Monday, December 20, 2010

U.N. peacekeepers to stay in Ivory Coast

U.N. peacekeepers to stay in Ivory Coast


U.N. peacekeepers to stay in Ivory Coast

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:35 PM PST

The U.N. is extending its peacekeepers' mission in Ivory Coast through June 30, despite an expulsion order days earlier by the West African nation's disputed incumbent president.

Sudan president warns of tighter Islamic law

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 11:48 AM PST

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has warned that he will tighten the application of Islamic law, or sharia, in northern Sudan if southern Sudan votes for independence next month, the Sudan News Agency reported.

Severe weather crowds European airports

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 01:35 PM PST

Frustrated passengers crammed Europe's major airports Monday as heavy snowfall forced new cancellations and delays for fliers across the continent.

UK coalition vows to stand firm on cuts

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 06:07 PM PST

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Toyota to pay U.S. $32M over recalls

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 08:02 PM PST

Toyota has agreed to pay more than $32 million in penalties after two federal investigations that faulted the Japanese automaker for its handling of recent auto recalls, the U.S. Transportation Department announced Monday night.

Obama to open door to gays in military

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 04:33 PM PST

Although Congress has now voted to repeal the military's controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy, it will be at least a few months before the historic change takes effect.

South Korea's live-fire drill ends

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:12 PM PST

South Korea's live-fire military exercise has ended, the country's defense ministry says, ending drills that North Korea had warned could ignite a war. Island residents flee | What's behind Koreas tensions? |

Drone activity in Pakistan moves northward, official says

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 07:09 PM PST

Intense drone activity in Pakistan's tribal region has moved northward, mirroring the movement of suspected militants as they try to flee the targeted strikes, according to a senior Pakistani military official.

Kosovo's PM fires back over stolen organs report

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 05:36 PM PST

Kosovo's prime minster lashed out at critics Monday over a recent report alleging that officials may have stolen organs from prisoners of war and political rivals, calling it "pure fabrication."

Iran says it executed 11 with ties to terrorist group

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 10:18 AM PST

Eleven people with ties to a terrorist group have been executed in Iran, a semi-official news agency in the country reported Monday.

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