Aug 31, 2010
Prosecutors question Egyptian culture minister over van Gogh theft, FOX NEWS
CAIRO – CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's culture minister says he was questioned by prosecutors for three hours over last week's theft of a Vincent van Gogh painting.
Farouk Hosni told reporters Monday he volunteered for the interrogation to dispel accusations of negligence in the robbery.
Pro-Vatican politicians protest Gadhafi's effort to convert Christians during Italy visit
ROME – ROME (AP) — Pro-Vatican politicians are complaining about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's effort to convert Christians to Islam during his visit to Italy.
Gadhafi gave a lecture on Islam to a few hundred Italian women on Sunday upon his arrival in Rome, urged them to convert, and handed out copies of the Quran.
Ex-Congo VP tells war crimes court he has no funds for defense because his assets are frozen
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Lawyers for former Congo Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba complained to the International Criminal Court on Monday they cannot conduct a fair defense because prosecutors have seized his assets.
Iran hardline media call French first lady 'prostitute' for supporting woman facing stoning
TEHRAN, Iran – TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's hardline media have called French first lady Carla Bruni a "prostitute" after she expressed strong support for an Iranian woman facing death by stoning for adultery.
The Monday report by the state news website comes two days after the hardline Kayhan newspaper also described the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy as a "prostitute."
Mexico Says Drug Lord 'the Barbie' Captured
MEXICO CITY -- Federal police on Monday captured a long-sought, alleged Texas-born gang kingpin who faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and has been blamed for a vicious turf war that has included bodies hung from bridges and shootouts in central Mexico.
Mayor of Violent Mexican Border State Assassinated
Reuters
Mayor Marco Antonio Leal from the opposition Institutional Revolutionary party (PRI) is seen in Hidalgo in this October 2009 file photo.
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico -- Gunmen killed the mayor of a town in the drug-plagued Mexican border state of Tamaulipas on Sunday in a region where suspected cartel hitmen recently massacred 72 migrants, the ....
Gunman Kills 7, Himself in Rampage in Slovakia
AP
Aug. 30: Police are seen at the site where an unknown man opened fire killing a number of people and wounding more than a dozen in Devinska Nova Ves an outskirt of Bratislava, Slovakia.
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- A gunman went on a rampage in Slovakia's capital on Monday, killing seven people and wounding 15, then committed suicide, officials said.
China, North Korea Confirm Kim Jong Il's Secretive Visit
August 27: In this photo released by China's official Xinhua news agency, Chinese President Hu Jintao, meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in Changchun, in northeast China's Jilin province. China on Monday confirmed North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's visit. (AP)
SEOUL, South Korea -- After Kim Jong Il's safe return Monday, North Korea confirmed .....
NATO: 8 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Bomb Attacks in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Roadside bombs killed eight members of the international force in Afghanistan -- including seven U.S. troops -- raising to more than a dozen the number who have died in the previous three days, NATO said Tuesday .....
Two Men Arrested on Terror Suspicion on Flight From Chicago to Amsterdam
Reuters
Two men from the Detroit area suspected of terrorist activity were arrested at Amsterdam's airport, showin in this April 2010 file photo.
Two men from the Detroit area were arrested in Amsterdam on a flight arriving from Chicago, reportedly suspected of assessing the aviation system for a potential future terror attack.
Earl Batters Caribbean, Threatens East Coast
Aug. 30: A boy takes cover from a wave caused by the approaching of the Hurricane Earl in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Earl battered some islands across the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and roof-ripping winds Monday, rapidly intensifying into a major storm on a path projected to menace the United States.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the northeastern ....
Aug 30, 2010
Putin Praised: Russian Superman
Russian Premier Vladimir Putin has received a glowing accolade by one of the USA’s most fashionable writers. Dubbed "Russia’s Superman" the article calls Vladimir Putin "The face of New Russia" and "man of the decade", "Russia’s answer to John Wayne".
True it is. Vladimir Putin, without wishing to write any political diatribes, is the right man in the right place at the right time. A patriot, competent and efficient, he epitomizes ....
