Leaders 'likely' to go to summit

Leaders 'likely' to go to summit


Leaders 'likely' to go to summit

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 12:50 PM PST

At least 40 world leaders are likely to attend December's UN climate summit in a bid to secure a new global treaty.


At least 25 hurt in U.S. troop search in Afghanistan

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:43 AM PST

HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - More than 25 NATO and Afghan troops were wounded during a search Friday for two missing U.S. paratroopers in western Afghanistan, the NATO-led force said.


Paraguay's military commander fired

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:25 AM PST

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo continued to purge the top ranks of the nation's military Friday, removing the armed forces' commander.


Climate rifts ahead of G20 talks

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 12:12 PM PST

Disputes over climate change and stimulus spending have emerged ahead of a G20 summit in St Andrews, Scotland.


Victims Remembered for Their Dedication

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 12:44 PM PST

The United States Army has not released the names of the victims, but families have confirmed some of the deaths.


Turkey and EU spat over Sudan visit

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:42 AM PST

President accuses bloc of "interfering" over visit of Sudanese leader to Istanbul.


Iran holding three journalists on charges of 'unauthorized reporting'

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:19 AM PST

TEHRAN -- Iranian officials arrested a Japanese reporter and two Canadian reporters during anti-government protests this week and charged them with "unauthorized reporting," the semiofficial Fars news agency reported Friday. It did not identify the reporters or their news organizations. The three...



McCullum helps Kiwis draw level

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:08 AM PST

Brendon McCullum smashes 131 as New Zealand beat Pakistan in Abu Dhabi to level their one-day series at 1-1 with one to play.


Honduras pact crumbles over unity government

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:40 AM PST

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - An agreement to end a four-month political crisis in Honduras collapsed on Friday after two rival leaders failed to form a unity cabinet to heal the damage from a June coup.


Paraguay armed forces chief sacked

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:30 AM PST

President fires senior military officer amid rumours of coup.


One dead in Orlando office attack

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 12:31 PM PST

Police in the US city of Orlando arrest a gunman who opened fire in an office, killing one person and injuring five others.


Iranians linked to banned drone videos in Darfur: U.N.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:28 AM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Two Iranian businessmen working at a Dubai-based firm were linked to video surveillance devices sold to Sudan and used in unmanned drones in Darfur in violation of a U.N. arms embargo, a U.N. report said.


Treasury seeks RBS lending proof

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:17 AM PST

The Treasury demands proof from bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland that there is little demand for its business loans.


Gunman Shoots 6, Kills 1 in Orlando, Fla.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 12:39 PM PST

A gunman identified as Jason Rodriguez, 40, walked into his former workplace and opened fire on Friday, officials said.


Ivorian joy at Trafigura ruling

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:56 AM PST

An Ivory Coast court rules that compensation to victims of waste dumping should not be paid to one man to distribute.


Afghanistan death soldier named

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:03 AM PST

A British soldier killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan on Thursday is named as Serjeant Phillip Scott.


DR Congo army 'used aid as bait'

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:51 AM PST

The DR Congo army has been using measles vaccination clinics as "bait" to attack civilians, an aid agency says.


US unemployment rate soars

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 11:19 AM PST

Unemployment tops 10 per cent but number of job cuts falls, official data reveals.


Miss England gives up crown over brawl reports

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 08:34 AM PST

LONDON (Reuters) - Beauty pageant winner Miss England gave up her title on Friday after reports she had been involved in a nightclub brawl with another beauty queen.



WHO says pandemic flu on rise in China, Japan

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:07 AM PST

GENEVA (Reuters) - H1N1 swine flu is on the rise in China and Japan after triggering an unusually early start to the winter influenza season in Europe, Central Asia and North America, the World Health Organization said on Friday.


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