World

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Surrenders His Immunity

Nov 8, 2009, 5:00 pm

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev has given up his immunity from prosecution.

Dalai Lama Visits Indian State Disputed By China

Nov 8, 2009, 8:00 am

Thousands of supporters welcomed Tibet's exiled spiritual leader to a remote Indian region also claimed by China.

Britons Not Convinced Afghan War Can be Won

Nov 8, 2009, 8:00 am

Britons are not convinced the war in Afghanistan can be won, says Britain's chief of defence staff.

Back Berlusconi or Government Falls, Allies Told

Nov 8, 2009, 8:00 am

A newspaper issued an ultimatum to the PM's allies saying to back the laws or risk a government collapse.

International

Forty Leaders Plan to Attend Climate Talks, U.N. Says

About 40 world leaders plan to go to Copenhagen next month to improve the chances of clinching a U.N. climate deal.

Turkey-EU Spat Over Bashir Highlights OIC Summit Risks

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) meeting could bring clashes between Turkey's various allies.

Honduras Pact Crumbles Over Unity Government

Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Spanish Hostages

Japan, U.S. to Avoid Bases Feud for Obama Visit

U.N. Climate Treaty May Need Extra Year

Europe

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Surrenders His Immunity

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev has given up his immunity from prosecution.

Back Berlusconi or Government Falls, Allies Told

A newspaper issued an ultimatum to the PM's allies saying to back the laws or risk a government collapse.

Miss England Gives Up Crown Over Brawl Reports

BoE to Pump £25 Billion More Into UK Economy

Flu Epidemic Spreads Across Ukraine, Killing 86

EU's Barroso Warns Ukraine Over Gas Flows

Africa

Floods Could Threaten up to 750,000 in Kenya, U.N. Says

Up to 750,000 Kenyans could be caught up in flooding from heavy rains expected to peak in November.

Zimbabwe Proposes Local Ownership of Foreign Firms

Zimbabwe's government has proposed that Zimbabweans take 51 percent ownership of all foreign companies in the country.

Somalis Hijack Grain Ship, Take Spaniards Hostage

Regional Summit Seeks to End Zimbabwe Crisis

African Nations End Boycott of U.N. Climate Talks

Somali Rebels Close Women's Organisations

South America

Honduran Talks Resume, Radio Says Deal May Be Near

Ousted Honduran President Zelaya and de facto rulers in power returned to the negotiating table on Thursday.

Rio Violence Upsurge Underlines Olympic Challenge

The image of this Brazilian city has changed from victory of Olympic bid to one embroiled in a bloody war with itself.

Honduras Crisis Talks Edge Toward Collapse

Honduras Regime Uses Noise Attack As U.S. Cuts Visas

Police Say Total 29 Dead in Rio Drug Violence

A Museum for the Dead Exposes Peru Divide

Middle East

Britons Not Convinced Afghan War Can be Won

Britons are not convinced the war in Afghanistan can be won, says Britain's chief of defence staff.

Saudi Arabia Says Regains Area Seized by Yemen Rebels

Saudi Arabia has regained control of territory seized by Yemeni rebels in an incursion last week.

Abbas Offers to Quit over Stalled Peace Process

IAEA Found Nothing Serious at Iran Site, ElBaradei Says

U.N. Pulls Out Foreign Staff from Afghanistan

Saudi Air Force Hits Yemen Rebels After Border Raid

South Asia

Dalai Lama Visits Indian State Disputed By China

Thousands of supporters welcomed Tibet's exiled spiritual leader to a remote Indian region also claimed by China.

India's Financial Sector Reforms to Quicken, Says PM

India's financial sector reforms gained momentum after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh agreed to legislative push.

Thousands of Japanese Protest U.S. Base Plan

Pakistani Forces Enter Major Taliban Base

Gunmen Wound Two Army Men in Pakistani Capital

Burma Election Needs Suu Kyi Involvement Says U.S.

North America

Honduras Pact Stalls over Unity Government

Ousted Honduran President Zelaya said that an accord to end a four-month political crisis had failed.

U.S. Sends Guantanamo Uyghurs to Taiwan Ally

The Obama administration has sent six Uyghur Chinese detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the island of Palau.

Canada Leads with New Parliamentary Falun Gong Friendship Group

Honduras' Zelaya Set to Return to Power

Honduras Talks Break off Again over Zelaya's Return

U.S. Arrests 300 in Raids on Mexican Drug Cartel

Asia Pacific

Australian Court Asked to Set a Precedent in Chinese Torture Case

An Australian court is asked for a decision on whether diplomats can be exempt from prosecution for torture.

Burmese Activists Against Chinese Pipeline Project

Burmese campaign groups call for the suspension of China’s billion-dollar Shwe Gas and Oil Pipeline project.

Japan PM Support Down 10 Pts on Policy Concerns

Thai Police Arrest Two People in Stock Rumour Probe

Leaking Timor Sea Oil Rig Catches Fire

New Evidence Emerges in Satellite Disruption Case

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