Thailand deploys 50,000-strong force ahead of protests (AFP) 3/11/2010 6:18:26 AM +00:00

AFP - Thai authorities Thursday began deploying 50,000 troops on the streets of Bangkok ahead of rallies by anti-government protesters that they fear could turn violent, the deputy prime minister said.

Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years (AP) 3/11/2010 6:17:29 AM +00:00

AP - The foreclosure crisis isn't over, but the pace of growth may finally be slowing down.

Greeks stage fresh general strike3/11/2010 5:34:32 AM +00:00
Public and transport services grind to a halt in Greece as workers stage a second strike in protest at austerity measures.

Law bars Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi from elections3/11/2010 5:31:30 AM +00:00
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- A decision by Myanmar's military junta to bar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from upcoming elections drew sharp criticism from around the world, with one of the country's Southeast Asian neighbors Thursday calling it "a complete farce."...

Vladimir Putin in key India visit3/11/2010 5:16:40 AM +00:00
Russian PM Vladimir Putin is due in India for talks expected to focus on arms and energy contracts.

India rebel offensive intensifies3/11/2010 5:09:29 AM +00:00
Indian security forces step up their operations against Maoist rebels in eastern states, security officials say.

'Big Mike' draws tears, cheers on 'American Idol' (AP) 3/11/2010 4:57:41 AM +00:00

AP - Michael "Big Mike" Lynche made Kara DioGuardi cry and turned the rest of the "American Idol" judges giddy with a moving performance of "This Woman's Work."

Burma election laws condemned3/11/2010 4:53:57 AM +00:00
Burma's election laws provoke widespread condemnation, but military rulers re-open opposition party offices.

Kidd, Mavs beat Nets for 13th straight victory (AP) 3/11/2010 4:49:37 AM +00:00

AP - Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night.

Pelosi: Dems close on health care agreement (AP) 3/11/2010 4:46:42 AM +00:00

AP - Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.

Senate passes $149 billion for jobless aid (Reuters) 3/11/2010 4:45:06 AM +00:00
Reuters - The Senate on Wednesday passed a $149 billion package of jobless aid and tax breaks, as Democrats continued efforts to lower the 9.7 percent unemployment rate before congressional elections in November.

"JihadJane" accused of terror plot in Sweden (Reuters) 3/11/2010 4:28:48 AM +00:00
Reuters - A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with plotting to kill a Swedish man and trying to recruit fighters via the Internet to commit violent attacks overseas, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.

LibDems set out post-election demands: report3/11/2010 4:06:48 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - The leader of Britain's third largest party set out the "tests" he would set the ruling Labour party and opposition Conservatives for a deal if neither party won an outright majority in the looming election.

Nigeria charges over Jos killings3/11/2010 4:00:48 AM +00:00
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.

Pakistan drone raid 'kills 12'3/11/2010 3:45:41 AM +00:00
Two missile strikes by US drone aircraft kill at least 12 suspected militants in north-west Pakistan, security officials say

White House continues to slam insurers3/10/2010 10:26:19 PM -05:00
President Obama is turning up the heat on private health insurers again, taking his increasingly populist health care overhaul pitch on the road to Missouri.

Ex-Nigeria president explains violence3/10/2010 10:24:40 PM -05:00
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that this week's explosion of violence is not driven by religious tensions between Christians and Muslims.

Israel under pressure as prospects of talks fade (AFP) 3/11/2010 3:18:22 AM +00:00

AFP - Prospects for indirect Israeli-Palestinian talks lay in tatters after the Arab League came out against them unless Israel reversed its plans to build more settler homes in the occupied territories.

Ex-Toyota lawyer: Documents withheld3/10/2010 10:11:33 PM -05:00
When former in-house defense attorney Dimitrios Biller resigned from his top post at Toyota, he walked out with something potentially more valuable than his nearly $4 million severance package.

Barbie goes mad for "Mad Men"3/11/2010 3:03:45 AM +00:00
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Look out Ken, there's a new man in Barbie's life. In fact, there are two of them, and they are "Mad Men".

Fast railway to link London, Birmingham3/11/2010 2:56:08 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis will Thursday publish the government's proposed route for a high speed rail link between London and Birmingham.

