Disputed island claimed by sea

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• Disputed island claimed by sea
• Behind Consumer Agency Idea, a Fiery Advocate
• Live - Wednesday football
• Saudis Arrest 113 Militants Said to Have Qaeda Ties
• Researchers Identify Possible New Human Group With DNA From Bone
• Dubai World negotiates debt plan
• Nigeria's acting leader to meet ex-rebel leaders
• Meat link to climate change questioned
• Israel Confirms New Building in East Jerusalem
• Reading Scores Lag Behind Math
• Euro and Markets Feel Downgrade of Portugal’s Debt
• Genzyme Says F.D.A. Will Oversee Its Factory
• DNA identifies new ancient human
• Two Uighurs at Gitmo Go to Switzerland
• Egypt bans free mobile net calls
• Prime minister's supporters demand recount in Iraq
• Financial Overhaul Is Next Priority of Democrats
• US-Israel talks fail to solve row
• Nigeria's Acting Leader Nominates Cabinet
• Human Rights Watch says gagged by Tunisian police

Disputed island claimed by sea Posted: 24 Mar 2010 12:15 PM PDT Island claimed by both India and Bangladesh vanishes under rising sea levels.

Behind Consumer Agency Idea, a Fiery Advocate Posted: 24 Mar 2010 12:00 PM PDT If there's one thing the financial industry dislikes more than a consumer protection agency, it's the thought that Elizabeth Warren, head of Congressional oversight for TARP, might lead it.

Live - Wednesday football Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:59 AM PDT Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa are all in action in the Premier League, while Spurs and Fulham aim for the FA Cup semi-finals on a busy night of football.

Saudis Arrest 113 Militants Said to Have Qaeda Ties Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:14 AM PDT The militants, arrested over the last five months, were planning attacks in Saudi Arabia, an official said.

Researchers Identify Possible New Human Group With DNA From Bone Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:03 AM PDT The discovery stemmed from work on a child's bone buried between 48,000 and 30,000 years ago in Siberia.

Dubai World negotiates debt plan Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:21 AM PDT Creditors meet in UAE to discuss restructuring conglomerate's $26 billion debt.

Nigeria's acting leader to meet ex-rebel leaders Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:36 AM PDT ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan will meet former rebel leaders from the oil-producing Niger Delta on Friday, hoping to get a federal amnesty program back on track.

Meat link to climate change questioned Posted: 24 Mar 2010 09:32 AM PDT A scientist in the United States has questioned the impact meat and diary production has on climate change, and accused the United Nations of exaggerating the link.

Israel Confirms New Building in East Jerusalem Posted: 24 Mar 2010 10:10 AM PDT Construction of a contentious Jewish housing project in a predominantly Arab neighborhood of East Jerusalem could start at any time, officials said.

Reading Scores Lag Behind Math Posted: 24 Mar 2010 09:31 AM PDT The nation's school children made little or no progress in reading proficiency in recent years, according to the largest nationwide reading test. Why math scores have improved faster is much-debated.

Euro and Markets Feel Downgrade of Portugal’s Debt Posted: 24 Mar 2010 10:20 AM PDT Markets in Europe and on Wall Street, however, were mixed after Portugal's debt was downgraded by Fitch Ratings.

Genzyme Says F.D.A. Will Oversee Its Factory Posted: 24 Mar 2010 07:55 AM PDT Genzyme, the drug maker, is facing enforcement action, including a fine, for problems at its plant in Boston.

DNA identifies new ancient human Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:09 AM PDT Scientists identify a previously unknown type of ancient human by analysing DNA from a finger bone unearthed in a Siberian cave

Two Uighurs at Gitmo Go to Switzerland Posted: 24 Mar 2010 10:32 AM PDT The U.S. has sent two Chinese Muslim brothers to Switzerland, ending their eight years of detention at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Egypt bans free mobile net calls Posted: 24 Mar 2010 10:41 AM PDT Egypt has banned mobile VoIP calls from operators such as Skype, according to reports.

Prime minister's supporters demand recount in Iraq Posted: 24 Mar 2010 09:51 AM PDT Hundreds of people supporting the political party of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki took to the streets of Basra on Wednesday to demand a manual recount of Iraq's March 7 election.

Financial Overhaul Is Next Priority of Democrats Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:52 AM PDT The overhaul appeared to be gaining momentum as two key Republican senators said they expected a bill to pass.

US-Israel talks fail to solve row Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:17 AM PDT Differences remain between Israel and the US, following Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, says the White House.

Nigeria's Acting Leader Nominates Cabinet Posted: 24 Mar 2010 11:14 AM PDT Nigeria's acting president Goodluck Jonathan submitted a partial list of Cabinet nominees to the senate for vetting to replace the ministers he sacked last week.

Human Rights Watch says gagged by Tunisian police Posted: 24 Mar 2010 10:19 AM PDT TUNIS (Reuters) - New York-based Human Rights Watch accused Tunisian authorities on Wednesday of using police to prevent journalists attending the launch of a report critical of the government's rights record.

