Saturday, January 22, 2011

Top Indian artist back on show, with more security (AFP)

Top Indian artist back on show, with more security (AFP)

Top Indian artist back on show, with more security (AFP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 11:10 AM PST

Indian artist M.F. Husain stands against one of his paintings titled 'Last Supper' at the National Art Gallery in Mumbai in 2004. The works of India's most famous artist Husain were back on display Saturday at the country's biggest art fair after being withdrawn because of fear of attack by Hindu extremists.(AFP/File/Sebastian D'souza)AFP - The works of India's most famous artist M.F. Husain were back on display Saturday at the country's biggest art fair after being withdrawn because of fear of attack by Hindu extremists.

Super-sub Yoon sweeps S. Korea into Asian Cup semis (AFP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 11:07 AM PST

South Korea's midfielder Yoon Bit Ga-Ram (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Iran at extra time during their 2011 Asian Cup quarter-final football match at Qatar Sports Club Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha.(AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)AFP - South Korean substitute Yoon Bit Ga-Ram grabbed a sensational 105th-minute extra-time winner on Saturday to see off a stubborn Iran 1-0 and set up a semi-final clash with arch East Asian rivals Japan.

Australia beat holders Iraq to make Asian Cup semis (AFP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 10:18 AM PST

Australia's midfielder Harry Kewell celebrates after he scored his team's first and only goal against Iraq in the second half of extra time during their Asian Cup quarter-final in Doha.(AFP/Manan Vatsyayana)AFP - A 117th-minute strike from Harry Kewell powered Australia to a 1-0 quarter-final victory over holders Iraq at the Asian Cup on Saturday and into a showdown with Uzbekistan for a place in the final.

Karzai strikes deal with lawmakers to avert crisis (Reuters)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 09:58 AM PST

Shukria Barekzai, a member of Afghanistan's parliament speaks with the media at the Inter-continental hotel in Kabul January 22, 2011. REUTERS/Ahmad Masood (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS)Reuters - Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday struck a deal with lawmakers to allow the inauguration of parliament next week, ending a standoff that had thrown the country into political turmoil.

Karzai backs down in dispute with Afghan lawmakers (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 09:44 AM PST

Afghan policemen march during their graduation ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. U.S. and NATO troops are trying to speed up the training of Afghan policemen and soldiers so that they can take the lead in providing security beginning in July. The Afghan National Army is projected to grow to 171,600 and the ranks of the Afghan National Police are slated to swell to 134,000 by October. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)AP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai backed down Saturday in a standoff with lawmakers that had threatened to spark a constitutional crisis, agreeing to scrap a one-month delay in convening the new parliament, two legislators said.

(AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 08:20 AM PST

AP - Afghan lawmakers: President to convene parliament Wednesday, rather than delaying 1 month.

Afghan politicians in talks on parliament deadlock (AFP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 07:32 AM PST

In this handout photo provided by ISAF on January 21, District Governor of Arghandab Haji Shah Mohammad (right) speaks with a US congressional delegation in Arghandab. Afghan President Hamid Karzai is meeting lawmakers to try to break a deadlock over his plan to delay opening a new parliament after the West said it should meet as soon as possible.(AFP/HO/ISAF/Jason Carter)AFP - Afghan President Hamid Karzai was meeting lawmakers Saturday to try to break a deadlock over his plan to delay opening a new parliament after the West said it should meet as soon as possible.

Nepal communists give up control over ex-fighters (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 06:09 AM PST

A Maoist combatant rests two dummy rifles on his shoulders during a function to hand over command of Maoist fighters to the government at the Shaktikhor Maoist cantonment in Chitwan, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. The head of Nepal's former communist rebels handed command of his fighters over to the government Saturday as part of a peace deal that ended the Himalayan nation's decade-long conflict. Nepal's prime minister and the Communist Party of Nepal, known as the Maoists, reached the deal earlier this month for a special committee to monitor the 19,000-strong ex-rebel force, just as a U.N. peace mission was ending its watch. (AP Photo/ Gemunu Amarasinghe)AP - The head of Nepal's former communist rebels handed command of his fighters over to the government Saturday as part of a peace deal that ended the Himalayan nation's decade-long conflict.

