Far Right Hopes to Gain in Hungarian Elections

Far Right Hopes to Gain in Hungarian Elections

Far Right Hopes to Gain in Hungarian Elections

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 12:03 PM PDT

A far-right party could gain new power in elections, a result that would tarnish Hungary's international image and potentially undermine its economic recovery.

Ousted Kyrgyz President Claims Popular Support

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:54 AM PDT

The Kyrgyz president, forced from the capital last week in rioting, said in an interview he retained popular support.

Ousted Kyrgyz President Claims Popular Support

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:54 AM PDT

The Kyrgyz president, forced from the capital last week in rioting, said in an interview he retained popular support.

British campaigners threaten pope with arrest

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:31 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British author and atheist campaigner Richard Dawkins will try to have Pope Benedict arrested to face questions over the Catholic church's child abuse scandal when he visits Britain later this year, one of his lawyers said Sunday.

Haitians relocated to new camps

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 AM PDT

An operation is under way to move thousands of homeless quake victims in Haiti to new camps as the rainy season looms.


In One N.F.L. Fight, Women Lead the Way

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 10:00 PM PDT

The campaign to address the impact of head trauma on former players has been spearheaded by a diverse group that has changed the league's approach to the problem.

Ousted Kyrgyz President Claims Popular Support

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:30 AM PDT

The Kyrgyz president, forced from the capital last week in rioting, said in an interview he retained popular support.

Big Names Get Ready for the Final Round of the Masters

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:55 AM PDT

Lee Westwood had a one-stroke lead entering the final round of the Masters, with the former champions Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods close behind.

Airstrikes in Pakistan Kill 10 Militants

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 04:01 AM PDT

Fighter jets pounded militant hideouts in northwestern Pakistan, killing 10 suspected insurgents as part of a military operation that has left more than 300 fighters dead in the last three weeks.


Last Glastonbury tickets sell out

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:44 AM PDT

The last remaining set of tickets for the 2010 Glastonbury festival sell out in under an hour.


Kyrgyzstan's new leader tackles tough job

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:36 AM PDT

The nice thing about people new to power is they haven't yet learned the pretensions of state. When we arrived at the Kyrgyz Defense Ministry to interview Roza Otunbayeva, the chairwoman of the interim government, no one checked our identities, there were no metal detectors and no one frisked us or checked our equipment.

Pilgrims flock to see Turin shroud

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:10 AM PDT

"Christ's burial cloth", shown only five times in last 100 years, to draw two million visitors.


Kuwait 'expels ElBaradei group'

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:32 AM PDT

At least 21 supporters of Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei are deported from Kuwait, rights groups say.


Pompey stun Spurs to reach FA Cup final

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:36 AM PDT

Crisis club Portsmouth will meet Chelsea in the FA Cup final after two goals in extra time see them beat Tottenham 2-0 at Wembley.


Eurozone nations to offer loans to Greece

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 09:48 AM PDT

European officials on Sunday agreed to make as much as $40 billion in below market rate loans available to Greece, hoping to allay fears about a possible economic collapse in the troubled country.


Hungary Fidesz seen winning vote, polls delayed

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:11 AM PDT

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's election on Sunday is expected to oust the Socialists and usher in a center-right Fidesz government promising growth and jobs to lift the economy from its deepest recession in nearly two decades.

Greek police arrest suspected leftist guerrillas

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:00 AM PDT

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police have arrested six people suspected of belonging to one of the country's most militant guerrilla groups and taking part in bomb attacks, officials said on Sunday.

Hungarians set to elect new government

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:42 AM PDT

Hungarians went to the polls Sunday in a national election that could see the ruling Socialists ousted from power.

Euro-Zone Nations Offer $40 Billion to Greece

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 12:10 PM PDT

Euro-zone finance ministers unanimously approved a detailed emergency aid mechanism for Greece but stressed that the country had not yet requested a bailout.

In a Tough Economy, Limits on Welfare From 1996

Posted: 10 Apr 2010 09:30 PM PDT

Since the start of the recession, the number of Americans receiving benefits under the main federal-state welfare program has increased less than 10 percent, even as unemployment has nearly doubled.

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