TV debate on US healthcare plans

TV debate on US healthcare plans

TV debate on US healthcare plans

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:46 PM PST

Republican and Democratic party politicians are to take part in a televised debate, on President Obama's proposed healthcare reforms.


Yanukovych to be sworn in

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:48 PM PST

Victor Yanukovych will be sworn in on Thursday as Ukraine's fourth President, five years after the Orange Revolution swept him from power.


Mills awaits corruption ruling

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:52 PM PST

British tax lawyer David Mills is set to find out the result of his final appeal against corruption charges in Italy.


Allianz 4Q net income improves $1.5 billion (AP)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:47 PM PST

FILE - In this March 29, 2001 file picture the logo of the Allianz AG is seen on the outlet of this German insurance and financial services company in Stuttgart, southern Germany. France and Germany threatened fresh sanctions against Iran on Friday feb. 19, 2010 and Germany's leading insurance companies announced they would quit doing business in the country, following a report that Iran may be working on a nuclear warhead. Allianz said it 'has decided not to renew its reinsurance treaty business in Iran because of the political developments in the region. (AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle,File)AP - German insurance company Allianz SE says its net income improved in the fourth quarter from a loss a year ago, as a result of improved revenue, operating profit and an improvements in capital markets.

US soldiers not target in Pakistan attack (AP)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:53 PM PST

A Pakistani soldier scans the site of a bomb blast in Adezai village, some 40 kms from Peshawar, on February 23. Four young brothers were killed Wednesday when Taliban militants fired a rocket into a residential area of Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar, police said.(AFP/Tariq Mahmood)AP - A Pakistani general says three U.S. soldiers killed in a bombing this month close to the Afghan border were not the intended targets of the attack.

Australian elephant blessed by Buddhist monks (AP)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:38 PM PST

AP - Mali the baby elephant played with a red rubber ball as three Buddhist monks splashed her face with water Thursday in blessing ceremony for the Melbourne Zoo's newest star.


TV debate on US healthcare plans

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:46 PM PST

Republican and Democratic party politicians are to take part in a televised debate, on President Obama's proposed healthcare reforms.


Yanukovych to be sworn in

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:48 PM PST

Victor Yanukovych will be sworn in on Thursday as Ukraine's fourth President, five years after the Orange Revolution swept him from power.


Obama Ready to Make 'Tough Decision' on Offshore Oil Drilling

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:35 PM PST

President Obama gave a long speech Wednesday to the Business Roundtable. Let's take a look at what h


Afghan flag flown over Marjah town

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:43 PM PST

Ceremony marks return of civilian control, but Taliban influence remains evident.


India and Pakistan begin talks

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:33 PM PST

The last round was suspended after the attack on Mumbai in November 2008.


Army, Darfur rebels clash after ceasefire: rebels (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:12 PM PST

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir attends a news conference after the signing of an agreement in Doha February 23, 2010. REUTERS/Mohammed DabbousReuters - Sudan's army clashed with Darfur rebels the same day the country's president declared the region's war over after a ceasefire with another insurgent force, rebels said on Thursday.

Search resumes for victims of Indonesian landslide (AFP)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:18 PM PST

Rescuers and police officers continue to search for missing villagers after a massive landslide hit Dewata village in Pasir Jambu, West Java, February 25, 2010. Rescue officials have now confirmed 17 dead.(AFP/Bay Ismoyo)AFP - Rescuers with sniffer dogs resumed the grim search for survivors on Thursday after a landslide in Indonesia buried dozens of people, with 17 now confirmed dead.

Army, Darfur rebels clash after ceasefire: rebels

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:12 PM PST

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's army clashed with Darfur rebels the same day the country's president declared the region's war over after a ceasefire with another insurgent force, rebels said on Thursday.

India, Pakistan: Fresh bid to mend ties

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 07:02 PM PST

India and Pakistan are set to make a fresh attempt to soothe ties strained by the 2008 Mumbai attacks, amid a growing realization that a stable relationship between the two South Asian rivals is key to resolving the Afghan crisis in the region.

Pakistan kite ban grounds Lahorites festival plans (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 09:49 PM PST

Reuters - A ban on a decades-old and colourful tradition of kite-flying has riled many Pakistanis, but authorities say the sport has killed people and encourages "immoral" celebrations.


Afghan flag raised over town at centre of major assault (AFP)

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 09:44 PM PST

<p/>(AFP)AFP - The Afghan flag was raised Thursday over a town at the centre of a US-led military assault to drive the Taliban from one of their key strongholds, an AFP photographer said.

Australia warns Israel over 'fraud'

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:38 PM PST

Ambassador warned over reported use of forged passports in Dubai assassination.


Argentina urges UN chief to intervene in Falklands row

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 07:33 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS -Argentine Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana pressed UN chief Ban Ki-moon to intervene in an ongoing row over oil drilling by a British firm in waters off the disputed Falkland Islands.

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Dubai hunts 15 new Western suspects over Hamas hit

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 05:20 AM PST

DUBAI -Dubai police widened their search for the killers of a top Hamas militant in a luxury hotel, saying 15 new Western passport holders are suspects, bringing the total now sought to 26.

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