Freed foreign journalists leave Somalia (AP)

Freed foreign journalists leave Somalia (AP)


Freed foreign journalists leave Somalia (AP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:53 PM PST

AP - Two foreign journalists freed after more than a year in captivity flew to neighboring Kenya, said Somalia's national security minister on Thursday.

China house church leaders sentenced (AP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:54 PM PST

AP - A court in northern China has sentenced five leaders of an unauthorized Protestant church to prison terms of up to seven years on charges including illegal assembly, rights groups reported Thursday.

Child abuse report to be released

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:51 PM PST

The Irish Government will today release the findings of a report into child sex abuse by Catholic priests in Dublin. Parts of the 700-page document will be censored so as not to prejudice ongoing or potential criminal cases.

Charges for Argentine officers

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:53 PM PST

Twenty seven years after Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falklands or Malvinas islands - Argentine army officers are facing prosecution.

Worries over Georgia gambling

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:01 PM PST

Health workers in Georgia say they are worried about a new law on gambling seen as part of an effort to build "Las Vegas" style resorts in the former Soviet State.

Google to show Iraqi museum images

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:56 PM PST

The internet giant Google has announced it's going to be making available online much of the Iraqi national museum's collection.

Swiss court grants Polanski bail (AFP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:16 PM PST

Switzerland's top criminal court on Wednesday granted bail to film-maker Roman Polanski, seen here in 2008, saying his offer of 4.5 million dollars and to go under house arrest was enough to prevent his escape.(AFP/File/Abdelhak Senna)AFP - Roman Polanski awaited release from a Swiss prison on Thursday after a court granted him a 4.5 million dollar bail pending a final decision on whether he should be extradited to the United States over a child sex case.


Indian police in search of the 'perfect' beggar (AFP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:23 PM PST

An Indian beggar appealing to a prosecutor at a mobile court in New Delhi on November 6. More than two months after Delhi authorities launched mobile courts to convict and remove beggars from the capital's streets, the controversial initiative has made a faltering start.(AFP/File/Manan Vatsyayana)AFP - More than two months after Delhi authorities launched mobile courts to convict and remove beggars from the capital's streets, the controversial initiative has made a faltering start.


UN calls for more Myanmar storm aid

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:11 PM PST

Funds shortfall leaves survivors of Cyclone Nargis without proper shelter 18 months on.

Canadian generals dismiss torture allegations

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 06:06 PM PST

OTTAWA -Three generals testifying in parliament dismissed allegations that Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan tortured prisoners.They rejected accusations from Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin, who was formerly stationed in Afghanistan and told lawmakers last week that Canadian forces "detained, and handed over for severe torture, a lot of innocent people."

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Britain's ex-top spy attacks govt over Afghan war

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 04:02 PM PST

LONDON -A former head of Britain's MI6 foreign intelligence service criticised Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government over its funding for and handling of the Afghan mission.

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Mumbai commemorates anniversary of attacks (AP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:05 PM PST

A security guard of the Trident hotel salutes to pay homage to victims during a memorial service to mark the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, at the Trident hotel, one of the sites of the attack, in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Ahead of Thursday's first anniversary of the deadly terror attacks that paralyzed Mumbai for 60 terrifying hours, groups around the city held vigils, calling for police reform and painting murals to remember the 166 killed. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)AP - A police parade showcasing new armored vehicles and weapons, a mournful candlelight vigil and a blood donation drive brought Mumbai residents together Thursday as they remembered the city's worst terror attack a year ago that left 166 people dead.


Freddie Mercury memorial a beacon for British Asians (AFP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:39 PM PST

Eighteen years since he died, an unglamorous London suburb has unveiled Britain's first memorial to Freddie Mercury, hoping it will inspire other local British Asians to take the world by storm.(AFP/File/Robin Millard)AFP - Eighteen years since he died, an unglamorous London suburb has unveiled Britain's first memorial to Freddie Mercury, hoping it will inspire other local British Asians to take the world by storm.


Invading camels to be shot in Australian town (AP)

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:36 PM PST

A feral camel searches for food near Alice Springs in Australia. Some 6,000 feral camels are running wild in a remote Australian outback community in search of water, smashing infrastructure and invading the airstrip.(AFP/File/Torsten Blackwood)AP - State authorities plan to corral about 6,000 wild camels with helicopters and gun them down after they overran a small town in Australia's Outback in search of water, trampling fences, smashing tanks and contaminating supplies.


India marks Mumbai attacks

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:51 PM PST

One year on, citizens remember those killed in assault on country's financial hub.

Main suspect in Philippine massacre surrenders

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:52 PM PST

MANILA (Reuters) - A member of a powerful political family in the southern Philippines, suspected to be behind the massacre of 57 people in an election-related feud, surrendered to police on Thursday, an army official said.

