In Pakistan, a hunt for the million-dollar falcons

In Pakistan, a hunt for the million-dollar falcons

In Pakistan, a hunt for the million-dollar falcons

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:14 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — So what happened to the million-dollar falcons?

That's the question Pakistani officials have to answer for a wealthy Arab sheikh who alleges that the government snatched his four rare falcons — valued at 350 million rupees, or nearly $3.9 million — from the Islamabad airport.

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Analysis: Storm clouds gather over Monti's Italy reform drive

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:27 PM PDT

ROME (Reuters) - Storm clouds are gathering over Mario Monti's efforts to transform the Italian economy, with his approval ratings dropping, mounting protests against his reforms and a damaging row with the parties that sustain him in parliament.

Obama approves new Iran oil sanctions

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:24 PM PDT

US president gives go-ahead for fresh oil sanctions against Iran, judging the move will not hit US consumers or allies.


Stocks Close With Best First Quarter in Years

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:11 PM PDT

The S.&P. 500, a broad measure of the market, ended with a 12 percent gain, and the Dow blue-chip index had an 8 percent gain, for both the best first quarter in 14 years.

U.S., EU blast Argentina's trade restrictions at WTO

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:23 PM PDT

GENEVA (Reuters) - Argentina came under a barrage of criticism at the World Trade Organization on Friday, where the United States, European Union, Japan and 10 other countries accused it of tying imports up in red tape.

'Faster than light' physicist steps down

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:45 PM PDT

Italian's mistaken claim that neutrinos may travel faster than light contradicted Einstein's theory of relativity.


At War Blog: Honoring a Service Member's Ultimate Sacrifice, Whether It Was Made on the Battlefield or Not

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:39 PM PDT

An argument against placing a greater value on one type of military death over another.

Obama Clears Path for Sanctions on Iran

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:03 PM PDT

The White House cleared the way for tough new sanctions on Iran Friday, saying a cutoff of Iranian oil wouldn't significantly harm world markets.


Israeli Forces Deploy for Protests at Borders

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 09:49 AM PDT

Israeli security forces in riot gear confronted Palestinian demonstrators after deploying in high numbers along Israel's frontiers on an annual protest day.


Mali Rebels Take Strategic City

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 09:58 AM PDT

The chief of security of the military junta which seized control of Mali said the strategic city of Kidal has been invaded by Tuareg rebels fighting to carve out a homeland in the nation's north.


Mitt Romney backed by budget hawk

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:27 PM PDT

A US Republican at the forefront of efforts to cut government spending becomes the latest big endorsement for presidential candidate Mitt Romney.


Protester dies as Palestinians mark Land Day

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Demonstrator killed by Israeli security forces in Gaza and more than 120 people wounded in riots in the West Bank.


Exclusive: Germany makes last-ditch attempt to save transaction tax

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:44 PM PDT

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Germany made a last ditch attempt on Friday to salvage the prospect of a financial transaction tax in Europe by proposing to apply the charge initially only to trading in company stock, but still faced resistance to its plans.

In Toulouse suburb, "scooter killer" is "one of us"

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:38 PM PDT

(Reuters) - In the neighborhood where Mohamed Merah grew up, and was last seen joking with friends days after he had killed three French soldiers in a pair of shootings, the message to outsiders is clear: he was one of our own, no matter what he did.

Palestinians Protest Land Seizure and Control of Jerusalem

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:53 PM PDT

Palestinians protested on Friday against Israeli policies of land seizure and control of Jerusalem, leading to clashes with Israeli troops that left one dead and scores injured.

Opposition in Syria condemns slow efforts to end bloodshed

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:52 AM PDT

BEIRUT — Demonstrations and violence continued across Syria on Friday, as opponents of the government condemned the Arab League and world powers for failing to help them, while opposition groups outside the country prepared to meet with diplomats for a "Friends of Syria" conference in Istanbul.

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Fearing shortages, British motorists rush to buy gas

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:26 AM PDT

LONDON — "Keep Calm and Carry On," the British government famously advised the citizenry as Nazi bombs rained down during World War II. But as a possible fuel-haulers strike threatened the nation with gas shortages this week, the message ringing out from the halls of power was decidedly different: Run out and stockpile.

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Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:26 AM PDT

Analysis: Portugal ponders political price of good health

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 11:54 AM PDT

LISBON (Reuters) - To get an idea of the enormous financial strains on Europe's health care sector, put yourself in the shoes of Professor Joao Alvaro Correia da Cunha.

Widow tells how bin Laden lived on the run

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Osama bin Laden spent years on the run in various parts of Pakistan after the 2001 terrorist attacks, moving from one safe house to another and fathering four children, and at least one was born in a government hospital, his youngest widow has told Pakistani investigators.

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