Paterson rules out spending talks

Paterson rules out spending talks

Paterson rules out spending talks

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:57 PM PST

The Secretary of State says the government will not renegotiate Northern Ireland's allocation in the Comprehensive Spending Review.


Qatar: A quiet World Cup favourite

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:47 PM PST

A mould-breaking bid has made Qatar a favourite to stage the 2022 World Cup, despite its low international football ranking, its size and its often inhospitable climate.


NATO Rejects Russian Missile-Defense Offer

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 01:05 PM PST

NATO leaders rebuffed a proposal from Russian President Medvedev to unite Russia's missile defenses with those of the West, said diplomats and NATO officials.


U.N. warns Ivorian candidates against victory claims

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:40 PM PST

ABIDJAN (Reuters) - The chief of the U.N. mission to Ivory Coast has urged both candidates in Sunday's election run-off not to claim victory before results are announced, amid fears of violence in a country torn by conflict in recent years. Y.J. Choi, the head of the 8-year-old peacekeeping mission in the West African nation, said he was conscious of the risk of clashes. Youths with sticks and machetes in the Abidjan suburb of Attencoube clashed, wounding some, witnesses said.

Putin, Merkel trade barbs ahead of talks in Germany

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:36 PM PST

BERLIN (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused each other of hindering trade and investment Thursday ahead of talks which may result in the biggest German divestment from Russia to date.

U.S. embassies warn allies of possible fallout from new WikiLeaks disclosure

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:03 PM PST

U.S. embassies around the world are warning allies that WikiLeaks might be poised to release classified cables that could negatively impact relations by revealing sensitive assessments and exposing U.S. sources.


Sudan war 'could cost $100bn'

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:54 PM PST

Coalition of think-tanks say a return to conflict could cost billions for regional and international community.


Afghan settlement would leave no room for al Qaeda-Pakistan

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:16 PM PST

LONDON (Reuters) - A political settlement in Afghanistan would leave no room for al Qaeda, which would have to "fall in line or leave the region," a senior Pakistani politician said on Thursday.

'Honeymoon killer' indicted in US

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:58 AM PST

A US man whose wife died while scuba-diving on the Great Barrier Reef during their honeymoon is indicted for murder in Alabama, after being deported from Australia.


Live - Murray v Ferrer

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:54 AM PST

Britain's Andy Murray takes on David Ferrer in his final group match at the ATP World Tour Finals.


Mumbai Jewish Center in Court Fight

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 10:31 AM PST

Two years after 10 Pakistani militants attacked Mumbai, business has seemingly returned to normal in India's financial capital—except in the Chabad House.


Investor Worries Mount on Ireland

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 10:49 AM PST

Ireland's latest austerity drive failed to soothe investor nerves, as fears mounted that the country's new measures to raise income tax, lower the minimum wage and slash government payrolls could worsen its economic woes.


Ireland's Ruling Party Seen Losing Seat

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 10:37 AM PST

Ireland's embattled ruling Fianna Fail party is expected lose its long-held seat in a by-election in Donegal in the north-west of the country Thursday in a vote that's expected to be won by the opposition Sinn Fein candidate.


Rabbit-crushing video condemned

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:30 AM PST

Chinese internet users condemn online videos of young women crushing rabbits to death, apparently for fun.


Rabbit-crushing video condemned

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:30 AM PST

Chinese internet users condemn online videos of young women crushing rabbits to death, apparently for fun.


Germany Pushes France to Toughen Bailout Stance

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:00 PM PST

Germany seemed to win qualified support from France in its effort to make private investors pick up part of the tab.

Haiti heads for elections, police keep marches apart

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:22 PM PST

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Armed Haitian police kept apart boisterous supporters of rival presidential candidates in Port-au-Prince on Thursday as the earthquake-hit Caribbean country heads for turbulent elections this weekend in the grip of a cholera epidemic.

News Analysis: Frustrations With Mayor Are Backdrop to Nominee Uproar

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:34 AM PST

When Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg appointed Joel I. Klein as school chancellor, people kept an open mind. With Cathleen P. Black, some are outraged.

23 dead since Sunday in Brazil slum violence

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 12:30 PM PST

Clashes between police and drug gangs in the slums of Rio de Janeiro has killed 23 people since Sunday, with more than 110 people arrested, military police said Thursday.

Dutch ask Germans for fugitive Nazi war criminal

Posted: 25 Nov 2010 11:09 AM PST

Dutch prosecutors asked Germany on Thursday to hand over a fugitive Nazi war criminal who escaped from prison nearly 60 years ago, they said.

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