Myanmar quake death toll up to 26, tremor hits capital

Myanmar quake death toll up to 26, tremor hits capital


Myanmar quake death toll up to 26, tremor hits capital

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 11:40 PM PST

YANGON (Reuters) - An earthquake struck near Myanmar's new capital of Naypyitaw on Tuesday, state television reported, but there were no immediate reports of damage, while the death toll from a weekend quake to its north rose to 26, according to an aid organisation.



Afghan Haqqani faction would consider talks under Taliban

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 10:44 PM PST

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Haqqani network, considered the most lethal insurgent faction in Afghanistan, would take part in peace talks with the United States but only under the direction of their Afghan Taliban leaders, a top faction commander said on Tuesday.


Afghan Haqqani faction would consider talks under Taliban

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 11:33 PM PST

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Haqqani network, seen as the most lethal insurgent faction in Afghanistan, would take part in peace talks with the United States but only under the direction of their Afghan Taliban leaders, a top faction commander said on Tuesday.



Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan under investigation, scandal widens

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 11:09 PM PST

ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (Reuters) - The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen, is under investigation for alleged inappropriate communication with a woman at the centre of the scandal involving former CIA Director David Petraeus, a senior U.S. defence official said on Tuesday.



Australia's Catholic church acknowledges "shame" of child abuse

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 10:56 PM PST

CANBERRA (Reuters) - The head of Australia's powerful Catholic Church acknowledged the "shame" of child sex abuse among the clergy and welcomed a sweeping inquiry on Tuesday, but also warned that the extent of the problem within his church had been exaggerated.



Three rockets hit Afghan capital, police say

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 09:05 PM PST

KABUL, Nov 13 — A rocket landed near the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul and two others struck near the airport highway and a private television station, security officials said. The rocket attacks were a reminder of Afghanistan's security challenges as most NATO combat troops prepare to withdraw at the end of 2014. Kabul Police Chief Ayoub ...



Afghan faction Haqqanis would consider talks under Taliban

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 10:20 PM PST

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The Haqqani network, considered the most lethal insurgent faction in Afghanistan, would take part in peace talks with the United States but only under the direction of their Afghan Taliban leaders, a top faction commander said on Tuesday.



VIDEO: China to 'emulate' Singapore model

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:37 PM PST

China's communist party will choose the country's next leaders this week, but what direction will they take once in power? One suggestion is to try to emulate Singapore.


VIDEO: Former Lula aide jailed in Brazil

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:54 PM PST

Brazil's Supreme Court sentences former President Lula's chief of staff Jose Dirceu to 10 years and 10 months in jail for corruption.


VIDEO: Iran sanctions hit Sri Lanka Tea

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:11 PM PST

Sri Lanka tea producers say the international sanctions against Iran are causing lower sales to the country that is their second biggest customer.


Three rockets hit Afghan capital-police

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:25 PM PST

KABUL (Reuters) - A rocket landed near the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul and two others struck near the airport highway and a private television station, security officials said.


Three rockets hit Afghan capital - police

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:35 PM PST

KABUL (Reuters) - A rocket landed near the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul and two others struck near the airport highway and a private television station, security officials said.



Three rockets hit Afghan capital-police

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:08 PM PST

KABUL (Reuters) - A rocket landed near the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul and two others struck near the airport highway and a private television station, security officials said.



FBI agents search house of Petraeus' former mistress

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:01 PM PST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - FBI agents searched the North Carolina house of Paula Broadwell on Monday, signalling renewed activity in the investigation that revealed her extramarital affair with CIA Director David Petraeus that led to his resignation.



Art takes over the Stockholm metro system

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:42 PM PST

(Sweden-AFP) - Art has gone underground in Stockholm in more ways than one with an array of sculptures, mosaics, paintings and installations now proudly on display in the city's subway stations. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012.

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Three rockets hit Kabul - police

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:50 PM PST

KABUL (Reuters) - A rocket landed near the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul on Tuesday, a police official said.



New strategies needed in drugs fight - Mexico, Central Americans

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:51 PM PST

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Illegal drugs use globally is still rising despite a decades-long battle against organized crime, and producer and consumer nations need to come up with new strategies, Mexico and four Central American countries said on Monday.



Death penalty changes spark impassioned debate

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:12 PM PST

SINGAPORE, Nov 13 — As Parliament yesterday began debate over the proposed changes to the mandatory death penalty for drug traffickers, some Members of Parliament questioned the regime's effectiveness, calling for evidence on how it has deterred drug crimes. Others made impassioned speeches on the value of a human life to argue against the ...



Election over, US cautiously mulls Syria options

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 05:15 PM PST

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 — With the US election over and Syria's civil war growing bloodier and spreading, the Obama administration is quietly re-examining its options for involvement in the conflict. Whether that will lead to a change in strategy remains unclear. President Barack Obama and his advisers are extremely cautious, current and former ...



NZ man planning manure protest told to stay away from Prince Charles

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 04:58 PM PST

WELLINGTON, Nov 13 — A New Zealand court ordered an anti-monarchist today to stay away from Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla after he was charged with planning to throw horse manure at the visiting royal couple. Sam Bracanov, a 76-year-old with a history of protest against the British royal family, pleaded not guilty to preparing to ...



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