Fears of a 'ung parliament' mount in Britain

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 17:15

The prospect of a hung parliament has increased in Britain as a new poll predicts a tight race in the upcoming general elections.

Pakistani ex-minister escapes assassination attempt

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 17:04

A senior Pakistani politician and former aide to ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.

US stocks drop amid fears of European debts

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 16:10

US stocks have closed broadly lower, with the Dow Jones closing below 10,000 for the first time since November 4 last year.

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 15:43

Iran on Tuesday began enriching uranium to a level of 20 percent at its Natanz enrichment facility under the surveillance of inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog.

Riyadh urges firm stance on Israeli war threats

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 15:05

Saudi Arabia has called on the international community to take a 'rigorous position' against Israel's saber-rattling against Lebanon, Syria and the Palestinians.

Hamas: Cairo wall cannot shake Gazans' will

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 16:24

Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has scoffed at the blockade of the Gaza Strip, saying walls cannot force Palestinians to submit to external control.

Endeavour launched on two-week mission

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 15:58

The US space shuttle, Endeavour, has lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a two-week mission to the international space station.

UK: Iraq inquiry to question US officials

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 15:38

In Britain, the head of the Iraq war inquiry is to seek meetings with members of the administration of former US President George W. Bush, over the 2003 war.

Canadian military chief charged with murder

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 14:47

A Canadian military base commander has been charged with the murder of two women and sexually assaulting two other women, according to police.


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