At least one killed in blast in Kenyan port city of Mombasa

At least one killed in blast in Kenyan port city of Mombasa

At least one killed in blast in Kenyan port city of Mombasa

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:11 PM PDT

MOMBASA (Reuters) - Kenyan police said at least one person was killed after an explosion hit a night club in the port city of Mombasa on Sunday, a day after the U.S. embassy in Kenya warned of an imminent attack on the city.

Peruvians protest against mining project

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT

Indigenous people fear government's go-ahead to proposal will destroy four lakes and damage water supply.


Willett revels in first European Tour win

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:59 PM PDT

England's Danny Willett wins the International Open in Cologne after victory in play-off against Marcus Fraser.


D.E.A. Agents Kills Suspected Smuggler in Honduran Drug Raid

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:53 PM PDT

American officials said the agent fired in self-defense, but the shooting brought further attention to the United States' growing involvement in counternarcotics operations in Central America.

Paraguay's Lugo condemns 'parliamentary coup'

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:57 PM PDT

Leftist South American leaders step up criticism of new government as deposed president brands it "illegitimate".


Iraq's Sadr demands reforms for support of PM

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:41 PM PDT

NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - Cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, head of a powerful Shi'ite movement in Iraq, on Sunday called for more political reforms and said he would back a no-confidence vote against the prime minister if these were not made.

Chinese Astronauts Dock Spacecraft With Orbiting Module

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:10 PM PDT

The maneuver was an important step in the development of China's space program, which includes plans to build a space station by 2020.

Greece's Auditors Postpone Athens Visit

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 07:53 AM PDT

Greece's international auditors were forced to put off a visit to Athens as health problems sidelined both the nation's new prime minister and finance minister, just when the country has no time to lose.


India Prepares for New Finance Minister

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee looks set to become India's next president, sparking speculation over who will succeed him at a time of wilting foreign investor interest in the nation.


Tax Revolt Threatens Japan PM's Tenure

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 08:59 AM PDT

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is facing an open revolt in his ruling party over plans to raise taxes. The battle is unlikely to derail the revenue measure, but could weaken his hold on power.


Israeli Police Arrest 85 Protesters

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:08 AM PDT

Israeli police said 85 protesters were arrested after clashing with officers and vandalizing banks in Tel Aviv They had gathered Saturday night to protest the arrest of 12 social activists a day earlier.


BIS Warns of Central-Bank Overreach

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:09 AM PDT

The unconventional measures introduced by many central banks in response to financial turmoil could create other problems if carried out for too long, the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements said.


Chinese Spacecraft Docks With Orbiting Module

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:18 AM PDT

A Chinese spacecraft carrying three astronauts docked manually with an orbiting module Sunday, a first for the country as it strives to match American and Russian exploits in space.


Tunisia Extradites Libya's Ex-Prime Minister

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:46 AM PDT

Tunisia extradited Libya's former prime minister to his country Sunday, despite concerns by Tunisia's president and rights groups that he could be tortured or unfairly prosecuted there.


FiveThirtyEight: Presidential Geography: New Hampshire

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Population shifts have helped make New Hampshire one of the nation's presidential battlegrounds.

With Tablet, Microsoft Takes Aim at Hardware Missteps

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Microsoft's plan to create its own tablet is the most striking evidence yet of the friction with its partners on the hardware side of the PC business.

Hales hits 99 in England T20 win

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Alex Hales hits 99, England's highest international Twenty20 score, to lead them to victory over West Indies at Trent Bridge.


Bolivia leader rules out troops as police rebel

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT

LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivia's left-wing president, Evo Morales, accused political rivals of being behind a violent three-day uprising by police over wages on Sunday but said he would not deploy troops to restore order.

Bolivia police reject salary deal

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 11:37 AM PDT

Police protests in Bolivia continue for a fourth day after officers on strike over low pay reject a deal between their leaders and the government.


2012 London Olympics Blog: Dead Heat in Women's 100 Leaves Four Runners for Three Spots

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:06 PM PDT

Carmelita Jeter, Tianna Madison took the first two spots on the United States Olympic team, but Jeneba Tarmoh and Allyson Felix finished in a dead heat for third at 11.068 seconds.

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