China calls U.S. a hypocrite over human rights

China calls U.S. a hypocrite over human rights

China calls U.S. a hypocrite over human rights

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:07 AM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China accused Washington of hypocrisy on Friday for its criticism of Beijing's restrictions on the Internet and dissent, blaming the United States for the financial crisis and saying its own rights record was terrible.


Q+A - Who are Thailand's "red shirts"?

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:07 AM PST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai anti-government "red shirt" protesters moved in on Bangkok on Friday ahead of a mass rally to force fresh elections.


Al Qaeda demands ransom, one Spanish hostage freed

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 01:07 AM PST

MADRID (Reuters) - Al Qaeda is seeking a $5 million ransom and the release of imprisoned Islamist fighters as conditions to free two Spanish hostages kidnapped in Mauritania, newspaper El Pais said on Friday, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.


British hostage endured mock executions in Iraq

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:37 AM PST

LONDON (Reuters) - British computer expert Peter Moore, held captive in Iraq for 2-1/2 years until his release in December, has said he was tortured and subjected to mock executions by a well-trained kidnap gang.


Activist arrested over boarding Japan whaling ship

Posted: 12 Mar 2010 12:07 AM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's coastguard on Friday arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand who boarded a whaling vessel in the Antarctic following clashes between hunters and environmentalists, a spokesman said.


Japan govt support slips ahead of election - poll

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:39 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his cabinet slid to just over 30 percent in a poll published by Jiji news agency on Friday, boding ill for the ruling party in a key mid-year election.


Haiti quake deaths were 'avoidable'

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:37 PM PST

Poor construction is one factor being blamed for the high death toll in Haiti after a massive earthquake killed 200,000 people two months ago.


Portugal to vote on budget plans

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:33 PM PST

Trade unions in Portugal are threatening further strikes if the government's budget passes a vote in parliament on Friday.


Pope in talks over German 'abuse'

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:36 PM PST

Pope Benedict XVI will meet the head of the German Bishops' Conference on Friday to discuss the abuse scandal raging in the country.


Cabinet shake-up tests Taiwan's pro-China president

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:38 PM PST

TAIPEI (Reuters) - China-friendly Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou faces a new test of public confidence ahead of tense year-end elections after the sudden resignation of his justice minister and the health minister's threat to quit.


Sweden passes 'genocide' vote

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:21 PM PST

Turkey has recalled its ambassador to Sweden after the Swedish parliament voted to describe the killing of Armenians in World War I as genocide.


US plans Afghan 'civilian surge'

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:25 PM PST

More than 1,000 US government employees are part of a "civilian surge" being planned to help the military operation in Afghanistan.


New York's "Ground Zero" workers reach deal on claims

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:07 PM PST

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of workers who suffered health problems after the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001 have reached a settlement worth up to $657.5 million with an insurer representing the city of New York, city officials and lawyers said on Thursday.


Anti-whaling activist arrested on arrival in Japan

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:06 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's coastguard on Friday arrested an anti-whaling activist who boarded a whaling vessel in the Antarctic following clashes between hunters and environmentalists, a spokesman said.


Teacher killed by wolves in Alaska, police say

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:43 PM PST

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A schoolteacher found dead this week near a remote Alaska village was probably killed by wolves, Alaska State Troopers said on Thursday.


Birth control pill poses no added health risk - study

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 06:43 PM PST

LONDON (Reuters) - One of the world's largest studies of the contraceptive pill has found that women who have taken it can expect longer lives and are less likely to die from any cause, including cancer and heart disease.


U.S. Democrats move closer to healthcare deal

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:44 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats drew closer on Thursday to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could clear the way for a final vote in the next few weeks, but vowed not to be bound by White House deadlines.


Billionaire Pinera takes power as quakes jolt Chile

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PST

CONSTITUCION, Chile (Reuters) - The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile's president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just 12 days ago.


U.S. Democrats move closer to healthcare deal

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Democrats drew closer on Thursday to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could lead to a final vote in the next few weeks, but vowed not to be bound by White House deadlines.


Obama lobbied on black unemployment, immigration

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 05:12 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday faced pressure to help create jobs in African-American communities and deliver an immigration overhaul even as he tried to push healthcare reform across the finish line.


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