Japan's nuclear fight intensifies

Japan's nuclear fight intensifies


Japan's nuclear fight intensifies

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Tens of thousands are protesting on Japan streets against reopening nuclear power plants after last year's devestating tsunami was caused by a meltdown at Fukushima power plant.


Bicyclists Using Cameras to Capture Accidents

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:57 PM PDT

Footage from bicyclists' videos has begun to play a role in police investigations in some hit-and-runs and other incidents around the country, authorities said.


Colombia's Nasa to put 'rebels' on trial

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:08 PM PDT

Tribal elders say they will decide fate of suspects involved in attack on civilians in country's southwest.


UN extends Syria observer mission

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:29 PM PDT

The UN Security Council unanimously votes to keep its observer mission in Syria for a "final" 30 days, as violence continues in the capital Damascus.


VIDEO: Olympic flame abseils into London

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:32 AM PDT

The Olympic flame arrives in the host city in dramatic style, flown from Guildford by helicopter before an abseil into the Tower of London.


Syria crisis: Iraqis flee 'sectarian violence' in Damascus

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:53 AM PDT

Iraqis who fled now return from Syria


Chinese court upholds Ai Weiwei tax fine

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:32 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese court on Friday upheld a $2.4 million fine for tax evasion against the country's most famous dissident, Ai Weiwei, after barring him from attending the hearing, in a case that critics accuse Beijing of using to muzzle the outspoken artist.


As Syria conflict rages, China hews to ‘non-interference’ principle

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:11 PM PDT

BEIJING — As the fight for control of Damascus escalates, China appears to be gambling that even if Syria's government falls, respect for Beijing's "principled position" against outside interference will outweigh any lingering hostility from the Arab street.

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EU to rethink Zimbabwe sanctions

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:14 PM PDT

The European Union is considering lifting restrictions on development aid and easing sanctions against Zimbabwe in exchange for political reform, reports say.


City Kitchen: Caprese Antipasto for Summer– City Kitchen

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:19 PM PDT

During these sun-drenched, drowsy summer days, a bumped-up Caprese antipasto is a drop-dead easy lunch or dinner.


Analysis: Egyptian leader looks abroad to win influence at home

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 12:08 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - An early diplomatic offensive by Mohamed Mursi, Egypt's new Islamist president, makes it harder for an army-led establishment to portray him on the international stage as a threat to foreign powers.


Sri Lanka lawyers boycott courts

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:46 AM PDT

Lawyers and judges across Sri Lanka boycott legal proceedings because of alleged political interference with the judiciary.


At War Blog: In Troop Travel Limbo, Mesmerized by the Writing on the Walls

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:00 AM PDT

An airport wing in Leipzig, Germany, reserved for United States forces has a wall covered with soldiers' graffiti -- coded messages of their thoughts heading into, and heading home from, war.


Frenchman Is Held in China Case

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:29 AM PDT

A French architect caught up in the scandal surrounding a sacked Communist Party official has been taken into custody in China after returning there to cooperate with a murder investigation.


Spanish Yields Reach Euro-Era High

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Concerns over the impact of the banking-sector bailout on public debt as well as new signs of trouble in regional finances sparked a selloff across markets.


China’s goods burden Africa’s producers

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:35 AM PDT

LAGOS, Nigeria — From the edge of Lagos Island, you have a clear view of the giant cargo ships coming in to dock. Walk a few blocks away from the water to Balogun market, and you'll see where some containers' contents end up.

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Syria strikes back at rebels in Damascus

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 01:06 PM PDT

Soldiers backed by tanks and helicopters recapture Midan district, but rebels attack other areas and border crossings.


African-based cybercrime targeted

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT

Law officers and big business join forces to tackle cybercriminals operating out of Africa, Asia and other parts of the developing world.


Zanzibar police clash with Islamist mourners

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:17 AM PDT

STONE TOWN, Zanzibar (Reuters) - Riot police clashed with supporters of a separatist Islamist group in Zanzibar gathered at a mosque on Friday to pray for victims of a ferry disaster that killed at least 71 people.


Bus crash in Mexico kills 21 passengers

Posted: 20 Jul 2012 11:03 AM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A bus skidded off the road on Friday in the western Mexican state of Nayarit, killing 21 passengers and injuring at least 29 others, officials said.


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