 Rally crowd in Iraq cheered by end to US troopsTens of thousands of people have attended a mass rally in Iraq to cheer the cessation of US troop movements in the country.
The celebration rally was organized by Iraq's Hezbollah movement to... | |
 Washington police close camp near PresidentPolice in Washington have closed down a large camping area containing members of the "Occupy" movement.
The encampment, one of the biggest protest areas in the United States, was only a few blocks... |
 Putin supporters show up in large numbersA conspicuous show of support has been made for Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Around 140,000 people attended a rally on Saturday in which placards were raised announcing Putin as a man... |
 Evidence of Iranian nuclear ambitions sketchyMany of us doubt that Iran is on the way to building a nuclear bomb.
Trying to find the truth is not easy. It was a bit of a one sided conversation since I don't know the inner workings of the... |
 Church bishops to discuss prevention of child abuse Leaders of the Roman Catholic church in Rome are gathering to attend a conference on sexual abuse of minors within the Church.
They will attend a prayer service for victims of sexual abuse and... |
 Nevada Republicans expected to go with Romney in big wayVoting is underway in the western U.S. state of Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, with members of the party choosing the candidate they want to see take on President Barack Obama in... |
| UN report says Afghan civilian death toll rises for fifth year in row A UN report has claimed that the number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) documented... |
| India observes World Cancer Day World Cancer Day was observed in India on Saturday, and saw the participation of cancer patients and locals in different events aimed at spreading a message of fighting against the deadly disease... |
| Russia, China veto UN resolution demanding Syrian President Assad to step down Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to step down in the wake of his government's deadly crackdown on protestors.
Thirteen of... |
| Russia, China kill India-backed resolution on Syria As a UN Security Council draft resolution to pressure Syria failed after China and Russia voted against it, India said it backed the motion as it favoured resolving the crisis through a Syrian-led... |
| Obama urges Syrian president to stop killings US President Barack Obama has called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop the killings in the country and step aside for a democratic transition in the Middle East nation.
Obama said the... |
| China regrets UNSC ignoring Russia's proposal on Syria draft China Saturday voiced its regret that Russia's proposal on a Syria draft resolution was not taken into account by the other members of the UN Security Council.
Li Baodong, China's permanent... |
| US 'disgusted' by Russia, China veto on Syria resolution US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice said she was "disgusted" by the Russian and Chinese veto on a UN Security Council resolution on Syria that urges President Bashar al-Assad to step down.
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 Plug pulled on Iranian oil exportsIran will stop its oil exports to Europe, Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi said Saturday.
The development comes after the European Union endorsed the measures adopted by the foreign ministers of the... |
 Pentagon rounds on whistle blowerA private in the U.S. Army is to face a court martial after leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks.
Private First Class Bradley Manning, 24, has been in prison since his arrest one-and-a-half... |
| UNSC draft on Syria sends unbalanced signal: Russia Russian ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin said he vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Syria because "it sends an unbalanced signal", and called for an "objective" UN resolution that... |
 Syrian forces kill hundreds in renewed wave of violenceIn the worst violence of the near year-long crackdown by government forces, Syrian security forces have launched a massive attack on the people of Homs.
Using heavy artillery, the Syrian forces... |
| Abu Dhabi to host aviation expo The UAE will host an international aviation exhibition March 6-8 in Abu Dhabi, it was announced Saturday.
It will be the region's first aviation expo, organiser Al Bateen Executive Airport... |
| Unesco to help draft Myanmar media law Myanmar will draft a media law with help from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), the official media reported Saturday.
The information ministry is drafting the law in... |
| PCB chief asks England to host tri-series with India, Pakistan Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has proposed that the England and Wales Cricket Board hosts a one-day tri-series involving Pakistan and India next year, during the recent International... |
| 3,021 Afghan civilians killed in 2011: UN A total of 3,021 civilians were killed in terrorism-related violence in 2011 in Afghanistan, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in its annual report Saturday.
The figure indicates... |
| Australia works out on best 'blend of players' for T20 World Cup Australia is working on finding the best blend of players for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka this September.