Calif. boy who called 911 thanks dispatcher (AP) 3/11/2010 2:43:55 AM +00:00

AP - A 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom while armed robbers threatened his parents hugged and high-fived on Wednesday the sheriff's dispatcher who took his call.

Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person3/11/2010 2:40:33 AM +00:00
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, jumping past Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the first person from a developing nation to top the list, according to Forbes magazine....

Chile's new leader to be sworn in3/11/2010 2:34:09 AM +00:00
Chilean tycoon Sebastian Pinera will be sworn in as president, with a major post-earthquake rebuilding effort ahead of him.

Pa. suspect: Caretaker by day, 'Jihad Jane' online (AP) 3/11/2010 2:25:55 AM +00:00

AP - Colleen LaRose spent long days caring for her boyfriend's father in a second-floor apartment in Pennsburg, a small town north of Philadelphia.

Spike in Prius complaints may not be all it seems (AP) 3/11/2010 2:25:55 AM +00:00

AP - Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.

House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium (AP) 3/11/2010 2:25:49 AM +00:00

AP - House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts.

US-Israel row highlights quandary over settlements3/11/2010 2:25:39 AM +00:00
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S. failure to rein in Israeli settlement ambitions and deepened Palestinian suspicions that the United States is too weak to broker a deal....

Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal (AP) 3/11/2010 2:25:36 AM +00:00

AP - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered real military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.

US-Israel row highlights quandary over settlements (AP) 3/11/2010 2:25:31 AM +00:00

AP - An open diplomatic row during the visit of Vice President Joe Biden has shined a spotlight on the U.S. failure to rein in Israeli settlement ambitions and deepened Palestinian suspicions that the United States is too weak to broker a deal.

Mexican shakes up world rich list3/11/2010 2:24:19 AM +00:00
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.

Mardell's America3/11/2010 2:06:59 AM +00:00
'Open carry' activists do weekly shop with a gun

Obama: Time for talk is over on healthcare bill (Reuters) 3/11/2010 1:51:01 AM +00:00

Reuters - President Barack Obama declared on Wednesday the "time for talk is over" and urged the U.S. Congress to vote on healthcare as his health secretary directly challenged insurers to forgo profits to make coverage more affordable.

'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 383/10/2010 8:41:27 PM -05:00
Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.

Brazil leader rapped for stance on Cuba dissidents3/11/2010 1:37:02 AM +00:00
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's president came under withering criticism Wednesday at home and in Cuba for his deference to the island's communist government over political prisoners and hunger strikes for human rights....

Church abuse scandal reaches pope's brother3/11/2010 1:10:15 AM +00:00
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Church abuse scandals in Germany have reached the older brother of Pope Benedict XVI and are creeping ever closer to the pontiff himself....

Retailers to shine light on consumer health3/11/2010 1:03:15 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Updates from three of Britain's biggest retailers will shed more light on the strength of consumer spending after a weather-impacted start to 2010 and their fears that the upcoming election could hit confidence.

DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'3/11/2010 1:00:32 AM +00:00
Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say.

Obama: Haiti situation 'remains dire'3/10/2010 7:51:04 PM -05:00
The situation in Haiti "remains dire," U.S. President Barack Obama says, adding that the rainy season will exacerbate a desperate need for food, medicine and shelter.

Strike to paralyse Greece as anger builds3/11/2010 12:31:07 AM +00:00
ATHENS (Reuters) - Angry public and private sector unions are expected to bring Greece to a standstill on Thursday in a second nationwide strike in as many weeks against tough government austerity plans.

Powered pedal3/11/2010 12:18:24 AM +00:00
Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles

House bans some earmarks amid ethics concerns (Reuters) 3/11/2010 12:12:49 AM +00:00
Reuters - Democrats in the House of Representatives moved on Wednesday to limit the ability of lawmakers to tuck pet projects into spending bills amid mounting election-year ethics concerns.

Arab League chief says Mideast talks off (Reuters) 3/11/2010 12:01:52 AM +00:00

Reuters - Arab League chief Amr Moussa said on Wednesday that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had told him he would not enter indirect talks with Israel, only days after the Palestinian side had agreed to the contacts.

