Chavez proposes Africa-South America mining firm

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• Chavez proposes Africa-South America mining firm
• Defense Chief Says Iran Faces ‘Severe’ New Sanctions
• India minister says had candid talks with Pakistani
• Iraq frees detainees linked to British hostages
• Colombia nabs major cocaine smuggler wanted by U.S.
• Cycling: Aussie Evans wins road race title
• Honduras warns Brazil over Zelaya
• William Safire, Nixon Speechwriter and Times Columnist, Is Dead at 79
• Brazil rejects Honduran ultimatum
• Guantanamo closure target 'tough'
• Madonna celebrates UK number one
• Merkel Alliance to Win German Vote
• Gates: No Afghan Withdrawal Date
• Director Polanski Taken Into Custody
• Speaker halts expenses leak probe
• Home alone baby saved from smoke
• China to display upgraded missiles in Oct 1 parade
• Yemen's Qaeda wing seeks donations in Saudi Arabia
• Gates: No Afghan Withdrawal Date
• Cricket: Injured Ryder inspires NZ to win

Chavez proposes Africa-South America mining firm Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:08 PM PDT PORLAMAR, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez proposed on Sunday that South American and African nations unite to create a cross-continental mining corporation to keep control of their resources.

Defense Chief Says Iran Faces ‘Severe’ New Sanctions Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:30 PM PDT Emphasizing his strong preference for a diplomatic solution, Robert M. Gates said that Iran faces "severe additional sanctions" over its nuclear program.

India minister says had candid talks with Pakistani Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:40 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - India's foreign minister said he held "useful, constructive and candid" talks with his Pakistani counterpart on Sunday but stopped short of announcing a resumption of full-fledged peace talks between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Iraq frees detainees linked to British hostages Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:01 AM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq released dozens of jailed militants at the weekend, including many from a group believed to be behind the 2007 kidnapping of five Britons in a move that may be linked to efforts to free the two remaining hostages.

Colombia nabs major cocaine smuggler wanted by U.S. Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:24 AM PDT BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian police struck a blow against the country's top drug cartel by capturing a trafficker accused of smuggling about 100 tons of cocaine to the United States, officials said on Sunday.

Cycling: Aussie Evans wins road race title Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:37 AM PDT Cadel Evans becomes Australia's first ever world road race champion thanks to a stunning late assault in Switzerland.

Honduras warns Brazil over Zelaya Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:00 PM PDT Brazil given 10 days to decide on ousted president's status while at embassy.

William Safire, Nixon Speechwriter and Times Columnist, Is Dead at 79 Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:15 PM PDT Mr. Safire was a speechwriter for President Richard M. Nixon and a Pulitzer Prize-winning Times columnist who also wrote novels, books on politics and articles on language.

Brazil rejects Honduran ultimatum Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:43 AM PDT Brazil says it will not comply with a Honduran demand to define the status of ousted leader Manuel Zelaya within 10 days.

Guantanamo closure target 'tough' Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:01 AM PDT US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says sticking to a January deadline for closing Guantanamo will be "tough".

Madonna celebrates UK number one Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:00 AM PDT Madonna's third greatest hits collection, Celebration, tops the UK album chart, while Taio Cruz remains the number one single.

Merkel Alliance to Win German Vote Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:30 PM PDT A center-right alliance led by Chancellor Merkel appeared on course for a narrow victory in Germany's national elections, potentially putting it in a position to relaunch the country's stalled economic overhaul.

Gates: No Afghan Withdrawal Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:56 AM PDT Robert Gates pushed back against demands that the administration set a timeline for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan, saying it would be a "strategic mistake."

Director Polanski Taken Into Custody Posted: 27 Sep 2009 11:43 AM PDT Swiss police took the director into custody on a 31-year-old U.S. arrest warrant. Mr. Polanski fled the U.S. in 1978, a year after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.

Speaker halts expenses leak probe Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:31 AM PDT Investigations into who leaked details of MPs' expenses to the Daily Telegraph are halted by the Commons speaker.

Home alone baby saved from smoke Posted: 27 Sep 2009 10:44 AM PDT A woman in her 20s is arrested on suspicion of child neglect after her baby is rescued from a smoke-filled house in Bristol.

China to display upgraded missiles in Oct 1 parade Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:41 AM PDT BEIJING (Reuters) - Upgraded missiles will feature prominently in China's Oct 1 military parade which celebrates 60 years of Communist Party rule, the Xinhua news agency said, citing a commander of the service that controls nuclear weapons.

Yemen's Qaeda wing seeks donations in Saudi Arabia Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:28 AM PDT DUBAI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's Yemeni wing is targeting Saudi individuals to ask for donations to support its fight against the U.S.-allied government of Sanaa, Al Arabiya television reported Sunday.

Gates: No Afghan Withdrawal Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 09:56 AM PDT Robert Gates pushed back against demands that the administration set a timeline for withdrawing U.S. forces from Afghanistan, saying it would be a "strategic mistake."

Cricket: Injured Ryder inspires NZ to win Posted: 27 Sep 2009 08:40 AM PDT Jesse Ryder smashes 74 with the aid of a runner to help New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs and keep alive their Champions Trophy hopes.

