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Russia, Georgia start talks seen lasting years
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:54 am
GENEVA (Reuters) - Russia and Georgia started talks on Wednesday to resolve tensions over breakaway regions that led to a war in August, and one senior official predicted negotiations could take years. […]
Indian navy destroys pirate boat, more ships taken
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:28 am
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - An Indian warship destroyed a pirate ship in the Gulf of Aden and gunmen from Somalia seized two more vessels despite a large international naval presence off their lawless count. […]
U.N. says Congo rebels pulling back "in hundreds"
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:23 am
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Congolese Tutsi rebels were pulling back south “in the hundreds” from frontline positions in North Kivu province in a gesture to support a United Nations peace initiative, a U.N.. […]
China seeks to curb unrest amid global crisis
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:14 am
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has told police to ensure stability amid the global financial crisis after thousands of people attacked police and government offices in a northwestern city in unrest trigger. […]
Russia lawmakers approve longer presidential term
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:11 am
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A proposal to extend the Russian president’s term by two years moved closer to becoming law on Wednesday when the lower house of parliament approved it on its penultimate reading.
Strong quake strikes Panama, no damage reported
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:52 am
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude and at a depth of 30 miles struck Panama near the Costa Rica border overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Wednesday.
Israel rebuffs U.N. calls to open Gaza crossings
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:27 am
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Wednesday rebuffed a call by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip through crossings Israel has. […]
High in the Holy Land, a Biblical view of peace
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:22 am
ELI, West Bank (Reuters) - When God ordered Abraham to slaughter a son, the angel of the Lord stepped in at the last minute to stay his hand. Was it a test of faith, or had Abraham’s imagination simpl. […]
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Shock at Kenya prisoner beatings
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:10 am
Kenya’s prisons service says it is shocked at a video showing warders beating inmates, one of whom later died.
Prophet cartoon row in Indonesia
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:02 am
Indonesia demands that a blogging website remove cartoons that depict the Muslim Prophet Muhammad in sexual situations.
Clashes at China ‘land protest’
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:00 am
Police are attacked in China’s Gansu province during protests against the demolition of homes, state media report.
Fresh Russia-Georgia talks begin
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:50 am
Russia and Georgia open a new round of talks in Geneva aimed at restoring security after their conflict over South Ossetia.
Walcott faces anxious injury wait
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:38 am
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott could be out for up to three months after dislocating his right shoulder during England training.
UN head fears over Gaza blockade
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:23 am
UN chief Ban Ki-moon tells Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert he is deeply concerned over conditions in the blockaded Gaza Strip.
Politkovskaya trial doors closed
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:10 am
The trial of three men over the murder of Russian reporter and Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya is closed to the public.
Nigerian army gunrunners get life
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:50 am
A military court in Nigeria sentences six soldiers to life in prison for selling thousands of guns to suspected oil militants.
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Bodies, pillaging testify to Congo’s chaotic war (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:08 am
AP - Congolese rebels planning talks with the army Wednesday will consider a demarcation zone to keep the forces apart, a rebel spokesman said, suggesting there may be hope that Congo’s latest war was. […]
Diplomats: IAEA to circulate Syria, Iran reports (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:08 am
AP - Diplomats say that the U.N nuclear watchdog agency is expected to circulate reports on Syria and Iran later in the day.
UK government unveils plan for sex trade crackdown (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:05 am
AP - The British government announced plans Wednesday to “name and shame” people who visit prostitutes and make it illegal to pay for sex with women forced into prostitution measures that sex worke. […]
Indian navy sinks suspected pirate ‘mother ship’ (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 6:04 am
AP - An Indian naval vessel sank a suspected pirate “mother ship” Wednesday in the Gulf of Aden and chased two attack boats into the night, officials said, yet more violence in the lawless seas where. […]
FDA opens new China office (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:53 am
AP - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened an office Wednesday in China’s capital its first outside the United States as part of a new global strategy to ensure the safety of trillions of. […]
Suspected US missile strike kills 6 in Pakistan (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:40 am
AP - A suspected U.S. missile strike hit a village deep inside Pakistani territory Wednesday, officials said, killing six alleged militants and indicating American willingness to pursue insurgents bey. […]
Small Iraqi party says it will not support US pact (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 5:15 am
AP - A small Shiite party said Wednesday that a U.S.-Iraqi security pact allowing American troops to stay in Iraq for three more years infringes on Iraqi sovereignty, and vowed to vote against the dea. […]
Obama calls Palestinian leader, says peace vital (AP)
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 4:53 am
AP - A Palestinian negotiator says U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has called the Palestinian president and told him that peace is a vital interest for Israelis and Palestinians.
