Saudi police kill al Qaeda suspect in shootout

Saudi police kill al Qaeda suspect in shootout


Saudi police kill al Qaeda suspect in shootout

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:05 PM PST

JEDDAH, Saudi Aarabi (Reuters) - Saudi security forces shot dead a suspected al Qaeda militant and arrested another after one of them opened fire at agents at a checkpoint on Friday, the interior ministry said.


Man dies as Tunisian police open fire in clashes

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:06 PM PST

TUNIS (Reuters) - One civilian was killed and several others were injured on Friday when Tunisian police opened fire on protesters during clashes in a provincial city, official and trade union sources said.


Terror threat by Somali group raised

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:58 PM PST

The authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Burundi have all issued alerts over possible terrorist attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations.


Taurasi May Face Olympic Ban for Positive Drug Test

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:46 PM PST

Diana Taurasi's positive test for a banned drug while playing basketball professionally in Turkey may threaten her eligibility to play for the U.S. in 2012.


Karzai warms to idea of talking to Taliban in Turkey

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:31 PM PST

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Hamid Karzai said on Friday the Afghan government would welcome any offer by Turkey to facilitate talks with the Taliban that could help bring an end to the conflict in his homeland.


Hawaii’s Governor Takes On ‘Birthers’

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:03 PM PST

Neil Abercrombie, who knew Barack Obama's parents, is incensed at those who assert he was born in Kenya.


At War: For Some Iraqi Christians – Shelter in Istanbul

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:40 AM PST

"We are a national church without a nation," said, Idris Gabriel Emlek, one of the Fathers of the Chaldean Assyrian Church.


Australian navy in drug scandal

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:57 AM PST

Investigations launched into claims of navy personnel abusing privileged access to smuggle drugs into Sydney.


Ivorian leader handed ultimatum

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:06 PM PST

West African regional bloc tells Laurent Gbagbo he must stand down as president or expect to face "legitimate force".


Democrats Seek Changes to Senate Procedures

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:25 AM PST

Frustrated by regular filibusters and other blockades, Senate Democrats are urging their leadership to change the chamber's rules.


Iraqi Christians Lie Low on Christmas

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:00 PM PST

Many Iraqi churches canceled Christmas observances in response to an outbreak of violence against Christians.


W African bloc threatens Gbagbo

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:03 PM PST

West African regional bloc Ecowas tells Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo to stand down or expect to face force.


Leonardo in for Benitez at Inter

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:06 AM PST

Inter Milan appoint former AC Milan boss Leonardo as successor to Rafael Benitez as coach on a one-and-a-half-year contract.


Cargo ship on fire off Kent coast

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:18 AM PST

Three casualties are airlifted from a cargo ship on fire in the English Channel, off the Kent coast.


Police meet Muslims after arrests

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:56 AM PST

Police meet Muslims at a Cardiff mosque to discuss the arrests of five men in the city suspected of terrorism offences.


South Africa asked to join emerging powers bloc

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 11:06 AM PST

Established already as a key player in Africa, South Africa boosted its image Friday after it was formally invited to join a federation of soaring global economies.


France to help build Russian warships

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 09:36 AM PST

Top officials in Moscow have accepted a French offer to help supply the Russian Navy with two new amphibious assault warships, according to a statement released Friday by the office of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.


Hollywood Dispute Pits Parking Against Organic Food

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:00 PM PST

A film school is trying to block a renewal of the permit for the Hollywood Farmers Market because it obstructs its most convenient parking lot.


City Room: Tree Man | The Long Goodbye

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:58 PM PST

A once swaggering Christmas-tree seller on Broadway gets his comeuppance.


Russia to buy two warships from France in major military deal

Posted: 24 Dec 2010 10:55 AM PST

PARIS - After a long hesitation and arduous negotiations, Russia has decided to buy at least two of France's advanced Mistral-class amphibious warships in an unprecedented military deal between Moscow and the West, the two nations said Friday.


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