Friday, June 29, 2012

S. Korea, Japan put pact on hold

S. Korea, Japan put pact on hold

S. Korea, Japan put pact on hold

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:39 AM PDT

South Korea and Japan on Friday postponed the signing of a landmark military intelligence pact after the prospect stirred discontent among Koreans.

China's giant, quiet step in space

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:47 AM PDT

Leroy Chiao: It's time not for another government space race, but for expanded space cooperation and collaboration

Secrets of basketball diplomacy

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:22 AM PDT

A U.S. team teaches North Koreans how to shoot hoops for the first time. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.

Botswana's metal heads

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT

While Botswana is perhaps best known for its wildlife reserves, a burgeoning counter-culture is painting a very different image of the small south African country.

Which way forward in Syria?

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 07:36 AM PDT

An emergency meeting in Switzerland will bring together top diplomats -- including U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- to wrangle over what to do on Syria.

Swimmer eyes 103 miles of shark-infested ocean

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:46 AM PDT

Diving into the clear blue water off Havana Friday, Penny Palfrey began her quest to swim from Cuba to the United States.

Key to liberating Egyptians? The economy

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 02:43 PM PDT

Amid all the furor about the seemingly omnipotent military in Egypt, the disbanded Islamist-dominated parliament and the debate over whether the Muslim Brotherhood will ban beer and bikinis, it's tempting to mutter, "It's the economy, stupid."

Swimmer faces sharks, 103 miles

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 12:17 PM PDT

Diving into the clear blue water off Havana Friday, Penny Palfrey began her quest to swim from Cuba to the United States.

'Breakthrough' deal for European banks

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 04:55 AM PDT

European leaders reached a "breakthrough" deal early Friday to ease the recapitalization of struggling banks that should help draw the eurozone back from the brink of a gathering crisis.

Assange: I'm not leaving Ecuadorian embassy

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:41 AM PDT

Julian Assange will not honor a notice served to him by British police requiring him to turn himself in to authorities, a representative for the WikiLeaks founder said Friday.

Ethiopian boy is missing after UK Olympic torch relay

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:42 AM PDT

A 15-year-old Ethiopian boy who came to Britain to take part in the Olympic torch relay and speaks little English has gone missing, police said Friday, prompting concern for his welfare.

Bethlehem church gets 'world heritage' status

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 10:42 AM PDT

The United Nations body responsible for preserving the world's most important cultural sites voted Friday to grant "world heritage" status to the Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem.

Passengers and crew foil hijack attempt in China

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 05:55 AM PDT

Passengers and crew members thwarted an attempt by six people to hijack a plane in the western Chinese province of Xinjiang, local authorities said Friday.

Sudanese call for 'day of rage'

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:29 AM PDT

Sudanese activists called for mass protests Friday as world leaders condemned authorities for cracking down on demonstrators who are demanding the president's ouster over economic woes.

A complex anniversary for Hong Kong

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:03 AM PDT

President Hu Jintao of China arrived in Hong Kong on Friday ahead the 15th anniversary of the territory's handover from Britain, an event likely to bring into focus the city's complex feelings about Beijing's influence.

Venezuelan broadcaster to pay fine

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 06:21 AM PDT

A private Venezuelan television station openly critical of President Hugo Chavez said Friday it will pay a hefty fine after the country's highest court ordered that its assets be seized.
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