Brazil central bank head 'ousted'

Brazil central bank head 'ousted'


Brazil central bank head 'ousted'

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 01:08 PM PST

Brazil's hawkish central bank head Henrique Meirelles is to be replaced local papers say, as data shows inflation on the rise.


U.S. Firm in Support of South Korea

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:23 PM PST

In response to the artillery exchange between North and South Korea, the Pentagon stuck closely to a carefully calibrated diplomatic script offered overnight by the White House.


Hamilton Is American League’s M.V.P.

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:53 PM PST

The Rangers would not have coasted to their first division title since 1999 without Josh Hamilton, winner of the American League's Most Valuable Player award.


Iran 'briefly halted enrichment'

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:48 PM PST

Low-level uranium enrichment at Natanz facility was shutdown due to apparent technical problem, UN report says.


911 'could accept text and video'

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:37 PM PST

The Federal Communication Commission is considering updating the 911 emergency call system to accept photo, text and video messages.


For Air Travelers, Small Affronts Start to Add Up

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:56 PM PST

After fees, disappearing amenities, higher fares and full flights, fliers may find tougher security the last straw.


On Baseball: The Baffling Part Is That Jeter Talks Turned Ugly

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:54 PM PST

When the Yankees said they would value Derek Jeter as a player, not a brand, in contract negotiations, his agent called it baffling. But what is the Yankees' shortstop worth?


The Caucus: Burris Added to Chicago’s Mayor Mix

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST

Supporters of Roland W. Burris, who is packing up his Senate office this week, have filed the necessary paperwork for him to run for mayor.


Bats: Hamilton Wins American League M.V.P.

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:33 AM PST

Josh Hamilton collected 22 of 28 first-place votes in balloting announced Tuesday, beating Miguel Cabrera of Detroit. Robinson Cano of the Yankees finished third.


Nigeria announces new poll date

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST

Electoral commission says April 9 will be the date Africa's most populous nation will vote for a new president.


Witness recalls rapes, killings in Bemba ICC trial

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:09 PM PST

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The militia of former Congo vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba raped young girls at a school in the Central African Republic, and also robbed and beat civilians, a witness told the International Criminal Court on Tuesday.


Drug 'reduces' HIV infection risk

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:13 PM PST

A drug used to treat HIV may offer gay and bisexual men some protection against contracting the virus, claim the authors of a new study.


Morales attacks US 'coup plots'

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 01:18 AM PST

Bolivian President Evo Morales accuses the US of backing coup attempts against him and other left-wing Latin American leaders


Live - Soderling v Ferrer

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:47 AM PST

World number four Robin Soderling plays seventh seed David Ferrer as they look for their first win at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.


Man held over wasteground death

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:43 AM PST

A 34-year-old man is arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found on wasteground in North Lanarkshire.


Progress 'uneven' in Afghanistan

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:35 PM PST

The Pentagon admits progress in the Afghan conflict has been "uneven" with only modest gains against the Taliban insurgency.


South Korea president warns North

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:34 AM PST

Lee Myung-bak warns of "enormous retaliation" if North Korea repeats deadly artillery attack near disputed border.


Hundreds die in Cambodia stampede

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:19 AM PST

At least 410 killed and hundreds injured in stampede on a small island during Phnom Penh's water festival.


Sudanese region may hold own vote

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:39 AM PST

Abyei, the oil-rich region of Sudan, may take plebiscite into own hands if north and south fail to resolve dispute.


Afghan violence soars, insurgency expanding: U.S.

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:46 AM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Violence in Afghanistan hit an all-time high in recent months and the insurgency is growing more sophisticated, the U.S. military said on Tuesday.


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