Bernard Kerik May Accept Plea Deal

Bernard Kerik May Accept Plea Deal


Bernard Kerik May Accept Plea Deal

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 01:03 PM PST

Former Police Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik would resolve three criminal trials by pleading guilty to a single conspiracy charge.


G.O.P. Leader Relishes Victories

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:42 PM PST

The chairman of the Republican National Committee credits grassroots efforts as helping lead to the party's successes on Tuesday night.


Zelaya seeks US clarity on return

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:00 PM PST

Honduras' ousted leader asks Washington to clarify its stance on his reinstatement.


What Did the Election Mean?

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:58 PM PST

Lessons learned for Democrats and Republicans.


GM to axe 10,000 Opel jobs

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 11:38 AM PST

US carmaker to cut thousands of jobs a day after it announced its decision to keep unit.


Five gun attack dead named by MoD

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:17 PM PST

The five British soldiers killed in an attack by an Afghan police officer have been named by the Ministry of Defence.


GM plans to cut 10,000 Opel jobs

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:15 PM PST

General Motors confirms that it plans to cut 10,000 jobs across European car unit Opel, including Vauxhall.


Major quakes could be aftershocks

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 11:45 AM PST

Many earthquakes may be aftershocks of large quakes that occurred hundreds of years ago, say scientists.


Fed Sees No Need to Raise Rates Soon

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:37 PM PST

The Federal Reserve signaled that it wasn't close to raising interest rates, saying the economy remained weak.


Sports of The Times: The Daddy of All Rivals: Martinez Is Back

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:33 PM PST

Two old warriors — the Phillies' Pedro Martinez, 38, and the Yanks' Andy Pettitte, 37 — will start in Game 6.


France's Chirac says prepared to stand trial

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 11:31 AM PST

PARIS (Reuters) - Former French President Jacques Chirac said he was ready to appear in court over accusations of embezzlement during his time as mayor of Paris and was determined to clear his name.


Romanian PM nominee torpedoed, aid seen at risk

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 11:19 AM PST

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's opposition rejected prime minister-designate Lucian Croitoru Wednesday, feeding skepticism that the government will be able to approve a tough 2010 budget by an IMF deadline to release vital aid.


US interest rates left unchanged

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:58 PM PST

The Federal Reserve keeps US interest rates on hold at between 0% and 0.25% to help the economic recovery, as expected.


Italy convicts suspected CIA agents

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 09:46 AM PST

Two dozen Americans -- most thought to work for the CIA -- were sentenced to five years in prison Wednesday by an Italian court for their role in the seizing of a suspected terrorist off the streets of Milan in 2003, Italian media reported.


Magazine Preview: Dick Armey Is Back on the Attack

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 11:51 AM PST

The former House majority leader Dick Armey has taken his politics and ideas to the right-wing protest movement.


Ohio murder suspect denied bail

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 10:52 AM PST

A convicted rapist who has been charged with five counts of murder is denied bail after more human remains are found at his Ohio home.


Israel intercepts arms-laden ship

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 10:50 AM PST

Officials say vessel was ferrying tons of weapons to Lebanon's Hezbollah group.


Karzai urged to fight corruption

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 10:13 AM PST

US's top military officer says Afghan president has to prosecute corrupt officials.


Clinton: Mideast Trip Made Advances

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:43 PM PST

Hillary Clinton, wrapping up a weeklong mission to the Middle East, shrugged off criticism of her diplomatic tactics and said she made important "advances" in her efforts to broker Arab-Israeli peace.


Israeli Navy Captures Ship Carrying Arms

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 11:05 AM PST

Israeli naval commandos seized a cargo ship carrying about 500 tons of weapons bound for Hezbollah 100 miles off Israel's Mediterranean coast.


Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness

Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness


Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:31 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian police clashed on Wednesday with supporters of Iran's opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi who had gathered in a Tehran street as the country marks the 30th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy.


Thai police make third arrest in stock rumour probe

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:31 AM PST

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Police in Thailand said on Wednesday they had arrested a third person on suspicion of spreading rumours about the health of the country's 81-year-old king that triggered a slide in stock prices.


Ohio rapist charged with murder

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:00 AM PST

A convicted rapist living in an Ohio home where several bodies have been found has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder.


Obama: time for Iran to build new ties with U.S.

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:01 AM PST

By JoAnne Allen


Quake hits south Iran, injuring 269 people -agency

Posted: 04 Nov 2009 12:01 AM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - An earthquake hit Iran's southern province of Hormozgan on Wednesday, injuring 269 people, the official news agency IRNA reported.


Tight security in Iran ahead of anti-U.S. rally

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:34 PM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of Iranian security forces were on the streets of Tehran on Wednesday to prevent any gathering by the opposition when the country marks the 30th anniversary of the storming of the U.S. embassy.


Supporters of Iran's Mousavi gather - witness

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:34 PM PST

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Hundreds of supporters of Iran's opposition leader Mirhossein Mousavi gathered on Wednesday in a central Tehran street and chanted slogans despite a ban on any "illegal" gatherings, a witness said.


US Democrats lose out in polls

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:54 PM PST

US Democrats have lost ground in two key elections for governor, a year after Barack Obama was elected president.


Denmark to allow internet in exams

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:44 PM PST

Danish students could soon be allowed full access to the internet while sitting their final school exams if a pilot scheme goes well.


China pushes CO2 capture, storage questions loom

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:00 PM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is pushing to complete its first commercial-scale power plant that can capture and store emissions, but must do more research on how and where to lock away carbon dioxide if the technology is to get wide roll-out.


Q+A - China's carbon capture options and plans

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 11:00 PM PST

BEIJING (Reuters) - China, the world's top emitter of greenhouse gases, is aiming for many more years of rapid growth fuelled by coal as its main energy source. Scientists are stepping up efforts to limit emissions by capturing and storing them.


Obama urges new effort on climate

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

US President Barack Obama has said he will stand shoulder to shoulder with Europe at the Copenhagen Summit on climate change in December.


Obama says time for Iran to decide future path

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It is time for Iran to decide whether to focus on the past or open the door to greater opportunity, U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement issued late on Tuesday.


Storm kills 42 in Vietnam, several missing

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

HANOI (Reuters) - Tropical storm Mirinae killed 42 people after ploughing into central Vietnam this week and several others are missing, state media reported on Wednesday.


Republicans win Virginia, New Jersey governorships

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans rolled to victory in Virginia and New Jersey governor's races on Tuesday in a sharp blow to Democrats that showed the limits of U.S. President Barack Obama's political clout.


Gunmen kill Saudi security officer near Yemen border

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 10:32 PM PST

RIYADH (Reuters) - Gunmen who infiltrated into Saudi Arabia from Yemen have killed a Saudi security officer and wounded 11 others, the official Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.


Anger at Italy school crucifix case

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:46 PM PST

The Vatican and the Italian government have reacted angrily to a ruling that crucifixes should not be displayed in classrooms.


Vietnam battered by new storm

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:45 PM PST

A tropical storm which hit Vietnam on Monday has caused more damage than initially thought, barely a month after Typhoon Ketsana struck.


New York Mayor Bloomberg narrowly wins third term

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 09:32 PM PST

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who engineered a change in the city's term-limits law so he could run again and set a record for financing his campaign, narrowly won a third term on Tuesday, local media declared.


Japan minister calls off pre-Obama U.S. visit

Posted: 03 Nov 2009 08:31 PM PST

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's foreign minister has called off a trip to Washington meant to smooth ties ruffled by a feud over military bases ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit next week, the top government spokesman said on Wednesday.