Diplomats agree to increase pressure on Iran

Diplomats agree to increase pressure on Iran


Diplomats agree to increase pressure on Iran

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:58 PM PST

ROME (Reuters) - Diplomats from the United States, the European Union and other allies agreed on Tuesday to step up pressure on Iran to force it to resume talks over its nuclear program, an Italian diplomatic source said.


U.N. council members line up to criticize Israel

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:54 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Members of the U.N. Security Council voiced deep concerns on Tuesday about the impasse in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and criticized Israel for pressing ahead with the construction of new settlements.


Turkey calls on France to halt genocide bill

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:52 PM PST

Ankara says adoption of law making it illegal to deny killing of Armenians in World War I will spark crisis.


Awlaki video urges U.S. Muslims to join al Qaeda

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:50 PM PST

DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S.-born al Qaeda militant Anwar al-Awlaki, killed in a CIA drone strike in September, posthumously called on U.S. Muslims to join the group in the Middle East in a video released on Tuesday.


Serbia arrests alleged ringleader of Kosovo violence

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:41 PM PST

BELGRADE (Reuters) - An alleged fuel smuggler accused by NATO of orchestrating violence against its troops in Kosovo last month was arrested Tuesday in Serbia, Serbian media reported.


Spain's PM-elect wins confidence vote

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:17 PM PST

Country's 350-seat congress votes by a majority of 187 to install Mariano Rajoy as new prime minister.


Air strike hits rebel-held Somali village: residents

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:29 PM PST

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A warplane bombed a Somali village held by Islamist rebels near the border with Kenya Tuesday, killing several civilians, residents and a Somali military official said.


Argentina Deputy Commerce Secretary Found Dead

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:42 AM PST

Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner left a Mercosur meeting in Uruguay's capital after she was informed that her deputy foreign commerce secretary Ivan Heyn was found dead in a hotel there due to an apparent suicide.


'Scores killed' in day of Syria violence

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:10 PM PST

At least 60 people reported dead after heavy fighting in Idlib, days before scheduled visit of Arab League observers.


New North Korean leader faces unprecedented challenge

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 10:34 AM PST

Kim Jong Un, successor to his father's dictatorship over North Korea, will have to find ways to balance political factions and generate revenue -- or he may not remain in power for long, analysts said Tuesday.


13 on Indonesian boat found adrift at sea

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 03:39 AM PST

Thirteen people left adrift off the coast of Indonesia after their boat sank have been rescued by a passing coal freighter, the head of the local search and rescue agency said Tuesday.


At War Blog: What Iraqis Think of the American Withdrawal: Diyala Province

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:27 AM PST

The province of Diyala is often described as a microcosm of Iraq itself - Sunnis and Shiite Arabs live there, there are Kurdish areas, and it is profoundly affected by what happens on its borders.


'Calamity' after Philippines storm

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 03:37 AM PST

President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines declared a state of national calamity on Tuesday after visiting areas in the south of the country that were devastated by a tropical storm over the weekend.


UN: Libya can handle Gadhafi death probe

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:05 AM PST

U.N. war-crimes prosecutors are leaving an investigation into the death of ousted Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi to Libyan authorities for now, they said Tuesday.


After chase, Chinese fisherman netted

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 03:39 AM PST

The Japanese coast guard said Tuesday that it had chased down and arrested a Chinese fisherman it found in waters near southern Japanese islands, taking his boat into custody.


U.S. Requests Bird Flu Paper Redactions

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:41 PM PST

Scientists were asked not to reveal all the details of how to make a version of the deadly bird flu they created in labs.


VIDEO: Dalmatian has litter of 15 pups

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 11:17 AM PST

A family have found themselves caring for 15 puppies after their pet Dalmatian had an extra large litter.


North Korea Seals Border With China

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:01 PM PST

North Korea closed its land border with China and summoned back state workers living on the Chinese side to prepare for Kim Jong Il's funeral.


Thousands of Women March in Cairo

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:17 PM PST

Thousands of Egyptian women took to the streets to march against the military's brutality toward women protesters during a recent crackdown.


Greece Nears Deal With Private Creditors

Posted: 20 Dec 2011 12:17 PM PST

Greece is close to an agreement with its private-sector creditors to restructure the country's debt, Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos said.


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