Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant

Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant


Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Started in 1974, the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant is key to Iran's drive to become a technological leader.


Live - Djokovic v Nadal

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:02 PM PDT

World number one Novak Djokovic takes on defending champion Rafael Nadal in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows.


Tourists From Mideast, Europe Crowd Into Turkey

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:11 PM PDT

Unrest and financial turmoil in the region, a weak Turkish currency and Ankara's closer ties with neighbors are driving up tourism in Turkey. Hotels in Istanbul are clocking the highest occupancy rates in Europe.


Haqqani network behind Afghan truck blast: Pentagon

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:57 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was behind a truck bombing that killed four Afghan civilians and wounded 77 U.S. troops on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Pentagon said on Monday.


Bank of America Confirms 30,000 Jobs to Go

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 09:50 AM PDT

About 30,000 jobs will be eliminated over the next few years as part of $5 billion in cuts planned by the chief executive, Brian T. Moynihan.


Yemen website shows video of French hostages

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:54 PM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - A Yemeni website on Monday carried a video showing three people it said were French aid workers kidnapped in Yemen in May, with one of them saying the French government had done little to win their release.


Trott named cricketer of the year

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:43 PM PDT

England batsman Jonathan Trott is named as cricketer of the year at the ICC's awards while Alastair Cook wins the Test award.


City Room: Hospital Executive Is Convicted of Political Bribery

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:31 PM PDT

A former hospital chief executive was found guilty of trying to bribe three elected New York State officials in return for favorable treatment for his health care organization.


Battles rage as Gaddafi son watched in Niger

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Gaddafi launches counterattack and releases statement as Niger confirms the surveillance of his son, Saadi.


Syrian Troops Raid Villages

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:06 PM PDT

Syrian troops mounted deadly new raids against dissent as President Assad's embattled regime won key support from longtime ally Russia, which said a U.N. resolution on Syria must not contain sanctions.


Russian Plane Crash Survivor Dies

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:36 AM PDT

The only member of a top Russian hockey team to survive a plane crash that killed 44 people died of his injuries in a Moscow hospital.


UK Russia visit: Readers' views

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Readers in Russia and the UK discuss the importance of David Cameron's visit to Moscow and current relations between the two countries.


In Study, Fatherhood Leads to Drop in Testosterone

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:24 PM PDT

The study suggests that men's bodies evolved hormonal systems that helped them commit to their families.


U.K., Russia Seek Cooperation

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:43 AM PDT

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron sought to find common ground during the first visit by a British leader to Moscow in six years, but talks highlighted as much the lingering points of friction between the two sides.


Driver dies as gales hit England

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:20 PM PDT

A driver dies when a tree falls on to his car as gale force winds hit northern England.


The Caucus: White House Would Cut Deductions to Pay for Its Jobs Plan

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:04 PM PDT

The White House said that it would cover most of the cost of his $447 billion jobs package by limiting the deductions that can be claimed on the tax returns of wealthier taxpayers.


DealBook: Bank of America Confirms Plans to Eliminate 30,000 Jobs

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 10:14 AM PDT

The announcement came after a presentation by the bank's chief executive, Brian T. Moynihan.


Straight Sets: U.S. Open Point/Counterpoint: Roger Federer vs. Pete Sampras

Posted: 10 Sep 2011 07:21 PM PDT

After defeating (4) John McEnroe in the semifinals, (2) Pete Sampras now faces (1) Roger Federer, who beat (6) Rafael Nadal. Lynn Zinser, a reporter for The Times, makes the case for Sampras while producer Thomas Lin sides with Federer.


Niger says Saadi Gaddafi under surveillance, not detained

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:42 PM PDT

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger said on Monday it is keeping the son of Muammar Gaddafi, Saadi, under surveillance and has not detained him.


Retired general leads Guatemala vote, faces run-off

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:35 AM PDT

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A right-wing retired general promising a crackdown on rampant crime led Guatemala's Sunday presidential election, although he fell short of the votes needed to avoid a run-off in November.


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