World News

Britain launches hearings to find 'truth' about Iraq war - Summary
London - A far-reaching public inquiry into the political and military decisions that led Britain to take part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq opened in London Tuesday. On its first day of public hearings, the inquiry heard evidence from a string of for...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ UK (World) ]

Jordan's king calls for fair polls, amended election law - Summary
Amman - King Abdullah II of Jordan on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Nader Dahabi to prepare for general elections following his dissolution of the lower house of parliament Monday. The forthcoming polls should provide an example in transparency, ...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Middle East (World) ]

Ban on Tehran daily over Baha'i temple picture lifted
Tehran - A ban on the Tehran daily Hamshahri for having published a photograph of a Baha'i temple was lifted on Tuesday, ISNA news agency reported. The Iranian press watchdog had on Monday banned Hamshahri, which belongs to the Tehran municipality an...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Middle East (World) ]

'Cruel Britannia' report claims torture link with Pakistan - Summary
London - A human rights group Tuesday accused the British government of complicity in the torture of five British nationals held by the security agencies of Pakistan between 2004 and 2007. The organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in London that...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ UK (World) ]

Germany boosts aid to Afghanistan, Pakistan for 'good governance'
Berlin - Germany is to increase its development aid to Afghanistan by 52 million euros (78 million dollars), the German government said Tuesday. Afghanistan would receive a total of around 144 million euros in 2009, to help the government of Presiden...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Europe (World) ]

German girl, 16, jailed for foiled bid to massacre schoolmates
Bonn, Germany - A 16-year-old girl who attempted to kill teachers and fellow pupils at her German co-ed high school was sent to youth prison Tuesday for five years. She was foiled when another girl observed her in the school toilets preparing her pis...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Europe (World) ]

Peace talks 'as soon as possible' Westerwelle urges - Summary
Ramallah/Jerusalem - German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle Tuesday wrapped up his first visit to Israel and the West Bank in his new post, urging Israelis and Palestinians to revive peace talks as soon as possible. He expressed support for both ...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Middle East (World) ]

Four die as Israeli civilian helicopter plunges into sea
Tel Aviv - A civilian helicopter plunged hundreds of metres into the sea off central Israel Tuesday afternoon, killing three tourists on board, at least one of them British, and the pilot. I saw the helicopter flying north of the hotel, about 500 me...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Middle East (World) ]

Kroes confirmed as Dutch European Commissioner, report says
The Hague - The Dutch government has confirmed outgoing European Commissioner Neelie Kroes as the country's candidate for the next European Union executive, Dutch news agency ANP reported Tuesday. As competition commissioner, Steely Neelie has earn...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ Europe (World) ]

Obama calls India a 'global leader' - Update
Washington - India is an indispensable partner for the United States in global relations, US President Barack Obama said Tuesday as he began the state visit with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday. Today our nations are two global lea...

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[Posted on : 2009-11-24 ] Category : [ US (World) ]

Slovenian peacekeeper dies in a firearm incident in Kosovo

EXTRA: US central bank issues rosier outlook on economy

US military mobilizing turkeys for duty in Iraq, Afghanistan

Obama pledges to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan - Summary

SIDEBAR: Roddick reports knee injury recovery ahead of schedule

EXTRA: US could push more NATO allies for more troops

US, India pledge broad cooperation on challenges - Summary

Dobbs for president? Firebrand TV anchor considers White House bid

Stalemate in Kazan leaves Group wide open

RESULT: European Champions League result

Metal prices from London Commodities Exchange 24 November 2009

US levies first-ever fines on airlines who stranded passengers

Jordan, Turkey open final round of talks for free trade accord

Obama pledges to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan

Expanded settlement at Gilo threatens Middle East peace process

Abbas: Obama doing nothing for peace process; Brazil holds hope

Del Potro salvages victory to set up re-match with Federer - Update

Fourteen Somali-Americans indicted on terrorism charges

Powerful quake off Tonga but no tsunami threat

US, India pledge broad cooperation on energy, key challenges - Summary