At least two killed by car bombs in Libyan capital

At least two killed by car bombs in Libyan capital

At least two killed by car bombs in Libyan capital

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 11:08 PM PDT

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - At least two people were killed when three car bombs exploded near interior ministry and security buildings in the Libyan capital on Sunday, the first lethal attack of its kind since Muammar Gaddafi's fall last year, security sources said.

Japan, China islands disputes deepen with landings, protests

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:42 PM PDT

EAST CHINA SEA (Reuters) - Several Japanese nationalists landed on Sunday on a rocky island in the East China Sea at the heart of a territorial row with Beijing, with protests in several Chinese cities also indicating ties were worsening between Asia's two biggest economies.

Two explosions in Tripoli, Libya, unknown number dead

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:36 PM PDT

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Two explosions struck the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Sunday, one near the Interior Ministry and the second near a women's police academy, a Libyan security officer told a Reuters photographer.

VIDEO: Illuminating French architecture

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:19 PM PDT

Computer technology is being used to illuminate and transform chateaus and cathedrals around France


VIDEO: Mobile phone throwing in Finland

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:19 PM PDT

Competitors have been gathering in the eastern Finnish town of Savonlinna for the annual Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships.


American Diana Nyad starts latest Cuba-US swim attempt

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:03 PM PDT

HAVANA, Aug 19 — With a shout of "courage," veteran long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad dove into the Florida Straits yesterday and began stroking her way north in her fourth and likely final attempt to make the 166 km swim from Cuba to the United States. The 62-year-old American, who will be accompanied by five boats and 50 crewmembers, plied ...

US first lady to meet families of Sikh temple shooting victims

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:54 PM PDT

WASHINGTON, Aug 19 — US first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday will meet with families of victims of the shooting rampage at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin earlier this month, a White House aide said yesterday. Six people were killed and four others, including a police officer, were injured on Aug. 5 when Wade Michael Page, an Army veteran with links ...

Japan nationalists land on isle at heart of row with China

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:26 PM PDT

EAST CHINA SEA, Aug 19 — Several Japanese nationalists landed today on a rocky island in the East China Sea at the heart of a territorial row with Beijing, a move all but certain to fan anger in China and worsen ties between Asia's two biggest economies. Tokyo and Beijing have been feuding for decades over the island chain, known as the Senkaku in ...

Japan, China islands disputes deepen with landings, protests

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:18 PM PDT

EAST CHINA SEA (Reuters) - Several Japanese nationalists landed on Sunday on a rocky island in the East China Sea at the heart of a territorial row with Beijing, with protests in several Chinese cities also indicating ties were worsening between Asia's two biggest economies.

Al-Arabiya TV reports two explosions in Tripoli

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:06 PM PDT

CAIRO (Reuters) - Two explosions struck the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Sunday, Al-Arabiya television reported, citing its correspondent.

Japan nationalists land on isle at heart of row with China

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:21 PM PDT

EAST CHINA SEA (Reuters) - Several Japanese nationalists landed on Sunday on a rocky island in the East China Sea at the heart of a territorial row with Beijing, a move all but certain to fan anger in China and worsen ties between Asia's two biggest economies.

Iraqis helping Iran skirt sanctions - NY Times

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 05:46 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq has been helping Iran skirt economic sanctions imposed because of its nuclear program, using a network of financial institutions and oil-smuggling operations that are providing Tehran with a crucial flow of dollars, the New York Times said on Saturday.

Swiss to allow back-dated German tax inquiries - report

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 05:01 PM PDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Switzerland wants to allow German authorities to make back-dated inquiries about Germans who stashed cash in secret Swiss accounts to avoid tax when a bilateral deal on tax evasion comes into force, a German magazine reported on Saturday.

Madonna adds her voice to critics of Pussy Riot verdict

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 04:54 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Aug 19 — Madonna, who had already voiced her support for the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, yesterday joined a chorus of celebrities in slamming a jail sentence handed down in Moscow to three women from the group over a protest against President Vladimir Putin. "I protest the conviction and sentencing of Pussy Riot to a penal colony ...

Syria denies Assad's deputy tried to defect

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 03:44 PM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria dismissed reports that President Bashar al-Assad's deputy had defected and its forces pursued an offensive against rebels, bombarding parts of Aleppo in the north and attacking an insurgent-held town in the oil-producing east.

At least 14 killed in attack on Yemen intelligence HQ

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 03:35 PM PDT

ADEN (Reuters) - Suspected al Qaeda-linked militants killed at least 14 Yemeni soldiers and security guards on Saturday in a car bomb and grenade attack on the intelligence service headquarters in the southern port city of Aden.

Yemeni secessionist leader released

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 02:47 PM PDT

ADEN (Reuters) - A Yemeni southern secessionist leader who was arrested on arrival in Aden from Britain on Wednesday said on Saturday he had been released by the security forces.

Syria denies Assad's deputy tried to defect

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 02:21 PM PDT

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria dismissed reports that President Bashar al-Assad's deputy had defected and its forces pursued an offensive against rebels, bombarding parts of Aleppo in the north and attacking an insurgent-held town in the oil-producing east.

Mine violence hits at South Africa political power nexus

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 02:13 PM PDT

MARIKANA, South Africa (Reuters) - The bloody protest by South African miners that ended in a hail of police gunfire and 34 deaths this week could also wound the ruling ANC and its main labour ally, laying bare workers' anger over enduring inequalities in Africa's biggest economy.

Swiss to allow back-dated German inquiries on tax - magazine

Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:47 PM PDT

BERLIN (Reuters) - Switzerland wants to allow German authorities to make back-dated inquiries about Germans who stashed cash in secret Swiss accounts to avoid tax when a bilateral deal on tax evasion comes into force, a German magazine reported on Saturday.

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