Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Britain, China sign trade deals but rights issue rears head (AFP)

Britain, China sign trade deals but rights issue rears head (AFP)

Britain, China sign trade deals but rights issue rears head (AFP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:44 AM PST

British Prime Minister David Cameron reviews the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The premiers of Britain and China on Tuesday oversaw trade deals worth more than a billion dollars but human rights cast a shadow over Cameron's bid to strengthen economic ties.(AFP/Frederic J. Brown)AFP - The premiers of Britain and China on Tuesday oversaw trade deals worth more than a billion dollars but human rights cast a shadow over Prime Minister David Cameron's bid to strengthen economic ties.

Obama returns to childhood home Indonesia (AFP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:29 AM PST

US President Barack Obama (L) toasts with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during a state dinner at the State Palace Complex Istana Merdeka in Jakarta. A AFP - A "deeply moved" Barack Obama, dodging volcanic ash, made a whirlwind return to his boyhood home of Indonesia Wednesday, saying he would never have believed he would be back as US president.

ICC ready to come to 'death-threat' Haider's aid (AFP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:19 AM PST

Pakistan wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider, seen here on November 2, has been offered AFP - Pakistan wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider has been offered "any help he needs" by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after his decision to retire citing death threats.

India calls for ambitious new trade partnership with US (AFP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:19 AM PST

US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke (R) speaks as Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma (L) looks on during a meeting in New Delhi. India called Tuesday for a comprehensive new trade partnership with the United States to open up each other's markets following US President Barack Obama's visit to the emerging South Asian power.(AFP/Raveendran)AFP - India called Tuesday for a comprehensive new trade partnership with the United States to open up each other's markets following US President Barack Obama's visit to the emerging South Asian power.

China bars lawyer from attending London conference (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:14 AM PST

AP - A renowned Chinese human rights lawyer whose firm is representing imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo said he was blocked from leaving Tuesday to attend a conference in London.

Obama says U.S. earnest, reaching out to Muslim world (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 10:10 AM PST

President Barack Obama and Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (centre R) participate in a joint news conference at the State Palace (Istana Merdeka) in Jakarta November 9, 2010. REUTERS/Jason ReedReuters - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that Washington's effort to reach out to the Muslim world was earnest and would help improve U.S. security, although he acknowledged that there was still more work to do.

Minister admits reluctant Michelle Obama handshake (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 09:49 AM PST

In this frame grab image made from video, first lady Michelle Obama shakes hands with Indonesian Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring, as the Obama's arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Sembiring, who flaunts his conservatism, admits he shook hands with first lady Michelle Obama in welcoming her to Indonesia but says it wasn't his choice. (AP Photo/APTN)AP - A conservative Muslim government minister admits he shook hands with first lady Michelle Obama in welcoming her to Indonesia but says it wasn't his choice.

Musharraf outlines his political strategy for Pakistan (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 09:41 AM PST

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf addresses members of Britain's Pakistani community at the New Bingley Hall, in Birmingham in central England October 2, 2010. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleReuters - Exiled former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, who plans to return home and head a new political party, on Tuesday brought the case for his political revival to some of the most influential figures in U.S. foreign policy.

France says EU nations to attend Nobel peace award (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 09:40 AM PST

Reuters - European countries are planning to attend a Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring dissident Liu Xiaobo, France said on Tuesday, rebuffing calls from China for its trade partners to boycott the event.

US takes on violent Afghan valley that bled Brits (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 09:16 AM PST

Lance Cpl. Andreas Padilla, right, of Los Angeles, and Sgt. Freddia Cavasos, of Visalia, Calif., both with India Company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, First Marine Division , return fire during a patrol, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 in Sangin, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic)AP - U.S. Marines who recently inherited this lush river valley in southern Helmand province from British forces have tossed aside their predecessor's playbook in favor of a more aggressive strategy to tame one of the most violent places in Afghanistan.

20K Myanmar refugees head home as fighting abates (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:28 AM PST

Myanmar refugees ride on a boat as they return home on the Moei river in Mae Sot, Thailand Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Fighting between ethnic rebels and government troops rumbled on for a third day Tuesday as activists warned that the violence, which has sparked a refugee exodus from Myanmar, could escalate in the aftermath of contentious elections. Hundreds of refugees returned home because of Thai officials declared that the northern area of Myawaddy was safe. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)AP - About 20,000 refugees from Myanmar headed home Tuesday after fleeing to Thailand as fighting followed a general election that is certain to keep Myanmar's military and its allies in power.

Poll: Majority of Afghans back talks with Taliban (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 08:22 AM PST

An Afghan National Police officer stands at Police Sub-Station 15 near Kandahar city on November 6, 2010. American and Afghan soldiers have in recent weeks managed to take control of Taliban strongholds in this district as well as in the nearby areas of Arghandab, Zhari and Panjwayi. Now they are helping set up police stations and instal Afghan authorities that local people trust.(AFP/File/Rory Mulholland)AP - Nearly all Afghans want their government to make peace with the Taliban despite their growing dislike for the insurgency, according to a survey funded in part by the U.S. government.

Correction: Mass wedding story (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 07:07 AM PST

AP - In an Oct. 10 story about a mass wedding held by the Unification Church, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of one participant. The correct name is Chris Moloney, not Chris Koconey.

Death toll from Indonesian volcano rises to 153 (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 06:38 AM PST

Search and rescue team members from Yogyakarta head to villages to recover casualties from Merapi volcano's eruption in Sleman.(AFP/Clara Prima)AP - The death toll in two weeks of eruptions from Indonesia's most volatile volcano has risen to 153.

Afghan police arrest suspected insurgent on plane (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 06:22 AM PST

New Afghan police recruits practice shooting at a firing range on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)AP - Afghan security forces on Tuesday arrested a member of the deadly Haqqani network and three other associates after ordering the plane flying him to Saudi Arabia to return to the capital, NATO said.

Obama makes long-awaited return to Indonesia (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 04:37 AM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama, right, smiles as he looks at an Indonesian female officer greeting first lady Michelle as Obama arrives at Halim Perdanakusumah airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)AP - After two years of waiting, Indonesians are finally getting the chance to welcome back their adopted son. But the euphoria that swept the predominantly Muslim country after Barack Obama's election victory has been replaced by a dose of reality.

Indian minister asks Obama to end turban frisking (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 04:33 AM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh smile during a state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, or President's Palace in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. Indian and U.S. companies have discussed or signed over $14.9 billion in deals around Obama's trip, which will support 53,670 U.S. jobs, the White House said. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)AP - An Indian lawmaker from Punjab said Tuesday she had asked President Barack Obama to put a stop to the U.S. border practice of frisking Sikh turbans.

(AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 04:19 AM PST

AP - Obama criticizes Israel construction plans in East Jerusalem; says unhelpful to peace pursuit.

Japanese reporter detained in Myanmar freed (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 04:03 AM PST

AP - A Japanese reporter arrested while trying to sneak into Myanmar to cover its first elections in 20 years was released Tuesday and sent back to Thailand.

Gates: US open to request from Iraq to stay (AP)

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 03:18 AM PST

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks during a joint press conference at Malaysia's Ministry of Defense in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Gates is in Malaysia on an official visit. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)AP - The United States is open to the idea of keeping troops in Iraq past a deadline to leave next year if Iraq asks for it, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday.
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