Nazi suspect Storms dies aged 90

Nazi suspect Storms dies aged 90

Nazi suspect Storms dies aged 90

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:33 AM PDT

Former SS soldier and Nazi war crimes suspect Adolf Storms dies at 90 in Germany before facing trial over a massacre.


Silent voices

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:00 AM PDT

Why Cubans seldom know who the dissidents are


US soldier charged for Iraq leaks

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:26 AM PDT

The US military presses charges against a soldier suspected of leaking video of a helicopter attack in Iraq to WikiLeaks.


Russia criticizes new U.S. missile defence plans

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:31 AM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russia said on Tuesday the United States is ignoring its concerns about U.S. plans to build a missile shield with elements near Russia's borders.

Venezuela slum takes socialism beyond Chavez

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:33 AM PDT

CARACAS (Reuters) - While President Hugo Chavez struggles to revive the battered bolivar, in a hillside slum overlooking his palace, die-hard supporters are talking about getting rid of the Venezuelan currency altogether.

Israeli Military Announces Indictments in Gaza War

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:26 AM PDT

The announcement of disciplinary and legal action in the Gaza offensive comes as Israel's prime minister is visiting President Obama in Washington.

Sarkozy denies illegal party funding report

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:12 AM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - President Nicolas Sarkozy denied allegations on Tuesday that his party received illegal campaign donations in cash from France's richest woman via the current labor minister, Eric Woerth.

Turkey says PKK attacks may harm ties with Iraq and U.S.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:09 AM PDT

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkey's military and civilian leaders signaled growing frustration with the United States and Iraq Tuesday over their role in the fight against Kurdish rebels after a new attack on a Turkish base killed 15.

Israeli Army Charges Gaza War Soldier

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:10 AM PDT

The Israeli military indicted a soldier on a charge of manslaughter during last year's war in the Gaza Strip—the most serious criminal charge to come out of an internal investigation into the devastating offensive in the Hamas-ruled territory.


U.S., U.K. Take Different Roads on Deficit

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:11 AM PDT

The U.S. and U.K. have two of the highest budget deficits in the world, but while Britain's newly elected government has embraced austerity in a bid to quickly cut the deficit, Washington continues to bang the drum for more spending, saying it is essential to rescue the global economy.


Obama urges direct Mid-East talks

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:51 AM PDT

President Barack Obama urges Israelis and Palestinians to resume direct peace talks before a settlement freeze expires in September.


New Charges for Soldier Accused of Leaking Video

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:48 AM PDT

The charges of downloading classified cables stem from a case of a leaked video of a helicopter attack in Iraq.

On Soccer: Leadership Gap Between Spain and Germany

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:23 AM PDT

As they head into their semifinal, the Germans make up for Spain's skill advantage with their leaders on the field.

Send Us Your Photos of the New York Heat Wave

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:08 AM PDT

If it's hot enough for you, it's hot enough to take pictures and send them to City Room.

How to conquer the invasive lionfish? Saute it.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:00 PM PDT

Lionfish makes for a stunning sight underwater, with its vibrant red hue and long, venomous spines. But it is also a relentless predator in U.S. and Caribbean waters, a trait that threatens coral reefs in the Southeast, Gulf of Mexico and beyond.


Invasive species - Environment - Biodiversity - Fish - Terrestrial


U.S. soldier linked to Wikileaks video of Iraq attack is charged

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:58 AM PDT

BAGHDAD -- An Army intelligence analyst has been charged in connection with the leak of a controversial video of a U.S. helicopter strike and the transfer of classified State Department cables, the military said Tuesday.



Iraq - Warfare and Conflict - United States - Wikileaks - Julian Assange


Life under melting Arctic ice

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:19 AM PDT

An expedition by environmental group Greenpeace has revealed a stunning array of sea life on the Arctic Ocean seabed.

Belgian Police Question Cardinal

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:20 AM PDT

Belgian police questioned Cardinal Godfried Danneels in connection with the case of a long-serving bishop who stepped down in April after confessing he had sexually molested a boy.


Sudan shuts separatist newspaper: state media

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:32 AM PDT

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan closed a newspaper campaigning for the separation of the country's north and south, state media reported on Tuesday, signaling a new crackdown before a vote on southern independence.

Colombia's Santos sees end to Ecuador row

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 09:29 AM PDT

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President-elect Juan Manuel Santos, who has an outstanding arrest warrant in neighboring Ecuador, said on Tuesday he expected the dispute to be easily resolved.

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