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New Maldives leader stresses "no coup" in paradise islands
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 10:02 am
MALE (Reuters) – The new president of the Maldives stressed on Wednesday that he did not take power in the Indian Ocean resort islands in a coup and said that his succession was in line with the const. […]
Gandhi dynasty scion takes on low caste "queen" in India vote
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:53 am
AYODHYA, India (Reuters) – Millions of voters went to the polls in India’s most populous and politically important state on Wednesday, the first stage of an election that tests support for Prime Minis. […]
U.S. to move Marines to Guam despite Futenma delay
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:30 am
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States said on Wednesday they have started talks to transfer U.S. Marines to Guam from the southern Japan island of Okinawa despite little progress being made on. […]
Exclusive: Trafigura deals in disputed Sudanese oil
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:20 am
GENEVA (Reuters) – Swiss-based commodities trader Trafigura has bought oil which the South Sudanese government claims was seized by Sudan, its northern neighbor and former civil war foe, industry sour. […]
Exclusive: Malaysian exporters halt palm oil supply to Iran
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:14 am
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian palm oil exporters have stopped supplying Iran with most of the 30,000 tonnes of the food staple the Middle Eastern country buys each month, or about half its demand. […]
Air France to cancel 40 percent of long-haul flights
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:10 am
PARIS (Reuters) – Air France said on Wednesday it expected to cancel up to 40 percent of its long-haul flights and up to 30 percent of shorter flights as a pilot strike ran into its third day.
Attacks in Syria’s Homs resume after Russian peace foray
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 8:58 am
AMMAN (Reuters) – Armored forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad killed at least 47 civilians as they thrust into Homs on Wednesday, firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts,. […]
Chinese official takes "leave" in blow to ambitious Bo Xilai
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 8:57 am
BEIJING (Reuters) – The ambitious Communist Party chief of Chongqing in southwest China, Bo Xilai, was hit by a political storm on Wednesday after his deputy and long-time ally took “leave” amid rumor. […]
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Rumours over top China policeman
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:56 am
A top Chinese policeman in charge of a major crackdown on organised crime goes on leave, amid rumours of an investigation and a bid for asylum.
Nissan profits up on global sales
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:50 am
Nissan reports a 3.6% rise its profit for the October to December quarter despite disruptions caused by floods in Thailand.
Glamorgan approach Aussie Johnson
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:45 am
Glamorgan enquire about signing Australia pace bowler Mitchell Johnson for this season’s Twenty20 campaign.
Airbus to make A380 crack checks
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:43 am
Aircraft maker Airbus has been ordered to check the wings of all A380 superjumbo planes currently in service.
Key polls begin in Uttar Pradesh
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:42 am
Crucial assembly elections are under way in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, a major test of support for the ruling Congress party.
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Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:41 am
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Brazil police strike talks fail
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:41 am
Talks to end a police strike in the Brazilian state of Bahia break down, as troops blockade the state assembly occupied by striking officers.
RBS boss: I considered resigning
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:40 am
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive, Stephen Hester, tells the BBC he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.
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European agency orders more A380 wing part checks (AP)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 10:04 am
AP – Europe’s air safety authority is calling for checks on the entire fleet of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets for cracks on parts inside the wings — extending a previous order to check nearly a third. […]
New Maldives leader stresses "no coup" in paradise islands (Reuters)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 10:02 am
Reuters – The new president of the Maldives stressed on Wednesday that he did not take power in the Indian Ocean resort islands in a coup and said that his succession was in line with the constitution. […]
Tainted brew kills 22 in east India, sickens more (AP)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 10:00 am
AP – Officials say at least 22 people have died and more are sick after drinking toxic bootleg liquor made from cough medicine in eastern India.
South Africa’s close ties to Iran under scrutiny (AP)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:56 am
AP – The West’s increasing pressure on Iran has meant scrutiny for South African businesses that operate in the Middle Eastern nation accused of having nuclear ambitions.
Gandhi dynasty scion takes on low caste "queen" in India vote (Reuters)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:53 am
Reuters – Millions of voters went to the polls in India’s most populous and politically important state on Wednesday, the first stage of an election that tests support for Prime Minister Manmohan Sing. […]
US, Japan pave way to send Marines to Guam (AP)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:47 am
AP – Japan and the United States have agreed to review a pact linking the closure of a major U.S. Marine base on Okinawa with the transfer of thousands of troops to the U.S. territory of Guam.
U.S. to move Marines to Guam despite Futenma delay (Reuters)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:30 am
Reuters – Japan and the United States said on Wednesday they have started talks to transfer U.S. Marines to Guam from the southern Japan island of Okinawa despite little progress being made on the pla. […]
Russia: Assad wants his VP to speak to opposition (AP)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:20 am
AP – Russia’s foreign minister says that Syrian President Bashar Assad wants his vice president to hold talks with the opposition forces.
