Tiger's Fate Snarls Pakistan Campaign

Tiger's Fate Snarls Pakistan Campaign


Tiger's Fate Snarls Pakistan Campaign

Posted: 09 May 2013 10:48 AM PDT

The reported death of a white tiger used at campaign rallies for former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif—which was evidently premature—has snarled his election campaign.

Tourists Head to a Newly Affordable Japan

Posted: 09 May 2013 11:48 AM PDT

With a dollar now fetching ¥100, Japan's reputation as a prohibitively expensive place to visit is changing, turbocharging a tourism industry seen as a growth engine for the maturing economy.

Photos of the Day: May 9

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:39 PM PDT

In today's pictures, a spider sits on a plant in Jordan, Palestinian beekeepers tend to the hive, soldiers celebrate Victory Day in Belarus, and more.

Republicans demand Benghazi email

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:42 PM PDT

Republicans demand more information about an attack on the US mission in Benghazi, as Secretary of State John Kerry vows to leave no stone unturned.

Up to 3,000 African peacekeepers killed in Somalia since 2007: U.N.

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:29 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - As many as 3,000 African Union peacekeepers have been killed in Somalia in recent years in an attempt to end an Islamist insurgency and bring stability to the Horn of Africa nation, a senior U.N. official said on Thursday.

YouTube launches subscription fees

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:16 PM PDT

YouTube is launching a pilot programme for a small number of partners to offer channels with subscription fees starting at $0.99 a month.

Focus Turns to 3 Suspects in $50 Million Belgian Diamond Robbery

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:49 PM PDT

Investigators in three countries continued unraveling the plot behind a brazen $50 million diamond robbery in Belgium in February.
    


U.S. Charges Man Linked to Canadian Train Attack Plot With Visa Violations

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:40 PM PDT

U.S. authorities on Thursday filed visa fraud charges against a Tunisian man who prosecutors said had met with a key figure in an alleged plot to blow up a railroad line in Canada.
    


Dollar Breaches 100 Yen

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT

The weaker yen has been a boon to some Japanese companies, as the new policy efforts contributed to a rally in the country's stock market.
    

Iran envoy to Cyprus recalled after extradition to U.S.

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran has recalled its ambassador to Cyprus for consultations after an Iranian national was recently extradited from the island to the United States on suspicion of violating U.N. arms sanctions, Cyprus's foreign minister said on Thursday.

Gold's Fall Puts Pressure On South Africa Mines

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:50 PM PDT

The recent plunge in gold prices has significantly raised the stakes in talks between South Africa's gold mine operators and mine workers, set to kick off Friday when the country's National Union of Mineworkers plans to present a claim for a double-digit pay rise.

The Lede: Imran Khan Gives Speech From Hospital as Pakistan Vote Nears

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:31 PM PDT

Mr. Khan's speech took advantage of a final opportunity to campaign before Pakistan's general elections on Saturday.
    




Dollar Breaches 100 Yen

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:13 PM PDT

The weaker yen has been a boon to some Japanese companies, as the new policy efforts contributed to a rally in the country's stock market.
    




Abducted European hostages freed in Yemen

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:43 PM PDT

Kidnapped in Sanaa in December, the Finnish couple and Austrian student were freed near the Omani border.

Qatar jails a Nepali teacher on charges of insulting Islam

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:08 PM PDT

A Nepali teacher who taught chemistry at Qatar Academy has been jailed in Doha on felony charges for insulting Islam.

Dorje Gurung, who has taught chemistry to middle and high school students in the United States, Britain and Australia, appeared in a Doha court on Thursday. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison, according to Doha News.

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Surreal, 100-year-old footage shows Jerusalem as you've never seen it

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:07 PM PDT

JERUSALEM Though it's only a few seconds long, the video of a bustling street within Jerusalem's Old City walls caught in black-and-white footage shot exactly 100 years ago this month may be what makes this recently restored film most striking.

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Hezbollah leader vows to get more weapons in wake of Israeli strike

Posted: 09 May 2013 11:49 AM PDT

BEIRUT — Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah vowed Thursday that Syria would provide the Shiite Lebanese movement with even more powerful weapons to supplement those destroyed by Israel in a series of airstrikes against Damascus over the weekend, but he refrained from threatening retaliation for the attacks.

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Bulgarians Disillusioned Ahead of Vote

Posted: 09 May 2013 01:08 PM PDT

Mass protests in Bulgaria against austerity measures and energy costs forced out the government in February. Elections set for Sunday could lead to more political turmoil.

Museum of Modern Art Reconsiders Razing of Folk Art Museum

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:01 PM PDT

The Museum of Modern Art said it would rethink its decision to demolish its next-door neighbor, the former home of the American Folk Art Museum, to make room for an expansion.
    

