Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant

Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant


Iran launches long-delayed nuclear plant

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Started in 1974, the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant is key to Iran's drive to become a technological leader.


Live - Djokovic v Nadal

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:02 PM PDT

World number one Novak Djokovic takes on defending champion Rafael Nadal in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows.


Tourists From Mideast, Europe Crowd Into Turkey

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:11 PM PDT

Unrest and financial turmoil in the region, a weak Turkish currency and Ankara's closer ties with neighbors are driving up tourism in Turkey. Hotels in Istanbul are clocking the highest occupancy rates in Europe.


Haqqani network behind Afghan truck blast: Pentagon

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:57 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was behind a truck bombing that killed four Afghan civilians and wounded 77 U.S. troops on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Pentagon said on Monday.


Bank of America Confirms 30,000 Jobs to Go

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 09:50 AM PDT

About 30,000 jobs will be eliminated over the next few years as part of $5 billion in cuts planned by the chief executive, Brian T. Moynihan.


Yemen website shows video of French hostages

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:54 PM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - A Yemeni website on Monday carried a video showing three people it said were French aid workers kidnapped in Yemen in May, with one of them saying the French government had done little to win their release.


Trott named cricketer of the year

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:43 PM PDT

England batsman Jonathan Trott is named as cricketer of the year at the ICC's awards while Alastair Cook wins the Test award.


City Room: Hospital Executive Is Convicted of Political Bribery

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:31 PM PDT

A former hospital chief executive was found guilty of trying to bribe three elected New York State officials in return for favorable treatment for his health care organization.


Battles rage as Gaddafi son watched in Niger

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:21 AM PDT

Gaddafi launches counterattack and releases statement as Niger confirms the surveillance of his son, Saadi.


Syrian Troops Raid Villages

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:06 PM PDT

Syrian troops mounted deadly new raids against dissent as President Assad's embattled regime won key support from longtime ally Russia, which said a U.N. resolution on Syria must not contain sanctions.


Russian Plane Crash Survivor Dies

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:36 AM PDT

The only member of a top Russian hockey team to survive a plane crash that killed 44 people died of his injuries in a Moscow hospital.


UK Russia visit: Readers' views

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Readers in Russia and the UK discuss the importance of David Cameron's visit to Moscow and current relations between the two countries.


In Study, Fatherhood Leads to Drop in Testosterone

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:24 PM PDT

The study suggests that men's bodies evolved hormonal systems that helped them commit to their families.


U.K., Russia Seek Cooperation

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:43 AM PDT

U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron sought to find common ground during the first visit by a British leader to Moscow in six years, but talks highlighted as much the lingering points of friction between the two sides.


Driver dies as gales hit England

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:20 PM PDT

A driver dies when a tree falls on to his car as gale force winds hit northern England.


The Caucus: White House Would Cut Deductions to Pay for Its Jobs Plan

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:04 PM PDT

The White House said that it would cover most of the cost of his $447 billion jobs package by limiting the deductions that can be claimed on the tax returns of wealthier taxpayers.


DealBook: Bank of America Confirms Plans to Eliminate 30,000 Jobs

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 10:14 AM PDT

The announcement came after a presentation by the bank's chief executive, Brian T. Moynihan.


Straight Sets: U.S. Open Point/Counterpoint: Roger Federer vs. Pete Sampras

Posted: 10 Sep 2011 07:21 PM PDT

After defeating (4) John McEnroe in the semifinals, (2) Pete Sampras now faces (1) Roger Federer, who beat (6) Rafael Nadal. Lynn Zinser, a reporter for The Times, makes the case for Sampras while producer Thomas Lin sides with Federer.


Niger says Saadi Gaddafi under surveillance, not detained

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:42 PM PDT

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger said on Monday it is keeping the son of Muammar Gaddafi, Saadi, under surveillance and has not detained him.


Retired general leads Guatemala vote, faces run-off

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 11:35 AM PDT

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A right-wing retired general promising a crackdown on rampant crime led Guatemala's Sunday presidential election, although he fell short of the votes needed to avoid a run-off in November.


