Kremlin: Immediate cease-fire is only way to stabilize Libya Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:45 PM PDT The fighting in Libya is slated to take center stage Monday at a meeting between NATO nations and Russia. The meeting brings together countries who support the airstrikes targeting Moammar Gadhafi's forces and one of the biggest critics of the bombing campaign. |
Jurors to begin deliberations in Casey Anthony trial Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:36 PM PDT Jurors are expected to begin deliberations Monday on whether Casey Anthony killed her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. |
South Korean Marine kills 3, wounds 2 troops in shooting spree Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:31 PM PDT A corporal in the South Korean Marines went on a shooting spree and shot other troops, killing three and injuring two, the defense ministry said. The incident took place on Ganghwa Island, west of Seoul, about 11:50 a.m. Monday. |
Memphis police officer killed in double shooting at Tennessee hotel Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:17 PM PDT An officer responding to an apparent domestic incident at a downtown hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, was shot and killed Sunday, authorities said. A second person was also fatally shot in the incident and the suspect is in custody. |
Thai PM resigns as party head; Yingluck set to be 1st female premier Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:13 PM PDT Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced his resignation as head of Thailand's Democratic Party on Monday as his opponent Yingluck Shinawatra is set to become the country's first female prime minister. |
Egypt gas pipeline to Israel explodes; sabotage suspected Posted: 03 Jul 2011 09:27 PM PDT A pipeline that supplies gas from Egypt to Israel exploded Monday in the northern Sinai Peninsula near Bir el-Adb, an Egyptian security official said. |
Thai election makes history but can winners keep promises? Posted: 03 Jul 2011 09:13 PM PDT A roaring cheer went up the moment Yingluck Shinawatra walked out the front door of her Pheu Thai party's election headquarters. |
Indonesian migrant worker endured years of abuse Posted: 03 Jul 2011 09:10 PM PDT Indonesian domestic helper Rosnani Matsuni holds traumatic memories from her years working abroad, claiming she was beaten, threatened with her life and "treated like an animal" by her employers. |
1 killed at Memphis hotel Posted: 03 Jul 2011 09:06 PM PDT One person was killed and a police officer was critically injured in a shooting Sunday evening at a hotel in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. |
Brazil held by Venezuela in Copa America Posted: 03 Jul 2011 07:44 PM PDT Brazil announced their arrival at this year's Copa America tournament in Argentina Sunday with a disappointing goal-less draw against Venezuela. |
Despite progress, huge fire near Los Alamos mostly out of control Posted: 03 Jul 2011 07:41 PM PDT Despite relatively favorable conditions and some progress, a massive wildfire continued to burn Sunday night in northern New Mexico -- threatening national forests, archaeological sites and structures while causing air quality problems around the state. |
New Arab League chief acknowledges change, vows probe on Libya Posted: 03 Jul 2011 07:31 PM PDT Less than two months after being tapped for the position, Nabil Al-Araby has formally become the head of the Arab League, Egyptian state media reported Sunday. |
Grenade attack at Afghan school injures 25 Posted: 03 Jul 2011 07:05 PM PDT At least 25 people were injured Sunday when a man on a motorbike hurled a grenade at a high school in northern Afghanistan, an official said. |
Iran to prosecute 26 American officials, MP says Posted: 03 Jul 2011 06:01 PM PDT Iran plans to prosecute 26 current and former American officials, an Iranian lawmaker said Sunday, potentially escalating a tit-for-tat dispute between the two countries. |
UN cheers, Palestinians dismiss a Greek offer to ship aid to Gaza Posted: 03 Jul 2011 05:53 PM PDT Days after blocking a Gaza-bound flotilla, Greece's government offered Sunday to ship aid to the Palestinian territory -- a move applauded by the U.N. chief but derided as insufficient by protest organizers and Palestinian authorities. |
FARC leader narrowly escapes attack, Colombian president says Posted: 03 Jul 2011 05:42 PM PDT Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Sunday that the leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia escaped an attack by less than a day. |
Prince William and Catherine wind down fourth day of Canadian tour Posted: 03 Jul 2011 05:29 PM PDT Prince William and his wife Catherine touched down in Prince Edward Island Sunday, winding down the fourth day of their Canadian tour. |
George Clooney's Sudan monitors warn about weaponry Posted: 03 Jul 2011 05:25 PM PDT The government of Sudan may be moving heavy weaponry closer to a disputed oil-rich region of the country, a monitoring group started by Hollywood actor George Clooney claimed. |
Vendors, plainclothesmen attack Egyptian protesters Posted: 03 Jul 2011 05:15 PM PDT Armed men and vendors attacked protesters in Tahrir Square on Sunday as clashes continued for hours, leaving many injured. |
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