Two Rwandan peacekeepers killed in Darfur: U.N.

Two Rwandan peacekeepers killed in Darfur: U.N.


Two Rwandan peacekeepers killed in Darfur: U.N.

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:59 AM PST

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Two Rwandan peacekeepers were shot dead and three wounded after unidentified gunmen ambushed them close to a market in Sudan's strife-torn Darfur region on Friday, their force said.


Polanski Begins House Arrest

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:44 PM PST

The director Roman Polanski was released from custody on $4.5 million bail and transferred to house arrest in the upscale ski resort of Gstaad on Friday.


Gold slumps as dollar strengthens

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:34 PM PST

The price of gold slumps after surprisingly good US unemployment data sends the dollar higher against major currencies.


Rwandan soldiers killed in Darfur

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 01:04 PM PST

Two Rwandan peacekeepers have been killed in Sudan's Darfur region, the joint UN-African Union peacekeeping force says.


Brazil drawn in toughest group

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:57 AM PST

Brazil will face Ivory Coast and Portugal as hosts South Africa draw France.


Sports of The Times: World Cup Draw Is Kind to the U.S.

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:41 PM PST

Grouped with England, Algeria and Slovenia, the U.S. will have a decent chance to advance to the second round.


Home Care Patients Worry Over Possible Cuts

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:31 AM PST

Both the House and Senate health care legislation would reduce Medicare spending on home health services.


US jobless rate improves

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:35 AM PST

Rate of US job losses declines, but White House says economy yet to fully rebound.


White House OKs expanding CIA drone program in Pakistan

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:20 AM PST

The White House has authorized an expansion of the CIA's program to attack suspected al Qaeda and Taliban operatives in Pakistan along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border with missiles shot from pilotless planes, a U.S. official confirms.


U.S. and Russia Miss Treaty Deadline

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:42 AM PST

They pledged that they would generally abide by the old arms treaty while they continue talks.


Egypt Nile ferries collide, up to 38 feared missing

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:48 PM PST

CAIRO (Reuters) - Two Nile river passenger ferries collided Friday in northern Egypt, with up to 38 people feared missing when one boat broke in half and the other overturned, security and ambulance sources said.


Egyptian ferries collide on Nile

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:50 PM PST

Two passenger ferries collide on the Nile river in northern Egypt, with dozens of people missing, emergency services say.


Legendary Soviet spy actor dies

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:24 AM PST

Russian actor Vyacheslav Tikhonov, who immortalised fictional wartime spy Stirlitz in a 1973 Soviet TV series, dies at 81.


Egyptian ferries collide on Nile

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:16 AM PST

Two passenger ferries collide on the Nile river in northern Egypt, with dozens of people missing, emergency services say.


Treasury accused over Iraq funds

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:12 AM PST

The Treasury refused to release extra funds for the reconstruction of Basra, the Iraq war inquiry is told.


No Jail Time for Monserrate

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:59 AM PST

State Senator Hiram Monserrate was given three years probation and 250 hours of community service for unintentionally injuring his girlfriend with a broken glass.


Books of The Times: Will the Dragon Swat Down the Eagle?

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 08:54 PM PST

Martin Jacques argues that China's rapid growth and sheer size will make it the dominant political and cultural superpower, not just an economic contender.


Cameron makes Afghan troop visit

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:00 AM PST

Conservative leader David Cameron visits British troops serving in southern Afghanistan.


In Speech, Obama Calls Jobs Report a ‘Hopeful Sign’

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 12:01 PM PST

The White House says a trip to Allentown, Pa., is part of a series of events intended to help the president talk to ordinary Americans about the economy.


Deadly blaze in Indonesian city

Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:44 AM PST

At least 20 people die in a fire in a building in Medan, in the north of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, police say.


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