Activist says he wants to leave China

Activist says he wants to leave China

Activist says he wants to leave China

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Speaking with CNN from his hospital bed in Beijing, Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng said he felt that his life would be in danger if he were to remain in the country.

Rallies in Pakistan pay tribute to bin Laden

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:50 PM PDT

Supporters of Osama bin Laden gathered in Pakistan city of Quetta on first anniversary of al-Qaeda leader's killing.


Junior Seau, Famed N.F.L. Linebacker, Dies at 43

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:57 PM PDT

Junior Seau, regarded as one of the N.F.L.'s best linebackers over a 20-year career with the Chargers, the Dolphins and the Patriots, died of a gunshot wound to the chest at his home.

Argentine lower house starts YPF takeover debate

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:47 PM PDT

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's lower house started debating the renationalization of the nation's largest energy company on Wednesday, a measure that is popular at home despite fierce criticism abroad.

Poland says boycotting Ukraine would push it towards Russia

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:53 PM PDT

WARSAW (Reuters) - The West should not boycott Ukraine during the European soccer championship in June as that would hamper its European ambitions and force the ex-Soviet country back into the arms of Russia, Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski said on Wednesday.

WORLD: Video of Obama's Speech in Afghanistan

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:14 PM PDT

President Obama, speaking to an American television audience from an air base in Kabul, said he had traveled there to herald a new era in the relationship between the United States and Afghanistan.

Charges over Florida hazing death

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:24 PM PDT

Prosecutors in the US city of Orlando charge 13 over the hazing death of Florida A&M University student Robert Champion, who died on a university bus.


Greece's debt rating raised out of default

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:23 PM PDT

Standard & Poor's upgrades Greek ratings to "CCC", giving economy a more stable outlook ahead of Sunday's elections.


Israeli Leaders Say An Early Election Won't Impact Iran Stance

Posted: 02 May 2012 11:52 AM PDT

Two top Israeli security officials said Wednesday that the prospect of early national elections will have no influence over a decision over whether to strike Iranian nuclear sites.


News Corp board endorses Murdoch

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:49 PM PDT

The News Corporation board says it has "full confidence" in Rupert Murdoch following a highly critical UK government committee report.


Muamba back at 'special' Bolton

Posted: 02 May 2012 11:57 AM PDT

Fabrice Muamba says he is delighted to be back at Bolton after arriving for their meeting with Tottenham at the Reebok.


News Corp board comes out in support of Murdoch

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:05 PM PDT

(Reuters) - News Corp's board of directors came out in full support of Rupert Murdoch on Wednesday, more than 24 hours after a British parliamentary committee had described Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch as unfit to run a major international business.

The Lede Blog: A Chinese Dissident's Smuggled Video Messages

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:49 PM PDT

Chen Guangcheng, a self-taught lawyer and advocate for the handicapped, has managed to evade China's attempts to isolate him by posting video messages online.

Russia to make hi-tech case against NATO missile shield

Posted: 02 May 2012 11:54 AM PDT

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will use computer modelling to show how a missile shield the United States and NATO are deploying in Europe could threaten its security, a senior defense official said in remarks published on Wednesday.

13 Charged in Hazing Death at Florida A&M

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Prosecutors said 11 of the 13 people face felony hazing charges in the death of a band member, Robert Champion, in November during a hazing ritual.

News Corp board endorses Murdoch

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:49 PM PDT

The News Corporation board says it has "full confidence" in Rupert Murdoch following a highly critical UK government committee report.


VIDEO: Europe selects Jupiter mission

Posted: 02 May 2012 11:44 AM PDT

The European Space Agency (Esa) is to mount a billion-euro mission to Jupiter and its icy moons.


S&P Raises Greece's Credit Rating

Posted: 02 May 2012 12:09 PM PDT

Standard & Poor's raised Greece's credit rating to CCC from SD (selective default) after the country completed its distressed debt exchange.


Iran's Oil Output at Lowest Level in 20 Years

Posted: 02 May 2012 10:53 AM PDT

Iran's oil output has reached its lowest level in 20 years, independent data showed, as the impact of sanctions deepens.


Colombia Says Reporter Is No 'Prisoner of War'

Posted: 02 May 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Colombia's government repeated its demand that a French journalist kidnapped by the country's main rebel group be released, and rejected the rebels' labeling of the reporter as a "prisoner of war."


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