Colombian rebels give hostage handover coordinates

Colombian rebels give hostage handover coordinates


Colombian rebels give hostage handover coordinates

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:40 PM PST

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's FARC guerrillas have issued coordinates for the release of two soldiers held in rebel camps deep in the jungles, a leftist senator involved in mediation efforts said on Thursday.


Turkey recalls envoy to Sweden over Armenia vote

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:09 PM PST

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey recalled its ambassador to Sweden on Thursday and canceled an upcoming summit between the countries after the Swedish parliament branded the World War One killing of Armenians by Ottoman forces genocide.


US: Europe biased against Muslims

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:31 PM PST

US annual human rights report says Muslims are discriminated against in Europe.


Liverpool sunk by late Lille goal

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:10 PM PST

Liverpool face an uphill task to progress from the last 16 of the Europa League after Eden Hazard's goal gave a lively Lille side a first-leg lead.


Thalidomide effect mystery solved

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:45 AM PST

The mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs is revealed by scientists.


Anguish for kidnap boy's family

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:06 PM PST

Relatives of kidnapped five-year-old Sahil Saeed speak of their anguish as reports of his release turn out to be false.


Georgetown 91, Syracuse 84: Syracuse Has an Injury Scare in Loss to Georgetown

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:59 AM PST

Syracuse center Arinze Onuaku left with an injury but is expected to be back for the N.C.A.A. tournament.


Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece’s Debt Woes

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:01 PM PST

Greece's retirement plan, which lets 14 percent of its work force retire early, has become divisive in Europe.


Concerns on Iran in U.S. Rights Report

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:43 AM PST

The State Department said in an annual report that the human rights situation in Iran had "degenerated" since the disputed election last year.


Two kidnapped foreign aid workers freed in Haiti

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:43 AM PST

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Two foreign aid workers with Doctors Without Borders in quake-hit Haiti were kidnapped and held for nearly a week before being freed early on Thursday, the international medical charity said.


Net billionaires

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:47 AM PST

Who has profited from the web's biggest sites?


Crazy for Thai tatoos

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 08:49 AM PST

For many, tattoos can be a sign of rebellion, individuality or fashion; but in Thailand, tattoos have a whole different meaning.


Ex-Bosnian leader 'owed apology'

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:48 AM PST

Britain should apologise to ex-Bosnian president for "mistreating" him in prison, says chairman of the joint presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina.


Myanmar Sends Troops to Borders

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 12:27 PM PST

The military is moving large numbers of soldiers to border areas near China and Thailand in anticipation of possible conflicts with ethnic rebels in those areas before elections this year.


UK MPs deny charges over expenses

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:34 AM PST

Four British politicians tell court they are not guilty of charges of false accounting.


Aqueduct Casino Deal is Dead

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:25 AM PST

Gov. David A. Paterson's office said Aqueduct Entertainment Group would not be awarded a contract to build and run a casino at the Aqueduct racetrack.


Live Updates From the Big East Tournament, Day 3

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:37 AM PST

Live updates from Day 3 of the Big East men's basketball tournament.


Obama urges China action on yuan

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 11:55 AM PST

US President Barack Obama has urged China to change its currency strategy to help re-balance the global economy.


Morocco warns religious groups

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 09:33 AM PST

Morocco warns against religious activists seeking to convert people - two days after expelling 20 Christians.


Dutch nurses: Care does not include sex

Posted: 11 Mar 2010 10:17 AM PST

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A union representing Dutch nurses will launch a national campaign Friday against demands for sexual services by patients who claim it should be part of their standard care.


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