Archive for the ‘World’ Category

Extremist groups ‘very much alive’ in Iraq, U.S. Special Forces official says

BAGHDAD — On the eve of the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, extremist groups “are very much alive,” according to the U.S. Special Forces commander here. Iraq - Middle East - United States - Warfare and Conflict - United States armed forces
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Victims of the massacre in Afghanistan

Relatives and friends released information about some of the 10 aid workers killed in Afghanistan. Afghanistan - Asia - United States - Warfare and Conflict - United States Secretary of State
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Fury Over Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Report

Gulf Coast residents and business owners have reacted with alarm to a report by US government scientists claiming around 75% of the oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon rig has gone.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

UK Couple Murdered In ‘Honour Killing’

A couple from Birmingham have been murdered in Pakistan in a suspected “honour killing”.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Devastating Mudslides Kill Scores In China

At least 127 people have been killed and more than 1,000 are missing after huge mudslides in northwest China, state media said.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Eight-Hour Space Station Repair Job Fails

Two astronauts have gone on one of the longest spacewalks ever - but still did not manage to fix a faulty component on the International Space Station.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

President Plays Ball With Basketball Stars

Barack Obama has taken time out from the pressures of the presidency to shoot hoops with stars of the basketball world as part of his birthday celebrations.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Food Prices Quadruple In Flood-Hit Pakistan

Soaring food prices in Pakistan are threatening the survival of those who managed to escape the worst flooding the country has seen in 80 years.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Killed Doctor ‘Was Not On Christian Mission’

The fiance of a British doctor killed in Afghanistan has dismissed as “ludicrous” claims that she was preaching Christianity to Muslims.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More

Cardinal Condemns US Lockerbie ‘Vengeance’

Scotland’s Roman Catholic leader has attacked America’s “culture of vengeance” as he defended the controversial release of the Lockerbie bomber.
August 9th, 2010 | World | Read More