No deal for US 'super-committee'

No deal for US 'super-committee'


No deal for US 'super-committee'

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:57 PM PST

The heads of a congressional committee tasked with finding $1.2tn (£762bn) in spending cuts says it has failed to come to an agreement.


VIDEO: Gul 'preparing for worst' in Syria

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:56 PM PST

The Turkish President, Abdullah Gul, has told the BBC that Turkey is preparing for the worst in neighbouring Syria


Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:50 PM PST

Emmanuel Adebayor's two first-half goals help Tottenham cruise to victory against Aston Villa at White Hart Lane in the Premier League.


No Relief for Europe's Bonds

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:38 PM PST

The election of a fiscally conservative government in Spain failed to calm euro-zone bond markets, pushing Spanish borrowing costs close to their highest levels since the European debt crisis began.


'Earliest' evidence of violence

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:13 PM PST

A healed fracture found on a 150,000-year-old skull from China may be the oldest documented evidence of violence between humans.


Yemen tribe hits base, army kills 20 militants

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:31 PM PST

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni tribesmen opposed to President Ali Abdullah Saleh said they stormed a military base north of the capital and seized arms on Monday, while officials said the army killed 20 militants in the restive south.


'Earliest' evidence of violence

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:13 PM PST

A healed fracture found on a 150,000-year-old skull from China may be the oldest documented evidence of violence between humans.


Western states step up sanctions on Iran

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 12:53 PM PST

LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and European Union are set to impose more sanctions on Iran, with Britain on Monday banning dealings with the central bank and France calling for measures on an "unprecedented scale" over Tehran's nuclear program.


TIMESCAST: TimesCast | Khmer Rouge Trial Begins

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 12:46 PM PST

Three former leaders of the Khmer Rouge face charges related to the deaths of 1.7 million Cambodians.


Wikileaks suspect gets court date

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 12:37 PM PST

US Army analyst Bradley Manning, accused of leaking government secrets to the website Wikileaks is set to appear before a military panel in December for a preliminary hearing.


A Hard Turn: Big-Rig Drivers Focus on Getting Healthy

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:45 PM PST

Beset by insurance costs and desperate to make ensure that drivers pass health tests, trucking companies and industry groups are working to persuade them to change their habits.


MF Global missing cash 'doubles'

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 12:22 PM PST

The shortfall in customer cash held by collapsed brokerage firm MF Global may have doubled to $1.2bn (£760m), according to liquidators.


Live text - Djokovic v Berdych

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:42 AM PST

World number one Novak Djokovic plays Tomas Berdych in the ATP World Tour Finals in London.


At War Blog: President Obama Signs Veterans Tax Credit Bill

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:53 AM PST

If anyone doubted that veterans remain potent political symbols, they need look no further than Congress's ability to set aside partisan gridlock last week and overwhelmingly enact legislation providing tax credits to businesses that hire veterans. Flanked by veterans advocates, President Obama signed the "VOW to Hire Heroes Act" into law this morning.


Death of Deficit Deal Opens Up New Campaign of Blame

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:25 PM PST

As the deficit committee met for what appeared to be the last time, Republican presidential candidates framed its failure as a lack of leadership by President Obama.


Egypt cabinet resigns as protests intensify

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 01:30 PM PST

Interim government quits and elections in jeopardy after three days of violence that have left at least 33 people dead.


Nigeria sect 'has political ties'

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 12:00 PM PST

Nigeria's secret police say Boko Haram Islamic militants are receiving funding from certain politicians in the north.


New Music: ‘Talk That Talk’ by Rihanna - Music Review

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:30 AM PST

The sixth studio album from Rihanna, the most consistent pop star of the last five years, places her squarely at the center of that genre: making dance music of R&B and pop.


VIDEO: Pandas get ready for Scottish home

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:25 AM PST

Two pandas are heading to Edinburgh Zoo from China, as part of an international conservation effort.


King of Jordan Visits the Palestinian West Bank

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 10:50 AM PST

King Abdullah II conferred with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, but his visit sent many messages.


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