Aussies prevent England whitewash

Aussies prevent England whitewash


Aussies prevent England whitewash

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:29 PM PDT

Australia win the fourth one-day international by 78 runs to end England's eight-match winning streak.


Mexican drug cartel leader arrested, police say

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:42 AM PDT

Mexican federal police have arrested a drug cartel chieftain who is a former police officer and is connected to more than 30 brutal killings, authorities said Wednesday.


Senate Confirms Petraeus As War Commander

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 10:12 AM PDT

The Senate unanimously approves General Petraeus in his new role.


Merkel Candidate Wins German Presidency

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Chancellor Angela Merkel's candidate for president won in a third-round ballot after rebels in her coalition twice failed to give her the absolute majority she needed.


Nigeria 'suspends' football team

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:33 PM PDT

President says country will not take part in international competitions for two years.


New Czech Government Plans Pension Overhaul

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:40 PM PDT

Miroslava Nemcova, the new speaker of the Czech parliament, said in an interview Wednesday that the government would shrink its budget deficit significantly in order to send "a clear signal to foreign investors" that Prague is serious about strengthening its finances.


Merkel candidate wins presidency

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 01:05 PM PDT

Christian Wulff - Chancellor Angela Merkel's candidate - is elected German president after three rounds of balloting.


Republicans Press Kagan on Social Issues at Hearing

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Republicans on Wednesday stepped up their pressure on Elena Kagan to defend her decisions on abortion and the ban on gays serving openly in the military.


Journalists From Brazil Unhappy With Relegation to Sideline at World Cup

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:45 PM PDT

in Brazil, radio and television reporters are used to standing behind the goals and along the sideline.


A.I.G. Figure Says He Could Have Saved Billions

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Joseph Cassano, who oversaw the unit that was heavily involved in credit default swaps, defended A.I.G.'s investment strategy prior to the company's near-collapse.


Film: Christopher Nolan, the Man Behind the Dreamscape

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:57 AM PDT

With "Inception," Christopher Nolan, who directed "The Dark Knight," considers a world where the subconscious is open to manipulation.


Subs take drug smuggling to new level

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Drug cartels are increasing using narco-subs to transport millions of dollars of illicit cargo while evading some of the world's most technologically advanced military equipment.


German Presidential Vote Still Undecided

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:10 AM PDT

Going into Wednesday evening, the winner of the German presidential election was still undecided, but the loser was already clear: Chancellor Angela Merkel.


Brother of slain Mexican candidate to run instead

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:39 AM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The brother of a Mexican gubernatorial candidate killed by suspected drug hitmen will run in his place in this weekend's election in the northeasten Mexican state of Tamaulipas, his party said on Wednesday.


Israel arrests Hamas MP

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:12 AM PDT

Palestinian held after failing to comply with order to leave occupied Jerusalem.


Spy suspect 'missing' in Cyprus

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:31 AM PDT

One of 11 members of an alleged Russian spy ring has gone missing on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, police say.


Vatican Shuffles Top Positions

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:45 PM PDT

Pope Benedict XVI, preoccupied for months by the clerical sex-abuse scandal, shuffled the Vatican bureaucracy and named the head of a new office designed to fight secularism in the West.


Hurricane Delays Oil-Collection Ship

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:34 PM PDT

The Coast Guard said the arrival of a third vessel to collect oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill will be delayed until the first week of July because of Hurricane Alex.


Supermodel to Testify in War-Crimes Trial

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 10:46 AM PDT

Naomi Campbell will be summoned to testify at former Liberian President Charles Taylor's war-crimes trial, addressing allegations Mr. Taylor gave the supermodel an uncut diamond.


Russian Spy Suspect Jumps Bail

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:46 PM PDT

Cypriot police said a man arrested on U.S. charges of spying for Russia had vanished after being released on bail.


Google awaits China decision on business licence

Google awaits China decision on business licence


Google awaits China decision on business licence

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:56 AM PDT

BEIJING, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - Google faced a nervous wait Wednesday to see if a last-ditch attempt to renew its Chinese business licence would pay off as the Internet giant vies to circumvent official censorship.

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S.Korea military seeks big budget rise after warship sinking

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:55 AM PDT

SEOUL, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - South Korea's defence ministry on Wednesday requested a hefty budget increase for next year, citing the need to strengthen security after the sinking of a warship in an attack blamed on North Korea.

