Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared Reuters - 6 hours agoCAIRO (Reuters) - After a bruising meeting in a five-star Cairo hotel, Arab foreign ministers led by Gulf states hinted to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that unless … More »Arabs open way for arming Syrians, civil war feared
CAIRO (Reuters) - After a bruising meeting in a five-star Cairo hotel, Arab foreign ministers led by Gulf states hinted to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that unless he halts his violent crackdown, some Arab League members might arm his opponents. The message was folded into Article 9 of a League resolution passed on …
Obama greets China's Xi with friendly words, firm stance Reuters - 27 minutes agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping on Tuesday over his country's huge trade surpluses with the United States and … More »Obama greets China's Xi with friendly words, firm stance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping on Tuesday over his country's huge trade surpluses with the United States and vowed to keep pressure on China to improve its human rights record. In White House talks, Obama sought to reassure Xi that Washington welcomed China's "peaceful …
- No assurances of access to Iran site: U.N. nuclear watchdog Reuters - 5 minutes ago
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday the agency does not know if during talks later this month Iran would give it access to a … More »No assurances of access to Iran site: U.N. nuclear watchdog
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday the agency does not know if during talks later this month Iran would give it access to a military site named in a report that said Iran could have worked on nuclear weapons. Yukiya Amano, director general of the Vienna-based International Atomic …
Chavez allies turn on Venezuelan opposition leader Reuters - 7 minutes agoCARACAS (Reuters) - President Hugo Chavez's allies are bombarding Venezuela's newly-anointed opposition leader with attacks ranging from the legitimacy of the primary … More »Chavez allies turn on Venezuelan opposition leader
CARACAS (Reuters) - President Hugo Chavez's allies are bombarding Venezuela's newly-anointed opposition leader with attacks ranging from the legitimacy of the primary vote to his sexuality and Jewish roots. Auguring a rough campaign ahead of the presidential election in October, the torrent of accusations against Henrique …
Tevez back in Manchester, says ready to play again AFP - 7 minutes agoCarlos Tevez returned to Manchester on Tuesday insisting he wanted to end his long-running feud with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and play again for the Premier … More »Tevez back in Manchester, says ready to play again
Carlos Tevez returned to Manchester on Tuesday insisting he wanted to end his long-running feud with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini and play again for the Premier League leaders.
- UN prosecutor to issue new Hariri indictment: PM AFP - 10 minutes ago
A UN-backed court probing the assassination of Lebanon's ex-premier Saad Hariri will issue a new indictment in the case by the end of this month, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday.
- Obama presses next China leader on 'rules' AFP - 13 minutes ago
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged China to play by the "same rules" in the global economy but voiced hope for cooperation in a key introductory meeting with leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping.
- Sudan-S.Sudan rivals still far apart in oil talks: minister AFP - 15 minutes ago
Sudan and South Sudan still remain far apart in negotiations to resolve a furious oil dispute threatening to take the former civil war foes back to conflict, a minister said Tuesday.
- Eastern EU nations ask Dutch to repudiate far-right party's anti-immigrant Internet campaign The Canadian Press - 15 minutes ago
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Ambassadors from 10 EU countries on Tuesday asked the Netherlands to repudiate a nationalist party's website that urges people to lodge complaints about central and eastern Europeans.
- Now or never for Nicolas: Unpopular French president faces tough re-election bid The Canadian Press - 16 minutes ago
PARIS - It's make or break time for Nicolas Sarkozy if he wants another term as the French president.
- Conflict flares across Syria, Arabs mull arms support Reuters - 17 minutes ago
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Government forces and opponents of President Bashar al-Assad clashed in cities and countryside across Syria on Tuesday and Arab officials confirmed that regional governments would be ready to arm the resistance if the bloodshed did not cease. The western city of Homs, heart of the uprising against Assad's …
- Chavez still feels the love in Venezuela slums Reuters - 19 minutes ago
CARACAS (Reuters) - Even the cats and dogs love Hugo Chavez in the backstreets of La Vega. At least that is what grateful owners joke as they line up with their pets to take advantage of the latest initiative by the socialist Venezuelan president's network of grassroots organizations: subsidized neutering. "If the opposition …
- Factbox: Hugo Chavez's great pre-election giveaway Reuters - 19 minutes ago
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has launched a wave of state-backed social programs in the run-up to an October presidential election. The leftist leader insists they are simply another step in his efforts to eradicate poverty in the OPEC member nation, but opposition critics say he is using state coffers …
- Insight: Post-election hangover looms for Venezuela economy Reuters - 19 minutes ago
CARACAS (Reuters) - From new homes in slums to cash for struggling mothers, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is unleashing a flood of state spending to try to tip the balance in what looks like the toughest presidential election of his political career. The spending campaign may help win over wavering supporters and overwhelm the …
- Sudanese air strike hits S Sudan, breaking pact: army AFP - 19 minutes ago
Sudanese warplanes dropped several bombs wounding four soldiers in a contested area claimed by South Sudan, breaking a fresh non-aggression pact between the two sides, Juba's army spokesman said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed Chinese leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping on Tuesday over his country's huge trade surpluses with the United States and vowed to keep pressure on China to improve its human rights record. In White House talks, Obama sought … More »Obama greets China's Xi with friendly words, firm stance