World leaders hope for climate deal

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• World leaders hope for climate deal
• African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta (AFP)
• Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam (AFP)
• Japan steps up ties with Mekong region at summit
• FACTBOX - Glossary of terms in U.S. healthcare debate
• U.S. House set to open healthcare debate
• China offers Africa more trade, investment (AP)
• Dinosaur prints found on NZealand's South Island (AFP)
• US says open to NKorea visit
• Madagascar leaders reach power-sharing deal
• Anne Frank diary offends Lebanon's Hezbollah
• UN urges Karzai to fight corruption (AP)
• Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander (AP)
• Drogba has United in his sights (AFP)
• Wallabies look to rediscover spring in slam opener (AFP)
• FBI investigates US army shootings
• Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair (AP)
• Cuban blogger says she is briefly detained (AP)
• Butcher takes biro to meet the queen (AFP)
• Obama delays Japan visit after Texas shooting: official (AFP)

World leaders hope for climate deal Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:28 PM PST Developing nations angered by calls for non-binding text at Copenhagen meeting.

African Union imposes sanctions on Guinea junta (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:33 PM PST AFP - The African Union has implemented sanctions on Guinea's military rulers, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra said Saturday.

Storm-triggered landslide kills 13 in Vietnam (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:15 PM PST AFP - At least 13 people have been killed in a landslide in central Vietnam following storms and flooding that have now left almost 130 people dead, according to officials.

Japan steps up ties with Mekong region at summit Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:35 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan stressed on Saturday the development needs of the resource-rich Mekong River region where Japan, China and the United States are competing for influence in an area seen as a last frontier of emerging Asia.

FACTBOX - Glossary of terms in U.S. healthcare debate Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:35 PM PST Here is a glossary of words and phrases being bandied about as Congress takes up President Barack Obama's top domestic priority: a bill that reins in healthcare costs, expands coverage to millions of uninsured people and bars insurers from denying coverage for pre-existing conditions or dropping coverage for the sick.

U.S. House set to open healthcare debate Posted: 06 Nov 2009 10:35 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a close vote looming, the U.S. House of Representatives was expected to open debate on Saturday on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades.

China offers Africa more trade, investment (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:51 PM PST AP - China is offering to abolish import duties on some commodities from Africa and make sure Chinese exports to the continent are safe as part of a package to boost already thriving economic ties, China's commerce minister said in an article published Saturday.

Dinosaur prints found on NZealand's South Island (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:58 PM PST AFP - Scientists have discovered the first evidence that dinosaurs roamed the South Island of New Zealand with 70-million-year-old footprints found in six locations.

US says open to NKorea visit Posted: 06 Nov 2009 07:42 AM PST WASHINGTON - The United States said it was open to sending an envoy to Pyongyang but insisted that North Korea prove it is serious about giving up nuclear weapons for good. Read more...

Madagascar leaders reach power-sharing deal Posted: 06 Nov 2009 05:46 AM PST ADDIS ABABA - Madagascar's top four political figures, including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana, reached an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year, a UN official involved in the talks told AFP. Read more...

Anne Frank diary offends Lebanon's Hezbollah Posted: 06 Nov 2009 02:32 AM PST BEIRUT - Anne Frank's diary has been censored out of a school textbook in Lebanon following a campaign by the militant group Hezbollah claiming the classic work promotes Zionism. Read more...

UN urges Karzai to fight corruption (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:30 PM PST AP - The U.N. Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling the country's political situation "delicate" following deeply flawed elections.

Unique homecoming to Vietnam for US commander (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:23 PM PST AP - On the day his side lost the Vietnam War, Hung Ba Le fled his homeland at the age of 5 in a fishing trawler crammed with 400 refugees. Thirty-four years , he makes an unlikely homecoming — as the commander of a U.S. Navy destroyer.

Drogba has United in his sights (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:32 PM PST AFP - An in-form Didier Drogba is capable of ruffling the feathers of even the most confident defences.

Wallabies look to rediscover spring in slam opener (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:30 PM PST AFP - Australia coach Robbie Deans will be under particular pressure to deliver a victory when the Wallabies face an injury-hit England at Twickenham on Saturday in the first leg of their grand slam tour.

FBI investigates US army shootings Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:04 PM PST Obama cautions against jumping to conclusions after death of 13 people at Texas army base.

Abbas' move reflects deep Palestinian despair (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 08:52 PM PST AP - Neither strategy has yielded a Palestinian state, and Israeli settlements still encroach on lands that would make up their would-be nation.

Cuban blogger says she is briefly detained (AP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 08:50 PM PST AP - A Cuban blogger who has gained international attention for her searing commentary about life on the communist island said she was briefly detained Friday and warned by state security agents about her opposition activity.

Butcher takes biro to meet the queen (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 08:56 PM PST AFP - A butcher who received a medal from Queen Elizabeth kept his trusty pen tucked behind his ear throughout the ceremony, newspapers reported Saturday.

Obama delays Japan visit after Texas shooting: official (AFP) Posted: 06 Nov 2009 09:02 PM PST AFP - US President Barack Obama has delayed his visit to Japan next week by one day, a Japanese foreign ministry official said Saturday, following a deadly shooting at a military base in Texas.

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Leaders 'likely' to go to summit

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• Leaders 'likely' to go to summit
• At least 25 hurt in U.S. troop search in Afghanistan
• Paraguay's military commander fired
• Climate rifts ahead of G20 talks
• Victims Remembered for Their Dedication
• Turkey and EU spat over Sudan visit
• Iran holding three journalists on charges of 'unauthorized reporting'
• McCullum helps Kiwis draw level
• Honduras pact crumbles over unity government
• Paraguay armed forces chief sacked
• One dead in Orlando office attack
• Iranians linked to banned drone videos in Darfur: U.N.
• Treasury seeks RBS lending proof
• Gunman Shoots 6, Kills 1 in Orlando, Fla.
• Ivorian joy at Trafigura ruling
• Afghanistan death soldier named
• DR Congo army 'used aid as bait'
• US unemployment rate soars
• Miss England gives up crown over brawl reports
• WHO says pandemic flu on rise in China, Japan

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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