Pakistan gov't crisis internal issue: U.S. official (Reuters)

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• Pakistan gov't crisis internal issue: U.S. official (Reuters)
• Apple iPhone alarm woes continue across the globe (Reuters)
• China Malware 'Gemini' Strikes Google's Android OS Again (ContributorNetwork)
• Four Afghans shot dead in insurgent mosque attack: NATO (AFP)
• Nishikori stuns Cilic in Chennai Tennis Open (AFP)
• Pakistan PM tries to avert government collapse (AP)
• Food, supplies flown to flood-stranded Aussie city (AP)
• Kallis hits century but ruled out with injury (AFP)
• Pakistani president vows support for embattled PM (Reuters)
• US general: Deal with tribe in Taliban bastion (AP)
• SKorea talks tough but opens door to diplomacy (AP)
• China says has mastered nuclear fuel reprocessing (AP)
• Balance of power in Pakistan National Assembly (AP)
• Landslides, floods kill 5 children in Philippines (AP)
• 7 missing after China fishing boat sinks (AP)
• US-Japan discussed 'action' against anti-whalers (AP)
• Sri Lanka to end use of its colonial name Ceylon (AP)
• Oil rises close to $92, near 2-year high (AP)

Pakistan gov't crisis internal issue: U.S. official (Reuters) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 11:10 AM PST Reuters - The U.S. government regards Pakistan's ruling coalition crisis as a strictly internal matter, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.

Apple iPhone alarm woes continue across the globe (Reuters) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 11:05 AM PST Reuters - Some iPhone users across the globe complained of malfunctioning alarms on the first working day of 2011, even after Apple reassured users that its phones' built-in clocks will work from Monday.

China Malware 'Gemini' Strikes Google's Android OS Again (ContributorNetwork) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 10:38 AM PST ContributorNetwork - It would appear that anything with the Google name is setting itself up for a "hack attack" of sorts. Whether the attacks are on individual Gmail accounts, Google Search or other Google products, the fact remains that "everyone" loves to hack anything Google. Now, it has been reported that Chinese web servers are hosting a vicious form of malware that attacks only smartphones using the Android OS. Yes, Gemini is back.

Four Afghans shot dead in insurgent mosque attack: NATO (AFP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 10:30 AM PST AFP - Four people were shot dead in Afghanistan when insurgent gunmen burst into a mosque and killed civilians who were praying there, international forces said Monday.

Nishikori stuns Cilic in Chennai Tennis Open (AFP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 10:17 AM PST AFP - Rising Japanese star Kei Nishikori ended Marin Cilic's bid for a hat-trick of titles at the ATP Chennai Open with a first round upset on Monday.

Pakistan PM tries to avert government collapse (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 09:59 AM PST AP - Pakistan's prime minister tried Monday to keep his ruling coalition in power after a key party said it was defecting to the opposition, leaving the government without majority support in parliament.

Food, supplies flown to flood-stranded Aussie city (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 09:54 AM PST AP - A military flight rushed Monday to restock an Australian city before it was cut off by floodwaters that have turned a huge swath of the Outback into a lake, while police confirmed two more deaths in the crisis.

Kallis hits century but ruled out with injury (AFP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 09:23 AM PST AFP - Jacques Kallis hit a crucial 161 for South Africa on the second day of the third and final Test against India at Newlands on Monday - but it came at a high price.

Pakistani president vows support for embattled PM (Reuters) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 09:16 AM PST Reuters - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari expressed full confidence Monday in the country's beleaguered prime minister, who is scrambling to prevent his government from falling after a key coalition partner quit.

US general: Deal with tribe in Taliban bastion (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 08:29 AM PST AP - The leaders of the largest tribe in a Taliban stronghold in southern Helmand province have pledged to halt insurgent attacks and expel foreign fighters from one of the most violent spots in the country, the senior U.S. Marine general in Afghanistan said Monday

SKorea talks tough but opens door to diplomacy (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 07:00 AM PST AP - South Korea's president on Monday opened the door to possible peace talks with North Korea even as he vowed not to let Pyongyang "covet even an inch of our territory" — looking to strike a delicate balance between diplomacy and strength two days after the North called for better ties with Seoul.

China says has mastered nuclear fuel reprocessing (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 05:43 AM PST AP - Chinese scientists have mastered the technology for reprocessing nuclear fuel, potentially yielding additional power sources to keep the country's economy booming, state television reported Monday.

Balance of power in Pakistan National Assembly (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 05:27 AM PST AP - A look at the balance of parties in Pakistan's National Assembly, where governments are formed by the prime minister who commands a majority of at least 172 of the 342 seats:

Landslides, floods kill 5 children in Philippines (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 03:08 AM PST AP - Landslides and floods after days of heavy rain in the Philippines killed five children and an adult, officials said Monday. Three girls are missing.

7 missing after China fishing boat sinks (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 02:34 AM PST AP - State media report seven crew members are missing and feared drowned after their fishing boat sank in a southern Chinese river.

US-Japan discussed 'action' against anti-whalers (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 01:31 AM PST AP - Japanese and American officials discussed taking action to weaken a prominent anti-whaling group, with Tokyo insisting that Sea Shepherd's confrontations on the high seas actually hurt efforts to reduce whaling, U.S. diplomatic cables show.

Sri Lanka to end use of its colonial name Ceylon (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 01:04 AM PST AP - Sri Lanka has decided to remove all remaining references to its British colonial name Ceylon from state institutions.

Oil rises close to $92, near 2-year high (AP) Posted: 03 Jan 2011 12:26 AM PST AP - Oil prices rose to near $92 a barrel Monday in Asia as traders mulled how high crude can go before it sparks inflation that slows demand and the global economic recovery.

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