Syria's Assad hopeful on Israel talks, but with harsh words

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• Syria's Assad hopeful on Israel talks, but with harsh words
• Canada seeks not to repatriate Guantanamo inmate
• Six groups suspend Chad aid after killing, kidnap
• F.D.A. Says It May Ban Alcoholic Drinks With Caffeine
• Explosions seen miles away after Russian ammo depot blast
• Kosovo's PM met with stones, eggs ahead of historic election
• Controllers Were Slow to Notify Air Force of Errant Jet
• Blogging Imam Who Knew Fort Hood Attacker and 9/11 Hijacker Goes Silent
• Golf club strives to drive war away
• Balloon Boy Parents Plead Guilty
• Palin lifts lid on campaign clash
• England triumph in rain-hit match
• EconoQuiz
• Khadr to face US military tribunal
• Live - Wales 14-6 Samoa
• The Right Way to Change Your Name
• A Shtick With a Thousand Lives
• Fort Hood Gunman May Be Paralyzed
• Rescued orangutans face new test of survival: returning to the wild
• Data show recession is over in Europe

Syria's Assad hopeful on Israel talks, but with harsh words Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:03 PM PST Syrian President Bashar Assad says peace talks with Israel could resume if the Jewish state showed willingness to fully engage in the process.

Canada seeks not to repatriate Guantanamo inmate Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:20 AM PST OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian courts grossly overreached when they ordered Ottawa to ask Washington to send a Canadian held at the Guantanamo Bay military prison back to Canada, a federal lawyer argued on Friday.

Six groups suspend Chad aid after killing, kidnap Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:59 AM PST GENEVA (Reuters) - Six aid groups have suspended operations in eastern Chad following the killing of one worker, the kidnapping of another and a spate of banditry, the United Nations said on Friday.

F.D.A. Says It May Ban Alcoholic Drinks With Caffeine Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:22 PM PST The agency said it told nearly 30 manufacturers of the beverages that they needed to provide clear evidence of safety.

Explosions seen miles away after Russian ammo depot blast Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:26 AM PST A series of powerful blasts ignited a fire Friday at a Russian army munitions depot in the outskirts of Ulyanovsk, a city about 900 kilometers (560 miles) east of Moscow, Russian media reported.

Kosovo's PM met with stones, eggs ahead of historic election Posted: 13 Nov 2009 10:04 AM PST People hurled stones and eggs at the Kosovan prime minister's convoy this week, a spurt of violence just days before the one-time Serbian province holds its first elections since declaring independence.

Controllers Were Slow to Notify Air Force of Errant Jet Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:57 AM PST Air traffic control supervisors delayed nearly an hour in notifying Norad that a Northwest Airlines jetliner was not responding to radio calls.

Blogging Imam Who Knew Fort Hood Attacker and 9/11 Hijacker Goes Silent Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:17 PM PST Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical, American-born cleric who knew at least one of the 9/11 hijackers and exchanged e-mail messages last year with the Army psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shootings, abruptly stopped blogging this week.

Golf club strives to drive war away Posted: 13 Nov 2009 10:32 AM PST Why would anyone open a golf course in Afghanistan in the midst of war? One man explains with conviction why he has endured a Taliban attack to keep the country's only golf course alive.

Balloon Boy Parents Plead Guilty Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:01 PM PST The parents accused of pulling a spectacular hoax by reporting their son was aboard a runaway balloon have pleaded guilty to charges that could bring some jail time and probation.

Palin lifts lid on campaign clash Posted: 13 Nov 2009 08:37 AM PST Ex-US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's memoir lifts the lid on the simmering tensions during the 2008 Republican campaign.

England triumph in rain-hit match Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:15 AM PST Eoin Morgan hits an explosive 85 as England win the opening Twenty20 international against South Africa by one run under the Duckworth/Lewis method.

EconoQuiz Posted: 13 Nov 2009 10:20 AM PST A quiz on economic issues in the news.

Khadr to face US military tribunal Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:08 AM PST Attorney-general says young Canadian captured in 2002 will face military commission.

Live - Wales 14-6 Samoa Posted: 13 Nov 2009 10:49 AM PST Wales take on Samoa in an international friendly at the Millennium Stadium.

The Right Way to Change Your Name Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:27 PM PST After getting married, figuring out the correct name change procedure can be tricky for many. Here's the proper process for making the change.

A Shtick With a Thousand Lives Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:46 AM PST Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner look back on their 2,000 Year Old Man routine, which is being reissued on disc.

Fort Hood Gunman May Be Paralyzed Posted: 13 Nov 2009 10:44 AM PST The Army psychiatrist accused in the fatal shootings at Fort Hood may be paralyzed from the waist down, his attorney told The Associated Press on Friday.

Rescued orangutans face new test of survival: returning to the wild Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:24 PM PST PALANGKA RAYA, INDONESIA -- Over the past decade, Lone Droscher-Nielsen, a former Scandinavian Airlines Systems flight attendant, has saved nearly 600 orphaned orangutans in Borneo from almost certain death. Funded by donations from abroad, she's given the apes food, shelter and better health ca...

Data show recession is over in Europe Posted: 13 Nov 2009 11:07 AM PST LONDON -- Buoyed by strengthening rebounds in Germany and France, the 16-nation euro zone has officially climbed out of its worst recession since World War II, fueling hopes that a lasting global recovery is beginning to take shape.

