Thursday, February 23, 2012

'Friends of Syria' meet to push for humanitarian aid

'Friends of Syria' meet to push for humanitarian aid

'Friends of Syria' meet to push for humanitarian aid

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:26 PM PST

Western and Arab powers are to push Syria to allow in desperately needed humanitarian aid at an International conference on Friday aimed at boosting pressure on President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

'Alpha-male' Putin battles to preserve macho magic

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:59 PM PST

It had all the hallmarks of the hard man stunts that have become Vladimir Putin's trademark. Speed, a dangerous winter sport and excitement amid the campaign for looming Presidential elections.

Syrian crisis deepens, army keeps up shelling

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:57 PM PST

Warnings from Syrian activists of a humanitarian catastrophe in Homs grew more desperate on Thursday as government forces resumed shelling an opposition stronghold in the restive central city, where h...

US court recommends $1.5 mn for Indian diplomat's maid

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:00 PM PST

In a setback to an Indian diplomat accused of indulging in "slavery" by her maid, a US judge has recommended that she be awarded nearly USD 1.5 million for her "barbaric treatment" at the hands of her...

Rescue helicopter falls apart during landing in Brazil

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:34 PM PST

Officials believe the helicopter experienced what is known as ground resonance, a condition that happens when the aircraft's rotor is working while the helicopter is on the ground.

Obama ropes in 3 Indian Americans for re-election campaign

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:52 AM PST

President Barack Obama's re-election campaign has roped in three well-known Indian-origin Americans -- actor Kalpen Modi, California Attorney General, Kamla Harris and Sai Iyer, who served as a White ...

Woman, son jailed over dogs' deaths

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:45 AM PST

A British mother and her son have been jailed for starving two dogs after imprisoning them in an attic and nailing it shut. A court heard how the dogs -- Rottweiler Axel and Staffordshire bull terrier...

JK Rowling has deal for new novel for adults

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:37 AM PST

J.K. Rowling is back and writing for adults. The author of the mega-selling "Harry Potter" series has an agreement with Little, Brown in the United States and Britain to publish her first novel for gr...

US girl made to 'run to death' over candy bar

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 10:11 AM PST

Roger Simpson said he looked down the road and saw a little girl running outside her home but didn't give it another thought. Police, however, said the man witnessed a murder in progress. Authorities ...

Obama apologises for Quran burning in Afghanistan

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:41 AM PST

President Barack Obama apologised on Thursday for the burning of copies of the Muslim holy book at a US military base this week, as violent protests raging nationwide led a man dressed in an Afghan ar...

'Bad Boys' was code for army, ISI chiefs: Mansoor Ijaz testimony

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:39 AM PST

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz claims Pakistan's former envoy Husain Haqqani had acted on the directions of senior government leaders and had devised "bad boys" as code words for army and...

Chopper collision kills 7 Marines in Arizona

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:21 AM PST

Seven Marines were killed in a collision of two helicopters near Yuma, Ariz., during night training exercises, the Marine Corps said on Thursday. Lt Maureen Dooley with Miramar Air Base in California ...

60 killed in deadly car bombings across Iraq

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:09 AM PST

Simultaneous early morning attacks on mostly Shi'ite targets across Iraq killed at least 60 people and wounded dozens on Thursday in one of the bloodiest days of violence since US troops pulled out in...

Norway Custody row: Foster homes - Child welfare or lucrative business?

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 07:10 AM PST

As the Bhattacharyas wait for Norway to take a decision on the return their children to India, more people are speaking out against the foster care system in Norway. Activists say a very large number ...

Car bomb kills 12 at Pakistani bus station: police

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 02:38 AM PST

A car bomb ripped through a Pakistani bus station on Thursday, killing 12 people and wounding another 32 on the outskirts of the northwestern city of Peshawar, a hospital doctor said.

Argentina train crash: 50 killed, nearly 700 injured

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:47 AM PST

Desperate families were searching for loved ones on Thursday after a massive train crash in Buenos Aires killed 50 people, injured nearly 700 and left dozens trapped for hours in the wreckage.

Philippines' Arroyo pleads not guilty to electoral fraud

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:39 AM PST

Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo pleaded not guilty to an electoral fraud charge on Thursday at the opening of a landmark trial.

Quran burning: Taliban urge Afghans to attack Westerners

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:33 PM PST

The Taliban urged Afghans on Thursday to target foreign military bases, and beat and kill Westerners in retaliation for burnings of copies of the Quran, Islam's holy book, at NATO's main base in the c...

Santorum takes heavy fire in Arizona Republican debate

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 11:22 PM PST

Rivals piled criticism on U.S. presidential candidate Rick Santorum at a testy debate on Wednesday, attempting to blunt his surprise surge at a pivotal period in the Republican race.
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