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Israel may replace Mossad agent expelled by UK - reports

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• Israel may replace Mossad agent expelled by UK - reports
• Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse US-Israel tensions
• U.S., Pakistan seek to turn page on caustic ties
• Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse U.S.-Israel tensions
• US to expand Mexico drugs effort
• Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse U.S.-Israel tensions
• Rio trial enters final day with spotlight on kickbacks
• Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse U.S.-Israel tensions
• U.S, Mexico eye new phase in drug war
• Greenpeace plans more actions in oil sands
• Republicans face possible risk in healthcare repeal
• UK helping Haiti to restore quake-damaged jails
• Obama signs historic healthcare overhaul into law
• Russia, China urged Iran to change nuclear stance
• U.S. Senate climate bill details still unfinished
• U.S. aviation security pick favors Israeli model
• Pentagon eyes more "humane" enforcement of gay ban
• U.N. missions in some countries broke rules - watchdog
• Manatee deaths jump to new record in Florida
• Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse US-Israel tensions

Israel may replace Mossad agent expelled by UK - reports Posted: 24 Mar 2010 12:49 AM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel may soon replace a diplomat Britain has said it will expel over the use of forged British passports by suspected killers of a Hamas commander in Dubai, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.

Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse US-Israel tensions Posted: 23 Mar 2010 11:53 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought on Tuesday to ease strained ties but their talks yielded no sign of a breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process.

U.S., Pakistan seek to turn page on caustic ties Posted: 23 Mar 2010 10:50 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Pakistan hold high-level talks on Wednesday aimed at reversing decades of mistrust, but tensions over issues from nuclear cooperation to security are still expected to taint relations.

Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse U.S.-Israel tensions Posted: 23 Mar 2010 09:18 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought on Tuesday to ease strained ties but their talks yielded no sign of a breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process.

US to expand Mexico drugs effort Posted: 23 Mar 2010 07:51 PM PDT US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledges a broader effort to help Mexico fight the deadly trade by drugs gangs.

Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse U.S.-Israel tensions Posted: 23 Mar 2010 07:18 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday in a bid to ease strained ties but with dim hopes for any breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process.

Rio trial enters final day with spotlight on kickbacks Posted: 23 Mar 2010 06:18 PM PDT SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Four Rio Tinto steel executives who admitted taking bribes to conduct business in China face a last day in court on Wednesday that focuses on allegations of stealing commercial secrets.

Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse U.S.-Israel tensions Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday in a bid to ease strained ties but with dim hopes for any breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process.

U.S, Mexico eye new phase in drug war Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:47 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised on Tuesday to help Mexico broaden a drug war that has failed to curb traffickers' increasingly deadly power along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Greenpeace plans more actions in oil sands Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:47 PM PDT CALGARY (Reuters) - Greenpeace plans to launch more short-term actions to disrupt production in the Canadian oil sands over frustration with government handling of the industry, an activist with the environmental watchdog organization said on Tuesday.

Republicans face possible risk in healthcare repeal Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican lawmakers vowed on Tuesday to try to repeal President Barack Obama's landmark U.S. healthcare overhaul but a new poll suggested they may run the risk of a voter backlash in advance of the November election.

UK helping Haiti to restore quake-damaged jails Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:47 PM PDT PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Britain is helping Haiti to rebuild and improve its prisons damaged in the Jan. 12 earthquake as part of overall British assistance to the disaster-struck nation that has reached 150 million pounds ($224 million dollars), a junior UK minister said on Tuesday.

Obama signs historic healthcare overhaul into law Posted: 23 Mar 2010 05:17 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A jubilant President Barack Obama signed the most sweeping U.S. social policy legislation in decades into law on Tuesday, putting his name on a healthcare bill that will help shape his legacy and the Democrats' chances of holding on to power in Congress.

Russia, China urged Iran to change nuclear stance Posted: 23 Mar 2010 04:51 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China have quietly made clear to the Iranian government they want Tehran to change its approach to the nuclear issue and accept a U.N. atomic fuel offer, Western diplomats said on Tuesday.

U.S. Senate climate bill details still unfinished Posted: 23 Mar 2010 04:51 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senators negotiating a bill to address global warming fears and encourage the use of more alternative energy in the United States struggled over details on Tuesday as lawmakers approached a two-week break without a full legislative proposal yet in hand.

U.S. aviation security pick favors Israeli model Posted: 23 Mar 2010 04:17 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's nominee to oversee security at U.S. airports said on Tuesday he wants to shift screening closer to the Israeli model to include more behavior detection in a bid to thwart terrorism plots.

Pentagon eyes more "humane" enforcement of gay ban Posted: 23 Mar 2010 04:17 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon, ahead of any repeal of the U.S. military's ban on gays in its ranks, will likely announce steps this week that may soften the blow on homosexuals affected by the "don't ask, don't tell" law.

U.N. missions in some countries broke rules - watchdog Posted: 23 Mar 2010 03:47 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. missions in several world troublespots neglected proper security procedures and financial controls, exposing the world body to unnecessary risks, according to an internal report made public on Tuesday.

Manatee deaths jump to new record in Florida Posted: 23 Mar 2010 03:47 PM PDT MIAMI (Reuters) - At least 431 manatees have died in Florida waters so far this year, exceeding in less than three months the total for any full calendar year on record, authorities said on Tuesday.

Obama, Netanyahu seek to defuse US-Israel tensions Posted: 23 Mar 2010 03:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday in a bid to ease strained ties but with dim hopes for any breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process.

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