Thai agency says army did not kill Reuters cameraman Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:57 PM PST BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has concluded that Reuters cameraman Hiro Muramoto, who was killed during political protests last year, was not shot by security forces, the head of the DSI said on Sunday.  
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Spain's tourism sector gets boost from Arab revolts (AFP) Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:20 PM PST AFP - Spain is getting a boost to its hugely important tourist industry as northern European sunseekers shun popular resorts in Egypt and Tunisia because of anti-government uprisings there.  
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North Korea threatens to attack South Korea, US (AP) Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:39 PM PST AP - North Korea threatened Sunday to attack South Korea and the United States, as the allies prepared to start annual joint military drills — maneuvers Pyongyang says are a rehearsal for an invasion.  
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Libya's revolution headquarters Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:36 PM PST Benghazi, the de facto capital of the opposition, is where much of anti-Gaddafi actions are co-ordinated and executed.  
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Source: Americans detained pirate negotiators Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:34 PM PST Before two pirate leaders departed the yacht where they held four Americans earlier this month, a maritime source says they left instructions: kill the hostages if we do not come back from negotiations.  
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Organizers call for 2nd round of protests across China Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:08 PM PST Nearly a week after calls for widespread pro-democracy protests fell flat in China, organizers are making another attempt at rallying support for the so-called "jasmine" demonstrations Sunday.  
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Bahrain king reshuffles cabinet as opposition leader returns Posted: 26 Feb 2011 04:12 PM PST Bahrain's king reshuffled his cabinet Saturday as protesters continued to call for reforms and a key opposition leader returned to the country.  
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Croatians protest veteran's arrest Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:53 PM PST Thousands of people packed the main square in the capital Zagreb demanding that the government protect war veterans.  
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N Korea threatens war over leaflets Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:57 PM PST Pyongyang warns an 'all-out action' on South Korea for launching propaganda leaflets aimed at residents of the North.  
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India, England brace for W.Cup heavyweight collision (AFP) Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:53 PM PST AFP - India and England meet in Bangalore on Sunday in a World Cup blockbuster packed with potential heavyweight clashes, but plagued by organisational headaches.  
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Superstition still widespread in high-tech Asia (AFP) Posted: 26 Feb 2011 10:00 PM PST AFP - From the compatibility of her groom, to the timing of her wedding and the naming of her child, Shen Yi-ching has always turned to fortune tellers for guidance on life's big decisions.  
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VIDEO: Bonham Carter 'treated like royalty' Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:51 PM PST Helen Bonham Carter is up for an Oscar for her role as the Queen Mother in The King's Speech but said she doesn't mind if he doesn't win.  
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VIDEO: Three dead as riots return to Tunisia Posted: 26 Feb 2011 08:52 PM PST The Tunisian authorities say three people have been killed in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in the capital Tunis.  
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VIDEO: Bahraini cleric returns from exile Posted: 26 Feb 2011 08:51 PM PST A leading Bahraini opposition cleric has returned to his country from self imposed exile in the UK.  
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VIDEO: Will Banksy's film win an Oscar? Posted: 26 Feb 2011 08:48 PM PST In the often sidelined best documentary race there is fierce competition for the top gong and a debate over the blending of fact with fiction.  
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VIDEO: UN vote to impose sanctions on Gaddafi Posted: 26 Feb 2011 06:10 PM PST The UN Security Council has agreed a package of sanctions against the Libyan leader, Muammar Gadaffi and members of his family and close associates, including international travel bans and the freezing of assets.  
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Buffett Predicts 2011 "Somewhat Better" Than 2010,Weaker Than 2005-06 Posted: 26 Feb 2011 08:17 PM PST He also indicated that Berkshire's "normal earning power" has increased to nearly 40% pre-tax and we  
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Asian evacuees arrive from Libya (AFP) Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:25 PM PST AFP - The first Indian evacuees from Libya have arrived in New Delhi, telling reporters of robberies, looting and narrow escapes from spiralling violence as the revolt intensified.  
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Stars gather as 'King's Speech' eyes Oscars crown (AFP) Posted: 26 Feb 2011 09:24 PM PST AFP - British royal drama "The King's Speech" got another boost on the eve of what supporters hope will be its Oscars coronation Sunday, as stars gather for the climax of Tinsel Town's annual awards season.  
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Live Blog - Libya Feb 27 Posted: 26 Feb 2011 02:06 PM PST As the uprising in Libya enters its 13th day, we keep you updated on the developing situation from our Doha headquarters  
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