Rights and wrongs

Rights and wrongs


Rights and wrongs

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 07:35 AM PDT

Scandal swirls over Argentine mothers' group


U.S. Credit Rating May Fall Without Deal, Moody’s Warns

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 01:18 PM PDT

The move puts a spur to sputtering talks between party leaders and the White House to reach an agreement on a long-term deficit-reduction plan.


Mladic may delay plea to war crimes tribunal

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 01:09 PM PDT

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Ratko Mladic is in a prison hospital at The Hague but will go before the war crimes tribunal for former Yugoslavia as scheduled Friday to face charges of genocide, his court-appointed lawyer said Thursday.


Deaths as multiple blasts rock western Iraq

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 01:27 PM PDT

At least six dead in a series of blasts near government building in western Iraqi city of Ramadi.


Deadly Shootings Reported in Arizona

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:54 PM PDT

Yuma police say five people have been killed in a shooting that has forced authorities to close schools and the courthouse.


Media Decoder: Schiller Named as NBC Digital Officer

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 10:51 AM PDT

NBC said Thursday that Vivian Schiller, who resigned from NPR in March in the midst of controversy, would lead an expansion of the NBC News division's ventures in digital media.


At War: Renovation Reality: War Puts Five-Star Dreams on Hold

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Baghdad remains a ramshackle city, even with this minor face-lift.


At War: Renovation Reality: War Puts Five-Star Dreams on Hold

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Baghdad remains a ramshackle city, even with this minor face-lift.


Bits: Start-up Offers New Hires $10,000, and All the Accoutrements of Hipsterdom

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:31 PM PDT

Hipster, a Q&A upstart, is hoping to attract new employees by offering them a year's supply of beer for joining the company.


Civilians killed in Somalia clashes

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:20 PM PDT

At least 17 killed as government forces try to drive out al-Shabab fighters from Mogadishu's main market.


Basra Rebuilds Amid New Confidence

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Basra's once-deserted downtown is buzzing with locals and expatriates who buy clothing and munch on ice-cream cones into the evening hours, while developers cash in on reconstruction projects.


DealBook: Groupon Files to Go Public

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 01:01 PM PDT

The social buying site Groupon filed to go public, with plans to raise an estimated $750 million.


Pogue's Posts: Flipping to Grilled Cheese

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:57 AM PDT

The creator of the late, great Flip videocamera is ready for his next venture--grilled cheese sandwiches. Meanwhile, he mused on the Flip's demise.


Pakistan conveys concern to Kabul after militant raid

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:05 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan called on Thursday for stern action against militants in Afghanistan by Afghan and U.S.-led foreign forces after 27 Pakistani forces were killed in a cross-border attack by militants.


Prison conditions 'too good' for Mladic

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:49 AM PDT

The prison where Ratko Mladic is being held is "better" than he deserves, a former Bosnian Muslim army officer says.


FBI to probe 'China e-mail hack'

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:59 AM PDT

The FBI is investigating "serious" allegations that hackers in China breached personal e-mail of top US officials, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says.


Five killed in Arizona shootings

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:26 PM PDT

At least five people are reported killed in a series of shootings in Yuma in the US state of Arizona that has seen schools and a courthouse locked down.


Protests in SA against xenophobia

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 12:04 PM PDT

A march takes place in the South African city of Johannesburg in defence of foreigner shopkeepers threatened by xenophobic violence.


Bahrain wary of protests before Formula One ruling

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:59 AM PDT

MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain, eager for Formula One organizers to reinstate a motor race postponed after popular protests erupted in February, acted to prevent any unrest on Thursday after lifting martial law earlier in the week.


Green: House Panel Faults Administration Spill Response

Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:22 AM PDT

A Republican committee chairman says the administration appeared more concerned about protecting its own media profile and avoiding responsibility for recovery efforts than protecting gulf jobs and livelihoods.


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