Global economy on recovery path, risks remain: IMF chief Reuters - 5 hrs agoBEIJING (Reuters) - The global economy has stepped back from the brink of danger and signs of stabilization are emerging from the euro zone and the United States, but high debt levels in developed markets and rising oil prices … More »Global economy on recovery path, risks remain: IMF chief
BEIJING (Reuters) - The global economy has stepped back from the brink of danger and signs of stabilization are emerging from the euro zone and the United States, but high debt levels in developed markets and rising oil prices are key risks ahead, the IMF said on Sunday. "The global economy may be on a path to recovery, …
- Militants kill American teacher in Yemen Reuters - 15 mins ago
SANAA (Reuters) - Motorcycle-riding gunmen linked to al Qaeda shot and killed an American teacher in the Yemeni city of Taiz on Sunday, and Yemeni officials said government forces killed up to 14 militants in clashes and … More »Militants kill American teacher in Yemen
SANAA (Reuters) - Motorcycle-riding gunmen linked to al Qaeda shot and killed an American teacher in the Yemeni city of Taiz on Sunday, and Yemeni officials said government forces killed up to 14 militants in clashes and artillery attacks on their strongholds. The attacks underscore the challenges facing President Abd-Rabbu …
Defiant North Korea says rocket launch to go ahead Reuters - 5 hrs agoSEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Sunday rejected criticism of its planned long-range missile launch which threatens to upset its only major benefactor, China, and put relations with the United States back in the freezer just … More »Defiant North Korea says rocket launch to go ahead
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Sunday rejected criticism of its planned long-range missile launch which threatens to upset its only major benefactor, China, and put relations with the United States back in the freezer just as they seemed to be starting to thaw. Political analysts say the launch, which would violate U.N. …
Iraq militia frees U.S. hostage after 9 months Reuters - 15 hrs agoBAGHDAD (Reuters) - A militia loyal to Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr freed an American former soldier on Saturday after holding him captive in Baghdad for nine months. The American, identified as Randy Michaels, was … More »Iraq militia frees U.S. hostage after 9 months
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A militia loyal to Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr freed an American former soldier on Saturday after holding him captive in Baghdad for nine months. The American, identified as Randy Michaels, was shown on television in a U.S. military uniform with no insignia, flanked by two members of parliament …
China to reform, grow economy, IMF eyes freer yuan Reuters - 4 hrs agoBEIJING (Reuters) - China cannot delay tough economic reforms, Vice Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday, underscoring the top leadership's push for market-based change after the sacking last week of an ambitious provincial … More »China to reform, grow economy, IMF eyes freer yuan
BEIJING (Reuters) - China cannot delay tough economic reforms, Vice Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday, underscoring the top leadership's push for market-based change after the sacking last week of an ambitious provincial leader who wanted a bigger state role in the economy. Li, widely expected to succeed Wen Jiabao as premier …
Former Nazi guard Demjanjuk dies in Germany aged 91 Reuters - 13 hrs agoBERLIN (Reuters) - John Demjanjuk, a retired U.S. engine mechanic convicted for his role in killing 28,000 Jews as a guard at a Nazi death camp during World War Two, died on Saturday aged 91 in a care home in Germany, police … More »Former Nazi guard Demjanjuk dies in Germany aged 91
BERLIN (Reuters) - John Demjanjuk, a retired U.S. engine mechanic convicted for his role in killing 28,000 Jews as a guard at a Nazi death camp during World War Two, died on Saturday aged 91 in a care home in Germany, police said. Once top of the Nazi-hunting Simon Wiesenthal Center's list of most wanted Nazi criminals, …
Egypt Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda dies Reuters - 14 hrs agoCAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III, the patriarch of most of Egypt's estimated 12 million Christians, died on Saturday from old age, his political adviser told Reuters. Bells tolled in Cairo's Abbasiya … More »Egypt Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda dies
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III, the patriarch of most of Egypt's estimated 12 million Christians, died on Saturday from old age, his political adviser told Reuters. Bells tolled in Cairo's Abbasiya district, site of Egypt's main Coptic cathedral, as the news spread. Shenouda, 88, became the …
- Afghan killing suspect dogged by money, job strife AP - 19 mins ago
A diverging portrait of the Army sergeant accused of killing 16 Afghan villagers is emerging as records and interviews show a man appreciated by friends and family who won military commendations, yet one who faced professional disappointment, financial trouble and brushes with the law.
- Occupy protest anniversary ends with police sweep AP - 3 hrs ago
Dozens of police officers cleared the park where the Occupy movement was born six months ago and made several arrests after hundreds of protesters returned in an anniversary observance and defiantly resisted calls to clear out.
- Syrian state news agency: explosion in Aleppo AP - 42 mins ago
Syria's state news agency says an explosion has gone off between two residential buildings in the northern city of Aleppo.
- 5 wounded in Indianapolis gunfire, 2 critically AP - 5 hrs ago
Gunfire erupted as throngs were celebrating a mild St. Patrick's Day along a popular downtown canal in Indianapolis and at least five teenagers were wounded by shots, two critically, police said.
- Floor of NYC house collapses under party AP - 5 hrs ago
Authorities say a floor of a New York City three-story house where a large party was taking place collapsed, injuring a dozen people.
- Butchers beef up French presidential campaign AP - 1 hr 32 mins ago
The French butcher who cuts and tresses your meat with care, and serves as city dwellers' link to the land, is falling on hard times, unable to find new blood to keep his iconic image alive — as supermarkets and Arab butchers selling halal meat at cheaper prices thrive.
- Super busy SXSW wraps up with poignant moment AP - 1 hr 28 mins ago
Stars of all stripes and celebrity hit town to close out South By Southwest, but it was a marching band that stole the show Saturday.
- Former Mr. Universe turns 100 in India AP - 1 hr 42 mins ago
A former Mr. Universe who has just turned 100 said Sunday that happiness and a life without tensions are the key to his longevity.
- Puerto Rico votes; GOP candidates battle elsewhere AP - 44 mins ago
Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are campaigning in next-up primary states of Illinois and Louisiana, while Puerto Ricans get their say in picking the GOP's presidential nominee.
- Norah Jones plays entire new album at SXSW AP - 7 hrs ago
Norah Jones unveiled something new at South By Southwest — again.
Fournier sacked by relegation-haunted Auxerre AFP - 1 hr 29 mins ago
Auxerre announced the sacking of coach Laurent Fournier Sunday, a day after the prospect of relegation returned to haunt the club. More »Fournier sacked by relegation-haunted Auxerre
Auxerre announced the sacking of coach Laurent Fournier Sunday, a day after the prospect of relegation returned to haunt the club.
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