PESHAWAR, Pakistan, AP - Two US drone strikes killed 14 suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan yesterday, local intelligence officials said, in the latest attacks against al-Qaeda and Taliban militants seeking sanctuary in the region.
Nov 8, 2010
Obama renews calls to free Suu Kyi
MUMBAI, AFP - US President Barack Obama has called for the release of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, criticising the first elections in Burma for 20 years as neither free nor fair.
"We renew our calls for the authorities to free Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners immediately and unconditionally," Obama said in a statement released in Mumbai.
Referendum on indigenes
CANBERRA, AAP - Prime Minister Julia Gillard says an expert panel will be set up to lead a national discussion on a referendum on recognising indigenous people in the Australian Constitution.
Burma counts votes
RANGOON, AFP - Burma counted ballots yesterday in its first vote in 20 years as western governments lashed out at the military-ruled nation for orchestrating an election that junta-backed parties look set to easily win.
Anti-nuclear activists holdup train
DANNENBERG, Germany, AFP - Anti-nuclear activists have abseiled over train tracks to block a cargo of nuclear waste from France as protesters stepped up preparations to halt the controversial cargo.
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- US and India to work closely on terrorism problem (AP)
- Republicans in charge take aim at health overhaul (AP)
- Gates, Obama urge repeal of military's gay ban (AP)
- 20 killed over weekend in Mexican border city (AP)
- Many flee Indonesia volcano amid fears of eruption (AP)
- VP Biden pledges unwavering support for Israel (AP)
Protest against G-20 in S Korea
SEOUL - Thousands of people chanted anti-globalisation slogans in South Korea's capital to protest this week's Group of 20 summit.
Part of the crowd attempted to march down nearby streets but were stopped by riot police, who fired pepper spray.
Pompeii relics under threat
This house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, once used by gladiators in training, has collapsed. Photo / AP Shrink
This house in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, once used by gladiators in training, has collapsed. Photo / AP
A 2,000-year-old house in the Roman city of Pompeii has collapsed into rubble.And experts have warned
Charm offensive: Clinton down under
Australia and the United States are today expected to further tighten defence co-operation as part of a shift in focus to counter the rise of China and strengthen America's strategic position in the region.
Obama calls for India - Pakistan peace
Barack and Michelle Obama mark the Diwali festival at Holy Name High School in Mumbai. Photo / AP Shrink
Barack and Michelle Obama mark the Diwali festival at Holy Name High School in Mumbai. Photo / AP
Barack Obama has called on India and Pakistan to renew their efforts to find peace, even as he said Islamabad was not
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