South Sudan attackers 'repelled'

South Sudan attackers 'repelled'

South Sudan attackers 'repelled'

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 01:12 PM PST

Thousands of youths from an ethnic group which attacked rivals in South Sudan, reportedly killing at least 150 people, have been repelled, the UN says.


Restaurant Review: Wong, Greenwich Village - Restaurants

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:52 PM PST

Simpson Wong has retained his eclectic palate, but the starting point tends to be Asia.

US vows to stay in Gulf despite Iran warning

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:33 PM PST

Pentagon and White House dismiss Iran's threat of closing Strait of Hormuz as sign of Tehran's "weakness".


France's Hollande attacks rival Sarkozy over economy

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:48 AM PST

French presidential candidate Francois Hollande opened the new year with a shot across the bow of rival President Nicolas Sarkozy Tuesday. In an open letter published in French newspaper Liberation, Hollande accuses Sarkozy -- who is seeking re-election this spring -- of failing to do enough to help his people during his term in office. "The French suffer. They suffer in their daily lives. Unemployment is at its highest because growth is at its lowest," writes Hollande, who is widely regarded as Sarkozy's chief rival.

Egypt votes in third round of elections

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:04 PM PST

Polls close on first day of third phase of elections as Islamist parties look to dominate lower house of parliament.


VIDEO: Republicans ready for Iowa test

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:11 PM PST

With America's economy stalled, Republicans believe they can defeat Barack Obama in November's presidential election.


Quick Action in Kashmir After Protester’s Death

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:12 PM PST

By arresting five Indian security officers, the authorities moved swiftly to keep the killing of a teenager from provoking more violence.

Guilty Plea by Richard Lipsky, Lobbyist, Is Expected in Bribery Case

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:24 PM PST

Richard J. Lipsky, who was accused of directing about $260,000 of his lobbying fees to shell companies linked to State Senator Carl Kruger, was expected to plead guilty Wednesday in Manhattan.

VIDEO: Iran sanctions: What you need to know

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:57 AM PST

BBC Persian's journalist Amir Paivar talks about how different sanctions are impacting the country.


VIDEO: Olympic dreams for Afghan women

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 11:59 AM PST

Afghan female boxers are training to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games in London


Iran sanctions 'starting to bite'

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 11:35 AM PST

The US says threats by Iran to restrict Gulf shipping in the event of further sanctions shows international pressure is 'beginning to bite'.


Battle between Tripoli, Misrata militias kills 4

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:29 PM PST

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Four fighters were killed in a gun battle between Libyan militias in one of Tripoli's busiest streets on Tuesday, a fresh sign that its new government is struggling to control the increasingly fractious groups that overthrew Muammar Gaddafi.

Live - Tuesday football

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:33 AM PST

Premier League leaders Manchester City host Liverpool, while third-placed Tottenham face West Brom and Sunderland travel to Wigan on another big night of action in the top flight.


Tight race as Iowa launches 2012 US campaign

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 01:02 PM PST

Close Republican caucus, marked by rollercoaster opinion polls, will begin process of selecting Barack Obama's opponent.


Fed to Start Publicly Forecasting Its Rate Actions

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:55 PM PST

The Federal Reserve will begin to publish a forecast of its own actions, and the minutes from a recent meeting note that a "number of members" favored new steps to boost economic growth.

China Broadcasters Winnow Out Shows

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:18 AM PST

China's satellite broadcasters eliminated more than two-thirds of prime-time entertainment shows to comply with new government restrictions, as Beijing seeks to rein in cultural trends it finds problematic.


German President Pressed Paper on Report

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 11:43 AM PST

A political scandal surrounding German President Christian Wulff intensified Tuesday as fresh evidence emerged that he tried to squelch media reports about his private business dealings.


Turkey Indicts Generals From 1980 Coup

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:45 AM PST

Turkish prosecutors indicted the two surviving leaders of a 1980 military coup, in what appears to be part of a continuing crackdown on the country's once all-powerful military.


Nigerians Protest Over Gas Price Increase

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 10:54 AM PST

Protesters unhappy over spiraling gas prices set fires on an expressway Tuesday and at least one person was killed in the unrest after Nigeria's government did away with a subsidy program that had kept fuel costs down for more than two decades.


Greece Stresses Gravity of Talks

Posted: 03 Jan 2012 12:53 PM PST

The Greek government said that Greece must successfully complete negotiations with its creditors on a second bailout package to remain in the euro zone, adding to the stakes as officials prepare for new talks.


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