Guatemalan ex-ruler denies massacre charges

Guatemalan ex-ruler denies massacre charges

Guatemalan ex-ruler denies massacre charges

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:53 PM PDT

Efrain Rios Montt says his involvement in killings of Ixil Mayas during 1980s civil war has not been proven.

Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:59 PM PDT

DHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from the catastrophic collapse of a Bangladesh factory building, the world's worst industrial accident since the Bhopal disaster in India in 1984, climbed above 1,000 and more bodies might still be trapped inside as rescuers struggle to end the salvage operation.

Manila seeks Golan Heights peacekeeper pullout after abductions

Posted: 09 May 2013 09:58 PM PDT

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Del Rosario speaks during a media briefing at the foreign affairs headquarters in ManilaMANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines aims to pull out 342 soldiers on peacekeeping duties in the Golan Heights, nearly half the number of its U.N. peacekeepers worldwide, after the abduction of four Filipinos near the Syrian border, the foreign minister said on Friday. Albert del Rosario said he had sent a recommendation to President Benigno Aquino to withdraw the peacekeepers from the Israeli-occupied area, explaining that the four peacekeepers were being held by Syrian rebels as human shields against attack by government forces. The four were taken hostage on Tuesday. "Our recommendation ... ...

Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:42 PM PDT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels.

Bangladesh building collapse death toll tops 1,000

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:59 PM PDT

File photo of people rescuing garment workers trapped under rubble at the Rana Plaza building after it collapsed, in SavarDHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from the catastrophic collapse of a Bangladesh factory building, the world's worst industrial accident since the Bhopal disaster in India in 1984, climbed above 1,000 and more bodies might still be trapped inside as rescuers struggle to end the salvage operation. More than two weeks after the accident, bodies were still being pulled from the rubble of the Rana Plaza complex, and on Friday a spokesman at the army control room coordinating the operation said the number of people confirmed to have been killed had reached 1,038. ...

Oil falls below $96 per barrel as dollar rises

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:52 PM PDT

BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil fell below $96 per barrel on Friday after signs of improvement in U.S. employment sparked speculation that the Federal Reserve might scale back its aggressive monetary policy.

Yen breaks through 100, Abenomics hits another milestone

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:51 PM PDT

A monitor displaying Japanese yen's exchange rate against U.S. dollar is seen between U.S. and Japanese national flags in TokyoBy Hideyuki Sano TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scored another small victory as the yen broke below major support of 100 to the dollar, with markets bracing for further declines over the course of the year that would underpin the export-reliant economy. The yen fell to as low as 101.20 per dollar, down more than two percent from Thursday's high around 98.65, and the lowest level in over four and a half years. ...

Germany: Chancellor Merkel on visit to Afghanistan

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:47 PM PDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Germany says its leader is in Afghanistan to on a surprise visit to the nation's troops serving with NATO's force in a war against Taliban insurgents.

Turn Your Kids into Millionaires

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:23 PM PDT

There is No Such Thing as a Dumb Idea

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:23 PM PDT

I often come across people who have a deep desire to be an entrepreneur and start their own business, but who haven't done so yet because they "can't come up with a good idea."  Too often I hear: "All of my ideas are dumb." And in those moments, I cannot help but say: "Define a dumb idea."

From Hospital Bed, Pakistani ‘Change’ Candidate Imran Khan Aims for Victory

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:30 PM PDT

The front wall of Lahore's Shaukat Khanum hospital has come to resemble a shrine. Scores of bouquets of flowers are arrayed amid a sprinkling of "get well soon" cards. On the walls, posters appear with messages ranging from the plaintive to the stirring. "When a leader falls," says one, "the nation rises for the leader." The object of this devotion is Imran Khan, Pakistan's World Cup–winning cricket captain turned politician. Just days before the end of campaigning, Khan suffered a dangerous fall from an overloaded lift that tipped over on its way up to a campaign-event stage. ...

Japan's Nikkei jumps as dollar passes 100-yen mark

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:54 PM PDT

A screen indicates the current exchange rate of the U.S. dollar against Japanese yen behind the both countries' flags at a foreign exchange company in Tokyo, Friday, May 10, 2013.(AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)BANGKOK (AP) — Japan's benchmark stock index surged Friday after the dollar hit a four-year high against the yen. Gains were modest elsewhere as traders digested a positive U.S. jobs report.

Charges for Tunisian Accused in Bomb Plot

Posted: 09 May 2013 07:31 PM PDT

U.S. authorities filed visa-fraud charges against a Tunisian man who they allege was part of a plot disrupted last month in Canada to derail a passenger train traveling between Toronto and New York City.

Boehner Seeks Release of Benghazi Emails

Posted: 09 May 2013 09:01 PM PDT

John Boehner demanded the release of emails he said would show the Obama administration had political motives for overlooking early reports that last year's attack on U.S. posts in Libya was terror-related.

Olympian Dies in Capsize of America's Cup Boat

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:12 PM PDT

A 72-foot-long, high-tech catamaran sailboat capsized Thursday in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the America's Cup races this summer, killing an Olympic gold medalist from England.

Insider's Guide to Cannes

Posted: 09 May 2013 07:46 PM PDT

An insider's guide to the famed Riviera town, with picks from Marc Levy, Marina Picasso, Chris tian Sinicropi and Jean-Charles Lévy.

We Love Paris in the...

Posted: 09 May 2013 06:32 PM PDT

From cafés that capture the spirit of Paris to shops where you'll find items with that certain je ne sais quoi, a connoisseur's guide to embracing your inner bon vivant.