White House Withdraws Combat Brigade from Iraq as Plain Propaganda Action - Pravda.Ru
Washington has announced the completion of the combat mission of its armed forces in Iraq. This is how the withdrawal of the supposedly last combat brigade of US troops from Iraq to Kuwait was presented to the world public. An official spokesman for the 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, said that the last armored vehicles had crossed the border between Iraq and
Death Penalty, The Chinese Style
The Chinese authorities intend to reduce the number of 68 death charges in criminal law to 55. The adequate draft law was submitted to the parliament of the country on August 23. Some of those charges were rarely used before as the reason for sentencing perpetrators to death penalty. The abolishment of death penalty on other articles of the nation's criminal law means that such crimes as robbery or the production of forged monetary checks will not be considered in China as socially dangerous. To crown it all, the country will have both the bottom and the top age limit for the use of death penalty - 18 and 70-75 years respectively.
Iran Expects Attack Every Second
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The launch of the Bushehr nuclear power plant expected, which took place on August 21, greatly increases the probability of attack on Iran. The military and political representatives of Israel have repeatedly warned that the launch of the Bushehr nuclear power plant may cause an Israeli strike.
Europe's Last Dictator Seeks Forgiveness
Belarus is trying to regain the trust of the West, lost in the mid 1990's. Against the backdrop of cooling relations with Russia, there is a “thaw” in the opposite direction (Minsk-Brussels). One notable indicator in this respect was the visit to Minsk of Sinikka Hurskainen, spokesperson on Belarus in the PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) on August 23.
Turkey Suddenly Becomes Best Friend of Its Foes
Russia, Greece, Iran and Iraq will officially not be posing any threat to Turkey soon. Turkish media said that Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan intends to considerably revise the national security strategy in October 2010. The head of the Turkish government will reportedly exclude the above-mentioned countries from the list of external threats. The Milliyet, a local influential
BRIC To Finally End Its Virtual Era
BRIC - the organization that unites Brazil, Russia, India and China - may soon change its name as it prepares to welcome another member - the South African Republic, the most developed country on the African continent. The organization has accepted the bid from South Africa's President Jacob Zuma; most likely, the answer will be positive.
Economic Armageddon: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Double Dip is Here!
The worst nightmare forecast by economic specialists over the previous years has come true: new research by economic gurus in the United States of America has revealed a bleak scenario: the United States’ economy is in a state of depression. Yes, it is the Double Dip, a roller-coaster ride to economic catastrophe and it has arrived. To come: massive debt default, the failure of entire nations and widespread starvation in the western world.
Russia Becomes Involved in Korean Conflict
World May Soon Face Beginning of Holy War
First Nuclear World War Just Around the Corner?
Seoul and Pyongyang have started another stage of the verbal war following the start of military drills in the Yellow Sea. The drills are being held to intensify South Korea's response to asymmetrical provocations on the part of the potential enemy. S. Korean officials repeatedly stated that the nation would not tolerate any provocations from the North.
Confessions, Japanese Style: Apologize Selectively
North Korea's Kim Makes Powerful Juche Step as Pyongyang Suffocates
Aug 29, 2010
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Muslims donate nearly $1 billion to Pakistan flood relief
Monday 30th August, 06:38 AM JST
ISLAMABAD —
Muslim countries, organizations and individuals have pledged nearly $1 billion in cash and relief supplies to help Pakistan respond to the worst floods in the nation’s history, the head of a group of Islamic states said Sunday.36 die in Ecuador bus accident
QUITO, Ecuador —
A bus ran off a highway and overturned on Sunday, killing at least 36 people, Ecuadorean officials said. At least 12 others were badly hurt.7 U.S. troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting
KABUL, Afghanistan —
Seven U.S. troops have died in weekend attacks in Afghanistan’s embattled southern and eastern regions, while officials found the bodies Sunday of five kidnapped campaign aides working for a female candidate in the western province of Herat.Chile, divided by quake, unites around miners
SAN JOSE MINE, Chile —
Just six months ago, one of the largest earthquakes in a century tore Chile apart, physically ripping the ground, triggering a deadly tsunami and leaving in the wreckage a divided society and government trying to decide whom to blame.Anti-Islam protesters clash with police in UK
A right-wing group that opposes what it calls the spread of Islam in Britain clashed with riot police in northern England on Saturday, throwing bottles, rocks and a smoke bomb at authorities.
