Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness

Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness


Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:31 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian police clashed on Wednesday with supporters of Iran's opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi who had gathered in a Tehran street as the country marks the 30th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy.


Thai police make third arrest in stock rumour probe

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:31 AM PST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Police in Thailand said on Wednesday they had arrested a third person on suspicion of spreading rumours about the health of the country's 81-year-old king that triggered a slide in stock prices.


Ohio rapist charged with murder

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

A convicted rapist living in an Ohio home where several bodies have been found has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder.


Obama: time for Iran to build new ties with U.S.

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:01 AM PST

By JoAnne Allen


Quake hits south Iran, injuring 269 people -agency

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:01 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - An earthquake hit Iran's southern province of Hormozgan on Wednesday, injuring 269 people, the official news agency IRNA reported.


Tight security in Iran ahead of anti-U.S. rally

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:34 PM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of Iranian security forces were on the streets of Tehran on Wednesday to prevent any gathering by the opposition when the country marks the 30th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy.


Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:34 PM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of supporters of Iran's opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi gathered on Wednesday in a central Tehran street and chanted slogans despite a ban on any "illegal" gatherings, a witness said.


US Democrats lose out in polls

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:54 PM PST

US Democrats have lost ground in two key elections for governor, a year after Barack Obama was elected president.


Denmark to allow internet in exams

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:44 PM PST

Danish students could soon be allowed full access to the internet while sitting their final school exams if a pilot scheme goes well.


China pushes CO2 capture, storage questions loom

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:00 PM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is pushing to complete its first commercial-scale power plant that can capture and store emissions, but must do more research on how and where to lock away carbon dioxide if the technology is to get wide roll-out.


Q+A - China's carbon capture options and plans

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:00 PM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China, the world's top emitter of greenhouse gases, is aiming for many more years of rapid growth fuelled by coal as its main energy source. Scientists are stepping up efforts to limit emissions by capturing and storing them.


Obama urges new effort on climate

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

US President Barack Obama has said he will stand shoulder to shoulder with Europe at the Copenhagen Summit on climate change in December.


Obama says time for Iran to decide future path

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is time for Iran to decide whether to focus on the past or open the door to greater opportunity, U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement issued late on Tuesday.


Storm kills 42 in Vietnam, several missing

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

HANOI (Reuters) - Tropical storm Mirinae killed 42 people after ploughing into central Vietnam this week and several others are missing, state media reported on Wednesday.


Republicans win Virginia, New Jersey governorships

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans rolled to victory in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of U.S. President Barack Obama's political clout.


Gunmen kill Saudi security officer near Yemen border

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

RIYADH (Reuters) - Gunmen who infiltrated into Saudi Arabia from Yemen have killed a Saudi security officer and wounded 11 others, the official Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.


Anger at Italy school crucifix case

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:46 PM PST

The Vatican and the Italian government have reacted angrily to a ruling that crucifixes should not be displayed in classrooms.


Vietnam battered by new storm

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:45 PM PST

A tropical storm which hit Vietnam on Monday has caused more damage than initially thought, barely a month after Typhoon Ketsana struck.


New York Mayor Bloomberg narrowly wins third term

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:32 PM PST

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who engineered a change in the city's term-limits law so he could run again and set a record for financing his campaign, narrowly won a third term on Tuesday, local media declared.


Japan minister calls off pre-Obama U.S. visit

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:31 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's foreign minister has called off a trip to Washington meant to smooth ties ruffled by a feud over military bases ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit next week, the top government spokesman said on Wednesday.


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