Russia wary about NATO November summit invite

Russia wary about NATO November summit invite


Russia wary about NATO November summit invite

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:50 PM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia wants to know more about NATO's vision of bilateral ties and its own future before agreeing to meet on the sidelines of a November summit, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in remarks published Thursday.


Oil companies withdraw from Iran

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:41 PM PDT

Four major energy companies are pulling out of Iran in order to comply with US sanctions, the State Department says.


Chile's 'kamikaze' miners

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Gilberto Angulos does not need to say a word to tell the tale of working 30 years in Chile's mines. His broken body does all the talking for him.


Lightning 'may have hit balloon'

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:20 PM PDT

Two missing gas balloonists are either in a life raft or their balloon was hit by lightning and exploded, their ground crew say.


U.S. Envoy Steps Up Shuttle to Save Mideast Talks

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:40 PM PDT

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - U.S. envoy George Mitchell on Thursday stepped up the pace of efforts to save Middle East peace talks launched four weeks ago, saying he was seeking common ground to avert their collapse.


Novartis Pays $422.5 Million in Settlement

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:44 AM PDT

The company joins a growing list of pharmaceutical companies that have been accused by federal prosecutors of illegally promoting drugs for off-label purposes.


Jamaica storm death toll rises

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:17 PM PDT

The death toll from Tropical Storm Nicole in Jamaica has risen to five following flash floods and mudslides triggered by the storm, officials say.


FC Utrecht 0-0 Liverpool

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Liverpool live a charmed life as they earn a hard-fought draw at Utrecht in a Europa League Group K tie.


Rwanda: U.N. Congo report threat to region's stability

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:08 PM PDT

KIGALI (Reuters) - Rwanda on Thursday presented seven objections to a U.N. report accusing its troops of committing atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and said publishing it could threaten regional stability.


Ecuador declares state of emergency

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:51 PM PDT

Ecuador declared state of emergency amid unrest that led to president Correa to accuse opposition of staging a coup.


UN reaches out to Congo rape survivors

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:59 AM PDT

A high level UN human rights panel has started talks with survivors of sexual violence in the Congo (DRC).


Scientists unearth ancient giant penguin in Peru

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:41 AM PDT

Scientists unearth a fossil in Peru of a giant penguin that lived some 36 million years ago, offering an insight into the birds' evolution.


Media camps out at Chile mine site

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:47 AM PDT

As efforts continue to rescue miners trapped underground in Chile, media teams from around the world have gathered at the site.


AIG planning to repay US taxpayer

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Bailed-out insurer AIG plans to move ahead with the process of paying back US taxpayer cash.


Paladino’s Aide Blames Reporter

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:20 AM PDT

Carl. P. Paladino claims the actions of a reporter have endangered his daughter.


Extinct Penguin Wore Earth Tones, Fossil Shows

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:01 AM PDT

Researchers say imprints left by the large bird, which lived in Peru more than 36 million years ago, contain evidence that its feathers were mostly reddish brown and shades of gray.


Paris Fashion Week: Cavalli’s Night at the Top of the Food Chain

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:14 AM PDT

At a lavish Left Bank blowout, stars paid homage to the man who makes distressed denim and animal-print gowns.


U.S. bill on Chinese currency would hurt both countries, China says

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 01:37 AM PDT

China on Thursday urged the United States to resist protectionism and avoid damaging both nations' economies, following the U.S. House's passage of legislation designed to combat Beijing's manipulation of currency.


Singapore's founding father hospitalized

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 08:33 PM PDT

Lee Kuan Yew, who is widely credited with molding Singapore into one of the world's most prosperous countries, has been admitted to the hospital, officials said.


Wall Street Sputters on Last Day of Month

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 10:20 AM PDT

Despite economic reports that were stronger than expected, investors decided to lock in profits at the end of a historically strong month.


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