'I Am Cancer-Free': Venezuelan Leader Hugo Chavez
The President spoke from the town of La Fria in southwestern Venezuela dressed in military fatigues.
Man Dies in Greek Protests Against Government Austerity
Greek media identified the deceased as a middle-aged trade unionist.
Gadhafi’s Death Evokes Joy, Relief and Caution
Now the focus in Libya will surely move to the next step for the interim National Transitional Council (NTC) and the preparation for building a new country.
Moammar Gadhafi Reportedly Dies: What Now, Libya?
It's the opportune time to consider the future of Libya. A future without the bloody rule of Gadhafi.
Australian PM’s Failure to Curtsey Before Queen Elizabeth Sparks Furor Among Monarchists
Upon meeting with the British monarch, Gillard shook hands, but failed to curtsey.
Moammar Gadhafi: Dead or Alive?
Reuters said that a “senior NTC military official” stated that Gaddafi has “died of wounds suffered during [the] reported capture.”
China Blames Dalai Lama for Wave of Suicides in Tibetan Regions
The foreign ministry in Beijing said the suicides were a form of terrorism in disguise
‘Eurasian Union’ May be Reality by 2015: Putin
Such a union, Putin indicated, would be designed to help member states in coordinating currency and economic policies.
Woman Crushed to Death in Stampede at British Nightclub
The dead woman was identified as Nabila Nanfuka, 22, from Neasden, London, who was studying leisure and tourism at the University of Northampton.
Former Botswana President Wants Homosexuality and Prostitution Decriminalized to Reduce AIDS/HIV Spread
About one-in-six people in Botswana (or 17 percent) is HIV-positive.
Calls Growing for Israel to Release Palestinian Child Prisoners
164 Palestinian children are imprisoned in Israeli jails, some on charges as minor as throwing stones at Israeli soldiers.
Lowe’s and Home Depot: Home-Improvement Sector Dampened by Weak Housing Market
Millions of homeowners are trapped in properties with underwater mortgages, with no intention (or incentive) on the horizon to make home improvements.
Gilad Shalit: Hamas Militants Vow to Abduct Another Israeli Soldier to Force Prisoner Release
The PRC kidnapped Shalit, then a 19-year-old soldier, five years ago in Gaza.
Pakistan Army Chief Warns U.S. Against Military Action in North Waziristan
Kayani told a parliamentary defense committee that the withdrawal of U.S. troops would not necessarily hurt Pakistan’s military strength.
Turkey Vows Revenge for Deaths of 26 Soldiers by Kurd Rebels
t is believed to be the deadliest attack on Turkish security forces since 1993.
U.S. Postal Service Raises Price of Postage Stamps
he Postal Service is in dire need of restructuring
France, Germany Agree to Sharply Increase Size of Eurozone Bailout Fund: Report
The leaders of the most powerful nations in Europe, France and Germany, have reportedly agreed to increase the size of the Eurozone’s rescue fund to 2 trillion euros ($2.7 trillion) – up from the current 440 billion euro ($604 billion) lending capability -- as part of comprehensive program to find a solution to the debt crisis wreaking havoc across Europe.
U.S.-Afghan Forces Massing on Pakistan Border to Mount Offensive Against Haqqani Militants
Officials in Washington have been pressuring Islamabad to upgrade their crackdown on Haqqani militants.
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Resigns
Local media in Kuwait also reported the resignation but did not provide details.
S&P Downgrades 24 Italian Banks, Financial Firms
S&P indicated that due to the higher yields on Italian sovereign government debt, the financial costs for Italian banks will rise appreciably.
Tibetan Nun Self-Immolates to Protest Chinese Rule
A total of nine Tibetan clergy have now set themselves alight this year – seven in just the last month.
Taliban Must Lay Down Arms Before Peace Talks Can Start: Pakistan
Since the Taliban is technically at war with the Pakistan state, it is doubtful they would agree to relinquish their arms.
Bank of America Posts Q3 Profit on Accounting Gains, Adjustments
otal revenues jumped by about 6.6 percent from $26.9 billion to $28.7 billion.
Priti Patel: The Rise of a British-Asian Conservative
She is frequently described in the British press as a “rising star” in the Conservative Party and some believe she might one day become the first Asian Prime Minister of the U.K.
Kenyan Incursion Into Somalia Raises Alarms in Horn of Africa
Hundreds of al-Shabab fighters have amassed at a location where they believe Kenyan forces that crossed into.
Occupy Wall Street Protesters: Jeffrey Immelt Feels Your Pain
According to an AFL-CIO report, Immelt made about $15.2 million last year.
White London Cops Accuse Scotland Yard of Reverse Discrimination
The Met said it rejects the policemen’s claims and will fight them in court.
Lowe's Inc. to Close 20 Stores, Cut Nearly 2,000 Jobs
Lowe’s chief executive officer Robert Niblock said the company has to make tough decisions to improve profitability.
Mubarak’s Sons Have $340M in Swiss Banks: Egyptian Justice Official
Switzerland has already placed a freeze on Mubarak family assets as well as those of other former Cairo officials.
Mass Murderers Among Prisoners Israel Set to Release
A total of 1,027 Palestinians will ultimately be released as part of the unprecedented agreement between Hamas and the Israeli government.