Nadal bombs past Tomic on Grand Slam quest (AFP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 05:22 AM PST

Rafael Nadal of Spain pumps his fist after beating Bernard Tomic of Australia in their third round match at the Australian Open on Saturday.(AFP/Greg Wood)AFP - World number one Rafael Nadal survived a brief scare against local teenager Bernard Tomic to reach the Australian Open last 16 Saturday, as women's favourite Kim Clijsters also battled through.

Pakistani actress slams cleric for criticism (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 05:08 AM PST

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2010 file photo, Pakistani Actress Veena Malik is seen at her residence in Lahore, Pakistan. Malik castigated for appearing to cuddle with an Indian actor on a reality show lashed out Saturday Jan. 22, 2011 at a Muslim cleric who had criticized her during a widely watched television exchange this week. The unusual outburst, punctuated by tears, came at a sensitive time in a country where Islamic fundamentalism is spreading and liberals are increasingly afraid to express their views. (AP Photo/K.M.Chaudary,File)AP - A Pakistani actress castigated for appearing to cuddle with an Indian actor on a reality show lashed out at a Muslim cleric who had criticized her during a widely watched television exchange this week.

North Korea issues first report on Hu-Obama summit (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 02:56 AM PST

South Korean naval special forces carry out an operation to rescue crew members aboard the Samho Jewelry vessel in the Arabian Sea January 21, 2011. South Korea's navy has rescued all crew members aboard a South Korean chemical ship hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea, President Lee Myung-bak said on Friday. Five pirates were captured, and eight were killed. The Samho Jewelry, en route to Sri Lanka from the United Arab Emirates, was seized at the weekend. Aboard was a crew of eight Koreans, 11 Myanmar nationals and two Indonesians. Picture taken January 21, 2011. REUTERS/South Korean Navy/Handout (CRIME LAW MILITARY BUSINESS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTSAP - North Korea's official news agency has issued its first report on recent talks between President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao.

Philippine troops find explosives in militant camp (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:50 AM PST

AP - The military says troops have found bomb-making materials in a camp abandoned by al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines.

Chinese groups criticize shrinking of fish reserve (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:46 AM PST

AP - Environmental groups in China are criticizing a decision to shrink a fish reserve on the Upper Yangtze River, saying it would allow the construction of a dam that could endanger rare fish species.

Iran official supports NKorea nuclear programs (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:27 AM PST

AP - A senior Iranian official has expressed support for North Korea's controversial nuclear activities, as long as they are restricted to energy projects.

Malaysia nabs Somalis in day's 2nd raid on pirates (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 01:03 AM PST

In this photo taken on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 and released by Royal Malaysian navy, its commandos keep watch on detained Somali pirates on Malaysian tanker MT Bunga Laurel in the Gulf of Aden. The navy was holding seven Somali pirates Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, after thwarting an attempt to hijack a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said. (AP Photo/Royal Malaysian navy) NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, BEST QUALITY AVAILABLEAP - Malaysia's navy was holding seven Somali pirates Saturday who were apprehended in the second dramatic commando raid within hours on ships seized near the African coast, authorities said.

Malaysia holds 7 Somali pirates after saving ship (AP)

Posted: 22 Jan 2011 12:27 AM PST

In this photo taken on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 and released by Royal Malaysian navy, its commandos keep watch on detained Somali pirates on Malaysian tanker MT Bunga Laurel in the Gulf of Aden. The navy was holding seven Somali pirates Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, after thwarting an attempt to hijack a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said. (AP Photo/Royal Malaysian navy) NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, BEST QUALITY AVAILABLEAP - Malaysia's navy was holding seven Somali pirates Saturday after thwarting an attempt to hijack a chemical tanker in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said.

Japanese rocket lifts off for space station (AP)

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 10:23 PM PST

AP - A Japanese rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station lifted off from a remote island Saturday on a mission designed to help fill a hole left by the retirement of NASA's space shuttle program.

Australian flood crisis could continue for 10 days (AP)

Posted: 21 Jan 2011 09:54 PM PST

Wayne Carolan (R) shares a beer with his friend Grant Wooler at Wooler's house, which is partially covered by floodwaters in Depot Hill in Rockhampton, Queensland January 5, 2011. REUTERS/Daniel MunozAP - A vast lake created by floodwaters will spread across southeastern Australia and threaten rural towns in its path for up to 10 more days, an official said Saturday as the nation's flood crisis continued to create havoc and destruction.
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