Afghan Ballot Delivery Begins

Afghan Ballot Delivery Begins


Afghan Ballot Delivery Begins

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 12:18 PM PDT

Afghan authorities and the U.N., supported by U.S.-led international forces, began distributing millions of ballots, tamper-proof ink and other equipment for a runoff presidential election on Nov. 7.


Trade Bloc Debate Likely at Asia Summit

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 12:19 PM PDT

This weekend's Asean summit is likely to morph into a contest between China and Japan over whether to establish a free-trade bloc in the region.


White House hits out at Cheney

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 12:02 PM PDT

Criticism comes after US vice-president claims Obama is 'dithering' on Afghanistan.


Panel supports commercial space

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:08 AM PDT

Experts reviewing the US space programme give strong support to the use of commercial services to launch astronauts.


Benfica 5-0 Everton

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 12:01 PM PDT

Everton's heaviest defeat in Europe sees them lose their unbeaten record in the Europa League to an excellent Benfica.


Japan Airs Secret U.S. Nuclear Deals

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 12:26 PM PDT

U.S. Secretary Gates told Japanese leaders to be careful not to let an investigation into 1960s bilateral nuclear deals damage ties.


Fed plans to limit bank pay risks

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:45 AM PDT

The US Federal Reserve issues guidelines aimed at preventing bank executives taking excessive risks in the pursuit of bonuses.


U.S. Arrests Hundreds in Raids on Drug Cartel

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:53 AM PDT

Attorney General Eric Holder described a series of raids in 19 states to fight a major Mexican drug organization.


US arrests Mexico drugs suspects

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:30 AM PDT

Hundreds of suspected cartel members detained after largest operation of its kind.


Trinidad win to set up NSW final

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:32 AM PDT

Trinidad & Tobago will play New South Wales in Friday's Champions League Twenty20 final after beating Cape Cobras.


Security effort for Asian summit

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:10 AM PDT

A security crackdown is in place in the Thai resort of Cha-am as regional leaders get ready for a weekend of talks.


Philippines braces for new storm

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:26 AM PDT

The Philippine authorities put the northern province of Cagayan on high alert, as another typhoon approaches.


Newsday Plans to Charge for Online News

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 10:55 AM PDT

Newsday will become one of a handful of U.S. newspapers to charge readers for access to its Web site, in what may be a sign of things to come for a troubled industry.


French ICRC aid worker kidnapped in Darfur

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 10:45 AM PDT

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Armed men kidnapped a French aid worker from the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan's Darfur region on Thursday, the charity said.


Anger at UK far-right TV appearance

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:31 AM PDT

Security breached at BBC studios in protests at appearance on show by BNP party leader.


British torture in Kenya alleged

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 10:24 AM PDT

Evidence alleging UK government authorisation of torture during Kenya's independence struggle is revealed in a compensation claim.


Secrets of frog killer laid bare

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 10:51 AM PDT

Scientists unravel the mechanism by which the lethal frog disease sweeping the world kills its victims.


Fed Plans to Vet Banker Pay to Discourage Risky Practices

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:48 AM PDT

The Federal Reserve announced a plan to scrutinize pay packages at banks and deter rewards for reckless pursuit of short-term profits.


Magazine Preview: State of Distress

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 11:36 AM PDT

After raising taxes, cutting services and alienating the often-alienated voters of New Jersey, how can Jon Corzine possibly be re-elected?


U.S. Arrests Hundreds in Drug Raids

Posted: 22 Oct 2009 10:23 AM PDT

Attorney General Eric Holder calls it the largest single strike at a Mexican drug cartel operating in the U.S.


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