A Grudging Accord in Climate Talks

A Grudging Accord in Climate Talks


A Grudging Accord in Climate Talks

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:51 AM PST

After two weeks of delays, grandstanding and frantic dealmaking, the United Nations climate change talks concluded with an agreement to "take note" of a pact shaped by five nations.


Afghan Killing Bares a Karzai Family Feud

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 10:05 AM PST

A youth's murder has set off bitter divisions among President Karzai's relatives in Afghanistan and the United States, with charges of a cover-up by Afghan officials.


Man City ditch Hughes for Mancini

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 10:53 AM PST

Manchester City sack Mark Hughes and name former Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini as his successor.


Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 06:40 AM PST

A strong earthquake rocks parts of Taiwan, rattling buildings in Taipei, although no serious casualties are reported yet.


Afghan Killing Bares a Karzai Family Feud

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 10:05 AM PST

A youth's murder has set off bitter divisions among President Karzai's relatives in Afghanistan and the United States, with charges of a cover-up by Afghan officials.


Climate Summit Recognizes U.S. Deal

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 10:12 AM PST

The U.N. climate conference ended with a face-saving note saying "the majority of countries" showed support for a U.S.-spearheaded political agreement. (Read the accord.)


Afghan President Karzai presents new cabinet

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:16 AM PST

KABUL -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai unveiled his new cabinet Saturday, presenting a list that satisfied Western backers who had warned him against stacking the government with reward-seeking powerbrokers or graft-tainted politicians.



Tunnel vision

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:15 AM PST

Passengers tell of ordeal trapped on Eurostar trains


Louisiana Has Big Stake in Health Bill

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:19 AM PST

Because of the unique way it delivers care to the poor, Louisiana has a great deal at stake in the debate.


On the Hill: Democrats Stepping Down (and Republicans, Too)

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 10:26 AM PST

When Representative Bart Gordon leaves the House, he will be the 11th Democrat and the fourth centrist Blue Dog from a competitive swing district to go.


Winter Storm Races North

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:17 AM PST

A National Weather Service meteorologist said that when the snow has finished falling -- late Saturday night into Sunday morning -- it could rank in the top 10 of winter snowstorms.


Iran to try jail staff over deaths

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:21 AM PST

Three people held during post-election violence were beaten to death, prosecutor says.


Fulham 3-0 Manchester United

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:52 AM PST

Manchester United produce an insipid display as Fulham claim a deserved victory over the reigning champions at Craven Cottage.


Pope Move John Paul II Closer to Sainthood

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:59 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI signed a decree on Saturday recognizing the "heroic virtues" of Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII, a move that advances both of the late pontiffs along the path to sainthood.


Georgia blows up Soviet memorial, two people killed

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:24 AM PST

TBILISI (Reuters) - A mother and her eight-year-old daughter were killed in Georgia Saturday when workers blew up a towering Soviet war memorial.


Egypt boosts security at Gaza border after firing

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:45 AM PST

ISMAILIA, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt is stepping up security on its border with the Gaza Strip after earth moving equipment came under fire from the Palestinian side for three days, a security source said on Saturday.


Italian couple missing in eastern Mauritania

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 09:40 AM PST

NOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - An Italian couple were missing and their bullet-riddled car was found abandoned on Saturday in eastern Mauritania, near the border with Mali.


Reward offered for Auschwitz death camp sign

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:14 AM PST

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland is offering a reward for the return of the German-language sign "Arbeit macht frei" ("Work makes you free"), whose theft from the former Nazi Auschwitz death camp has shocked many Poles.


Snowstorm strikes US East Coast

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 10:42 AM PST

A fierce snowstorm has hit the eastern United States with snowfalls of up to 12in (30cm) in some areas.


Balls' watchdog decision 'shabby'

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:24 AM PST

The children's secretary is accused of sidestepping Parliament by naming the Ofqual chief without involving MPs.


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