Afghan road bomb kills civilians

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• Afghan road bomb kills civilians
• Gaddafi blasts big powers in first U.N. speech
• Progress report
• Fed Sees Recovery but Holds Steady on Rates
• Nervy Pakistan overcome Windies
• Honduras clash kills one, world pressure rises
• New delay to Bloody Sunday report
• For Pittsburgh, G-20 Meeting Is a Mixed Blessing
• Wall Street Quiet Ahead of Fed Report
• Killing of women, child "witches" on rise, U.N. told
• Live - Carling Cup
• Gaddafi slams UN Security Council
• Iraqi 'killed in UK revenge attack'
• Deaths as India chimney collapses
• Magazine Preview: Coming Out in Middle School
• New Jackson song to be released
• Diplomats Downplay Meeting on Iran
• Indian soldiers, rebels die in Kashmir battles
• Qaddafi Delivers a Rambling Diatribe
• Security Council doesn't work, Gadhafi tells U.N.

Afghan road bomb kills civilians Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:10 PM PDT At least five civilians dead after roadside explosion in western province.

Gaddafi blasts big powers in first U.N. speech Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:57 AM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi, in his first address to the United Nations in 40 years as Libya's autocratic ruler, on Wednesday accused major powers on the Security Council of betraying the principles of the U.N. charter.

Progress report Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:42 AM PDT Is Obama making headway on Middle East peace?

Fed Sees Recovery but Holds Steady on Rates Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:54 AM PDT The central bank indicated that its key overnight rate will mostly likely remain at virtually zero into 2010.

Nervy Pakistan overcome Windies Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:37 AM PDT Pakistan beat West Indies by five wickets after bowling them out for just 133 in the Champions Trophy.

Honduras clash kills one, world pressure rises Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - A man was shot dead in a clash between police and supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, as international pressure mounted on the de facto government to allow the leftist back in power.

New delay to Bloody Sunday report Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:46 AM PDT The report on the events of Bloody Sunday is delayed until March 2010, more than 12 years since the tribunal was set up.

For Pittsburgh, G-20 Meeting Is a Mixed Blessing Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:06 PM PDT The city hopes to revise its gritty Rust Belt image during the gathering, but protesters have their own message.

Wall Street Quiet Ahead of Fed Report Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:08 AM PDT Investors are looking for a clear indication from the Federal Reserve on when it expects to begin raising its benchmark interest rate.

Killing of women, child "witches" on rise, U.N. told Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:51 AM PDT GENEVA (Reuters) - Murder and persecution of women and children accused of being witches is spreading around the world and destroying the lives of millions of people, experts said Wednesday.

Live - Carling Cup Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:59 AM PDT Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City and Spurs are among nine Premier League clubs in third-round action in the Carling Cup on Wednesday.

Gaddafi slams UN Security Council Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:34 AM PDT Permanent members of council should lose their veto status, Libyan president says.

Iraqi 'killed in UK revenge attack' Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:00 AM PDT Father of Baha Mousa, who died in British custody, testifies at public inquiry.

Deaths as India chimney collapses Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:43 AM PDT Rescue workers search for survivors trapped under debris at thermal power plant.

Magazine Preview: Coming Out in Middle School Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:49 AM PDT How 13-year-old kids are dealing with their sexual identity — and how others are dealing with them.

New Jackson song to be released Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:51 AM PDT An unheard Michael Jackson track, featuring his brothers on backing vocals, is to be released as a single next month.

Diplomats Downplay Meeting on Iran Posted: 23 Sep 2009 10:40 AM PDT Diplomats say they don't expect major policy developments toward Iran during meetings today among the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany.

Indian soldiers, rebels die in Kashmir battles Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:20 AM PDT SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Four Indian soldiers and four Muslim militants were killed as gun battles raged in Kashmir Wednesday after months of relative calm, police said.

Qaddafi Delivers a Rambling Diatribe Posted: 23 Sep 2009 11:18 AM PDT The Libyan leader far exceeded the 15-minute limit on speeches with a rant against a host of perceived enemies.

Security Council doesn't work, Gadhafi tells U.N. Posted: 23 Sep 2009 09:25 AM PDT Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday denounced the structure of the Security Council, criticizing the permanent seats and veto power granted to a limited number of nations. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly's annual debate session, he called for world unity in confronting global crises -- such as climate change and food shortages.