5 reasons Syria looks more dangerous

Posted: 09 May 2013 08:28 AM PDT

While the world's attention was focused on Boston and North Korea, the conflict in Syria entered a new phase -- one that threatens to embroil its neighbors and pose complex challenges to the United States.

Pakistan Taliban plan to attack landmark election

Pakistan Taliban plan to attack landmark election


Pakistan Taliban plan to attack landmark election

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:31 AM PDT

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's Taliban plan to carry out suicide bombings during Saturday's election in a bid to undermine the poll, according to a letter from the leader of the militant group.

Malaysia rally speakers may be charged: police

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:23 AM PDT

Police said Thursday that speakers at a mass rally led by Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to protest against alleged election fraud could face sedition charges.

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The Samsung Galaxy SIV high on features but too low on storage say first users

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:22 AM PDT

Early adopters are disappointed that the 16GB version of Samsung's latest flagship phone only has around 8GB of usable storage once the device's operating system and pre-installed apps are taken into account.

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YouTube launches interactive trends map

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:19 AM PDT

If you want to know the most popular video clip in New York last night or whether the average teenager prefers the Simpsons or South Park, then YouTube Trends Map is the service for you.

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PCs are becoming a touchy subject

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:17 AM PDT

Announcements from Acer, Asus and even Bill Gates show that touch interface and price cuts are what will reinvigorate the personal computer market.

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Vegemite sandwich lobbed at Australian prime minister

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:12 AM PDT

Investigations were under way Thursday into who lobbed Vegemite sandwiches at the Australian prime minister as she toured a Queensland school.

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Austrian gets 29-million-euro tax bill by mistake

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:11 AM PDT

A 22-year-old Austrian had the shock of his life when he received a tax bill for more than 29 million euros ($38 million), a newspaper reported Wednesday.

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Tourists escape axe attack at historic Polish castle

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:11 AM PDT

Tourists visiting a Polish castle in the southern city of Krakow Wednesday narrowly escaped an attack by an axe-wielding local whom police dubbed "a madman".

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Be rational

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:08 AM PDT

Since we have seen so many differences and contradictions through the election, we should rationally find out the solutions together, instead of letting hatred, confrontation and extreme emotions to continue growing and bring instability to the country.

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Malaysian exports to stay weak: MIDF Research

Posted: 09 May 2013 12:02 AM PDT

MIDF Research Sdn Bhd expects the drag on Malaysia's exports to continue to remain weak in the coming months.

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VIDEO: 'It's the saddest phone call I ever had'

Posted: 08 May 2013 11:23 PM PDT

A top US official who was in Libya during a deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi has given the first public account of the event.

Seven dead in Indonesian anti-terror raids

Posted: 08 May 2013 11:32 PM PDT

Indonesian police have shot dead seven terror suspects in raids over the past two days, including several with alleged links to a plot to bomb the Myanmar embassy, officials said Thursday.

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Japan's ANA to resume Dreamliner service on June 1

Posted: 08 May 2013 11:28 PM PDT

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA), the biggest customer of Boeing's glitch-hit Dreamliner, confirmed on Thursday that it would restart flights with the modified high-tech plane at the start of next month.

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Pakistani army vows to protect voters in landmark election

Posted: 08 May 2013 10:52 PM PDT

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's military said on Thursday it will send tens of thousands of troops to polling stations and counting centres to prevent the Taliban from disrupting Saturday's election after the insurgent group's attacks in the campaign killed over 100 people.

Bangladesh factory fire kills eight; collapse toll tops 900

Posted: 08 May 2013 10:34 PM PDT

DHAKA (Reuters) - Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900.

"Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibit

Posted: 08 May 2013 10:31 PM PDT

(United States, New York-AFP) - Array. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2013.

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From rural to urban areas

Posted: 08 May 2013 10:26 PM PDT

Voters have the right to vote and the government should serve the people. How could they be labeled as "ungrateful"? Chinese voters voted for the BN in the 1999 and 2004 general elections but this time, the BN lost some votes. The ruling coalition should review the reasons behind it.

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Malaysia's Anwar calls for nationwide protest tour

Posted: 08 May 2013 10:05 PM PDT

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim called a protest tour over elections he says the ruling regime stole, as the White House urged authorities to "address concerns" about voter fraud.

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Eight killed in Bangladesh factory fire

Posted: 08 May 2013 09:25 PM PDT

DHAKA, May 9 — Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a garment factory in an industrial district of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, police and an industry association official said today. The fire, which broke out overnight in the Mirpur area, occurred two weeks after more than 780 people were killed in a factory collapse outside the ...
    


Selangor residents want new MB to strive for racial unity, harmony

Posted: 08 May 2013 09:45 PM PDT

It's anyone's guess as to who would be appointed as Selangor Menteri Besar and the puzzle will only be resolved a week from now.

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