Egyptians erupt in joy as Mubarak steps down »
Cairo, Egypt (CNN) — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down Friday and handed over power to the military — three decades of his iron-clad rule ended by an 18-day revolution that could ripple across the Arab world. In a somber one-minute announcement on state television, Vice President Omar Suleiman said Mubarak had resigned and the [...]
Egypt protests: ElBaradei tells crowd ‘change coming’ »
30 January 2011 Last updated at 18:10 ET Leading Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei has joined thousands of protesters in Cairo defying a curfew to demand President Mubarak stand down. Addressing the crowd in Tahrir (Liberation) Square, the Nobel peace prize winner urged patience, saying “change is coming”. In a tense sixth day of protests, [...]
A big event in Sino-U.S. relations in new era »
19:59, January 17, 2011 2011, the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century, marks the 40th anniversary of the rapprochement between China and the United States. Timed at this special historic moment, President Hu Jintao’s state visit to the United States is not only highly valued by the two countries but catches worldwide [...]
‘Zardari took huge bribe for French submarine deal’ »
ANI, Jan 16, 2011, 07.23am IST Tags:Jacques Chirac|French submarines|Edouard Balladur|Asif Ali Zardari PARIS: Official Pakistani documents, detailing how President Asif Ali Zardari benefited from massive, secret payments connected to the sale of French submarines to Pakistan, have been seized as evidence by a Paris magistrate investigating a suspected widespread scam surrounding the deal. The documents, [...]
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange refused bail »
Julian Assange (left) in court Julian Assange (left) appeared in court with John Pilger and others offering sureties The founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks, Julian Assange, has been refused bail by a court in London but vowed to fight extradition to Sweden. Mr Assange denies sexually assaulting two women in Sweden. He was remanded in [...]
Assembly Pushes to Oust Iran President »
By FARNAZ FASSIHI [IRANjp] Reuters Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced an impeachment move in parliament. Iran’s parliament revealed it planned to impeach President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad but refrained under orders from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, exposing a deepening division within the regime. Lawmakers also launched a new petition to bring a debate on the president’s [...]
TV Channel Draws Viewers, and Threats, in Iran »
By DEXTER FILKINS Published: November 19, 2010 KABUL, Afghanistan — In little more than a year, the Persian-language satellite television channel beamed into Iran by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation and a prominent Afghan family has rapidly become one of the most popular stations in the country. A little too popular, it appears. This week, a [...]
UK troops launch Operation Tor Shezada in Afghanistan »
30 July 2010 By Ian Pannell BBC News, Helmand A soldier from the Brigade Reconnaissance Force prepares for Operation Tor Shezada Military chiefs said Operation Tor Shezada got off to a “successful” start Hundreds of British soldiers have launched an operation against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. Operation Tor Shezada began early on Friday morning in [...]
Obama warns G20 leaders on budget cuts »
, Friday, 18 June 2010 15:31 UK Barack Obama has warned against cutting national debts too quickly as it would put economic recovery at risk. In a letter to G20 leaders, the US president said that while it was important to put in place “credible plans” to cut deficits, withdrawing economic stimulus early was dangerous. [...]
Gunmen attack Iraqi central bank »
Page last updated at 17:37 GMT, Sunday, 13 June 2010 18:37 UK Smoke over Baghdad from string of explosions near Iraq central bank building – 13 June 2010 One bomb sent a thick pall of smoke over central Baghdad An attack on the Iraqi central bank in Baghdad has killed 15 people and left more [...]
