13 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new head of NATO sought to ease American doubts about allies' commitment to the stalled Afghan war on Monday but cautioned that European states would prefer to send more trainers than combat troops.


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