China dislikes proposed Iran energy sanctions - envoys

China dislikes proposed Iran energy sanctions - envoys

China dislikes proposed Iran energy sanctions - envoys

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 12:26 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China has made clear to the United States and four other world powers that it dislikes a proposed ban on new investments in Iran's energy sector as part of a new round of U.N. sanctions, diplomats said on Sunday.


Dubai court jails two over Chechen warlord murder

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 12:26 AM PDT

DUBAI (Reuters) - A Dubai court convicted two men on Monday of involvement in the 2009 assassination of Chechen military commander Sulim Yamadayev in Dubai, and handed them a life sentence.


Bomb explodes near NI army base

Posted: 12 Apr 2010 12:11 AM PDT

A car bomb has exploded near an Army base in Holywood, County Down, forcing the evacuation of several homes.


FACTBOX - North Koreans have a sense of humour too…

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 PM PDT

Following are some jokes from North Korean defectors compiled by Radio Free Asia, a U.S.-government affiliated broadcaster for the region (http://bit.ly/an5i9n)


Q+A - Obama summit to highlight threat of nuclear terrorism

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nearly 50 countries meet in Washington this week for an unprecedented summit aimed at agreeing concrete action to prevent bomb-grade nuclear material from falling into the hands of terrorists.


Iran on Obama-Hu agenda as nuclear summit looms

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will seek to build momentum with China in his push for sanctions on Iran as world leaders assemble in Washington on Monday for an unprecedented nuclear security summit.


Q+A - First lady Michelle Obama to visit Mexico

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Michelle Obama travels to Mexico from April 13-15 on her first solo international trip as first lady.


Ousted Kyrgyz pres to address rally, asks U.N. for help

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:22 PM PDT

TEYYIT, Kyrgyzstan (Reuters) - Deposed Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was set to address a rally in his home village on Monday to drum up popular support against the self-proclaimed government that has taken power in the capital.


Obama warns of nuclear terrorism

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 11:02 PM PDT

President Barack Obama has said the biggest threat to US security is the possibility of a terrorist organisation obtaining a nuclear weapon.


Poles to pay tribute to Kaczynski

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:54 PM PDT

The body of Polish President Lech Kaczynski is to lie in state in the capital Warsaw as the nation mourns the victims of the Smolensk air crash.


Thai protesters gather after clashes hit markets

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:53 PM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai anti-government protesters gathered on Monday in Bangkok carrying coffins in memory of their comrades killed in clashes at the weekend in the country's most violent political protests in almost 20 years.


Brain drain, low investment hamper African science

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:53 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Africa's contribution to the global body of scientific research is very small and does little to benefit its own populations, according to a report from Thomson Reuters released on Monday.


Q+A - What is going on in Thailand?

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 10:53 PM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai anti-government protesters gathered on Monday in Bangkok carrying coffins in memory of their comrades killed in clashes at the weekend in the country's most violent political protests in almost 20 years.


New rules would have stopped air bomber - U.S. official

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 09:23 PM PDT

ABUJA (Reuters) - A Nigerian man's botched attempt to blow up a U.S.-bound plane on Christmas Day probably would not have occurred if new U.S. airline security measures had been in place, the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary said on Sunday.


FACTBOX - China's civilian and military nuclear activities

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 09:23 PM PDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao is among the prominent leaders attending a two-day nuclear security summit opening on Monday in Washington D.C.


SCENARIOS - Japan's PM nears deadline for U.S. base deal

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 09:23 PM PDT

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's prime minister will hold talks with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of a global summit this week as he nears a self-imposed end-of-May deadline to resolve a row over a U.S. Marine base on Okinawa.


Sarkozy ratings hit new low as rivals eye 2012

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 08:51 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy's approval ratings took a fresh blow on Sunday with a new survey showing his popularity has reached a record low weeks after disastrous regional elections.


Sudan starts historic vote amid confusion, delays

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 08:51 PM PDT

KHARTOUM/JUBA (Reuters) - Confusion, delays and charges of fraud marked the start of Sudan's first multi-party elections in a quarter-century, a vote that will test the fragile unity of Africa's biggest country.


FACTBOX - Climate talks in 2010 on road to Mexico

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 08:51 PM PDT

Following are details of major meetings on climate change due in 2010:


Yemen says seeks cleric, yet to get U.S. inteligence

Posted: 11 Apr 2010 08:51 PM PDT

DUBAI (Reuters) - Yemen said on Sunday it is trying to detain a Muslim cleric wanted dead or alive by Washington, but has yet to receive intelligence from the United States on the U.S.-born militant's activities.


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