Thai king gets second medical check-up in 4 days

Thai king gets second medical check-up in 4 days

Thai king gets second medical check-up in 4 days

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:53 PM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, underwent his second medical check-up in four days at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Sunday.


Suspect in terrorism probe arrested in Colorado

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:53 PM PDT

DENVER (Reuters) - Federal agents on Saturday arrested a Colorado man who had been questioned by the FBI as part of a terrorism investigation that included a series of raids in New York City this week, a spokeswoman for his attorney said.


FEATURE - Pittsburgh showcases green economy at G20 summit

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:53 PM PDT

PITTSBURGH/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The collapse of the U.S. steel industry forced Drew Mihalek in 1977 to leave Pittsburgh, a onetime capital of industry that U.S. President Barack Obama will show to world leaders this week as a "bold example" of a new green economy.


Obama to hold joint meeting with Netanyahu, Abbas

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will hold a joint meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday to try to restart peace talks between the two sides, the White House said.


PREVIEW - Sticky U.S.-Japan issues loom for Hatoyama in New York

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama, faces his first diplomatic test this week when he meets U.S. President Barack Obama in New York as the two allies grapple with disagreements that investors fear could damage ties.


Gates lashes out at critics of U.S. missile plan

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Saturday lashed out at critics of a new missile defense plan for Europe and insisted it was not a concession to Russia, as some charge.


U.N. probes use of its vehicles in Somalia bombing

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

NAIROBI (Reuters) - The United Nations is investigating the use of its vehicles by suicide bombers who killed 17 African Union peacekeepers at their main base in Somalia, a senior official said on Saturday.


Japan to propose green technology, funding - minister

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will unveil a plan to support developing countries in technology and funding to fight climate change at a U.N. meeting this week, Japan's environment minister said on Sunday.


Saudi, most Gulf Arabs start Eid feast on Sunday

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

KUWAIT (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, and most fellow Gulf Arab states will celebrate the Muslim Eid al-Fitr feast on Sunday to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, regional media said on Saturday.


Suspect in anti-terror probe arrested in Colorado

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

DENVER (Reuters) - Federal agents on Saturday arrested a Colorado man who had been under surveillance as part of an anti-terrorism investigation that came to light in a series of New York City raids this week, a spokeswoman for his attorney said.


Russia's Putin brings leopards back to Caucasus

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin released two leopards into the wild on Saturday in a bid to revive the fortunes of the rare cats in the Caucasus and soothe ecological worries over 2014 Sochi Games.


Pope calls synod on Mideast for 2010

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:52 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Benedict on Saturday announced he would hold a special meeting next year of Roman Catholic bishops to discuss the concerns and challenges of the Church in the Middle East.


Obama to meet Middle East leaders

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 09:18 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday to try to relaunch peace talks.


Taliban leader's warning to 'foreign forces'

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 06:59 PM PDT

The Taliban leader Mullah Omar has issued a message to mark the Muslim festival of Eid, warning foreign forces in Afghanistan that their "unequivocal defeat is imminent".


French farmers in talks over milk

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 06:44 PM PDT

The French government has held emergency talks with farmers to avert protests over falling dairy prices.


Nato chiefs discuss Afghan security

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 06:43 PM PDT

Nato military chiefs have been meeting in Portugal to discuss operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere, and to provide input into the New Strategic Concept that Nato is seeking to develop.


Hi-tech swimsuit ban for the US

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 06:43 PM PDT

The body governing competitive swimming in the US has voted overwhelmingly to institute an almost immediate ban on hi-tech swimsuits.


Serbian pride parade cancelled

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 01:50 PM PDT

A gay pride parade in Serbia has been cancelled after the authorities said they could not guarantee the participants' safety.


SA chief ignored Semenya advice

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 01:27 PM PDT

The president of Athletics South Africa has admitted ignoring advice to withdraw Caster Semenya from August's World championships in Berlin.


U.S. Afghanistan commander's troops request ready

Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:49 AM PDT

KABUL (Reuters) - The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan has drawn up a long-awaited and detailed request for additional troops but has not yet sent it to Washington, a spokesman said on Saturday.


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