System failed family of ‘the British Fritzl’3/11/2010 12:01:35 AM +00:00
A father who repeatedly raped his two daughters and made them pregnant 18 times during a tyrannical 35-year campaign of physical and sexual abuse escaped detection because of a litany of failings by care professionals, a report revealed yesterday.

David Beckham shows true colours with anti-Glazer scarf3/11/2010 12:01:07 AM +00:00
David Beckham cemented his hero status among Manchester United supporters last night by donning a green-and-gold scarf after Wayne Rooney produced another virtuoso performance to help to book his team’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Judges fear prisons will burst under new rules3/11/2010 12:01:00 AM +00:00
Britain’s leading criminal judges warn that a shake-up of sentencing guidelines could push prison overcrowding to crisis levels.

Telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim Helu is world’s richest man3/11/2010 12:01:00 AM +00:00
The Mexican telecoms magnate Carlos Slim Helu has been named the world’s richest man, with a net worth of $53.5 billion ($£36 billion), the first time since 1994 that the No 1 spot has been held by a non-American.

We can bear £2bn-a-year cost of building high-speed rail network, says Adonis3/11/2010 12:01:00 AM +00:00
The building of a high-speed rail network linking London, Birmingham and the great conurbations of the North, to be outlined in Parliament today, would cost at least £2 billion a year for more than a decade, The Times has learnt.

World's mega-rich adding wealth, Carlos Slim No. 1 (Reuters) 3/10/2010 11:49:58 PM +00:00

Reuters - Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second spot, as the wealth of the world's billionaires grew by 50 percent over the last year, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

London-Birmingham fast rail route to be unveiled3/10/2010 11:47:30 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis will Thursday publish the government's proposed route for a high speed rail link between London and Birmingham.

Strike to paralyse Greece as anger builds3/10/2010 11:44:22 PM +00:00
ATHENS (Reuters) - Angry public and private sector unions are expected to bring Greece to a standstill on Thursday in a second nationwide strike in as many weeks against tough government austerity plans.

Biden slams Israeli settlement move3/10/2010 6:44:06 PM -05:00
The United States will hold both Israel and the Palestinians responsible for any steps that make peace between them more difficult, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.

US reports record budget deficit3/10/2010 11:38:57 PM +00:00
The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history.

BA cabin crew talks break down3/10/2010 11:27:37 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Talks between British Airways and labour unions aimed at averting a strike by the airline's cabin crew have broken down, the Trades Union Congress said on Wednesday.

Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing3/10/2010 11:26:45 PM +00:00
STOCKHOLM (AP) -- The point of a caricature depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions, including the most sacred symbols of Islam, the Swedish artist who created it said Wednesday....

World's mega-rich adding wealth, Carlos Slim No. 13/10/2010 11:21:35 PM +00:00
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, knocking Microsoft founder Bill Gates into second spot, as the wealth of the world's billionaires grew by 50 percent over the last year, Forbes magazine said on Wednesday.

Disaster experts praise Chile quake response3/10/2010 11:15:15 PM +00:00
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- President Michelle Bachelet leaves office Thursday with a chunk of her country in ruins - and her popularity in the clouds....

Google to scan old Italian books3/10/2010 10:55:24 PM +00:00
Italy signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo.

Britain confronts debt of Greek proportions3/10/2010 10:46:45 PM +00:00
LONDON (AP) -- Government debt is growing, as is the deficit. The economy is struggling to get out of recession and there is talk of spending cuts or higher taxes. The unions are on edge. And the currency is plummeting....

NY governor in hot water, 2nd-in-command steps up (Reuters) 3/10/2010 10:44:17 PM +00:00

Reuters - With Governor David Paterson enveloped in scandal, New York's lieutenant governor is leading the notoriously difficult budget process and freeing up his boss to fight for his political life, experts say.

Beckham's return spoiled3/10/2010 5:14:24 PM -05:00
Wayne Rooney (right) scores twice as Manchester United crush AC Milan 4-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the Champions League and ruin David Beckham's return to Old Trafford.

Myanmar bars Suu Kyi from elections3/10/2010 5:11:26 PM -05:00
Myanmar's ruling junta has announced a new election law that disqualifies pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from participating in upcoming national elections.