CORRECTED - Turkish PM to visit Egypt, boost regional influence

CORRECTED - Turkish PM to visit Egypt, boost regional influence


CORRECTED - Turkish PM to visit Egypt, boost regional influence

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:50 AM PDT




Telcos agree to defer 6% service tax

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:38 AM PDT

Telecommunications companies (telcos) have agreed to defer the six per cent service tax for pre-paid users which was to come into effect on Thursday.

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Dr Mahathir is first chancellor of Perdana University

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:38 AM PDT

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been installed the first chancellor of the newly-established Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine (PUGSOM).

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Another round of economic liberalisation in Budget 2012, says Najib

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:34 AM PDT

There will be another round of economic liberalisation in the Budget announcement next month, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

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Tankers collided near Tioman

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:34 AM PDT

Two tanker ships collided eight nautical miles north of Tioman Island off here yesterday, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said.

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S. Korea pushes to resume family reunions

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:31 AM PDT

South Korea is pushing to restart a reunion programme for thousands of family members separated by war 60 years ago, a senior Seoul official said Monday, urging North Korea to cooperate.

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Player death brings Russian plane toll to 44: hospital

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:31 AM PDT

The last remaining player of Russia's top hockey team died Monday after a four-day battle with severe burns, bringing the toll from last week's plane crash to 44 people, a Moscow hospital said.

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Taiwan president could make historic China trip: report

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:30 AM PDT

Ma Ying-jeou could become the first president of Taiwan to visit China if he wins a second term in office, his election campaign manager told media on Monday.

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Happy Feet the penguin missing in Southern Ocean

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:29 AM PDT

Scientists tracking Happy Feet, the wayward penguin who became a worldwide celebrity after washing up on a New Zealand beach, said Monday they had lost contact with the giant bird.

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Have you registered as a voter?

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:28 AM PDT

Even if you are a busy person, bear in mind that the registration will only take a little time of yours. It doesn't matter if you are a supporter of the ruling coalition or the opposition, you should really fulfill your responsibility as a citizen.

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The data speaks for itself

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:23 AM PDT

According to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), 5.5 million people in the country are eligible to pay taxes but only 1.7 are active taxpayers. As the Malaysian population stands at 28.3 million, it means only 6% are paying taxes, which explains why the government debt is increasing while wealth disparity and income gap are worsening.

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5 die in fresh Indonesia riot

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:10 AM PDT

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Politics, Legal and Security Affairs Djoko Suyanto said on Monday that the death toll from the fresh riots in Ambon, capital city of eastern Indonesian Maluku, had reached five.

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Banting murders: judge rejects application to cite prosecution for contempt of court

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:10 AM PDT

The High Court here today dismissed an application by the defence in the murder trial of cosmetic millionairess Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three others to cite the prosecution for contempt of court.

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22 areas record good air quality, 28 moderate

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:09 AM PDT

The Air Pollution Index (API) reading showed that 22 areas in the country have good air quality while 28 more areas recorded moderate quality as at 11am today.

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Swapping of seats in line with changing political scenario, says Shafie

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:08 AM PDT

The willingness of the MCA and MIC to swap seats allocated to these parties by the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the next general election shows that party members realise that they are now in a different political environment.

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History should not be interpreted based on convenience - Salleh

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:08 AM PDT

History should not be interpreted based on one's own convenience, let alone distorted for political gain, state legislative assembly speaker Datuk Seri Salleh Tun Said Keruak said.

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Gov't will provide scholarships for Perdana University students - Najib

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:08 AM PDT

The government will be providing scholarships to Malaysian students selected to pursue their medical training at both Perdana University medical schools here, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

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Perodua assistant manager jailed and fined RM125,000 for bribery

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 01:07 AM PDT

A Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) assistant manager was sentenced to a year's jail and fined RM125,000, in default 12 months' jail, by the Sessions Court here today for graft.

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Nepal arrests 20 Tibetan teens crossing from China

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:34 AM PDT

Nepal has detained 20 Tibetan teenagers for entering the country illegally from China, police said Monday, weeks after the government assured Beijing that it would crack down on anti-China activity.

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Bangladesh jails 182 soldiers for 2009 mutiny

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 12:32 AM PDT

A Bangladesh court jailed 182 border guards on Monday for their role in a bloody 2009 military mutiny, bringing the total number of soldiers imprisoned for the unrest to more than 3,000.

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