Animal guidance 'unchanged'

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• Animal guidance 'unchanged'
• The Edwards Drama Awaits a Denouement
• Unesco undecided on new leader
• Paratroopers mark Arnhem battle
• 'Kite Runner' Author's Trip to Afghanistan Kept Under Wraps
• Thaksin: Thailand risks failure
• Pakistan to charge Mumbai suspects
• Thaksin: Thailand risks failure
• Tuna Town in Japan Sees Falloff of Its Fish
• Good Will for Obama, but Few Policy Benefits
• Torres inspires Liverpool victory
• Is US right to block Google digital library?
• U.S. Afghanistan commander's troops request ready
• Fast-lane lifestyle? Tortoise rescued from UK motorway
• Taiwanese jail turns away 96-year-old convict
• Taiwanese jail turns away 96-year-old convict
• Breaking the ice
• Breaking the ice
• Serb unease
• Pakistan to Charge 7 in Mumbai Attacks

Animal guidance 'unchanged' Posted: 19 Sep 2009 12:42 PM PDT Official guidance on whether children should touch animals at petting farms remains unchanged despite calls for a ban.

The Edwards Drama Awaits a Denouement Posted: 19 Sep 2009 12:18 PM PDT Facing an investigation involving his extramarital affair, John Edwards is considering declaring that he is the father of the woman's child, associates said.

Unesco undecided on new leader Posted: 19 Sep 2009 12:29 PM PDT Candidate accused of "anti-Israel" remarks fails to win majority in UN culture body.

Paratroopers mark Arnhem battle Posted: 19 Sep 2009 08:31 AM PDT Veterans of the Battle of Arnhem watch as 500 British soldiers parachute over Holland on the 65th anniversary of the operation.

'Kite Runner' Author's Trip to Afghanistan Kept Under Wraps Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:34 AM PDT KABUL -- A convoy of big white Land Cruisers roared into a dusty lane on the outskirts of Kabul last weekend. Chickens scattered, children gawked. A slight man in jeans stepped out, trailed by a film crew and several policemen with rifles. After hurried consultations, elders were produced and the...

Thaksin: Thailand risks failure Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:42 AM PDT Ousted prime minister urges Red Shirt supporters to return him to power.

Pakistan to charge Mumbai suspects Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:51 AM PDT Minister calls for India to share more intelligence on attacks' perpetrators.

Thaksin: Thailand risks failure Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:42 AM PDT Ousted prime minister urges Red Shirt supporters to return him to power.

Tuna Town in Japan Sees Falloff of Its Fish Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:49 AM PDT The dark red flesh of the Pacific bluefin tuna is called "black gold" by fishermen in Oma, Japan, but the catches are steadily dwindling.

Good Will for Obama, but Few Policy Benefits Posted: 19 Sep 2009 12:03 PM PDT Since President Obama's inauguration, foreign leaders have not gone out of their way to give him what he seeks.

Torres inspires Liverpool victory Posted: 19 Sep 2009 12:06 PM PDT Fernando Torres scores twice to help Liverpool overcome battling West Ham 3-2 in an entertaining encounter.

Is US right to block Google digital library? Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:31 AM PDT The US government objects to a deal that would allow Google to create a digital library. Send us your views.

U.S. Afghanistan commander's troops request ready Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:01 AM PDT KABUL (Reuters) - The commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan has drawn up a long-awaited and detailed request for additional troops but has not yet sent it to Washington, a spokesman said on Saturday.

Fast-lane lifestyle? Tortoise rescued from UK motorway Posted: 19 Sep 2009 08:37 AM PDT A tortoise with a taste for life in the fast lane is rescued from the M25 in Surrey.

Taiwanese jail turns away 96-year-old convict Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:05 AM PDT A Taiwanese jail reportedly turns away a 96-year-old man, saying he would not be able to look after himself behind bars.

Taiwanese jail turns away 96-year-old convict Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:05 AM PDT A Taiwanese jail reportedly turns away a 96-year-old man, saying he would not be able to look after himself behind bars.

Breaking the ice Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:41 AM PDT Asia-to-Europe Northeast Passage delights sailors

Breaking the ice Posted: 19 Sep 2009 10:41 AM PDT Asia-to-Europe Northeast Passage delights sailors

Serb unease Posted: 19 Sep 2009 07:11 AM PDT Fear of violence ends plans for Gay Pride march

Pakistan to Charge 7 in Mumbai Attacks Posted: 19 Sep 2009 11:42 AM PDT Pakistan has been under pressure from India to do more to try to bring those behind the attacks, which left 163 people dead, to justice.

