U.S. says attack likely in Kenya port city

U.S. says attack likely in Kenya port city

U.S. says attack likely in Kenya port city

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:59 PM PDT

NAIROBI (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Kenya has warned of an imminent threat of an attack on the Kenyan port city of Mombasa and asked all its government workers to leave the coastal town, which has been hit by a series of attacks.

Smoky Haze Over Malaysia Signals a Regional Problem

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:12 PM PDT

The recurring summer blight, engulfing parts of Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore, leaves a litany of health and economic costs in its wake.

Hollande's popularity falls slightly: poll

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:50 PM PDT

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande's popularity has fallen by two percentage points to 59 percent, a poll published on the Journal du Dimanche's website showed on Saturday.

Goal: Live: Spain and France Meet in Quarterfinal

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:56 PM PDT

The Times is providing live analysis of the Euro 2012 match between Spain and France in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Suspect Is Arrested in Triple Killing Near Columbia University

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:27 PM PDT

The police said that detectives had recovered the gun used in the triple killing and that a shirt found at the site tied the 30-year-old suspect to the crime.

As Hopes for Reform Fade in Bahrain, Protesters Turn Anger on United States

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:49 AM PDT

With the Obama administration's resumption of arms sales to the ruling monarchy, Bahrainis demanding political liberties and social equality have become critical of the United States.

Russia shifts from resource nationalism to globalism

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:30 PM PDT

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin left global oil executives in little doubt as to who was the master of the world's largest energy reserves at Russia's answer to Davos.

In Egypt, Hints of an Accord Between Muslim Brotherhood and the Generals

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT

A week after Egypt's first competitive presidential election, the announcement of an official winner appears to have become a bargaining chip in a behind-the-scenes negotiation for power.

VIDEO: Strong winds spread wildfire in Utah

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:48 AM PDT

Firefighters are using planes to tackle a huge wildfire in the US state of Utah, where thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes.


Ecuador ambassador leaves UK to discuss Assange case

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:41 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Ecuador's ambassador to Britain is returning home to discuss whether to offer asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who sought refuge in the South American country's London embassy, the embassy said on Saturday.

Protests against Sudan austerity

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:42 PM PDT

Protesters in Sudan's capital Khartoum resist a police crackdown, as the government plans fuel subsidy cuts and other austerity measures.


Turkey Vows 'Necessary Steps' on Downed Jet

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT

Turkey promised to take "necessary steps" to respond to the downing of a Turkish military jet by Syria on Friday, but signals from Ankara and Damascus suggested neither wanted a military confrontation.


Egypt Election Results to Be Released Sunday

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:08 AM PDT

Egypt will release official results from divisive presidential elections Sunday, the country's top elections commission official said.


India Seeks to Buoy Rupee

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:44 PM PDT

The Indian government plans to take steps to boost exports and increase dollar inflows to bolster the economy and arrest the slide in the rupee, a finance ministry official said.


China, U.S. Sign $3.4 Billion in Deals

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 05:37 AM PDT

Companies from China and the U.S. signed total of $3.4 billion in contracts for bilateral investment projects.


VIDEO: Voting begins in Papua New Guinea

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:59 AM PDT

Papua New Guinea is holding two weeks of voting to try to end the political tension which has seen two prime ministers serving at the same time.


Vatican hires U.S. journalist to help media relations

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:21 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has hired an American journalist from the Fox News Network and member of the conservative Catholic group Opus Dei to help improve its relations with the media, a senior Church source said on Saturday.

Motoring: The Mixed Bag of Driver Education

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:11 AM PDT

There is a debate over the effectiveness of driver education courses. Do they save lives, as most everyone thinks, or weaken safeguards that have been in place for years?

Sudan police chief orders protest crackdown

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 12:59 PM PDT

After one week of demonstrations, unrest spreads to several neighbourhoods of Khartoum and other towns around country.


South Africa 14-14 England

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 10:29 AM PDT

Owen Farrell's penalty earns England a draw in the final Test against South Africa to end a run of nine defeats in a row by the hosts.


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