Saturday, December 31, 2011

Iran expects more nuclear talks

Iran expects more nuclear talks


Iran expects more nuclear talks

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:13 AM PST

Another round of talks between Iran and world powers is expected to be held soon, Iran's ambassador to Germany said.

New Year's celebrations sweep across globe

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 09:30 AM PST

After a year marked by a wave of popular uprisings, deadly natural disasters and continued economic uncertainty, millions around the world are set to ring in 2012 with a party.

Report: Chinese man dies of bird flu

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST

A 39-year-old man in southern China died Saturday from what appears to be a contagious strain of avian flu, state media reported Saturday.

India death toll climbs in wake of Cyclone Thane

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 03:52 AM PST

The death toll from a storm that has pummeled India's southeastern coastline rose Saturday to 27, with thousands forced to seek refuge in emergency shelters, officials in the worst affected area said.

South Sudan town to get U.N. protection

Posted: 30 Dec 2011 10:15 PM PST

The United Nations is deploying peacekeeping troops to the remote town of Pibor in South Sudan, saying it faces an imminent attack by thousands of fighters engaged in ethnic clashes in the war-torn region.

4 killed in Pakistan blasts

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 06:32 AM PST

Two blasts in Pakistan's tribal region killed at least four people Saturday, officials said.

'Iraq Day' marks deadline for U.S. withdrawal

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 08:40 AM PST

Television stations in Baghdad are calling it "Iraq Day," the Saturday deadline for American troops to completely withdraw from the country under a U.S.-Iraqi security pact.

Syrian opposition groups plan for post-Assad era

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:38 AM PST

Two major Syrian opposition groups forged a deal that charts a course for democracy if and when President Bashar al-Assad's regime crumbles.

Arrest made in Chile wildfire

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 11:35 AM PST

Chilean authorities on Saturday arrested a 23-year-old man accused of sparking a wildfire that has consumed more than 27,000 acres of a national park, officials said.

Somali, Ethiopian forces take control of trade town

Posted: 31 Dec 2011 10:01 AM PST

Backed by Ethiopian forces, Somali troops have wrested control of a key trading town after fierce fighting with Islamic militants, officials with Somalia's transitional government and witnesses said Saturday.

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