Thursday, March 1, 2012

Elite forces try to close in on Syria's Homs (Reuters)

Elite forces try to close in on Syria's Homs (Reuters)

Elite forces try to close in on Syria's Homs (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 06:55 PM PST

Reuters - Elite forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pounded a rebel bastion in Homs on Thursday in what appeared to be a final push on the opposition stronghold after more than three weeks of siege and bombardment, activists said.

North Korea-U.S. deal revives hopes of nuclear disarmament talks (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 09:25 PM PST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) visits a unit under the Command of the Korean People's Army 4th Corps stationed in the southwestern sector of North Korea, in this undated picture released by the North's KCNA in Pyongyang February 26, 2012. KCNA said Kim inspected the 1st and 4th Battalions under the KPA Unit 403 stationed in the forefront area. REUTERS/KCNAReuters - North Korea has agreed with the United States to suspend major elements of its atomic weapons program in a surprise breakthrough that could pave the way for the resumption of long-stalled nuclear disarmament talks with the secretive state.

Two NATO soldiers killed by Afghan soldier, civilian (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 01:00 AM PST

Reuters - Two NATO soldiers were shot dead on Thursday by two Afghans, including a man believed to be an Afghan soldier, NATO said in a statement, an attack that is likely to raise further questions about the effectiveness of the country's security forces.

Cairo airport told U.S. NGO workers can leave: sources (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 12:30 AM PST

Reuters - Egypt's airport authorities have been advised that a travel ban on American pro-democracy activists has been lifted, airport sources said on Thursday, opening the way for defusing a row that has threatened $1.3 billion of U.S. military aid to Egypt.

Western sanctions tighten squeeze on Iran oil exports (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 12:16 AM PST

Reuters - Western trade sanctions against Iran are strangling its oil exports even before they go into effect, a U.S. advisory body has found, amid warnings that any shortages will only push up crude prices and strain a weak global economy.

Why Bolivia's Coca Farmers Switched to Coffee Beans (Time.com)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 12:35 AM PST

Time.com - In a dramatic success story for USAID, the farmers who used to cultivate coca leaves for profit are turning to coffee for even greater gains

Bombing injures 5 policemen in Turkey (AP)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 11:58 PM PST

AP - A bomb mounted on a motorbike went off near the country's ruling party offices in Istanbul on Thursday, injuring five policemen, state-run television said.

Syria activists: Rebel-held district cut off (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 01:13 AM PST

AP - Syrian activists say government forces have cut off communications to a rebel-held district in Homs, jamming satellite phone signals as they mass for an apparent ground assault.

Chavez's health key to Venezuela political future (AP)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 06:46 PM PST

AP - It's hard to imagine an election in Venezuela without Hugo Chavez, the larger-than-life personality who gazes down from billboards and murals and fills the airwaves for hours at a stretch with his unique mixture of fiery speeches and folksy banter.

Disabled cruise ship arrives in Seychelles port (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 12:12 AM PST

AP - A disabled cruise ship docked in the island nation of the Seychelles Thursday after three days at sea without power. Dozens of officials flocked to the port to help passengers, some of whom applauded as the Costa Allegra neared shore.

Under lockdown: Life inside dissident Tibetan town (AP)

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 01:13 AM PST

AP - China's stifling lockdown of this Tibetan town has not only been about patrolling its sleepy streets, but also policing the minds of a community at the center of self-immolation protests against Chinese rule.

Bank of Canada not seen hiking rates until Q2 2013: Reuters poll (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 10:34 AM PST

Reuters - Sluggish domestic growth and uncertainty about the global economy will likely keep the Bank of Canada from raising rates until the second quarter of 2013, according to a Reuters survey.

Australia urged to apologize for forced adoptions (AP)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 08:11 AM PST

AP - A Senate inquiry on Wednesday called for the Australian government to apologize and compensate thousands of unwed mothers who were forced to give up their babies for adoption in the mid-20th century.

EU to Ireland: your referendum won't stop EU financial treaty (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 01:32 PM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - Despite German anger at Ireland's decision to hold a referendum on the European Union financial treaty, Europe will go ahead รข€" with or without Ireland.

Hamas Signals a Break With Iran, But is That Good for Israel? (Time.com)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 12:35 AM PST

Time.com - Tuesday's announcement that the Hamas leadership has officially relocated from Damascus, and its public declarations of support for the Syrian rebels, suggest a dramatic political break with Iran

North Korea agrees to suspend nuclear activities (+video) (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 10:49 AM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - The US announced a possible watershed agreement with North Korea today under which the US will supply food to North Korea while the North calls a moratorium on nuclear and missile programs and admits inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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