Britain's Prince Philip hospitalized with bladder infection

Britain's Prince Philip hospitalized with bladder infection

Britain's Prince Philip hospitalized with bladder infection

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was hospitalized in Britain on Monday with a bladder infection and will miss part of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration, Buckingham Palace said.

Pope won't be frightened by leaks scandal: deputy

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:11 PM PDT

ROME (Reuters) - Pope Benedict will not be frightened by a leaks scandal that has shaken the Vatican, his powerful right-hand man said on Monday in his first public comment on what he called "ferocious and targeted" attacks on the pontiff and the church.

U.N. Agency Voices Suspicions on Iran

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 11:50 AM PDT

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog announced his agency would resume talks with Iran on Friday, and said the agency believes the country may have done demolition work at a site for the development of nuclear arms.


Ankara Sparks Clashes Over Abortion

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:30 PM PDT

Turkey is seeking to curb access to abortion, triggering outrage from women's groups and opposition lawmakersr.


South Sudan Seeks to Recover Stolen Funds

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 10:29 AM PDT

South Sudan is seeking to recover at least $4 billion allegedly stolen by government officials in the past few years as the newly independent nation steps up efforts to bolster its cash reserves.


Brazil Says Chevron Will Have to Pay Penalty for Spill

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:13 PM PDT

Brazilian oil regulators confirmed Chevron will have to pay some type of financial penalty for its role in a November oil spill, with a final determination on the amount of the payment likely by July.


More Egypt Protests Loom, Targeting Mubarak’s Prime Minister

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT

In a forceful effort to use anger over the verdict to galvanize opposition, election rivals called for further protests until Egypt's military rulers enforce legislation disqualifying Ahmed Shafik.

Sister Margaret Farley Denounced by Vatican

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:17 PM PDT

The book attempted to present a theological rationale for same-sex relationships, masturbation and remarriage after divorce.

ArtsBeat: Jared Harris of 'Mad Men' Discusses Sunday's Episode

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:21 PM PDT

Jared Harris, who plays Lane Pryce on "Mad Men," talks about his crucial role in the episode "Commissions and Fees."

WORLD: Thailand's Fading Farmers

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:10 PM PDT

Young people are avoiding working in Thailand's rice farms, threatening the country's status as the world's biggest rice exporter.

South Sudan leaders 'stole $4bn'

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:43 PM PDT

The President of South Sudan, Silva Kiir, asks the country's top officials to return $4bn he says has been stolen from state resources.


Peru says Van der Sloot can be extradited to U.S

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:38 PM PDT

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's top court has ruled Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot can be extradited to the United States in connection with the 2005 disappearance in Aruba of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway, but only after serving a Peruvian prison sentence for murder.

In pictures: Diamond Jubilee concert

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:35 PM PDT

A star-studded musical celebration


UK's Cameron orders probe into cabinet minister

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:31 PM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday took the rare step of seeking advice over allegations that his Conservative Party co-chairman had broken ministerial rules, the latest twist in a row that has embarrassed his beleaguered government.

Mea culpa, economy boost Chile Pinera's approval: poll

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:26 PM PDT

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Embattled Chilean president Sebastian Pinera's approval rating bounced from a record low to 33 percent in May, a poll showed on Monday, boosted by a solid economy and a breather in social protests, though some see a brief respite unlikely to affect governance.

Syrian rebels abandon ceasefire

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:18 PM PDT

Syrian rebels say they are no longer committed to the nominal truce in Syria, in a blow to the peace plan brokered by international envoy Kofi Annan.


How tiny insects survive the rain

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:13 PM PDT

Mosquitoes are so tiny that they become combined with raindrops as they fall and are left unharmed, footage reveals.


UPDATE: Where in the world ... ?

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Do you know where this photo was taken?

Thai Youth Seek a Fortune Off Rice Farms

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:50 PM PDT

Experts worry that Thailand, the world's leading rice exporter, may have trouble finding people to work in rice paddies, as young people stay longer in school and prefer to work in Bangkok.

The Caucus: Justices Refuse to Hear Ex-Governor's Appeal

Posted: 04 Jun 2012 12:44 PM PDT

Former Gov. Don E. Siegelman of Alabama failed in his bid to get the Supreme Court to review his conviction on bribery charges, which revolved around a health care executive's payment of a campaign debt.

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