Guatemala ex-leader Rios in court

Guatemala ex-leader Rios in court

Guatemala ex-leader Rios in court

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 01:01 PM PST

Former Guatemalan military leader Efrain Rios Montt has appeared before a court which will decide if he should face charges of genocide.


Pentagon unveils details of US defence cuts

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:58 PM PST

Strategy announced for absorbing $487bn in defence cuts, including reducing ground forces and slowing weapons purchases.


U.S. and Philippines eye stronger defense ties

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 01:19 PM PST

WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) - U.S. and Philippine officials are in talks about expanding bilateral military cooperation as the Southeast Asian country grapples with the growing assertiveness of China, officials from the two countries said on Thursday.

Pentagon budget set to shrink next year

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:12 AM PST

The Pentagon budget will actually shrink next year, for the first time since 1998, under a proposal released by the Obama administration that will cut the size of the Army and Marine Corps, trim the number of fighter aircraft and ships, and seek congressional approval for another round of military base closures.

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Push begins to save Israeli-Palestinian talks

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:08 AM PST

JERUSALEM — Diplomatic efforts were underway Thursday to rescue foundering Jordanian-sponsored exploratory talks between Israel and the Palestinians, a day after a fifth round of discussions this month ended with no movement toward a resumption of formal negotiations.

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Clinton: Done with the ‘high wire’ of politics. Really.

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:49 AM PST

Like President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she hasn't been watching the Republican primary debates. But at least Clinton has an excuse for tuning out — she says she's quitting government after the election no matter who wins.

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Kenyan Resigns Finance Post After International Charges

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's richest man and a presidential aspirant, resigned Thursday as finance minister of East Africa's largest economy, four days after the International Criminal Court charged him with inciting political violence following the counrty's 2007 elections.


Judge Orders Arizona Candidate Struck From Ballot

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:39 PM PST

A judge said Alejandrina Cabrera, who is seeking a City Council seat in the border community of San Luis, Ariz., did not know enough English for the job.

Italy ship captain "wasted precious hour"

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:45 PM PST

GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - The captain of the doomed Costa Concordia lost "a precious hour" in evacuating the giant cruise ship when it ran aground and capsized on January 13, possibly costing dozens of lives, a senior Italian maritime security official said on Thursday.

Groups Denounce Widespread Use of Torture in Libya

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:19 PM PST

International humanitarian groups said they had documented the widespread use of torture in Libyan detention centers, a troubling indication that some Qaddafi-era abuses continue.

AT&T’s Net Loss Tied to T-Mobile Merger Fees

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:19 PM PST

AT&T posted a substantial $6.68 billion loss for the fourth quarter, primarily from the breakup fees incurred after the company's failed bid to buy T-Mobile USA.

Murray plots route past Djokovic

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 07:29 AM PST

Andy Murray insists last year's straight-sets Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic will not be on his mind when they meet in the semi-finals on Friday.


Khan must wait on Peterson fight

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:59 AM PST

Amir Khan still does not have a deal with Lamont Peterson over a rematch with the US boxer waiting until his appeal has been heard.


Pakistan fightback checks England

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 05:47 AM PST

A late Pakistan revival undoes the good work of England's Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott on day two of the second Test in Abu Dhabi.


In pictures: Rio de Janeiro building collapse

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 10:01 AM PST

Workers battle to rescue people from collapsed buildings in Rio


The Lede Blog: On National Holiday, Australian Leader Forced to Flee Protesters

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:22 AM PST

The story of the Australian prime minister's rough departure through crowds amid protests by indigenous groups called to mind a kind of Cinderella story turned on its head.

US to cut almost 100,000 troops

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:49 PM PST

The US will cut 100,000 troops from the Army and Marine Corps, the Pentagon says, as it unveils plans to save $487bn (£310bn) over the next 10 years.


Call for illegal site demotion

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:04 AM PST

Rights campaigners have criticised plans to ask search engines to demote illegal sites in order to fight piracy.


Canada Vows to Speed Up Energy Projects

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 10:53 AM PST

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the country's capacity to export energy is a national priority and pledged to speed regulatory approval of energy projects—a move that comes as Ottawa struggles with delays over an oil pipeline.


Pentagon Proposes Limiting Raises and Closing Bases to Cut Budget

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 12:24 PM PST

The Pentagon says it wants to limit pay raises, increase health insurance fees for retirees and close bases as part of its plan to shrink in size after a decade of war.

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