Turkish air strike hits northern Iraq: PKK rebels

Turkish air strike hits northern Iraq: PKK rebels

Turkish air strike hits northern Iraq: PKK rebels

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:42 PM PST

ARBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - The Turkish military carried out an airstrike Sunday on northern Iraqi Kurdistan in the latest operation against Kurdish PKK rebels sheltering in the remote area, a PKK spokesman said.

VIDEO: Pro-Assad demonstrations in Syria

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 09:03 AM PST

Pro-government demonstrations in Syria have brought thousands of people onto the streets to protest against its suspension from the Arab League.


Neo-Nazi murders, film confession shock Germany

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:37 PM PST

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Interior Minister warned Sunday of a "new form of far-right terrorism" as details emerged of a grotesque film left by members of a neo-Nazi cell in eastern Germany, in which they claimed the murder of nine immigrants between 2000 and 2006.

Former Springbok shot dead in bar

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:11 PM PST

Former South Africa flanker Solly Tyibilika is shot dead in a bar on the outskirts of Cape Town.


Israel says Iran closer to atom bomb than thought

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:12 PM PST

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday the full extent of Iran's nuclear program was not reflected in a recent U.N. report, which said that Tehran appeared to have worked on designing an atomic bomb.

News Analysis: Billy Crystal as Hero at Oscar Event

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:02 PM PST

At the Governors Awards, the buzz was all about Billy Crystal, who swooped in to save the Academy Awards.

New German neo-Nazi probe arrest

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:45 AM PST

Police in Germany make a second arrest after the dramatic discovery of evidence linking a self-styled Nazi group to the murder of nine foreigners.


Bits Blog: Disruptions: The 3-D Printing Free-For-All

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:44 AM PST

A 3-D printer at home will not only change the nature of manufacturing, but it will further challenge our concept of ownership and copyright.

Blast heard near Somali rebel stronghold: residents

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:52 AM PST

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A large explosion was heard Sunday near the Somali town of Afgoye, an al Shabaab insurgent stronghold 30 km (19 miles) from the capital Mogadishu, residents and a senior rebel official said.

Mario Monti Asked to Form a New Government in Italy

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:48 AM PST

The leader of Silvio Berlusconi's party said they would pledge support for the former European Commissioner's new government only if it could fulfill its reform mandate.

Morocco Islamists seek to follow Tunisia's example

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:17 AM PST

RABAT (Reuters) - Morocco's moderate Islamists believe they can win an election this month, buoyed by the resurgence of Islamists in the region since the "Arab Spring" uprisings, but predict opponents will use fraud to try to keep them out of power.

Taliban claims to leak security details of crucial Afghan meeting

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:19 AM PST

A Taliban-affiliated website published on Sunday what it claimed was a leaked document containing confidential government security plans for a vital meeting of tribal elders in Kabul next week, one that is set to discuss Afghanistan's long-term relationship with the United States and possible peace talks with the insurgency.

Iran says Arab League's Syria move unhelpful

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:11 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said Sunday the Arab League's decision to suspend Syria was unhelpful and played into the hands of foreign countries at a time when President Bashar al-Assad's reforms should be given a chance.

Mario Monti replaces Berlusconi as Italian PM

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:45 PM PST

Economist and former European commissioner appointed to pick members of emergency government after Berlusconi resigns.


Taliban claims obtaining Afghan security plan

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:37 PM PST

Group circulates what it alleges to be the security map for next week's crucial meeting on strategic relations with US.


Press regulation 'wrong-headed'

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:01 AM PST

Statutory regulation of the press would "pose a real danger," BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten tells the Society of Editors conference.


Monti to form next Italy cabinet

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 12:12 PM PST

Technocrat Mario Monti is asked to form a new Italian government, after a day of political wrangling following the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi.


ArtsBeat Blog: 'Immortals' Leads the Way at the Box Office

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 10:06 AM PST

Despite poor reviews, "Immortals" topped the box office chart, followed by another critically panned film, "Jack and Jill."

Neo-Nazi murders, film confession shock Germany

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 10:23 AM PST

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Interior Minister warned on Sunday of a "new form of far-right terrorism" as details emerged of a grotesque film left by members of a neo-Nazi cell in eastern Germany, in which they claimed the murder of nine immigrants between 2000 and 2006.

Book Review: George F. Kennan - An American Life - By John Lewis Gaddis - Book Review

Posted: 13 Nov 2011 11:16 AM PST

The debate in America between idealism and realism played itself out inside George F. Kennan's soul.

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