Israel supermarket uses parody film of Dubai assassins in advert3/10/2010 10:05:38 PM +00:00
An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert.

Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'3/10/2010 10:01:48 PM +00:00
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.

U.S. Police: 'Jihad Jane' tried suicide in 20053/10/2010 4:54:05 PM -05:00
A U.S. woman indicted for allegedly conspiring to support terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, attempted to commit suicide in 2005, according to a police report.

Real crash out of Champions League3/10/2010 9:41:52 PM +00:00
Lyon draw 1-1 in the Bernebau to earn a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

Wayne Rooney fires United into last eight3/10/2010 9:35:59 PM +00:00
Manchester United have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan at OId Trafford.

Man Utd 4-0 AC Milan (agg 7-2)3/10/2010 9:35:03 PM +00:00
Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United ease into the Champions League quarter-finals at AC Milan's expense.

Lost in the ruins: Haiti's best and brightest3/10/2010 9:25:46 PM +00:00
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- They kept the books, had the training and fixed the computers. They were the educated few of Haiti, an up-and-coming generation of nurses, technicians, office managers and college students....

Arab League calls for ending support for talks3/10/2010 9:14:44 PM +00:00
CAIRO (AP) -- The Arab League recommended on Wednesday to withdraw its support for indirect talks between Palestinians and Israelis due to recent announcements of new settlement building in east Jerusalem....

David Cameron to unleash wife Samantha on campaign trail3/10/2010 8:57:11 PM +00:00
David Cameron put his wife to the front of the Conservatives’ election campaign as he acknowledged that he had to work harder to overcome voters’ cynicism.

Afghan anxieties3/10/2010 8:37:19 PM +00:00
Why the UK fears politics and force are out of synch

Obama says Haiti situation 'dire'3/10/2010 8:17:14 PM +00:00
Barack Obama warns that the crisis in quake-hit Haiti is not over, as he meets the country's President, Rene Preval.

Crippling walkouts loom as BA talks break down3/10/2010 8:11:59 PM +00:00
Talks aimed at averting strikes by British Airways cabin crew ended without agreement tonight, dashing hopes of a breakthrough in a long running row over pay, jobs and working conditions.

Another runaway Toyota Prius reported (Reuters) 3/10/2010 7:46:30 PM +00:00
Reuters - Federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall.

Iraq PM said to be ahead on eve of vote results3/10/2010 7:16:26 PM +00:00
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Initial results from Iraq's national election are likely to be released by Thursday, Iraqi and U.N. officials said on Wednesday, as further signs emerged of a strong showing for Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

Berezovsky wins poison libel case3/10/2010 6:15:16 PM +00:00
Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of former agent Alexander Litvinenko.

Zuma submits finance declaration3/10/2010 6:13:42 PM +00:00
South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.

Father made his daughters pregnant 18 times3/10/2010 5:38:27 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Two women who were repeatedly raped and violently abused by their father, bearing him seven children over 25 years, were given a formal apology by child protection agencies on Wednesday for systemic failure.

Biden steps up pressure on Israel3/10/2010 5:19:33 PM +00:00
The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and calls for bold steps for peace.

Carla Bruni says Sarkozy is faithful - report3/10/2010 5:18:55 PM +00:00
PARIS (Reuters) - Former supermodel Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has said her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, would never cheat on her and has described their love story as a "real fairy tale."

Northern Rock to pay bonuses3/10/2010 5:15:26 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Northern Rock shrank its losses in 2009, helped by lower bad debts in the second half, and said it would return to bonus payments for all staff, with employees sharing just over 13 million pounds.

Cars "playing Russian roulette" at train crossings3/10/2010 5:02:06 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - The driving test should include compulsory questions on level crossings, Network Rail said on Wednesday, in an effort to cut the risk-taking that last year caused 13 deaths at crossings.

Toyota Prius acceleration incident reported in New York3/10/2010 4:56:43 PM +00:00
DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators said they were looking into a report of another runaway Toyota Prius, this one in Westchester County, New York, where police said a woman pulling out of a driveway zoomed across a busy street and into a stone wall.

Russian tycoon wins poison libel case3/10/2010 11:37:39 AM -05:00
Boris Berezovsky wins his UK libel case against a Russian broadcaster which claimed the Russian oligarch was behind the poisoning of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko.