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Philippines battles flood chaos

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• Philippines battles flood chaos
• Iran to test-fire missile that could reach Israel
• Venezuela summit criticises West
• Western "clamour" will affect talks - Iran official
• Iran tests short-range missiles in war games - TV
• Afghan cabinet minister escapes Taliban attack
• Chavez, Gaddafi push Africa-South America unity
• Merkel centre-right hopes at risk as Germans vote
• Honduras de facto govt sets deadline over crisis
• INTERVIEW - Venezuela says no plans yet on exploring uranium
• Blast outside school in west Afghanistan - residents
• China formally begins probe into U.S. chicken parts
• Germany set for general election
• Turkey PM to visit Iran, urges caution on sanctions
• Gaddafi cancels Canadian stopover - CBC
• FEATURE - Steam rises anew in Turkey's historic bath houses
• Portugal to vote, ruling Socialists seen winning
• Obama accuses Iran of evasion before Geneva talks
• Chavez, Gaddafi push Africa-South America unity
• ANALYSIS - Will "It worked" come back to haunt G20?

Philippines battles flood chaos Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:14 AM PDT Rescue teams are stepping up efforts to reach flood victims in the Philippines, where at least 72 people are feared to have died following torrential rains.

Iran to test-fire missile that could reach Israel Posted: 27 Sep 2009 12:48 AM PDT TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will on Monday test-fire a missile which defence analysts have said could hit Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf region, state radio reported on Sunday.

Venezuela summit criticises West Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:15 PM PDT The leaders of Libya and Venezuela have called on Africa and South America to create a new alliance to counter Western dominance.

Western "clamour" will affect talks - Iran official Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian official warned that "fabricated Western clamour" over a second uranium enrichment plant in the Islamic Republic would negatively affect its coming talks with world powers, state radio said on Sunday.

Iran tests short-range missiles in war games - TV Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran tested two short-range missiles as its elite Revolutionary Guards began several days of war games on Sunday, state television reported.

Afghan cabinet minister escapes Taliban attack Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A roadside bomb targeting an Afghan cabinet minister exploded in the western city of Herat on Sunday, killing at least three people, officials said.

Chavez, Gaddafi push Africa-South America unity Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT PORLAMAR, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi urged African and South American leaders on Saturday to strive for a new world order countering Western economic dominance.

Merkel centre-right hopes at risk as Germans vote Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT BERLIN (Reuters) - Germans began voting on Sunday in an election that looks likely to return Chancellor Angela Merkel to power but may deny her the centre-right government she says is needed to revive Europe's largest economy.

Honduras de facto govt sets deadline over crisis Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Brazil has ten days to decide on the status of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, who took refuge in the Brazilian embassy on Monday after sneaking back in the country, the de facto government said on Saturday.

INTERVIEW - Venezuela says no plans yet on exploring uranium Posted: 26 Sep 2009 11:40 PM PDT PORLAMAR, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuela has yet to develop a plan to explore or exploit its uranium deposits despite comments by a government official saying it was working with Iran to locate them, Venezuela's energy minister told Reuters.

Blast outside school in west Afghanistan - residents Posted: 26 Sep 2009 10:37 PM PDT HERAT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An explosion was heard outside a school on Sunday in Afghanistan's western city of Herat, residents said, but the cause was not immediately clear and it was not known if there were any casualties.

China formally begins probe into U.S. chicken parts Posted: 26 Sep 2009 10:37 PM PDT BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Sunday formally launched an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into chicken parts imports from the U.S., two days after U.S. lawmakers agreed to end a gag order that prevented the U.S. from even considering importing Chinese cooked poultry.

Germany set for general election Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:10 PM PDT Germans are set to vote in a national election in which Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking a second term.

Turkey PM to visit Iran, urges caution on sanctions Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:06 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he would discuss Iran's controversial nuclear program with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran next month, but urged caution over new sanctions.

Gaddafi cancels Canadian stopover - CBC Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:06 PM PDT TORONTO (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has canceled a stopover next week in Canada, where he was due to be rebuked for giving a hero's welcome to the man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, the CBC said on Saturday.

FEATURE - Steam rises anew in Turkey's historic bath houses Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:06 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Old Istanbul's bath houses hosted scheming Pashas and shapely concubines before modern bathrooms sent them into decline, but their appeal to tourists and the growth of the spa industry promise a revival.

Portugal to vote, ruling Socialists seen winning Posted: 26 Sep 2009 09:06 PM PDT LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal votes on Sunday in an election the ruling Socialists are expected to win despite discontent with the economy in Western Europe's poorest country.

Obama accuses Iran of evasion before Geneva talks Posted: 26 Sep 2009 08:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON/TEHRAN (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Saturday the discovery of a secret nuclear plant in Iran showed a "disturbing pattern" of evasion by Tehran that added urgency to its talks on Thursday with world powers.

Chavez, Gaddafi push Africa-South America unity Posted: 26 Sep 2009 08:40 PM PDT PORLAMAR, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Libya's Muammar Gaddafi urged African and South American leaders on Saturday to strive for a new world order countering Western economic dominance.

ANALYSIS - Will "It worked" come back to haunt G20? Posted: 26 Sep 2009 08:40 PM PDT PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - The G20 may face a "mission accomplished" moment akin to former President George W. Bush's premature declaration of victory in Iraq unless leaders quickly make good on pledges for substantive financial reforms.

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