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North Korea makes new threat as Obama arrives in Asia

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• North Korea makes new threat as Obama arrives in Asia
• Myanmar's Suu Kyi's lawyers file detention appeal
• Japan PM rating slips as leadership doubts grow
• Rich nations' climate cash offers still not clear
• Blast strikes near U.S. military base in Kabul
• Obama faces strains in Japan, first stop in Asia
• FACTBOX - Philippine political parties begin election process
• Bomber attacks Pakistani intelligence agency; 9 dead
• Chinese quiz Obama on trade, Tibet and Yao Ming
• Obama arrives in Tokyo at start of Asian tour
• Blast strikes near U.S. military base in Kabul
• China to boost efforts in fighting Somalia piracy
• Blast hits Peshawar security building
• BA and Iberia airlines agree to merge
• Obama faces strains in Japan, first stop in Asia
• Blast strikes near U.S. military base in Kabul
• Cuba facing 'energy crisis'
• Blast strikes U.S. military base in Kabul
• FACTBOX - Philippine political parties begin election process
• Maoists raid logging firm in Philippines; 23 dead

North Korea makes new threat as Obama arrives in Asia Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:38 AM PST SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's military warned the South that it was ready for battle over a disputed sea border, issuing a new threat on Friday that raised tension as U.S. President Barack Obama started a major tour of Asia.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi's lawyers file detention appeal Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:38 AM PST YANGON (Reuters) - Lawyers for Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Friday they had lodged an appeal against her house arrest with the Supreme Court but expected no rapid decision.

Japan PM rating slips as leadership doubts grow Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:38 AM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has fallen to 54.4 percent, down 6.2 points from a month ago, a poll by Jiji Press showed on Friday.

Rich nations' climate cash offers still not clear Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:38 AM PST SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Just weeks from a major U.N. climate summit, rich nations have yet to unveil specific amounts to help poor countries fight global warming, Canada's finance minister said on Friday.

Blast strikes near U.S. military base in Kabul Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:38 AM PST KABUL (Reuters) - A car bomb exploded near a NATO convoy just outside a U.S. military base in Kabul early on Friday, wounding civilian contractors, foreign soldiers and Afghan bystanders, the NATO-led force said.

Obama faces strains in Japan, first stop in Asia Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:11 AM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Tokyo on Friday for a summit where the two allies will seek to put strained security ties on a firmer footing as they adjust to a rising China set to overtake Japan as the world's No. 2 economy.

FACTBOX - Philippine political parties begin election process Posted: 13 Nov 2009 12:11 AM PST The elections commission will officially accept nominations from Nov. 20 until Dec. 1 for candidates for president, vice president, nearly 300 seats in the two houses of Congress and more than 17,000 local government positions.

Bomber attacks Pakistani intelligence agency; 9 dead Posted: 12 Nov 2009 11:38 PM PST PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber attacked an office used by Pakistan's main intelligence agency in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Friday, killing nine people and wounding 55, officials said.

Chinese quiz Obama on trade, Tibet and Yao Ming Posted: 12 Nov 2009 11:38 PM PST BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Internet users want to quiz U.S. President Barack Obama about trade feuds, basketball, Tibet and whether he will cede California to China, according to websites seeking questions for a "town hall" meeting.

Obama arrives in Tokyo at start of Asian tour Posted: 12 Nov 2009 11:09 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Tokyo on Friday, kicking off his first Asian tour since becoming leader, during which he is expected to try to smooth troubled ties with Japan and deepen relations with China.

Blast strikes near U.S. military base in Kabul Posted: 12 Nov 2009 11:09 PM PST KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber struck a convoy of civilian vehicles outside a U.S. military base in Kabul early on Friday, wounding three Afghans and causing several casualties among foreigners, police said.

China to boost efforts in fighting Somalia piracy Posted: 12 Nov 2009 11:09 PM PST HONG KONG (Reuters) - China is expected to ramp up its naval presence off Somalia and will co-lead the international taskforce fighting piracy off the Horn of Africa, naval officers said on Friday.

Blast hits Peshawar security building Posted: 12 Nov 2009 10:15 PM PST A bomb has hit Pakistan's intelligence agency in the north-western city of Peshawar, killing at least seven people and injuring 35, officials have said.

BA and Iberia airlines agree to merge Posted: 12 Nov 2009 02:22 PM PST British Airways and the Spanish airline Iberia have announced a merger which will create the world's third largest airline.

Obama faces strains in Japan, first stop in Asia Posted: 12 Nov 2009 10:38 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Tokyo on Friday for a summit where the two allies will seek to put strained security ties on a firmer footing as they adjust to a rising China set to overtake Japan as the world's No. 2 economy.

Blast strikes near U.S. military base in Kabul Posted: 12 Nov 2009 10:12 PM PST KABUL (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber struck a convoy of civilian vehicles outside a U.S. military base in Kabul early on Friday, wounding three Afghans and causing several casualties among foreigners, police said.

Cuba facing 'energy crisis' Posted: 12 Nov 2009 08:51 PM PST The Cuban government has ordered state enterprises to take what it calls extreme measures to avoid crippling electricity blackouts.

Blast strikes U.S. military base in Kabul Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:37 PM PST KABUL (Reuters) - An explosion hit one of the main U.S. military bases in Kabul early on Friday, the military said.

FACTBOX - Philippine political parties begin election process Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:37 PM PST The elections commission will officially accept nominations from Nov. 20 until Dec. 1 for candidates for president, vice president, nearly 300 seats in the two houses of Congress and more than 17,000 local government positions.

Maoists raid logging firm in Philippines; 23 dead Posted: 12 Nov 2009 09:37 PM PST MANILA (Reuters) - Communist guerrillas raided and torched a logging company in the southern Philippines and killed at least 12 people in a shootout with security forces, officials said on Friday.

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