German eggs sent to UK and Holland

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• German eggs sent to UK and Holland
• Afghans, U.S. Seek to Boost Local Forces
• Fertility Enters Spotlight in Japan
• Pakistan Reverses Fuel Price Increases
• German Party Battles to Rally Support
• China Aims to Treat Foreign Firms Equally
• Beijing Buys More EU Debt
• U.S. Looks to End Mexico Truck Fight
• U.S. Sanctions Ivory Coast Leader
• Algerians Riot Over Food Prices
• Brazil Tries Reducing Banks' Forex Bets
• Greece Takes Aim at Fears Over Debt
• U.S.-Seoul Trade Deal Can Boost Colombia Pact
• U.S., Vietnam Spat Over Diplomat
• Uganda President Runs on Musical Platform
• Iran Cracks Down on Christians
• Chinese Smokers Get Dire Warning
• German eggs sent to UK and Holland
• Israel: No Iran bomb before 2015
• Plan to shrink Pentagon budget

German eggs sent to UK and Holland Posted: 06 Jan 2011 10:37 PM PST Eggs from German farms where animal feed has been contaminated by dioxins have been sent to the UK and the Netherlands.

Afghans, U.S. Seek to Boost Local Forces Posted: 06 Jan 2011 07:27 PM PST Afghan and coalition officials are considering a plan to augment Afghanistan's security forces to around 30% more than the current goal, to around 400,000 soldiers and police.

Fertility Enters Spotlight in Japan Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:11 PM PST Seiko Noda, a 50-year-old member of parliament and prominent reproduction-rights advocate, gave birth to a baby boy through in vitro fertilization, spurring a national debate over Japan's conservative stance on maternity issues.

Pakistan Reverses Fuel Price Increases Posted: 06 Jan 2011 07:27 PM PST The Pakistani government said it will reverse unpopular fuel price increases that helped spark the breakup of the governing coalition, a move that imperils the economy.

German Party Battles to Rally Support Posted: 06 Jan 2011 08:39 PM PST German Vice-Chancellor Guido Westerwelle might stir up friction in the coalition government as he tries to rally his party's support after plunging polls triggered rank-and-file calls for his resignation as chairman of the Free Democratic Party.

China Aims to Treat Foreign Firms Equally Posted: 06 Jan 2011 06:25 PM PST Vice Premier Li Keqiang said China will strengthen intellectual-property protection amid criticism from foreign leaders that Beijing hasn't done enough to protect companies operating in China.

Beijing Buys More EU Debt Posted: 06 Jan 2011 06:23 PM PST China has been increasing its holdings of EU countries' debt, including Spanish government debt, since the outbreak of the European sovereign debt crisis, China's vice commerce minister said.

U.S. Looks to End Mexico Truck Fight Posted: 06 Jan 2011 06:51 PM PST The White House launched a bid to resolve a festering trade dispute with Mexico, saying it would seek talks with Mexico over a U.S. ban on that country's trucks.

U.S. Sanctions Ivory Coast Leader Posted: 06 Jan 2011 02:39 PM PST Frustrated by the refusal of Ivory Coast's president to cede power, the Obama administration slapped wide-ranging sanctions Thursday on the African leader and members of his inner circle as punishment for refusing to accept his loss in a democratic election in November.

Algerians Riot Over Food Prices Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:49 PM PST Riots over rising food prices and chronic unemployment spiraled out from Algeria's capital on Thursday, with youths torching government buildings and shouting "Bring us Sugar!"

Brazil Tries Reducing Banks' Forex Bets Posted: 06 Jan 2011 03:07 PM PST Brazil's central bank moved Thursday to reduce the size of banks' bets in the foreign-exchange market to protect the financial system, in the latest example of emerging markets looking to slow some of the heavy currency flows into their economies.

Greece Takes Aim at Fears Over Debt Posted: 06 Jan 2011 06:44 PM PST Greece's prime minister sought to allay concerns over the country's debt burden, saying Greece isn't in talks to restructure debt held by private bondholders and will return to bond markets if conditions allow.

U.S.-Seoul Trade Deal Can Boost Colombia Pact Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST The recent breakthrough in the free trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea could pave the way for similar success in concluding talks with Colombia and Panama, a senior U.S. official said Thursday.

U.S., Vietnam Spat Over Diplomat Posted: 06 Jan 2011 05:43 PM PST The U.S. government strongly protested Vietnam's treatment of a U.S. diplomat who was detained and wrestled to the ground while attempting to visit a dissident Roman Catholic priest.

Uganda President Runs on Musical Platform Posted: 06 Jan 2011 08:31 PM PST The president of Uganda, up for re-election, has a special platform for the youth vote: He's become East Africa's hottest rap star.

Iran Cracks Down on Christians Posted: 06 Jan 2011 06:35 PM PST Iranian authorities have arrested dozens of Christians around the country in the two weeks since Christmas, the latest challenge to the Mideast's small but vibrant Christian communities.

Chinese Smokers Get Dire Warning Posted: 06 Jan 2011 04:30 PM PST The annual death toll from tobacco-related illnesses in China could triple over the next two decades, Chinese health experts warned in a report.

German eggs sent to UK and Holland Posted: 06 Jan 2011 10:37 PM PST Eggs from German farms where animal feed has been contaminated by dioxins have been sent to the UK and the Netherlands.

