China's Xinhua to Launch English-Language Station

China's Xinhua to Launch English-Language Station

China's Xinhua to Launch English-Language Station

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:33 AM PDT

China's Xinhua state news agency announced the launch of a global English-language television channel, part of a broader international push by the government media to counter the dominance of Western news outlets and convey a Chinese perspective on events.


Beijing Restricts Home Purchases

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 09:52 AM PDT

Beijing's municipal government imposed fresh restrictions on home purchases, adding to a series of national administrative measures aimed at curbing property speculation and reining in runaway real-estate prices.


Turkey, Brazil brokering Iran nuclear deal

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:21 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Turkey and Brazil are trying to revive a stalled atomic fuel deal with Iran in an attempt to help the Islamic Republic avoid new U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program, Western diplomats said on Friday.

Putin Calls for Merger of Russian and Ukrainian Gas Companies

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:05 PM PDT

The move, if successful, would put Ukraine's strategic network of gas pipelines under the Kremlin's control.

After Debates, British Candidates Race to Finish Line

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:10 PM PDT

With six days before British voters go to the polls, Gordon Brown struggled to recapture the sense of momentum buoying his Conservative and Liberal Democratic rivals.

After Mob, Joe DeFede, Ex-Crime Boss, Is Scraping By

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:09 PM PDT

After a five-year prison stint, legal fees and the crushing costs of creating a new identity, the former acting boss of the Lucchese crime family is almost broke.

Updates on the Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:50 AM PDT

Updates on the oil slick spreading in the Gulf of Mexico following last week's explosion at an offshore oil rig.

Palestinian Authority blocks sale of goods made at Israeli settlements

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:48 AM PDT

The Palestinian Authority has embarked on a series of measures aimed at ending what one official has called the "cancer" of Palestinian economic dependence on Israel's West Bank settlements.

Protesters Storm Bangkok Hospital in Search of Soldiers

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 12:40 PM PDT

The hospital evacuated hundreds of its patients and shut down all but emergency services after protesters stormed the hospital searching for soldiers.

A Moment in Time (or, F.A.Q. on U.T.C.)

Posted: 29 Apr 2010 09:26 PM PDT

How to join our worldwide photo community on Sunday.

Putin stuns Ukraine with surprise gas deal

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:03 AM PDT

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Russia offered on Friday to merge gas giant Gazprom with Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz, to a furious outcry from Ukraine's opposition accusing Moscow of trying to destroy Ukraine's independence.

Shanghai opens Expo with dazzling display

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:36 AM PDT

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Shanghai officially opened its multi-billion-dollar Expo Friday with a dazzling display of fireworks, lasers and dancing fountains, amid tight security and the virtual shutdown of its main Pudong financial district.

Stalin museum founder 'murdered'

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:12 AM PDT

A businessman who set up a Josef Stalin museum is beaten to death by attackers in southern Russia.


Former Pakistani Intelligence Official Is Found Dead

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:07 AM PDT

The former officer was believed to have been killed over his role as a negotiator in a mosque siege three years ago.

Blair backs Brown's waning campaign

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:25 AM PDT

Former PM says ruling Labour party has "every chance of succeeding" in May 6 election.


Man is killed in double stabbing

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 11:12 AM PDT

An 18-year-old is arrested on suspicion of murder after a man is killed and a woman seriously hurt in a stabbing in Hertfordshire.


Thai protesters storm hospital

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:26 AM PDT

A major Thai hospital shuts down after being stormed by Red Shirt protesters.


Ferguson banks on Liverpool pride

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:37 AM PDT

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Liverpool will not "throw away their history" by standing aside for Chelsea on Sunday.


Study to 'unlock tornado secrets'

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:04 AM PDT

An international team of researchers embarks on what is described as the "most ambitious tornado study in history".


U.S. Says Mideast Peace Talks to Resume Next Week

Posted: 30 Apr 2010 10:19 AM PDT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that the Mideast peace process will get back on track next week, though not the U.S.-brokered direct talks involving Israeli and Palestinians.

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