Epoch Times | World World http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:37:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Iran Launches War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25499/ Iran launched large-scale air defence war games to show off the country's deterrence capabilities. Reuters Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0100 Pirates Hijack Greek-Owned Bulk Carrier Off Yemen http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25501/ Pirates hijacked a Greek-owned bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen, a Kenyan maritime official said. Reuters Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:56:14 +0100 Denmark Says 65 Leaders to Join Climate Talks http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25500/ Sixty-five world leaders have confirmed they will attend a UN conference in Copenhagen for a new global climate deal. Reuters Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:55:01 +0100 Floods Pose Bridge Hazard in Northern England http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25506/ Engineers and emergency workers checked hundreds of bridges for damage, fearful some could collapse. Reuters Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:55 +0100 Pivotal Romanian Presidential Poll Starts http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25502/ Romanians vote in a closely-fought presidential election that is key to reviving economic and justice reforms. Reuters Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:29:07 +0100 South Korean Fashion Model Daul Kim Dead in Paris Apartment, Suicide Suspected http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25505/ Fashion model Daul Kim was found hanged in her Paris apartment; French police say she may have committed suicide. By Jarrod Hall/Epoch Times Staff Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:05:44 +0100 NATO Takes Command of Afghan Army, Police Training http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25486/ NATO took command of the training of the Afghan army and police on Saturday. Reuters Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:27:24 +0100 Climate Change Scandal Erupts After Email Hack http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25478/ Climate change scientists have been manipulating and fixing data according to bloggers that are spreading information contained in hundreds of hacked emails. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:29:59 +0100 New EU President Raises Fears in Aspirant Turkey http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25470/ Turkey fears the new EU president isn't sympathetic to Turkey's hopes to join the European Union. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:59 +0100 Somalia to Join Child Rights Pact, Only U.S. Out http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25465/ Somalia says it plans to ratify a global child-protection treaty; the U.S. is the only country not signed. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:09 +0100 U.N. Committee Slams Iran for Post-Election Crackdown http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25463/ The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee condemned Iran for a violent crackdown on protesters. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:39 +0100 U.N. Committee Condemns N.Korea, Myanmar over Rights http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25442/ A special committee of the U.N. General Assembly condemned North Korea and Myanmar on Thursday. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:38:37 +0100 Honduras's De Facto Leader May Step Aside for a Week http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25443/ Honduras's de facto leader said he may give up his presidential duties for a week so voters can focus on an election. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:38:37 +0100 Venezuela Blows Up Two Foot Bridges to Colombia http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25441/ Venezuelan soldiers on Thursday blew up two makeshift foot bridges that stretched across the border to Colombia. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:38:36 +0100 Underground CO2 Storage Test Approved in the Netherlands http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25435/ A small town in the south of Holland will become the testing ground for a new experiment. By Marco 't Hoen/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:25:05 +0100 Zimbabwe Farmers a Boon for Nigerian Agriculture http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25440/ Nigeria imports about $3 billion worth of food annually and has been trying to boost its self-sufficiency. Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:38:36 +0100 French Court Dismisses Case Against Major Satellite Company http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25430/ A judge dismissed NTDV's case which stated Eutelsat stopped service due to pressure from the Chinese regime. By Renjing & Zhou Yifei/New Tang Dynasty Television Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:43:39 +0100 First EU President Named: Belgium PM van Rompuy http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25422/ Europe's heads of state reached a consensus on the EU's first President: Belgium Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy. By Nico Bijnens/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:19:29 +0100 Sweden Avoided the Worst, Financial Future Looking Bright http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25421/ Sweden has escaped the worst of the economic crisis and the financial outlook is positive. By Barbro Plogander/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:37:53 +0100 Ukraine, Russia Prepare for Gas Talks, EU Watches http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25418/ Ukraine PM Tymoshenko and Russia PM Putin prepare for talks to avert a mid-winter gas shortage. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:48:47 +0100 U.S. Pledges $275 Million for Tropical Forests in 2010 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25417/ The United States pledged $275 million to rainforest protection at an event hosted by Prince Charles. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:14:24 +0100 No Sign of Compromise Before EU Jobs Summit http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25413/ European Union leaders faced a difficult summit on Thursday to appoint a president and foreign affairs chief. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:14 +0100 French Court Rules Out Total From Explosion Trial http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25411/ A French court dismissed an attempt to hold oil major Total and its former boss responsible for a 2001 explosion. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:14:29 +0100 Iraq Election Impasse Continues, Veto Contested http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25408/ Iraqi lawmakers, divided over election laws, will continue debate while planning for a January vote. Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:49 +0100 Harper Urged to Raise Falun Gong Forced Organ Harvesting on China Trip http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25405/ The authors of a new book on organ harvesting from Falun Gong in China are urging Prime Minister Harper to raise the issue on his upcoming China trip. By Cindy Chan/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:27:10 +0100 Sending Shortwaves of Hope from Manhattan to China http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25385/ At 10 a.m. every day, to the frustration of communist authorities and the delight of ordinary citizens in mainland China, the Sound of Hope Radio Network (SOH) starts its live shortwave news broadcast from a cramped Manhattan office. By Matthew Robertson/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:57:11 +0100 EU Leaders Will Try to Decide on President Over Dinner http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25396/ Heads of state from across Europe will gather in Brussels on Nov. 19, to have a meal together and try to choose the first ever EU president and other top EU positions. By Jasper Fakkert/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:56:11 +0100 Australian Uranium to China, a Worry for Many Reasons http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25373/ Sun Xiaodi was ignored when he first began to report on corruption and radioactive contamination. By Shar Adams/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:34:09 +0100 For the Rakyat, by the Rakyat http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25384/ Malaysians are about to get a democratic booster through a program that aims to raise awareness about the constitution. By Willima Teh/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:09:37 +0100 Chinese Officials Indicted for Genocide http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/25383/ Five high-ranking Chinese officials have been indicted in Spain for genocide and torture of Falun Gong practitioners. By John Nania/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:03:58 +0100