A year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 08:46 PM PST

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Mumbai's police paraded past some of the city's landmarks in a show of strength as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratched up tensions with Pakistan.

Taiwan's cabinet approves "Love Taiwan" spending

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:19 PM PST

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's cabinet on Thursday approved a plan to invest nearly T$4 trillion ($124 billion) in major infrastructure projects, as part of efforts to boost the island's economy. The government would allocate T$2.79 trillion on 12 "Love Taiwan" infrastructure projects, including the expansion of an international airport in 2009-2016, while another T$1.2 trillion would come from the private sector, the cabinet said in a statement.

A year after, India remembers Mumbai attacks

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:19 PM PST

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Mumbai's police paraded past some of the city's landmarks in a show of strength as India's financial hub marked the first anniversary of militant raids that killed 166 people and ratched up tensions with Pakistan.

Honduras Supreme Court backs Zelaya ouster - sources

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:16 PM PST

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras' Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that ousted President Manuel Zelaya cannot legally return to office, dimming the possibility of his reinstatement after a June coup, court sources said.

Briton in Israel helicopter crash

Briton in Israel helicopter crash


Briton in Israel helicopter crash

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:50 PM PST

A British man died in a helicopter crash in Israel on Tuesday, the Foreign Office has confirmed.


Abbas says to stay on until next Palestinian vote

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:25 PM PST

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday he plans to stay on his post until the next election is held, but repeated he will not run for reelection.


Live - Nadal v Davydenko

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:35 PM PST

World number two Rafael Nadal faces Nikolay Davydenko on day four of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.


Dubai asks for debt payment delay

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:43 PM PST

The investment agency behind Dubai's rapid development asks its creditors for a six-month delay on repaying its debts.


Fed Tightens Rules on Regional Directors

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:30 PM PST

In response to criticism, The Federal Reserve closed a loophole that allowed a director at Goldman Sachs to be a director of the New York Fed as the agency was bailing out Wall Street.


G.M. Says It Won't Close Plants in Germany

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:21 PM PST

The decision by General Motors appeared intended to earn favor with the officials in Berlin who control the release of billions of euros in aid for restructuring.


Family Didn't Sue After Balloon Fell, and Still Wouldn't

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:11 PM PST

Rather than filing suit, a family simply accepted the apology of the Thanksgiving Day Parade organizers after an errant balloon knocked part of a Times Square light fixture on them.


Spin-based electronics gets boost

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:07 PM PST

The field of "spintronics" - a future means of computing - is shown to work at room temperature for the first time.


In Iraq, 2 Attacks Raise Fears of Sectarianism

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:34 PM PST

In the past week, attacks by men wearing Iraqi Army uniforms have revived the specter of the death squads, stirring concern at the highest levels of the Iraqi and American commands.


Answers About Divorce and Money: Part 3

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:12 PM PST

The third installment of answers to your questions on the subject of divorce and money from an expert, Lili A. Vasileff.


Irish child abuse survivors criticize payout offer

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:18 AM PST

DUBLIN (Reuters) - The payout offer of the Roman Catholic group at the center of an inquiry into child abuse in Ireland drew harsh criticism on Wednesday from a survivors group.


'Icebergs heading to New Zealand'

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:52 AM PST

A warning is issued to ships in the southern Pacific after more than 100 iceberg were spotted drifting towards New Zealand.


Queen attends service in Bermuda

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:55 AM PST

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attend a thanksgiving service in Bermuda to mark the 400th anniversary of the island's settlement by the British.


Live - Wednesday football

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:29 AM PST

Man Utd and Chelsea are in Champions League action, while Fulham play Blackburn and Hull meet Everton in the Premier League.


UN's Congo policies 'must change'

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:04 AM PST

Rights groups say the UN must change its policies in DR Congo, after a leaked report claims violence there is worsening.


'Icebergs heading to New Zealand'

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:52 AM PST

A warning is issued to ships in the southern Pacific after more than 100 iceberg were spotted drifting towards New Zealand.


Beefeaters fired in bully probe

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:12 AM PST

Two Beefeaters at the Tower of London are dismissed for harassing Moira Cameron, the first female Beefeater.


PM's royal law remarks downplayed

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 11:05 AM PST

Gordon Brown says he has no specific plans to change laws discriminating against women in the line of royal succession despite opposing them.


MoD names Iraq 'abuse' probe head

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 10:42 AM PST

A former high court judge is to lead the inquiry into alleged war crimes by British soldiers in Iraq in 2004.


Two journalists kidnapped in Somalia released

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 12:30 PM PST

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Two freelance journalists from Australia and Canada kidnapped in Somalia in August 2008 were freed on Wednesday and are in a hotel in the capital Mogadishu.