Al-Shabab bans Red Cross from Somalia

Al-Shabab bans Red Cross from Somalia


Al-Shabab bans Red Cross from Somalia

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:03 PM PST

Armed Islamist group accuses organisation of distributing outdated food and "betraying the trust" of its fighters.


European Budget Deal Near, but Much Left Undone

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:44 PM PST

European leaders showed few signs of producing a comprehensive solution for the sovereign debt crisis or a credible plan to revive fragile economies.


Hospital escape prisoner in court

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:44 PM PST

A prisoner who escaped when guards taking him to hospital were threatened at gunpoint appears in court after his arrest in New Cumnock in Scotland.


Colonel's son dies after shooting

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:30 PM PST

A 13-year-old son of a US Air Force colonel has died in hospital in Oxfordshire after suffering gunshot wounds to the head.


China loses WTO appeal on exports

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST

The World Trade Organization's appeals panel upholds a ruling that China broke trade rules by restricting exports of some raw materials.


Israel tops cyber-security poll

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:21 PM PST

A major report from security firm McAfee assesses the so-called "cyber-readiness" of major countries in the connected world.


Liverpool apology for video error

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:45 PM PST

Liverpool apologise after video footage showing an alleged racist gesture by a fan during Saturday's FA Cup tie against Manchester United is featured on their website.


'No abuse charges' for Duvalier

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:11 PM PST

Former Haiti ruler Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier should face trial for corruption but not for rights abuses, a judges recommends.


Romney surges in polls ahead of Florida vote

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:25 PM PST

Polls show Newt Gingrich struggling to halt rival's momentum, a day ahead of state's US presidential Republican primary.


China loses WTO appeal on exports

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST

The World Trade Organization's appeals panel upholds a ruling that China broke trade rules by restricting exports of some raw materials.


Wines of The Times: Reviewing Douro Reds From Recent Vintages

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 05:00 AM PST

The wine panel recently tasted 20 reds from Douro, a fascinating, rapidly evolving region.


MacLaine lands Downton Abbey role

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST

Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine is to join the cast of Downton Abbey for its third series as the mother of Lady Grantham.


China Loses WTO Appeal

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST

A WTO appeals panel ruled against China's efforts to limit the export of raw materials used in the steel and chemicals industries, in a key case that could prompt the U.S. and Europe to target similar restrictions in the export of rare-earths minerals.


Mexico Envoy to Venezuela Free After Kidnapping

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:54 AM PST

Venezuela's struggles with rampant crime were underscored following reports of the kidnapping and quick release of the Mexican ambassador to Venezuela, the latest in a string of high-profile abductions.


Iraqi VP predicts return to sectarian violence

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:41 PM PST

Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi has lashed out at Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, predicting that Iraq could soon return to widespread sectarian violence that could require the return of U.S. forces.


Afghan officials, Taliban may hold talks in Saudi Arabia

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:00 AM PST

The Afghan government hopes to hold talks with Taliban representatives in Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, according to a senior Afghan official, in a move that threatens to cloud already delicate and fragile steps to negotiate an end to the United States' longest war.


Where in the world ... ?

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 05:03 AM PST

Do you know where this photo was taken?


Tensions Rise, but No Evictions at Occupy D.C.

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:34 AM PST

Defiant protestors vowed to remain camped in two city parks, despite a noon deadline from the National Park Service to leave or remove gear.


W.T.O. Orders China to Stop Export Taxes on Minerals

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:35 AM PST

The appeals panel's ruling, a victory for the United States, said that China distorted international trade through dozens of export policies on raw materials.


W.T.O. Orders China to Stop Export Taxes on Minerals

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:04 PM PST

The appeals panel's ruling, a victory for the United States, said that China distorted international trade through dozens of export policies on raw materials.


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