The Australian team utilized the two Twenty20 matches against India to... |
| High-precision map of Milky Way's magnetic fields charted In a new study, an international team of scientists pooled their radio observations into a database to produce the highest precision map to date of the magnetic field within our own Milky Way... |
| Philippine extremist planning attacks when killed MANILA, Philippines -; Two Philippine security officials say a key Abu Sayyaf commander killed in a U.S.-backed airstrike was planning terror attacks when he was slain. Abu Sayyaf commander Umbra... |
| Afghan officials: US soldier shoots Afghan guard KABUL, Afghanistan -; Afghan officials say an American soldier has shot and killed an Afghan guard at a base in the country's north, apparently because the American thought his Afghan colleague... |
| Britain on Snow Alert as Cold Wave Sweeps Europe Sheep in snow near Tunstall in Yorkshire as forecasters warn of severe weather over the weekend Photo: PA Heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures have affected most parts of the UK's road network,... |
| Six Nations 2012: Ireland not out for World Cup revenge against Wales The routine is familiar. Much as mischievous members of the press and public like to stir things up, to set each match within a broader narrative - in short, to heighten levels of drama - the players... |
| Nato goes ahead with Europe-based missile plans despite Russia's fears Nato leaders yesterday downplayed Russian fears that a new Europe-based missile defence system represents a threat to Moscow, while vowing to move ahead with it.Nato Secretary... |
| Bloc backs Argentina over Falklands Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other leaders in the left-leaning ALBA bloc have backed Argentina in its long-running dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.Argentine foreign minister... |
| Romney rolls to easy win in Nevada Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.The caucuses... |
| Kearney wins U.S. gold in World Cup dual moguls PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Hannah Kearney won her 14th consecutive World Cup gold, claiming the dual moguls title Saturday night at the freestyle event at Deer Valley Resort. Kearney edged... |
| Romney rolls to easy win in Nevada vote REPUBLICAN presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney has cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep... |
| NewsWatch: U.S. stocks follow win streak with focus on Europe Money managers and strategists chime in on the prospects for the U.S. financial sector and how they are approaching these stocks, which have enjoyed a strong... |
| Opposition angered as Chavez celebrates coup 1 of 4. Venezuelan soldiers march during a military parade to commemorate the 20th anniversary President Hugo Chavez's failed coup attempt in Caracas February 4,... |
| Analysis: Singapore faces growing pains as setbacks pile up SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Senior officials arrested in a corruption investigation. Subway commuters trapped underground without light or proper ventilation. Flooded roads in the financial... |
| IMF notes Saudi role in stabilizing world economy The head of the International Monetary Fund has hailed Saudi Arabia's role in supporting the world economy, following meetings with the country's king and top finance officials. IMF... |
| Romney Rolls to Easy Win in Nevada GOP Caucuses Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to a decisive victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to... |
| Gingrich Says He's Staying in GOP Race Defeated in the Nevada caucuses, Newt Gingrich brushed aside all talk of quitting the Republican presidential race and said he hopes a series of victories will enable him to catch up with... |
| With job spurt, US economy races ahead of Europe recession taking hold in parts of Europe. Analysts said that in the United States, where the economy added 243,000 net new jobs in January to pull down the unemployment rate to 8.3 percent, the... |
| International Bank of Qatar's net... The International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) has posted a 25% increase in full-year net profit to QR573m ($157.3m), compared with QR458m a year earlier. Total customer deposits climbed 22% year-on-year to... |
| Middle East injects $180Bn into 113... New power, water, and energy projects valued at $180bn are underway or at the planning stages in the Middle East, as the UAE forges ahead with 20 projects worth $34.2bn. Spearheaded by the $20bn... |
| Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria BEIRUT (AP) -- Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending Syria's bloodshed, despite international outrage Saturday over a devastating bombardment of the city of... |
| Chavez and allies back Argentina on Falklands CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other leaders in the left-leaning ALBA bloc backed Argentina on Saturday in its long-running dispute with Britain over the Falkland... |
| Dominican migrant boat overturns; at least 10 dead SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- An overloaded boat carrying migrants from the Dominican Republic overturned in the pre-dawn darkness Saturday off the coast of the Caribbean country, killing... |
| Lynchburg man faces federal charges in international child-porn ring LYNCHBURG -- A Lynchburg man has been charged in connection with an international child pornography distribution ring, according to indictments unsealed in U.S. District Court. Jesse Leon Coleman,... |
| Weight of the world The first diet guides are traced back to ancient Greece, where scholars recommended healthy lifestyles based on - surprise! - moderate food consumption and exercise. Excluding the more outlandish... |
| But extroverts destroy the world Extroverts are such a pain and a poison that we feel Virgil Starkwell’s agony when, in "Take the Money and Run," he breaks the rules while working on a chain gang and "for... |
| Syrian embassies under attack As news of the bloodshed in Homs reverberated around the world yesterday, angry scenes erupted outside Syrian embassies and diplomatic... |
