Chavez slams ‘horrible repression’ of US protests

Chavez slams ‘horrible repression’ of US protests

Chavez slams ‘horrible repression’ of US protests

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 11:22 PM PDT

ARACAS, Oct 9 — Socialist firebrand Hugo Chavez condemned yesterday the "horrible repression" of anti—Wall Street protesters and termed a US Republican presidential candidate "crazy" for his criticism of Cuba and Venezuela. Although still convalescing from cancer surgery in June followed by four rounds of chemotherapy, the 57—year—old Venezuelan ...

Cameron steps into defence minister row

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 08:49 PM PDT

LONDON, Oct 9 — Prime Minister David Cameron stepped into a row surrounding his defence secretary's working relationship with a former flatmate yesterday by demanding initial findings of an inquiry be delivered within 48 hours. The prime minister had earlier in the day given his backing to his embattled minister, and suggested the internal inquiry ...

Tech firms unveil 'Geiger counter' smartphone case

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 09:13 PM PDT

(Japan-AFP) - Smartphone cases that can measure radiation and body fat were among the cutting-edge gadgets on show at Asia's biggest tech fair in Japan on Tuesday. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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White House treasures revealed in museum display

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:55 PM PDT

(America-AFP) - Armchairs picked out by Jacqueline Kennedy and silverware used by Ronald Reagan will go on display Saturday at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery in an exhibition of decorative objects from the White House. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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Death toll from Philippine typhoons hits 101

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:36 PM PDT

MANILA, Oct 9 — The death toll from the two strong typhoons that cut across the north of the Philippines' main island and left behind widespread flooding has risen to 101, the national disaster agency said today. Typhoon Nesat hit the Philippines on September 27 and was followed on October 1 by Typhoon Nalgae. Both crossed agricultural provinces ...

Police, protesters clash at US capital museum

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 06:43 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, Oct 9 — Authorities shut down Washington's popular National Air and Space Museum yesterday afternoon after antiwar protesters tried to enter the building and clashed with guards, a museum spokeswoman said. One person was arrested during the melee at the Smithsonian museum involving between 150 and 200 protesters and six guards, museum ...

Saleh keeps Yemenis guessing with talk of step-down

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 05:28 PM PDT

SANAA, Oct 9 — Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh suggested yesterday that within days he would step down, a promise he has made three times already this year, and analysts said it was yet another stalling tactic. A government official said Saleh was merely indicating readiness to reach a deal to end months of unrest. The wily leader, who came ...

Syrian forces fire on Kurdish funeral, two dead

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 05:23 PM PDT

BEIRUT, Oct 9 — Syrian security forces killed at least two people when they opened fire on tens of thousands of mourners yesterday at the funeral of a Kurdish opposition figure, activists said. The funeral of Meshaal al-Tammo in the eastern Syrian city of Qamishli turned into a protest against President Bashar al-Assad, with mourners chanting ...

Dalai Lama: China is built on lies, run by hypocrites

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 04:53 PM PDT

CAPE TOWN, Oct 9 — China is built on lies and its officials are hypocrites, the Dalai Lama said yesterday, speaking via videophone after visa problems prevented him from joining Archbishop Desmond Tutu's birthday celebrations in South Africa. "Some Chinese officials describe me as a demon," the Tibetan spiritual leader said to loud applause as he ...

Asia's largest film festival opens in Busan

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:34 PM PDT

The 16th Busan International Film Festival welcomes a parade of stars to a stunning new $140 million home, tipped to become the heart of an exciting new era for cinema in the region. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2011.

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Little iron girl's success story

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:01 PM PDT

After a series of special training, Mayumi took part in an aquathlon, a continuous sport game involving swimming and running, organised by the Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur (JSKL) in 2008, when she was seven years old. It was her first game and she won.

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VIDEO: Iran's rivers run dry in drought

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:25 PM PDT

Iran was hit by one of the worst heatwaves on record in 2011, causing some of the country's largest rivers to run dry.


VIDEO: Shakira opens Euro 2012 stadium

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 06:41 PM PDT

The Colombian pop star Shakira and Ukraine's President, Viktor Yanukovych, have opened a 70,000-seat stadium in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev.


VIDEO: Will President Saleh stand down now?

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 02:58 PM PDT

The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has said he will step down in the coming days.


Snipers in last-ditch bid to defend Gaddafi hometown

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 03:49 PM PDT

SIRTE, Oct 9 — Transitional Libyan government forces swept into Sirte yesterday in one of the biggest assaults yet on Muammar Gaddafi's hometown, but had to seek cover when they drew fire from his die-hard loyalists. Fighters with the National Transitional Council (NTC) shouted "Allahu Akbar!" or "God is greatest!" as their force of about 100 ...

Iran tells Turkey: Change tack or face trouble

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:46 AM PDT

TEHRAN, Oct 8 – A key aide to Iran's supreme leader said today Turkey must radically rethink its policies on Syria, the NATO missile shield and promoting Muslim secularism in the Arab world – or face trouble from its own people and neighbours. In an interview with the semi-official Mehr news agency, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's military adviser ...

Yemen President says will leave power in coming days

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 07:12 AM PDT

SANAA, Oct 8 — Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh said today he would leave power in the coming days, the closest the veteran leader has come to announcing he plans to step down after nine months of mass protests against his 33 year rule.  "I reject power and I will continue to reject it, and I will be leaving power in the coming days," Saleh ...

Kenyans pay final respects to Nobel laureate Maathai

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 06:09 AM PDT

NAIROBI, Oct 8 – Thousands of Kenyans paid their respects to Nobel peace laureate Wangari Maathai today at a state funeral held in a park where she had once been beaten up for holding a protest. Maathai became the first African woman to win the peace prize in 2004 for her battle to defend women's rights and protect the country's ...

Dutch coffee shops face new curbs on cannabis sale

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 05:22 AM PDT

AMSTERDAM, Oct 8 — Coffee shops in the Netherlands were left wondering today how to comply with restrictions announced by the Dutch government on the sale of "strong" cannabis, saying enforcement would be difficult given the laws on production.  The Netherlands is famous for its liberal soft drugs policies. A Dutch citizen can grow a maximum of ...

Libyan government forces launch big assault on Sirte

Posted: 08 Oct 2011 03:55 AM PDT

SIRTE, Libya, Oct 8 — Transitional Libyan government forces with heavy guns mounted on some 100 vehicles swept into Sirte today in one of the biggest assaults yet in the battle for Muammar Gaddafi's hometown, but had to seek cover when they drew withering fire from his diehard loyalists.  Fighters with the National Transitional Council (NTC) ...

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