Al-Shabab bans Red Cross from Somalia Posted: 30 Jan 2012 01:03 PM PST Armed Islamist group accuses organisation of distributing outdated food and "betraying the trust" of its fighters.  
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European Budget Deal Near, but Much Left Undone Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:44 PM PST European leaders showed few signs of producing a comprehensive solution for the sovereign debt crisis or a credible plan to revive fragile economies.  
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Hospital escape prisoner in court Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:44 PM PST A prisoner who escaped when guards taking him to hospital were threatened at gunpoint appears in court after his arrest in New Cumnock in Scotland.  
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Colonel's son dies after shooting Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:30 PM PST A 13-year-old son of a US Air Force colonel has died in hospital in Oxfordshire after suffering gunshot wounds to the head.  
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China loses WTO appeal on exports Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST The World Trade Organization's appeals panel upholds a ruling that China broke trade rules by restricting exports of some raw materials.  
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Israel tops cyber-security poll Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:21 PM PST A major report from security firm McAfee assesses the so-called "cyber-readiness" of major countries in the connected world.  
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Liverpool apology for video error Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:45 PM PST Liverpool apologise after video footage showing an alleged racist gesture by a fan during Saturday's FA Cup tie against Manchester United is featured on their website.  
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'No abuse charges' for Duvalier Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:11 PM PST Former Haiti ruler Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier should face trial for corruption but not for rights abuses, a judges recommends.  
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Romney surges in polls ahead of Florida vote Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:25 PM PST Polls show Newt Gingrich struggling to halt rival's momentum, a day ahead of state's US presidential Republican primary.  
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China loses WTO appeal on exports Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:18 PM PST The World Trade Organization's appeals panel upholds a ruling that China broke trade rules by restricting exports of some raw materials.  
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Wines of The Times: Reviewing Douro Reds From Recent Vintages Posted: 30 Jan 2012 05:00 AM PST The wine panel recently tasted 20 reds from Douro, a fascinating, rapidly evolving region.  
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MacLaine lands Downton Abbey role Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:00 PM PST Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine is to join the cast of Downton Abbey for its third series as the mother of Lady Grantham.  
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China Loses WTO Appeal Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:35 PM PST A WTO appeals panel ruled against China's efforts to limit the export of raw materials used in the steel and chemicals industries, in a key case that could prompt the U.S. and Europe to target similar restrictions in the export of rare-earths minerals.  
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Mexico Envoy to Venezuela Free After Kidnapping Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:54 AM PST Venezuela's struggles with rampant crime were underscored following reports of the kidnapping and quick release of the Mexican ambassador to Venezuela, the latest in a string of high-profile abductions.  
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Iraqi VP predicts return to sectarian violence Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:41 PM PST Vice President Tariq al-Hashimi has lashed out at Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, predicting that Iraq could soon return to widespread sectarian violence that could require the return of U.S. forces.  
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Afghan officials, Taliban may hold talks in Saudi Arabia Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:00 AM PST The Afghan government hopes to hold talks with Taliban representatives in Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, according to a senior Afghan official, in a move that threatens to cloud already delicate and fragile steps to negotiate an end to the United States' longest war.  
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Where in the world ... ? Posted: 30 Jan 2012 05:03 AM PST Do you know where this photo was taken?  
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Tensions Rise, but No Evictions at Occupy D.C. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:34 AM PST Defiant protestors vowed to remain camped in two city parks, despite a noon deadline from the National Park Service to leave or remove gear.  
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W.T.O. Orders China to Stop Export Taxes on Minerals Posted: 30 Jan 2012 11:35 AM PST The appeals panel's ruling, a victory for the United States, said that China distorted international trade through dozens of export policies on raw materials.  
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W.T.O. Orders China to Stop Export Taxes on Minerals Posted: 30 Jan 2012 12:04 PM PST The appeals panel's ruling, a victory for the United States, said that China distorted international trade through dozens of export policies on raw materials.  
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