Saturday, February 4, 2012

Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN

Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN


Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:46 AM PST

Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.

Thousands in rival Moscow marches

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 08:02 AM PST

Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.

Nevada holds Republican vote

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 09:34 AM PST

Republicans in the US state of Nevada take part in caucuses to decide their choice of presidential candidate with Mitt Romney leading the field.

Europe 'at risk of early grave'

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 06:36 AM PST

Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.

Europe freeze hits transport hubs

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 08:19 AM PST

Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed 260 lives continues.

William starts Falklands duties

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 09:49 AM PST

Prince William starts work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands, having arrived in the territory on a six-week routine deployment.

ANC youth leader appeal dismissed

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 06:29 AM PST

South African youth leader Julius Malema loses his appeals against the ruling ANC's decision to suspend him for bringing the party into disrepute.

Afghan civilian death toll rises

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 10:34 PM PST

The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.

Saigon fall reporter dies at 79

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 06:19 PM PST

George Esper, who reported on the fall of Saigon for the Associated Press during the last days of the Vietnam war, dies at the age of 79.

Wikileaks suspect to face trial

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 05:49 PM PST

Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.

Anger over NY police Muslim memo

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 03:12 PM PST

Civic groups from around the US are urging New York's attorney general to investigate the New York Police Department surveillance operations.

VIDEO: Afghan civilian deaths rise again

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 08:33 AM PST

The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.

VIDEO: Summer floods swamp Australian towns

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 08:23 AM PST

Flooding in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales has forced thousands of families from their homes.

VIDEO: Finland's internet-controlled cafe

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 07:38 AM PST

Finnish cafe offers internet controlled design experience as part of a festival.

VIDEO: Wikileaks suspect faces court martial

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 07:03 PM PST

Alleged Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning is to face a court martial, the US Army has confirmed.

VIDEO: Russian fuel supplies shortage

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 06:08 PM PST

The cold weather has led to a shortage of Russian fuel supplies in eight countries.

VIDEO: Anti-Putin protesters march in Moscow

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 03:58 AM PST

Thousands of people are marching in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

New Virgin staff pay for checks

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 03:53 PM PST

Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.

FBI probes Anonymous phone hack

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 03:45 PM PST

The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

Prince optimistic for fisheries

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 04:44 PM PST

Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.

Scotland 6-13 England

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:53 AM PST

England's new-look side give interim coach Stuart Lancaster the best possible start by claiming a first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

England players go unsold at IPL

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 01:28 AM PST

Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.

French air workers to hold strike

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 02:40 PM PST

Unions representing French pilots and aircrew plan to strike from Monday to Thursday.

Colombia emerald tsar faces probe

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 01:36 PM PST

Influential Colombian emerald dealer Victor Carranza is investigated for alleged links with paramilitary groups in the 1990s.

Obama urges 'keep recovery going'

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 12:48 PM PST

Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.

Warning as heavy snowfall hits UK

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:37 AM PST

Snow is falling across much of the UK, from southern Scotland to the English Midlands, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take care.

Fresh protests at Syrian embassy

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 11:13 AM PST

Fresh protests take place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad's regime.

Arrest in Betty Yates murder case

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 06:56 AM PST

A man is arrested in connection with the murder of Worcestershire pensioner Betty Yates.

Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 03:32 AM PST

Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.

Do the dead outnumber the living?

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 04:42 PM PST

Do the dead outnumber the living - or is it the other way round?

Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea?

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 03:22 AM PST

Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea exports?

Italy's young generation 'forced to leave'

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 04:00 AM PST

Country's beauty not enough to keep jobless from leaving

'Cycling gave me my freedom back'

Posted: 03 Feb 2012 05:28 PM PST

'How riding helps me fight my brain tumours'

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