U.N. Panel Finds Sri Lanka War Crimes Allegations Are 'Credible'

U.N. Panel Finds Sri Lanka War Crimes Allegations Are 'Credible'

U.N. Panel Finds Sri Lanka War Crimes Allegations Are 'Credible'

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:06 PM PDT

A U.N.-appointed panel has found that allegations of war crimes by the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers during the concluding battles of their 27-year war are credible and could lead to formal charges if investigated.


Sales of New Homes Rise, but Pace Remains Slow

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:40 PM PDT

The rate was up from February but a glut of distressed properties remains a drag on the market.

The Caucus: Barbour Decides Against Presidential Run

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:52 PM PDT

Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi said Monday that he had decided against seeking the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.

Aircraft ash fear 'well founded'

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:10 PM PDT

Ash that erupted from a volcano in Iceland last year was sharp and abrasive, suggesting the move to shut European airspace was justified, a study says.


Chinese State Media Publishes Photos of J-15 Fighter Jet

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:17 PM PDT

The photographs suggest that the People's Liberation Army, long notoriously secretive, is lifting some veils.

Inside Quake's Supply Disruption

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:53 PM PDT

Iwaki Diecast spent six weeks getting its plant in northeastern Japan back to near full capacity after the quake. Now it faces a new problem: waiting for customers to get back on their feet.


Blasts claim lives in northeast Nigeria

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:07 PM PDT

Bokor Haram role suspected after attacks at a hotel tavern and a transport hub in Maidugri, capital of Borno state.


5 voices: What's next for 'Arab Spring'?

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:42 PM PDT

After the tumultuous last months in the Arab world, is more change on the way, or have we seen the peak of what some call the "Arab Spring"? Explore five views of how the "Arab Spring" will play out as summer nears.

'Hidden CO2 emissions' revealed

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:04 PM PDT

The extent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions "hidden" in imported goods is growing, according to two studies.


In Benghazi, rebels turn waste into weapons

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 07:42 AM PDT

Two months ago, Massoud Ojeli was in college, studying English -- but now, he works at a secret makeshift weapons factory in Libya, welding together spare parts to make arms for the country's opposition forces.

Residents tell grim story of assault on Syrian city

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:25 AM PDT

AMMAN (Reuters) - Residents of the city of Deraa, cradle of the pro-democracy protests that have swept Syria, painted a chilling picture on Monday of an assault by security forces using tanks, heavy artillery and machine guns.

Mauritanian police use teargas to break up protest

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 10:28 AM PDT

NOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - Security forces using teargas and batons dispersed several hundred anti-government protesters in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott on Monday, the most serious clash in the West African state for nearly two months.

Italy 'to join attacks in Libya'

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:25 PM PDT

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi approves the use of his country's air force in Nato military strikes enforcing a UN resolution to protect civilians in Libya.


Mauritania protesters tear-gassed

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:39 AM PDT

Police in Mauritania fire tear gas and arrest some protesters in the capital on "day of rage" against President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz's government.


Residents tell grim story of assault on Syrian city

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:25 AM PDT

AMMAN (Reuters) - Residents of the city of Deraa, cradle of the pro-democracy protests that have swept Syria, painted a chilling picture on Monday of an assault by security forces using tanks, heavy artillery and machine guns.

Residents tell grim story of assault on Syrian city

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:25 AM PDT

AMMAN (Reuters) - Residents of the city of Deraa, cradle of the pro-democracy protests that have swept Syria, painted a chilling picture on Monday of an assault by security forces using tanks, heavy artillery and machine guns.

Residents tell grim story of assault on Syrian city

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:25 AM PDT

AMMAN (Reuters) - Residents of the city of Deraa, cradle of the pro-democracy protests that have swept Syria, painted a chilling picture on Monday of an assault by security forces using tanks, heavy artillery and machine guns.

Fighting in besieged Libyan city rages on

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:18 AM PDT

Civilians reportedly killed in shelling as Tripoli accuses NATO of killing 45 people with raid on Gaddafi's compound.


Schalke have 'less to lose'

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Ferguson's Man Utd are expected to beat Schalke in their Champions League semi. But could this make doing so difficult?


Commonwealth Games' Organizer Arrested in India

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 11:54 AM PDT

Indian federal investigators arrested Suresh Kalmadi, former chief organizer of the Delhi Commonwealth Games, over alleged corruption and financial malpractice in connection with the event in October.


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