Dragon's Maze: Evaluating Selesnya

Posted: 09 May 2013 09:52 PM PDT

Dragon's Maze prerelease events in the real world have come and gone, but they're just getting started on Magic: The Gathering Online.  Not only can players participate in the same sealed style events that took place weeks ago, but there's an opportunity to engage in the bizarre environment that is DGM-DGM-DGM draft.  These special small set drafts are generally not balanced in any way, as the set is designed to be drafted DGM-GTC-RTR, but they can be a unique experience while they last.  It's time to take a look at the Selesnya sealed and draft lineup for Dragon's Maze.

Manila seeks Golan Heights peacekeeper pullout after abductions

Posted: 09 May 2013 09:58 PM PDT

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines aims to pull out 342 soldiers on peacekeeping duties in the Golan Heights, nearly half the number of its U.N. peacekeepers worldwide, after the abduction of four Filipinos near the Syrian border, the foreign minister said on Friday.

VIDEO: New aircraft carrier takes shape

Posted: 09 May 2013 05:04 PM PDT

Work on the first of the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers is well under way at a dockyard in Rosyth.
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Tiger's Fate Snarls Pakistan Campaign

Tiger's Fate Snarls Pakistan Campaign

Tiger's Fate Snarls Pakistan Campaign

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:48 AM PDT

The reported death of a white tiger used at campaign rallies for former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif—which was evidently premature—has snarled his election campaign.

Tourists Head to a Newly Affordable Japan

Posted: 09 May 2013 11:48 AM PDT

With a dollar now fetching ¥100, Japan's reputation as a prohibitively expensive place to visit is changing, turbocharging a tourism industry seen as a growth engine for the maturing economy.

Photos of the Day: May 9

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:39 PM PDT

In today's pictures, a spider sits on a plant in Jordan, Palestinian beekeepers tend to the hive, soldiers celebrate Victory Day in Belarus, and more.

Republicans demand Benghazi email

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:42 PM PDT

Republicans demand more information about an attack on the US mission in Benghazi, as Secretary of State John Kerry vows to leave no stone unturned.

Up to 3,000 African peacekeepers killed in Somalia since 2007: U.N.

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:29 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - As many as 3,000 African Union peacekeepers have been killed in Somalia in recent years in an attempt to end an Islamist insurgency and bring stability to the Horn of Africa nation, a senior U.N. official said on Thursday.

YouTube launches subscription fees

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:16 PM PDT

YouTube is launching a pilot programme for a small number of partners to offer channels with subscription fees starting at $0.99 a month.

Focus Turns to 3 Suspects in $50 Million Belgian Diamond Robbery

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT

Investigators in three countries continued unraveling the plot behind a brazen $50 million diamond robbery in Belgium in February.
    

U.S. Charges Man Linked to Canadian Train Attack Plot With Visa Violations

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT

U.S. authorities on Thursday filed visa fraud charges against a Tunisian man who prosecutors said had met with a key figure in an alleged plot to blow up a railroad line in Canada.
    

Dollar Breaches 100 Yen

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT

The weaker yen has been a boon to some Japanese companies, as the new policy efforts contributed to a rally in the country's stock market.
    

Iran envoy to Cyprus recalled after extradition to U.S.

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran has recalled its ambassador to Cyprus for consultations after an Iranian national was recently extradited from the island to the United States on suspicion of violating U.N. arms sanctions, Cyprus's foreign minister said on Thursday.

Gold's Fall Puts Pressure On South Africa Mines

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:50 PM PDT

The recent plunge in gold prices has significantly raised the stakes in talks between South Africa's gold mine operators and mine workers, set to kick off Friday when the country's National Union of Mineworkers plans to present a claim for a double-digit pay rise.

The Lede: Imran Khan Gives Speech From Hospital as Pakistan Vote Nears

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Mr. Khan's speech took advantage of a final opportunity to campaign before Pakistan's general elections on Saturday.
    

Dollar Breaches 100 Yen

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT

The weaker yen has been a boon to some Japanese companies, as the new policy efforts contributed to a rally in the country's stock market.
    

Abducted European hostages freed in Yemen

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:43 PM PDT

Kidnapped in Sanaa in December, the Finnish couple and Austrian student were freed near the Omani border.

Qatar jails a Nepali teacher on charges of insulting Islam

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:08 PM PDT

A Nepali teacher who taught chemistry at Qatar Academy has been jailed in Doha on felony charges for insulting Islam.

Dorje Gurung, who has taught chemistry to middle and high school students in the United States, Britain and Australia, appeared in a Doha court on Thursday. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison, according to Doha News.

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Surreal, 100-year-old footage shows Jerusalem as you've never seen it

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:07 PM PDT

JERUSALEM Though it's only a few seconds long, the video of a bustling street within Jerusalem's Old City walls caught in black-and-white footage shot exactly 100 years ago this month may be what makes this recently restored film most striking.

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Hezbollah leader vows to get more weapons in wake of Israeli strike

Posted: 09 May 2013 11:49 AM PDT

BEIRUT — Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah vowed Thursday that Syria would provide the Shiite Lebanese movement with even more powerful weapons to supplement those destroyed by Israel in a series of airstrikes against Damascus over the weekend, but he refrained from threatening retaliation for the attacks.

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Bulgarians Disillusioned Ahead of Vote

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:08 PM PDT

Mass protests in Bulgaria against austerity measures and energy costs forced out the government in February. Elections set for Sunday could lead to more political turmoil.

Museum of Modern Art Reconsiders Razing of Folk Art Museum

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:01 PM PDT

The Museum of Modern Art said it would rethink its decision to demolish its next-door neighbor, the former home of the American Folk Art Museum, to make room for an expansion.
    

5 reasons Syria looks more dangerous

Posted: 09 May 2013 08:28 AM PDT

While the world's attention was focused on Boston and North Korea, the conflict in Syria entered a new phase -- one that threatens to embroil its neighbors and pose complex challenges to the United States.
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