Rebels attack army base in Sudan's top oil-producing state

Rebels attack army base in Sudan's top oil-producing state


Rebels attack army base in Sudan's top oil-producing state

Posted: 26 May 2013 01:01 PM PDT

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Rebels with tanks attacked an army base in Sudan's top oil-producing state of South Kordofan on Sunday, and both sides claimed victory.

Deal reached on land reform in Colombia

Posted: 26 May 2013 12:58 PM PDT

Colombian government and rebels say agreement to compensate those who lost land is a major breakthrough in peace talks.

VIDEO: Obama surveys Oklahoma devastation

Posted: 26 May 2013 01:00 PM PDT

US President Barack Obama has arrived in Oklahoma to see the destruction caused by last week's powerful tornado

Kanaan Earns Elusive Indy 500 Victory

Posted: 26 May 2013 12:43 PM PDT

Tony Kanaan, racing in his 12th Indy 500, secured his first win in the race when he passed Ryan Hunter-Reay with three laps to go and Dario Franchitti crashed a lap later.
    

American Al Jazeera Channel Shifs Focus to U.S. News

Posted: 26 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT

To counter skepticism about its Al Jazeera America cable channel, the Qatar-based network is building a sizable news organization to cover the United States.
    

‘Fast & Furious 6’ Opens as Huge Hit

Posted: 26 May 2013 12:35 PM PDT

"Fast & Furious 6"' easily beat out its direct opening-weekend competition, "The Hangover Part III," to make a well attended Memorial Day weekend.
    

Mercedes to be investigated by FIA

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:44 AM PDT

Mercedes face an investigation by F1's governing body the FIA after being accused of taking part in an illegal tyre test.

Lesbian love story wins top prize at Cannes

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:41 AM PDT

French-Tunisian director Abdellatif Kechiche's "La Vie d'Adele" wins the coveted Palme d'Or.

Kerry hails Palestinian economy plan

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:28 AM PDT

US Secretary of State John Kerry says a plan to increase investment in the Palestinian economy could boost it by 50% in three years.

Sweden rioters sought for over 200 crimes

Posted: 26 May 2013 01:14 PM PDT

Around 60 people already detained for their involvement in weeklong riots in Stockholm suburbs.

Colombia, FARC rebels reach agreement on agrarian reform

Posted: 26 May 2013 01:03 PM PDT

HAVANA (Reuters) - Colombia and the Marxist-led FARC rebels have reached agreement on the critical issue of agrarian reform, the two sides said on Sunday in what appeared to be a major step forward for the peace process aimed at ending their long war.

Cook in form as England dominate NZ

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:14 AM PDT

Alastair Cook hits an unbeaten 88 as England close day three of the second Test 296 ahead of New Zealand at 116-1.

In Earlier Mayoral Races, Lessons but Little Direction

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:23 AM PDT

Like New York City mayoral races in 1973 and 1977, this campaign is filled with intrigue and is difficult to predict.
    


The Caucus: Wind Down the War on Terrorism? Republicans Say No

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:37 AM PDT

Republican lawmakers assailed President Obama's vision for winding down the war on terrorism, using talk show appearances to accuse him of misunderstanding the terror threat in a way that will embolden unfriendly nations.
    


Service Aids Fearful Drivers Across the Chesapeake

Posted: 26 May 2013 10:58 AM PDT

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge stirs fear in no small number, but Alex Robinson's service, which ferries drivers across, helps allay the fears of some.
    

Lesbian drama wins top Cannes prize

Posted: 26 May 2013 12:08 PM PDT

Blue is the Warmest Colour, an intimate love story about two young French women, wins the Palme d'Or at a ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival.

Manassero wins PGA Championship

Posted: 26 May 2013 10:59 AM PDT

Italy's Matteo Manassero becomes the youngest winner of the PGA Championship after he triumphs in a three-way play-off at Wentworth.

Yugoslavia's last king reburied in Serbia

Posted: 26 May 2013 11:07 AM PDT

Funeral with state honours held for Peter II Karadjordjevic, who fled his country at the start of World War Two.

China premier visits Germany amid trade spat

Posted: 26 May 2013 12:23 PM PDT

China enters informal talks with EU hoping to ease tensions on charges of telecom market and solar panel pricing.

SARS-like virus claims another Saudi victim

Posted: 26 May 2013 10:37 AM PDT

Elderly woman who suffered from chronic illnesses becomes 18th victim of new coronavirus in Saudi Arabia.

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