Brown says UK to maintain AAA credit rating3/10/2010 4:23:35 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday he believed Britain would maintain its coveted top credit rating and announced a pay freeze for senior civil servants and military officers to help tame a record deficit.

Baby elephant shocks Sydney zoo with 'miracle' survival3/10/2010 4:14:29 PM +00:00
An elephant in a Sydney zoo shocks vets by giving birth to a live baby elephant who appears to have survived labour in a coma in the womb.

Ex-Cazenove partner found guilty of insider dealing3/10/2010 4:04:55 PM +00:00
Malcolm Calvert, a former partner at Cazenove, the Queen’s stockbroker, has been convicted of insider dealing and faces up to seven years in prison.

"Little Ice Age" sun won't stop global warming3/10/2010 3:55:15 PM +00:00
OSLO (Reuters) - A dimming of the sun to match conditions in the "Little Ice Age" of the 17th century would only slightly slow global warming, a study indicated on Wednesday.

ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers3/10/2010 3:24:58 PM +00:00
South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.

Tough task3/10/2010 3:09:46 PM +00:00
Challenges ahead for new president in quake-hit Chile

Ahmadinejad in Afghanistan as Gates departs3/10/2010 2:53:44 PM +00:00
KABUL (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived on Wednesday for a visit to Afghanistan, after U.S. Secretary of Defence Robert Gates said he was wary of Tehran's influence in the country.

Bali bomb suspect killed in Indonesia3/10/2010 2:46:11 PM +00:00
CANBERRA/ JAKARTA (Reuters) - A suspected mastermind of the Bali bombings was killed in a police raid in Indonesia in the latest blow to an Islamist militant movement in the world's most populous Muslim country.

Iran attacks US over Afghanistan3/10/2010 1:33:44 PM +00:00
Iranian President says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.

Number of failing schools leaps 150 per cent under new regime3/10/2010 1:25:48 PM +00:00
The proportion of schools judged inadequate has leapt since a tougher inspection regime was introduced last year.

Darling to deliver Budget on March 243/10/2010 1:19:05 PM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Chancellor Alistair Darling will present his third, and possibly final, budget statement to parliament on March 24, just weeks before a national election widely expected to take place on May 6.

'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia3/10/2010 1:07:03 PM +00:00
Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Microsoft launches free rival to BBC iPlayer - the MSN Video Player3/10/2010 12:25:00 PM +00:00
Microsoft is launching a free online video player - the first serious rival to the BBC’s iPlayer

Phantom sequel a "shadow of the original"3/10/2010 11:51:08 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Comparisons with the original were inevitable when Andrew Lloyd Webber decided to write a sequel to his record-breaking musical "Phantom of the Opera."

Manchester United face fans backlash at Old Trafford3/10/2010 11:38:28 AM +00:00
Whether TV cameras pan to thousands of empty seats at Old Trafford in tonight's Champions League fixture against AC Milan remains to be seen, but a report today suggested United fans are planning to hit the Glazers where it hurts - in the pocket.

Mike Atherton's week in Chittagong3/10/2010 11:29:27 AM +00:00
Thursday March 4

Jihad Jane: American blonde accused of terror plot3/10/2010 11:28:49 AM +00:00
A blonde American woman who went under the online alias "Jihad Jane" has been accused of plotting to murder a Swedish cartoonist for drawing a picture of the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog, it emerged today.

Egypt's top cleric dies aged 813/10/2010 10:34:06 AM +00:00
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.

Fighting the tide3/10/2010 10:27:17 AM +00:00
Church authority at risk as scandals spread in Europe

Miliband urges push for Afghan peace deal3/10/2010 10:18:11 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged Afghans on Wednesday to push energetically for a peace settlement with Taliban insurgents and said Afghanistan's neighbours must support such an agreement.

Ashton sets out diplomatic vision3/10/2010 10:11:19 AM +00:00
The EU's foreign policy chief, Lady Ashton, tells MEPs how she will shape Europe's new diplomatic service, as officials vie for influence.

Minister Bill Rammell admits failures over soldier training3/10/2010 9:51:20 AM +00:00
The Government admitted today that four soldiers killed in Afghanistan had been failed after highly critical comments from the coroner at their inquest yesterday.