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U.S. financier Pang may have killed himself-police

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• U.S. financier Pang may have killed himself-police
• Beijing cancels National Day rehearsal after disruptions
• Obama: Race not 'overriding issue' in criticism
• Ex-CIA chiefs urge Obama to drop abuse investigation
• NATO proposes new era of cooperation with Russia
• U.S. financier Pang may have killed himself - police
• Some injuries after quake near Indonesia's Bali
• Son kept NY socialite Astor in squalor - prosecutors
• Swine flu travel responses seen undermining message
• White House plays down climate finance role at G20
• Clinton says Iran faces nuclear choice
• Ahmadinejad says Holocaust a lie, Israel has no future
• Pakistan police to arrest militant sought by India
• Canadian officer charged with murdering Afghan
• African Union's weapons plea for Somalia
• Nato thaws relations with Russia
• Nepal appeals for sacrificial goats
• Top brand values fall in recession
• German minister calls Ahmadinejad disgrace to Iran
• Lockerbie bomber launches website claiming innocence

U.S. financier Pang may have killed himself-police Posted: 18 Sep 2009 11:18 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Financier Danny Pang, who died last weekend while facing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he ran a massive Ponzi scheme, likely committed suicide, police said on Friday.

Beijing cancels National Day rehearsal after disruptions Posted: 18 Sep 2009 10:46 PM PDT BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing has cancelled a final rehearsal for a massive National Day parade after disruptions caused by preparations this week in the Chinese capital shut roads and large parts of the subway system.

Obama: Race not 'overriding issue' in criticism Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday some of the opposition he faced was because of his race but denied former President Jimmy Carter's charge that racism was a leading factor in angry criticism of his healthcare agenda.

Ex-CIA chiefs urge Obama to drop abuse investigation Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Seven former heads of the CIA urged President Barack Obama on Friday to end the probe into allegations of abuse of prisoners held by the agency, arguing that it would hamper intelligence operations.

NATO proposes new era of cooperation with Russia Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO proposed a new era of cooperation with Russia on Friday, calling for joint work with Moscow and Washington on missile defence after the United States scrapped a planned anti-missile system.

U.S. financier Pang may have killed himself - police Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Financier Danny Pang, who died last weekend while facing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he ran a massive Ponzi scheme, likely committed suicide, police said on Friday.

Some injuries after quake near Indonesia's Bali Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT JAKARTA (Reuters) - An earthquake struck offshore from Indonesia's island of Bali on Saturday, causing some injuries, the meteorology agency and the health ministry said.

Son kept NY socialite Astor in squalor - prosecutors Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - The son of the late U.S. philanthropist Brooke Astor used his mother's dementia to enrich himself at the expense of her favorite charities, prosecutors said on Friday in the high-society trial.

Swine flu travel responses seen undermining message Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The global public health campaign to convey a realistic view of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic is being undermined by a babble of contradictory reactions at international airports, experts said on Friday.

White House plays down climate finance role at G20 Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The contentious issue of industrial nations providing financial support for developing countries dealing with climate change was not expected to be a major focus of next week's G20 meeting, a top White House adviser said on Friday.

Clinton says Iran faces nuclear choice Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran should use next month's talks with major powers to ease fears over its nuclear program or risk greater isolation and economic pressure, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday.

Ahmadinejad says Holocaust a lie, Israel has no future Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT TEHRAN (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the Holocaust a lie on Friday, raising the stakes against Israel just as world powers try to decide how to deal with the nuclear ambitions of an Iran in political turmoil.

Pakistan police to arrest militant sought by India Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani police plan to arrest an Islamist militant leader accused by India of masterminding last year's Mumbai attack, a move likely to help ease fraught relations with New Delhi.

Canadian officer charged with murdering Afghan Posted: 18 Sep 2009 09:46 PM PDT OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian army officer has been charged with shooting dead a wounded Afghan insurgent in October 2008, the military said on Friday. It is the first case of its kind since Canada sent troops to Afghanistan in 2002.

African Union's weapons plea for Somalia Posted: 18 Sep 2009 07:04 PM PDT The African Union has called on the international community to send weapons to the UN-backed Somali government to help it fight Islamist militants.

Nato thaws relations with Russia Posted: 18 Sep 2009 01:58 PM PDT Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has called for a new strategic partnership with Russia.

Nepal appeals for sacrificial goats Posted: 18 Sep 2009 01:22 PM PDT Nepalese officials have been ordered to bring goats to the country's capital Kathmandu so that they can be sacrificed.

Top brand values fall in recession Posted: 18 Sep 2009 08:07 AM PDT Banks and carmakers see their brand values drop sharply as the recession knocks their earnings - and their reputation.

German minister calls Ahmadinejad disgrace to Iran Posted: 18 Sep 2009 11:33 AM PDT BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemned on Friday Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's latest denial of the Holocaust, calling him a disgrace to his country.

Lockerbie bomber launches website claiming innocence Posted: 18 Sep 2009 11:33 AM PDT EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi launched a website on Friday with the aim of proving his innocence in the 1988 bombing of a U.S. airliner over Scotland in which 270 people died.

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