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China, U.S. try to jumpstart U.N. climate talks

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• China, U.S. try to jumpstart U.N. climate talks
• Pittsburgh a "steel city" of security for G20 summit
• U.S. closes Mexico crossing after shooting
• Q+A - Who are Pakistan's "Friends" and what do they want?
• Leaders prepare for General Assembly
• Red dust cloud covers Sydney
• China makes landmark pledge to curb CO2 emissions
• Natural disasters displacing millions - U.N. study
• Obama star power faces new test at U.N meeting
• Q+A - What prospects for Pakistan's President Zardari?
• ANALYSIS - Obama seems to lay ground to retreat on settlements
• Britain preparing for possible Afghan troop hike
• Germany wants U.N. walkout if Amadinejad denies Holocaust
• Obama issues stern challenge on Mideast peace
• TIMELINE - Messages attributed to al Qaeda's Zawahri
• SCENARIOS - China vs Taiwan -- how the political stand-off may end
• Palestinians face $400 mln shortfall despite aid
• Q+A - Is Australia's dust storm linked to climate change?
• Obama reviews options in Afghanistan
• Netanyahu sidesteps questions on attacking Iran

China, U.S. try to jumpstart U.N. climate talks Posted: 23 Sep 2009 12:52 AM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - China laid out a plan to curb carbon emissions by 2020 and U.S. President Barack Obama called on all nations to act now to tackle global warming, as world leaders tried to inject momentum into climate change talks.

Pittsburgh a "steel city" of security for G20 summit Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:52 PM PDT PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Dubbed the "steel city" for its industrial history, Pittsburgh will live up to its name for a different reason when world leaders meet amid heavy security on Thursday and Friday for the Group of 20 (G20) summit.

U.S. closes Mexico crossing after shooting Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:52 PM PDT TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - U.S. authorities closed the world's busiest land border crossing for several hours on Tuesday after suspected Mexican human traffickers tried to enter with illegal immigrants, U.S. officials said.

Q+A - Who are Pakistan's "Friends" and what do they want? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:52 PM PDT Zardari rose to power after his wife, Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated in late 2007. He faces a range of problems from Islamist militancy to the economy and political rivalry, as he begins his second year in power.

Leaders prepare for General Assembly Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:27 PM PDT More than 100 world leaders are expected in New York for the annual UN general assembly

Red dust cloud covers Sydney Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:19 PM PDT Australia's biggest city, Sydney, has been shrouded in red dust blown in by winds from the deserts of the outback.

China makes landmark pledge to curb CO2 emissions Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:29 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday promised to put a "notable" brake on the country's rapidly rising carbon emissions, but dashed hopes he would unveil a hard target to kickstart stalled climate talks.

Natural disasters displacing millions - U.N. study Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:29 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - Floods, storms, drought and other climate-related natural disasters drove 20 million people from their homes last year, nearly four times as many as were displaced by conflicts, a new U.N. report said on Tuesday.

Obama star power faces new test at U.N meeting Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:29 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama makes his United Nations debut on Wednesday, hoping his international star power can throw new muscle behind a policy agenda that is already struggling to deliver.

Q+A - What prospects for Pakistan's President Zardari? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:29 PM PDT Zardari rose to power after his wife, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated in late 2007. He faces a range of problems from Islamist militancy to the economy and political rivalry as he begins his second year in power.

ANALYSIS - Obama seems to lay ground to retreat on settlements Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:29 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama may be laying the groundwork to abandon his quest for an immediate Israeli settlement freeze and instead try to get Israel and the Palestinians directly into peace negotiations.

Britain preparing for possible Afghan troop hike Posted: 22 Sep 2009 11:29 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain is readying plans to deploy more troops to Afghanistan should Washington pursue a larger ground campaign, as advocated by the U.S. and NATO commander there, the British army's commander said on Tuesday.

Germany wants U.N. walkout if Amadinejad denies Holocaust Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:52 PM PDT BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will walk out of the U.N. General Assembly if Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies the Holocaust in a speech he will give on Wednesday, and it wants other European Union countries to do the same, the foreign ministry said.

Obama issues stern challenge on Mideast peace Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:52 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - An impatient U.S. President Barack Obama scolded Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday for not doing more to unblock the peace process and urged them to relaunch negotiations soon.

TIMELINE - Messages attributed to al Qaeda's Zawahri Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:52 PM PDT Following is a timeline of major statements attributed to Zawahri in the past year.

SCENARIOS - China vs Taiwan -- how the political stand-off may end Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:52 PM PDT TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Taiwan, once at the brink of war before a thaw in relations, have avoided discussing their political future and instead focused on forming closer economic ties.

Palestinians face $400 mln shortfall despite aid Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:52 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Palestinian authorities face a $400 million shortfall in the 2009 budget despite increased financial aid from international donors in recent months, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday.

Q+A - Is Australia's dust storm linked to climate change? Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:52 PM PDT

Obama reviews options in Afghanistan Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:22 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama has delayed a decision on sending more troops to Afghanistan because of doubts about its election and the legitimacy of its government, and is considering other options, officials said on Tuesday.

Netanyahu sidesteps questions on attacking Iran Posted: 22 Sep 2009 10:22 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave no clue in a series of U.S. television interviews on Tuesday whether Israel might opt to attack Iran if world pressure failed to curb Tehran's nuclear program.

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