Hundreds held in pre-emptive Tibet crackdown3/10/2010 9:39:08 AM +00:00
Hundreds of Tibetans were rounded up in Lhasa today and armed paramilitaries patrolled the streets even as Tibetan exiles marked the anniversary of an abortive 1959 uprising against Chinese rule.

Brown pitches on economy with £3bn pay freeze3/10/2010 9:23:54 AM +00:00
Gordon Brown today made a controversial pledge to freeze the pay of top civil servants, judges, generals and doctors to save £3 billion, as he made a pitch to British voters over his handling of the economy.

Loss-making Northern Rock to give staff £15m bonus3/10/2010 9:01:17 AM +00:00
Northern Rock, the state-owned bank bailed out with £26 billion in taxpayers’ funds, will share a £14.9 million bonus among its staff despite running up a loss over 2009.

Greece says G20 to review financial speculation3/10/2010 6:56:38 AM +00:00
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Greece, pressing for curbs on financial speculation it blames for worsening the country's debt crisis, said on Tuesday the idea would be examined by the Group of 20 leading powers at their next summit.

Tories say Brown to take UK back to 70s3/10/2010 1:43:44 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - A re-elected Labour government would preside over a backwards-looking Britain saddled with risky debt and 1970s-style trade union domination, the Conservatives will charge on Wednesday.

U.S. kept UK in dark over torture - ex spy chief3/10/2010 1:41:46 AM +00:00
LONDON (Reuters) - The United States deliberately kept Britain in the dark about the harsh methods it used when interrogating suspected terrorists, the former head of domestic spy agency MI5 said on Tuesday.

Psychiatric report said Jon Venables was ‘a negligible risk’3/10/2010 12:01:53 AM +00:00
A psychiatric report that paved the way for the release of Jon Venables, one of James Bulger’s killers, concluded that he posed a “trivial” risk to the public, The Times has learnt.

Pope's brother: I hit children while working at boarding school3/10/2010 12:01:19 AM +00:00
The Pope’s brother gave a rare insight yesterday into a pervasive culture of violence at Roman Catholic institutions, admitting that he hit children while he was choirmaster at a German boarding school.

Britain made string of protests to US over Falklands row3/10/2010 12:01:00 AM +00:00
British diplomats have expressed serious concerns to the US State Department at least three times over Washington’s response to the latest dispute over the Falkland Islands, The Times has learnt.

McQueen’s final collection: a haunting, beautiful spectacle3/10/2010 12:01:00 AM +00:00
It was probably the smallest show in Alexander McQueen’s history and not the one he had originally planned. That was to have taken place in the Conciergerie, a favourite venue of his and the gloomiest of Marie-Antoinette’s prisons.

Baroness Manningham-Buller: US concealed torture from MI53/10/2010 12:00:00 AM +00:00
A former head of MI5 has claimed that US intelligence agencies deliberately concealed their mistreatment of terror suspects.

Arsenal sink Porto in Champions League3/9/2010 9:37:19 PM +00:00
By all accounts, Nicklas Bendtner is not the type of young man to allow so much as an off-day to shake his belief that he is destined for greatness, but as he emerged from the Arsenal players’ celebratory huddle after this masterclass, he might have reflected on this as the night that he came of age on the Champions League stage.

'Naked' Rahm Emanuel adds twist to President Obama's health reforms3/9/2010 7:03:30 PM +00:00
President Obama’s troubled and marathon effort to reform the US health industry took a bizarre twist today after a Democratic congressman said he was lambasted over the issue by a naked White House chief of staff in a men’s locker room.

Can US broker Middle East peace?3/9/2010 12:24:35 PM +00:00
Joe Biden is in the region to encourage talks between the Palestinians and Israel. What can be achieved?

New Kurdish party to challenge polls3/6/2010 12:48:38 PM +00:00
Jim Muir reports on the new Kurdish party that has emerged in northern Iraq to mount a challenge in the third general election since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003.

Bitterness and unease in Zimbabwe3/6/2010 12:11:35 PM +00:00
Andrew Harding reports from Harare on the uneasy mood among the white population and the MDC party as President Robert Mugabe says he's ready for another term.

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