U.S.: Top Taliban commander captured

U.S.: Top Taliban commander captured

U.S.: Top Taliban commander captured

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:14 PM PST

The Taliban's top military leader, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been captured, a senior administration official says.

Israeli PM pushes for Iran sanctions in Russia meet

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 06:23 PM PST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday during a quick visit to Moscow to lobby for stronger sanctions on Iran.

North Korea marks Kim Jong Il's birthday

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 07:01 PM PST

North Korea celebrated the 68th birthday of Kim Jong Il on Tuesday with performances and festivals lauding the "Dear Leader," the country's state news agency reported.

Pollution protection plan for Danube

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 11:02 PM PST

An international plan for the Danube Basin is set to be adopted in the Austrian capital, Vienna.


EU to cut Sri Lanka trade benefits over rights (AFP)

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:33 PM PST

Displaced Tamil civilians at the Manik Farm refugee camp, located on the outskirts of the northern Sri Lankan town of Vavuniya, in December 2009. European Union nations decided Monday to withdraw preferential trade benefits from Sri Lanka due to AFP - European Union nations decided Monday to withdraw preferential trade benefits from Sri Lanka due to "significant shortcomings" on human rights issues, the EU Commission announced.

Steady India regain control of second South Africa test (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:48 PM PST

India's V.V.S. Laxman (L) and Amit Mishra run between the wickets on the third day of their second test cricket match against South Africa in Kolkata February 16, 2010. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - Vangipurappu Laxman struck a resolute 39 not out to enable India regain control of the second and final test against South Africa on Tuesday.

Iran eyes mafia gangs over Malaysia drug smuggling (AFP)

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:48 PM PST

International crime gangs are using Iranians to smuggle a flood of methamphetamines into Malaysia, the Iranian ambassador has said according to recent reports.(AFP/File/TENGKU BAHAR)AFP - International crime gangs are using Iranians to smuggle a flood of methamphetamines into Malaysia, the Iranian ambassador said according to reports Tuesday.

Taliban deputy 'seized' in Pakistan

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 11:01 PM PST

Mullah Omar's number two captured in raid in Pakistani city, US newspaper says.


U.S. official confirms top Taliban commander captured

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:35 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Taliban's top military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has been captured in Pakistan in a joint raid by Pakistani and U.S. spy agencies, a U.S. official said on Monday, confirming a report of the capture in The New York Times.


Two Britons detained near Delhi airport: reports (AFP)

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:24 PM PST

Two British nationals have been arrested in New Delhi for alleged suspicious activity near the international airport, media reports have said.(AFP/File/Raveendran)AFP - Two British nationals have been arrested in the Indian capital for alleged suspicious activity near the international airport, media reports said Tuesday.

India 431-6 v South Africa (296), second test - lunch (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 10:16 PM PST

India's Amit Mishra leaves a bouncer ball on the third day of their second test cricket match against South Africa in Kolkata February 16, 2010. REUTERS/Arko DattaReuters - India were 431 for six in their first innings at lunch on the third day of the second and final test against South Africa on Tuesday.

Why Foster's Is Faltering

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 09:45 PM PST

Currency woes and flagging demand hurt Australia's largest beer and wine maker.


North Korea marks Kim's birthday

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 09:24 PM PST

State media hails "brilliant commander" as North marks leader's 68th birthday.


Zut alors! Quebec says Games commits language faux-pas (Reuters)

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 05:04 PM PST

Reuters - The opening ceremony for the Vancouver Olympics did not promote nearly enough French-Canadian culture, the premier of the mainly French-speaking province of Quebec said on Monday.


US, Pakistan capture Taliban's top commander: report

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 07:24 PM PST

NEW YORK -The United States and Pakistani intelligence forces captured the Taliban's top military commander in a secret joint operation in Karachi, Pakistan, the online edition of The New York Times said.

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N.Korea marks leader's birthday

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 07:04 PM PST

SEOUL -North Korea Tuesday heaped praise on leader Kim Jong-Il as it marked his birthday with the customary national holiday, but took a softer tone towards the United States and South Korea after a turbulent year.

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Japan may charge anti-whaling activist

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 06:14 PM PST

TOKYO -Japan may press charges against a New Zealand anti-whaling activist who boarded one of its ships in Antarctic waters, officials said Tuesday.

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After 50 years of independence, African states reflect

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 05:39 PM PST

DAKAR -Fifty years after independence 17 African states face sober introspection as they take stock of failures and success, assessing post-colonial mistakes while taking pride in national identity.

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Deadly school collapse adds to Haiti's misery

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 04:56 PM PST

PORT-AU-PRINCE -A school partially collapsed in north Haiti after a mudslide, killing four children and bringing further catastrophe to a country already devastated by last month's massive earthquake.

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Rudd's Support Slips in New Poll

Posted: 15 Feb 2010 09:09 PM PST

Support for Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is at its lowest ebb since he became leader of the center-left Labor administration, according to a poll published Tuesday.


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