Philippines names new military chief amid corruption scandals (Reuters)

Philippines names new military chief amid corruption scandals (Reuters)

Philippines names new military chief amid corruption scandals (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:47 PM PST

Reuters - Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Sunday appointed an experienced fighter pilot as the country's new military chief, hoping restore credibility to an institution facing corruption allegations.


Philippines names new military chief amid corruption scandals

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:47 PM PST

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Sunday appointed an experienced fighter pilot as the country's new military chief, hoping restore credibility to an institution facing corruption allegations.

Gunfire rings out in Libyan capital

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:30 PM PST

Heavy gunfire rang out in Libya's capital, Tripoli, as Libyan state TV showed pro-Gadhafi supporters in Green Square, fonting the video "Green Square now." WORLD WATCHES | GADHAFI SON SPEAKS OUT |

U.S. contractor tried in Cuba

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:01 PM PST

The trial of U.S. government contractor Alan Gross, accused of trying to destabilize the Cuban government, ended Saturday, but no verdict was immediately given.

Why is Turkey Arresting Journalists? (Time.com)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:10 PM PST

Time.com - The so-called beacon of modernity in the Muslim world has rounded up reporters investigating the government's ties to religious organizations.


Mexican prodigy Alvarez downs Hatton for WBC crown (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:03 PM PST

Unbeaten Mexican prodigy Saul Alvarez (pictured) on Saturday became the youngest world champion in super welterweight history by defeating Britain's Matthew Hatton for the vacant World Boxing Council crown.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Harry How)AFP - Unbeaten Mexican prodigy Saul Alvarez became the youngest world champion in super welterweight history by defeating Britain's Matthew Hatton for the vacant World Boxing Council crown.

Child air-strike deaths stir fury in Afghanistan (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:07 PM PST

File photo shows a US soldier watching an Air Force jet destroying an insurgent position in Afghanistan. Civilian casualties in foreign military operations targeting the Taliban and other fighters have long been an issue in Afghanistan.(AFP/File/Matthew Moeller)AFP - Two of Nasim's sons went into the hills to collect firewood last week to warm the family's humble home against the biting Afghan winter chill. They never returned, killed along with seven other children in a NATO air strike.

No Deal in Yemen: The President Says He Won't Go (Time.com)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:10 PM PST

Time.com - After equivocating for days, Saleh turns down an opposition proposal that would have eased him out by the end of the year. Now, he is bleeding support and at least one powerful sheikh has his eye on the presidency


Gunfire erupts in Libyan capital

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:20 PM PST

Heavy shooting reported in Tripoli, as protests against Muammar Gaddafi's more than 41-year-old rule continue.


SAS unit, diplomat 'held' by Libya rebels (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 09:32 PM PST

Libyan rebel fighters sort ammunition in Ras Lanuf. A Special Air Service (SAS) unit and a junior diplomat were being held by rebels in eastern Libya following a bungled mission to put the envoy in touch with them, The Sunday Times said.(AFP/Roberto Schmidt)AFP - A Special Air Service (SAS) unit and a junior diplomat were being held by rebels in eastern Libya following a bungled mission to put the envoy in touch with them, The Sunday Times said.

Heavy gunfire in Tripoli's city centre: AFP (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 09:10 PM PST

Libyan rebel fighters check their equipment at Ras Lanuf before advancing into the north central town of Benjawad. Sustained automatic gunfire erupted early Sunday in the centre of Tripoli, an area that has so far been relatively free of violence, an AFP journalist reported.(AFP/Roberto Schmidt)AFP - Heavy automatic gunfire erupted early Sunday in the centre of Tripoli, an area that has so far been relatively free of violence, an AFP journalist reported.

Activists hopeful of end to Japan whale hunts (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 09:36 PM PST

File photo shows a Japanese whaling ship in the Southern Ocean off Antarctica. The head of environmentalist group Sea Shepherd said Sunday he was AFP - The head of environmentalist group Sea Shepherd said Sunday he was "75 percent sure" Japan would not start another whale hunt, as the activists' vessels docked triumphantly in Australia.

Sustained Gunfire Breaks Out in Libyan Capital

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 10:45 PM PST

Heavy machine-gun fire erupted early Sunday in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, including in the neighborhood of Moammar Gadhafi's residence.


Budget most 'pro-growth for a generation' (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 09:18 PM PST

David Cameron and his wife Samantha pose with their daughter at St Mary Abbots Church in west London after her christening. Cameron said Sunday the forthcoming budget will be the most pro-growth for a generation, backing entrepreneurs and slashing business red tape(AFP/Pool/File/Stefan Rousseau)AFP - The forthcoming budget will be the most pro-growth for a generation, backing entrepreneurs and slashing business red tape, Prime Minister David Cameron said Sunday.

Intense machinegun fire breaks out in Tripoli (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 08:41 PM PST

Reuters - Intense and sustained machinegun fire broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli before dawn on Sunday, Reuters witnesses said.


Samoa's 28-year-old government wins re-election (AP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 08:39 PM PST

AP - The party that has ruled Samoa for 28 years has retained power in elections, according to preliminary results, despite criticism over the government's handling of a deadly tsunami that struck the South Pacific island nation in 2009.


Forbes Midas Countdown Begins

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 07:55 PM PST

Some distraction in the meantime.


VIDEO: Revellers begin Rio's carnival

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 07:50 PM PST

Rio de Janeiro's carnival is underway with around one million people taking to the streets.


Ponting wants more exposure for Australia team (AFP)

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 08:21 PM PST

Australian captain Ricky Ponting asks for an umpiring review in Colombo on March 5, 2011. Ponting believes his team needs more exposure to the cut and thrust of the World Cup following lengthy interludes and a rained-off match against Sri Lanka.(AFP/William West)AFP - Skipper Ricky Ponting believes his team needs more exposure to the cut and thrust of the World Cup following lengthy interludes and a rained-off match against Sri Lanka.

VIDEO: Revellers begin Rio's carnival

Posted: 05 Mar 2011 07:50 PM PST

Rio de Janeiro's carnival is underway with around one million people taking to the streets.


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