Ten 'Russian agents' held in US

Ten 'Russian agents' held in US


Ten 'Russian agents' held in US

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 01:14 PM PDT

Ten people have been arrested in the US for allegedly spying for the Russian government, US officials say.


McChrystal-Karzai Relationship Steers the News in Afghanistan

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:36 PM PDT

Afghan newspapers suggest that General McChrystal's support for President Karzai's decisions could have been a factor in President Obama's decision to switch pull the switch on American leaders.


Germany's Presidential Election Tests Merkel

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:22 PM PDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces a test of her authority, and of her squabbling government's cohesion, when German lawmakers elect a new Federal President on Wednesday.


Schools Need Not Recognize Groups That Discriminate

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:50 PM PDT

A law school did not violate the First Amendment by not recognizing a group that excluded gays, the Supreme Court ruled.


Roddick Upset by Lu in Wimbledon Round of 16

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:35 PM PDT

Yen-Hsun Lu of Taiwan pulled the upset of the tournament so far, beating Andy Roddick in Wimbledon's round of 16.


UN summer camp in Gaza vandalised

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Equipment set on fire in second attack on a childrens' camp by armed men.


What Bolstering Gun Rights Will Mean

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:37 PM PDT

How should cities and states alter their gun control policies given the Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment?


Hunger fears grow in Sudan exodus

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Thousands of Sudanese forced from their homes are heading for an area already severely hit by food shortages, it has emerged.


World Cup Live: Brazil vs. Chile

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:53 AM PDT

Live coverage and analysis of the World Cup Round of 16 game between Brazil and Chile in Johannesburg.


Mexico state candidate shot dead

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:04 PM PDT

The candidate for the post of governor in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas is killed while out on the campaign trail.


Ex-Panamanian dictator Noriega stands trial in Paris

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 11:30 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - The trial of Manuel Noriega on money-laundering charges began in Paris on Monday with lawyers for the ex-Panamanian dictator arguing the proceedings were unlawful and he should be allowed to return home.


Mexico governor candidate shot dead

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 11:59 AM PDT

A gubernatorial candidate in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, was killed by gunfire Monday morning in Ciudad Victoria, the government-run Notimex news agency reported.


Afghan Corruption Watchdog to Probe Exports of Cash

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:47 PM PDT

Afghanistan's top anticorruption watchdog will launch an investigation into the billions of dollars flowing out through the country's main airport, the government said following a Wall Street Journal article.


Dance Review: Darci Kistler: The Long Goodbye

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 11:34 AM PDT

Ms. Kistler, the last dancer trained and promoted by George Balanchine, made her career farewell onstage on Sunday at the Koch Theater.


Troops fire at Kashmir protesters

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 11:42 AM PDT

At least two dead as disputed region witnesses more clashes.


Angry House lawmaker cuts aid to Afghanistan

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 12:05 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key U.S. House of Representatives Democrat said on Monday she is cutting billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan from spending legislation because she is outraged over reports of corruption and donor aid being flown out the country.


Mexico state candidate killed ahead of vote: media

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:23 AM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A leading opposition candidate running for governor of the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas was killed on Monday local media reported, fanning fears drug violence will disrupt local elections this weekend.


Belgium abuse commission resigns?

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:32 AM PDT

Panel probing clerical sex abuse claims resigns over police raid on church offices.


BP oil capture faces storm delays

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:44 AM PDT

Plans to increase the capture of leaking oil in the Gulf of Mexico face delays due to a tropical storm, BP says.


Gunman arrested after bank siege

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 01:07 PM PDT

A man is arrested three hours into a siege in which a number of people were held hostage at a Barclays bank in Ashford.


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