Jakarta probes maid death in Saudi

Jakarta probes maid death in Saudi


Jakarta probes maid death in Saudi

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 09:47 AM PST

Indonesia launches inquiry into reports that Kikim Komalasari was murdered by her employers before her body was dumped.


Greek Hopes for Loan Extension Fade

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:09 PM PST

Greece's government is losing hope of getting additional time to pay back a $150 billion loan, as the EU and IMF take a hard line as it considers further European bailouts.


Brazil's Rousseff Signals Fiscal Path

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:12 PM PST

Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff is poised to keep Finance Minister Guido Mantega in his post when she takes office next year, signaling a decision to maintain policies of spurring growth through government spending, rather than tackling the country's rising debt load.


Nato 'to agree' to Afghan pullout

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:32 PM PST

Nato chief says military alliance plans to hand over control of security to Afghan forces by 2014.


At War: Peace, and Rides, During Id al-Adha

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:40 AM PST

For the first time since the Iraq war started, Baghdad's Id festival went off without a hitch.


Canada burns ex-colonel's uniform

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:41 PM PST

The Canadian military burns the uniforms, documents and equipment of ex-colonel Russell Williams, jailed for murder and sexual assault.


China Move Could Counter Fed’s Efforts

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:47 PM PST

China's new rules on banks could help maintain its currency advantage in the face of the Federal Reserve's monetary easing.


An Online Path to the Bar Mitzvah

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:57 PM PST

Some choose to forgo the temple for bar and bat mitzvah lessons.


Growing Chinese horse-racing industry eager for end to government betting ban

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:42 AM PST

WUHAN, CHINA - There are only so many diamond iPads and Louis Vuitton mah-jongg sets a Chinese billionaire can buy in a lifetime. So now wealthy Chinese are looking for other ways to splurge - and discovering a passion for that richest of rich men's toys, the thoroughbred racehorse.



'Missile defence shield' for Nato

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:48 PM PST

A missile defence system covering all Nato countries has been agreed at the alliance's summit in Lisbon, US President Barack Obama has said.


French farmer fed ducks cannabis

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:00 AM PST

A French farmer is given a one-month suspended jail sentence and fined 500 euros (£428) for feeding his ducks marijuana to rid them of worms.


9/11 workers accept dust pay deal

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:35 PM PST

Thousands of workers exposed to toxic dust after the 2001 terror attacks in New York accept a $625m (£392m) settlement and cease litigation.


What can the Nato summit achieve?

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:52 AM PST

Nato leaders are starting a summit in Portugal that President Obama says he hopes will revitalise the alliance.


Four men charged with van murder

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:48 AM PST

Four men have been charged with the murder of a man found in the back of a van in Berkshire with serious injuries.


Russia 'frees Israeli mercenary'

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:40 AM PST

Russia frees a former Israeli soldier whose extradition was sought by Colombia for training paramilitary groups, report say.


'Chance' saved Statoil from blast

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:32 AM PST

Only "chance" prevented a major accident at a well run by Norway's Statoil, the country's oil safety watchdog says.


Putin, Wen, other leaders in bid to save the tiger

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:55 AM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, China's premier Wen Jiabao and other world leaders will hold an unprecedented summit next week in a last ditch effort to save the tiger from extinction.


Prescriptions: Darvon Pulled From Market by F.D.A.

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:18 AM PST

The pain killer and related drugs can cause fatal heart rhythms.


Over 95 Percent of 9/11 Workers Approve Settlement

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 11:49 AM PST

The approval by workers who sued the city and its contractors over health damages from the rescue clears the way for payouts of at least $625 million.


Media Decoder: Scarborough Is Suspended for Political Donations

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 12:26 PM PST

MSNBC suspended the "Morning Joe" host for two days after Politico reported on his campaign contributions.


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