Court in India Sentences 'Honor Killers' to Death
The number of honor killings in India is unknown since many of these deaths are masqueraded as “suicides” or “accidents.
Syria and Assad Facing Some Grim Options as Time Runs Out
The Arab League and Turkey have called for urgent measures to protect civilians from Assad’s brutal crackdown.
UN Warns of Grave Health Consequences from China’s Pollution
The conflict between humanity and nature has never been as serious as it is today.
Obama Australia: Is It Appropriate for Heads of State to Kiss in Public?
Given the increasing presence of women in high levels of politics around the world, I am wondering what the “standard protocol” for such greetings should be?
Monti Introduces New ‘Technocratic’ Italian Cabinet
The newspaper Corriere Della Serra described the new cabinet as being composed only of experts, no politicians.
British Gas to Slash 850 Jobs
British Gas, along with some other dominant UK utilities, promised not to raise prices this winter.
British Jobless Rates Reaches 15-Year High
Interestingly, overall unemployment among females -- now at 1.09 million -- is at a 23-year high.
Netanyahu Seeking to Turn Israel Into Dictatorship: Opposition
There is an attempt to change the State of Israel, this is what Netanyahu wants to do, she said.
Brave Bangladeshi Woman Fights Against Ancient Practice of Dowry
Although dowries are illegal and a criminal offense, the act is still widely practiced in South Asia.
Bizarre ‘Drug War’ Erupts in Remote Nepal
Yarsagumba has been hailed as the “Himalayan Viagra.”
Turkey’s War of Words Against Syria Intensifies
Erdogan’s comments followed a call by the King of Jordan, Abdullah, for Assad to step down
Coca-Cola to Invest $2-Bln in India
Coke has enjoyed double-digit growth in India in 15 of the last 21 quarters.
Cholera Outbreak at Dadaab Refugee Camp on Somali-Kenya Border
Dadaab, which is located near the Somali border, is now the world’s largest refugee settlement camp.
IMF Warns of Risks to China’s Financial Sector
Local governments in China had lent an astounding 10.7 trillion Yuan by of year-end 2010 – or about 27 percent of GDP for that year.
Horrors of Rape in Cameroon
20 percent of women in Cameroon have been raped at one point in their lives, while another 14 percent said they had escaped a rape attempt.
Monti Under Severe Pressure as Italian Bond Yields Jump Above 7%
Monti said he would “act with urgency” to resolve Italy’s deep financial crisis.
Imran Khan Speaks Out Against Pakistan’s Anti-India Bias
Khan, a vociferous opponent of the current leadership in Pakistan, has also spoken out against the rise of Islamic militancy.
Aircraft Order from India May Save Hundreds of UK Defense Jobs
The pending deal would save workers at BAE’s plant in Warton in Lancashire.
Israel Vows to Help Kenya With Security Issues
Both Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres have emphasized that Kenya is a critical ally for Israel and crucial to the stability of East Africa.
Germany Arrests Far-Right Extremist Whose Group May Have Killed 9 Immigrants
Beate Zschäpe, 36, turned herself into authorities last week but has refused to cooperate with police.
Greek Conservatives Threaten to Derail Austerity Budget
Lucas Papademos has insisted that remaining in the Eurozone is our only choice.
Japan’s Q3 Economic Rebound May Be Short-Lived
The current economic rebound could be short-lived, given the continued strength of the yen currency, the global economic slowdown and the floods in Thailand.
UK May Use Ground-to-Air Missiles to Protect 2012 Olympic Games
Both police and the military will be reportedly deployed across London during the games next year.
Libyan Oil Output to Reach Pre-War Levels By End of Next Year
Reportedly, oil production in Libya plunged to as low as 10,000 bpd in August during the bloodiest episodes of the civil war.
Spread Between Spanish and German Bonds Widen to Record High
The yield on Spain’s 10-year sovereign bonds rose just above the dangerous 6 percent level from 5.85 percent on Friday
UniCredit Posts Massive Loss, Plans 5,000 Job Cuts, Huge Rights Offering
The bank is also heavily exposed to Italian sovereign bonds -- holding about 38 billion euros.
Swaziland Cleric Calls for Establishment of Democracy
About 230,000 people in Swaziland -- almost one-fifth of the population -- are HIV-positive
In Praise of Silvio Berlusconi
Only Italy could produce a leader like Berlusconi.
Arrivederci, Signor Berlusconi
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is expected to resign, perhaps as early as Saturday evening, thereby ending a wild and tumultuous political career.
Russian Mars Probe Believed Lost in Space
All efforts to make contact with the mission have apparently failed.