The Pace of Reform Accelerates in Myanmar

The Pace of Reform Accelerates in Myanmar

The Pace of Reform Accelerates in Myanmar

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:07 PM PST

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to arrive in the country on Wednesday as a show of support for its transformation to a nascent democracy.

Egyptian elections mark break with the past

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:43 PM PST

Turnout in historic vote estimated at about 70 per cent, though some dubious over military's role in overseeing vote.


Duncan Calls for Urgency in Lowering College Costs

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:11 AM PST

Education Secretary Arne Duncan, reacting to anger over rising college costs, urged higher education officials to "think more creatively" about ways to contain costs and reduce student debt.

Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. Charged Again With Bribery

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:32 PM PST

William F. Boyland Jr., a Brooklyn Democrat who was acquitted in a corruption case this month, was charged on Tuesday with soliciting more than $250,000 in bribes.

Chile seeks US man for 1973 death

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:16 PM PST

Chile seeks the extradition of US ex-officer Ray Davis over the death of a US reporter killed after the 1973 coup that brought Gen Pinochet to power.


Malaysia Lawmakers Pass Street-Rally Ban

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PST

Malaysian lawmakers approved a ban on street protests after opposition legislators boycotted the vote and activists criticized the ban as repressive and a threat to freedom of assembly.


Exclusive: U.N. rights forum poised to condemn Syria

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:33 PM PST

GENEVA (Reuters) - The top United Nations human rights forum is expected to condemn Syria for crimes against humanity at an emergency session on Friday, European and Arab diplomats said.

Lauded US marine sues BAE Systems

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:48 AM PST

A highly decorated US Marine is suing BAE Systems after a manager described him as "mentally unstable" and alleged he had a drink problem.


Picasso etchings to go on display

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:59 AM PST

A complete set of 100 etchings by Pablo Picasso -- never before seen in public -- is to go on display at the British Museum after an "extraordinary" $1.5 million gift.

Facebook Agrees to F.T.C. Settlement on Privacy

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:54 PM PST

Accusing Facebook of "unfair and deceptive" business practices, the government announced a proposed settlement that compels the company to obtain consent before making changes to users' privacy settings.

Facebook settles privacy inquiry

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:44 AM PST

Facebook agrees to tighten privacy controls as part of a settlement with the US regulator, the Federal Trade Commission.


Biden visits Iraq as troops leave

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PST

US Vice President arrives in Baghdad to meet Iraqi officials as American troops leave Iraq by the end of the year.


Russian criticises 'spy' inquiry

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:11 AM PST

The Russian who won her appeal against deportation has described the MI5 investigation into claims she was a spy as "extremely unprofessional".


Congo opposition wants vote annulled, alleging fraud

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:31 PM PST

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Four opposition challengers to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila called on Tuesday for election results to be rejected, accusing authorities of systematic fraud.

Africa's biggest music stars

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:28 AM PST

CNN takes a look at some of the continent's most famous and much-loved musical exports.

Dutch Prime Minister Says 'No Easy Solution' for Crisis

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:08 PM PST

The Dutch prime minister on Tuesday said he continues to back the European Central Bank's reluctance to step up purchases of Italian and Spanish government bonds, despite spreading turmoil in European financial markets.


U.N. Climate Group Releases Weather Data

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:36 AM PST

The World Meteorological Organization said the global average temperature in 2011 was down from the record high in 2010 due to it being a La Nina year, but it was still higher than previous La Nina years.


India Woos Foreign Investment

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:05 AM PST

Acute economic stress is prompting India to restart a controversial reform agenda aimed at attracting foreign investment. The question is whether it will be enough.


ICC Issues Warrant for Ivory Coast's Gbagbo

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:56 AM PST

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Ivory Coast's former strongman Laurent Gbagbo, who refused to accept his loss in last year's election and nearly dragged the country into civil war in a bid to stay in power.


VIDEO: Iran protesters storm UK embassy

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 11:07 AM PST

Protesters in the Iranian capital have broken into the British embassy compound during a demonstration against sanctions imposed by the UK.


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