NATO 'ignoring civilian deaths in Libya'

NATO 'ignoring civilian deaths in Libya'


NATO 'ignoring civilian deaths in Libya'

Posted: 14 May 2012 01:17 PM PDT

Human Rights Watch urges NATO to provide "suitable compensation" to families of civilians killed in bombing campaign.


Met officer is found shot dead

Posted: 14 May 2012 01:03 PM PDT

A Metropolitan Police officer dies at a police station after suffering gunshot wounds.


Germanophile tipped as French prime minister

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:58 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - German-speaker Jean-Marc Ayrault, tipped to be named France's prime minister on Tuesday, is a veteran parliament leader whose familiarity with Germany and deal-making skills may prove invaluable as his Socialist government seeks to challenge Berlin's focus on austerity.


UPDATE: Where in the world ... ?

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:36 PM PDT

Do you know where this photo was taken?


Stranded at sea survivor sues cruise

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT

An 18-year-old Panamanian fisherman who survived 28 days stranded at sea is suing Princess Cruise Lines, arguing that a cruise ship should have stopped and saved him.


Albania gay activists cycle to call for rights

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:55 PM PDT

TIRANA (Reuters) - A dozen gay and lesbian activists cycled through Albania's capital on Monday, holding a daring gay rights demonstration in a country which aspires to join the European Union but where conservative values are still deeply entrenched.


Greece Weighs Technocrat Government

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:57 PM PDT

Greece's President Karolos Papoulias has called a new meeting with party leaders Tuesday after proposing a coalition government made up of technocrats in a bid to end the country's political deadlock.


US TV networks reveal axed shows

Posted: 14 May 2012 06:07 AM PDT

Television networks in America have realeased their annual list of programmes that have been re-commisioned or cancelled.


The 6th Floor Blog: Behind the Cover Story: Jennifer Kahn on Prepsychopathic Children

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:24 PM PDT

Jennifer Kahn answers questions about the complexities in giving children a "prepsychopathic" diagnosis.


West African nations to send troops to Bissau in days

Posted: 14 May 2012 01:12 PM PDT

ABUJA (Reuters) - West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS will deploy troops to Guinea Bissau by Friday to oversee reform of the local army and a gradual one-year transition to civilian rule after an April 12 coup, Nigeria said on Monday.


Five killed in Lebanon violence

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT

Five people are killed in sectarian clashes in the Lebanese city of Tripoli linked to continuing unrest in neighbouring Syria, officials say.


Nigeria to Send Troops to Mali, Guinea-Bissau

Posted: 14 May 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Nigeria's defense minister said his country is ready to send troops to Guinea-Bissau and Mali as part of a regional force heading to the nations recently struck by coups.


Colombian Rebels May Free Journalist

Posted: 14 May 2012 11:40 AM PDT

The International Committee of the Red Cross was mobilizing personnel in Colombia to help facilitate the expected release of a French journalist captured more than two weeks ago by Marxist rebels.


Losing More to Gain More: Amputees’ Once-Unthinkable Choice

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:46 PM PDT

Instead of doing everything possible to preserve whatever is left of their limbs, some are opting to amputate more extensively to regain something more akin to normal function.


Palestinian Prisoners End Hunger Strike With Deal

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:16 PM PDT

Hundreds of prisoners ended their campaign on Monday after an agreement was signed with the Israeli authorities that promises improved conditions in Israeli jails.


Brown Proposes $8.3 Billion in Cuts for California

Posted: 14 May 2012 11:52 AM PDT

The governor proposed slashing state workers' pay and spending on social programs and prisons, calling the moves "difficult — but necessary."


Man City squad praise supporters

Posted: 14 May 2012 11:50 AM PDT

Manchester City's players and manager praise the club's supporters as they celebrate their Premier League title at their victory parade.


ICC seeks Congo arrest warrants

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:04 PM PDT

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for what he says are the two "most dangerous" rebel leaders in DR Congo.


Ron Paul ends 'active campaign'

Posted: 14 May 2012 12:54 PM PDT

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul ends his active campaign for the White House, his campaign says, with Mitt Romney poised to seal the nomination.


Opinionator | Anxiety: Meltdown in Motherland

Posted: 14 May 2012 08:45 AM PDT

After the birth of her daughter, a subway ride or a walk in the sunshine became too much to bear.


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