Israel: No Iran bomb before 2015 Posted: 06 Jan 2011 10:54 PM PST JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel believes Iran would not be capable of producing a nuclear bomb before 2015 and a top Israeli official has counseled against pre-emptive military strikes, intelligence assessments published on Friday said.

Plan to shrink Pentagon budget Posted: 06 Jan 2011 10:51 PM PST Proposal to save $78bn envisages cutting troop levels, abandoning new weapons programmes and restructuring bureaucracy.

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U.S. Orders Biggest Defense Cuts Since Before 9/11

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• U.S. Orders Biggest Defense Cuts Since Before 9/11
• The Caucus: An Open House or Not? Boehner Explains
• The Caucus: Geithner Urges Congress to Increase Debt Limit
• Stop 'scapegoating' bosses - LMA
• Packages Detonate in Two Maryland State Buildings
• The Lede: Bloggers Question Tear Gas in Israel
• Books of The Times: New! Improved! Shape Up Your Life!
• Former CIA officer charged in leak probe
• Hungary may reconsider media law
• Sudan still not agreed to bigger UN force: official
• Business Background Defines Chief of Staff
• United States Protests Assault of Diplomat in Vietnam
• Steep rise in Indian food costs sparks fears of global effects
• Pentagon to cut spending by $78 billion, reduce troop strength
• Sudan vote comes together after rocky Obama effort to prevent violence
• In Women’s Tears, a Chemical Cold Shower
• Arts & Leisure Preview: The Comic Who Explores Comedy’s Darkest Side
• Pentagon budget to get $78bn cut
• Parcels smoke in Maryland offices
• Butt 'baffled by agent accuracy'

U.S. Orders Biggest Defense Cuts Since Before 9/11 Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:10 PM PST The White House has ordered the Pentagon to squeeze almost all growth from its spending over the next five years, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.

The Caucus: An Open House or Not? Boehner Explains Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:28 PM PST The new speaker says his promise of 'a more open process' comes with a few qualifications.

The Caucus: Geithner Urges Congress to Increase Debt Limit Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST The formal request to raise the debt ceiling puts into motion a game of fiscal brinkmanship that could play out for months.

Stop 'scapegoating' bosses - LMA Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:54 PM PST The head of the body that represents football managers in England warns that clubs should not be "treated as the playthings of the super rich".

Packages Detonate in Two Maryland State Buildings Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:29 PM PST Two packages detonated in the mailrooms of two Maryland state government buildings, but no one was seriously injured, officials said.

The Lede: Bloggers Question Tear Gas in Israel Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:14 PM PST After a death on the West Bank, some Israeli critics of Israel's military argue that the use of tear gas against protesters is excessive.

Books of The Times: New! Improved! Shape Up Your Life! Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:40 PM PST Timothy Ferriss's crazy, breathless self-help book has advice on weight loss, sexual bliss, enhanced fitness and life extension.

Former CIA officer charged in leak probe Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:46 PM PST A former CIA officer involved in clandestine spying efforts against Iran was arrested Thursday on charges of leaking classified information to a reporter, continuing the Obama administration's unprecedented crackdown on the flow of government secrets to the press.

Hungary may reconsider media law Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:32 PM PST Prime minister defends nation's controversial media law, but says he will amend it if asked to by all members of the EU.

Sudan still not agreed to bigger UN force: official Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:25 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Sudan still has not agreed to a U.N. plan to increase its peacekeeping force there by 20 percent, as the African nation heads into a referendum that could split it in two, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Thursday.

Business Background Defines Chief of Staff Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:15 PM PST The recruitment of William M. Daley from the corporate board room is seen as savvy by some in Washington, but it is causing alarm in the president's liberal base.

United States Protests Assault of Diplomat in Vietnam Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:29 AM PST Michael W. Michalak, the United States ambassador to Vietnam, described the attack on the diplomat, Christian Marchant, as "an incident of grave concern."

Steep rise in Indian food costs sparks fears of global effects Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:49 AM PST MUMBAI - Indian food prices have hit their highest level in more than a year, rising at an annual rate of 18 percent in a development economists see as a worrying sign that the impact of surging commodity prices is affecting the broader economy.

Pentagon to cut spending by $78 billion, reduce troop strength Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:38 PM PST The Pentagon will have to cut spending by $78 billion over the next five years, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Thursday, forcing the Army and Marine Corps to shrink the number of troops on active duty and eventually imposing the first freeze on military spending since the Sept. 11, 2001,...

Sudan vote comes together after rocky Obama effort to prevent violence Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:28 AM PST On a steamy day in September, President Obama summoned senior officials to the Situation Room. A U.S.-mediated peace accord in Sudan was in danger of collapse, and the president was worried.

In Women’s Tears, a Chemical Cold Shower Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:27 PM PST Researchers studying the chemical effects of women's emotional crying on men found that it dampens arousal.

Arts & Leisure Preview: The Comic Who Explores Comedy’s Darkest Side Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:45 PM PST Marc Maron is an angry and bitter comedian. All the better to get other comics to open up on his cult-hit podcast.

Pentagon budget to get $78bn cut Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:40 PM PST US Defence Secretary Robert Gates announces a $78bn (£50.3bn) military budget cut, including a move to scrap a $13bn plan for amphibious vehicles.

Parcels smoke in Maryland offices Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:16 PM PST Employees at two separate Maryland government buildings had their fingers singed when opening parcels that released smoke and odours, officials say.

Butt 'baffled by agent accuracy' Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:12 AM PST Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt tells the spot fixing inquiry he has no idea how his agent predicted when no-balls would be bowled against England.

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