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Tentacle of God?

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:47 AM PDT

An octopus named Paul in Germany who has shot to fame for correctly predicting the result of all of the country's World Cup matches so far on Tuesday forecast a win over Argentina in the quarter-finals.

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Russia media slams 'unconvincing' spy scandal

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 11:25 PM PDT

MOSCOW -Russian media on Wednesday disparaged US claims of a Russian spy ring, saying the scandal was an unconvincing sham aimed at derailing the reset in relations between Moscow and Washington.

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Taliban attack major NATO base in Afghanistan

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 11:11 PM PDT

KABUL -Gunmen set off a car bomb and fired rocket propelled grenades at one of the biggest NATO bases in Afghanistan on Wednesday in an attack claimed by the hardline Islamist Taliban.

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Maldives in political deadlock after cabinet quits

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:56 PM PDT

COLOMBO -The Maldives was without an effective government Wednesday, after the cabinet resigned en masse amid a power struggle between President Mohamed Nasheed and the opposition-controlled parliament.

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Indian Kashmir locked down in bid to stem protests

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:46 PM PDT

SRINAGAR, India -Thousands of Indian troops enforced a strict curfew in parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, after three teenagers were shot dead by security forces, sparking arson and rioting.

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US Attorney General on surprise Afghanistan visit

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 09:55 PM PDT

WASHINGTON -US Attorney General Eric Holder arrived in Kabul on Wednesday for meetings with Afghan and US officials to improve law enforcement ties and battle corruption, the US Justice Department announced.

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Political heat rising for Merkel

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:16 AM PDT

Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel, is facing a test of her authority, as the country's electoral college picks a new president.


Australian jailed for 'thrill' killing of Chinese student

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:15 AM PDT

SYDNEY, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - A man who murdered a Chinese woman in Australia was Wednesday given a life sentence for the brutal attack which the judge described as a premeditated, "thrill" killing of a complete stranger.

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Bangladesh garment protests spread to Dhaka streets

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:15 AM PDT

DHAKA, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - At least 15,000 protesting garment factory workers blocked key roads in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka Wednesday, the latest in a string of protests over low wages and poor conditions.

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Army chief calls for political solution in Indian Kashmir

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:14 AM PDT

NEW DELHI, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - The head of the Indian army has called for a political solution to unrest in Indian Kashmir, saying the military should step back from its security role in the region.

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Dozens of children reportedly among China landslide victims

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:13 AM PDT

BEIJING, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - Hopes of finding any survivors among nearly 100 people buried in a landslide after heavy rain in southwest China were fading Wednesday, as a report said dozens of children were among the missing.

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Taiwan now targets Asian countries over FTAs: report

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:12 AM PDT

TAIPEI, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - Taiwan is now looking to forge several free trade agreements in Asia after signing a sweeping and historic pact with China, a report said on Wednesday.

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Vietnam couple jailed for torturing teenage worker

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:11 AM PDT

HANOI, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - A Vietnamese couple have been jailed for 23 years each for torturing their 14-year-old domestic helper with boiling water, chemicals and pliers, a court official said on Wednesday.

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Maldives in political deadlock after cabinet quits

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:10 AM PDT

COLOMBO, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - The Maldives was without an effective government Wednesday, after the cabinet resigned en masse amid a power struggle between President Mohamed Nasheed and the opposition-controlled parliament.

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Manhunt for Indian Maoists after ambush kills 26 police

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:09 AM PDT

RAIPUR, Wednesday 30 June 2010 (AFP) - Paramilitary commandos in central India launched an operation Wednesday to flush out a group of Maoist rebels who killed 26 police officers in a jungle ambush.

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Benigno Aquino III sworn in as 15th President of the Philippines

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:08 AM PDT

Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III became the 15th President of the Philippines after taking his oath of office shortly before noon Wednesday 30 June 2010.

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Spain metro strike continues over austerity

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:39 AM PDT

MADRID (Reuters) - A strike by Metro workers snarled traffic for the third day in Madrid on Wednesday and unions said the protest against austerity measures aimed at getting Spain's deficit under control could become indefinite.


Hurricane Alex could make land late Wednesday

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:39 AM PDT

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Hurricane Alex strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico early on Wednesday and was expected to make landfall later in the day but skirt Mexican oil rigs and U.S. oil fields, alleviating concerns in crude markets.