The demonstration by the English Defense League occurred in Bradford, a city with one of the country’s largest Pakistani and Muslim communities.
The demonstration by the English Defense League occurred in Bradford, a city with one of the country’s largest Pakistani and Muslim communities.
Volcano quiet for 400 years erupts in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia —
A volcano in western Indonesia spewed hot lava and sand high into the sky early Sunday in its first eruption in 400 years.Government volcanologist Surono, who uses only one name, said Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province started rumbling a few days ago and the minor morning eruption has mostly stopped.
80,000 in Hong Kong mourn for victims in Manila bus hijack
HONG KONG —
About 80,000 people marched Sunday to demand for justice in the killing of eight Hong Kong citizens in last week’s deadly Manila bus hijacking, according to organizers. Dressed in black, the protesters marched in silence while holding banners calling for a thorough investigation of the incident and offering condolences to the victims.
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Ministry to seek 5.7% ODA hike
Kyodo News
The Foreign Ministry said Thursday it plans to request ¥436.96 billion for foreign aid in its fiscal 2011 budget, up 5.7 percent from the initial budget for fiscal 2010, in a bid to curb the declining trend of the nation's official development assistance.
Red Cross team off to Pakistan
NARITA, Chiba Pref. (Kyodo) A medical team of the Japanese Red Cross Society left Narita airport Friday for Pakistan to help treat survivors of flooding there.
The seven-member team will set up a clinic and also travel to distant areas to treat patients during a one-month stay in the country, the Red Cross said. The ...
Beijing's plan for early North nuke talks rebuffed by Tokyo
BEIJING (Kyodo) Japan and China were at odds Saturday over how to restart the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear programs, with Beijing seeking an early resumption but Tokyo taking a cautious stance.
¥16 billion Hayabusa-2 space probe project gets green light
Kyodo News
The government has decided to include a ¥16.4 billion project for the Hayabusa-2 probe in its space program, following the successful seven-year round trip to an asteroid by the probe's predecessor.
Actions needed to repent for colonial rule: S. Korea
By CHO KYUNG WOOK
Kyodo News
SEOUL — Ahead of the 100th anniversary of Japan's annexation of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, South Koreans are renewing their call for Japan to truly repent for its past wrongdoings and act on its apology.
Asakusa Samba Carnival in Taito Ward, Tokyo
Aug. 29, 2010
Samba dancers show off their skills during the Asakusa Samba Carnival in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday. Dancers in 16 groups joined the annual summer event, which marked its 30th anniversary.
RUSSIA Team, 2010 FIBA World Championship, Aug 29, 2010
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basketball_team Cached The Russian national basketball team represents Russia in international basketball matches. The team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and ...
US right claims spirit of Martin Luther King at Lincoln Memorial rally
Glenn Beck speaking on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA
Tens of thousands descended on Washington today for one of the biggest culture clashes in decades – one that pitted an almost exclusively white crowd against one that was predominantly African-American. Both claimed the legacy of Martin Luther King.
San Diego couple final link in kidney transplant chain
For Rita and Oscar Ayub, the National Kidney Registry came up with a lifesaving shortcut. It helps find donors for people who need a kidney, but only if they have a partner willing to give an organ to a stranger.
Rita Ayub never resigned herself to the idea that her husband, Oscar, would
Unmanned aircraft built in SD stalks Mexican storm - SignOnSanDiego.com
The unmanned Northrop Grumman drone can fly up to 65,000 feet high, reaching the edge of space.
NASA said at 4:13 p.m. that the research flight was almost complete, and that the drone would be signaled to return to Southern California shortly.
Paris Hilton arrested on cocaine charge in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday after a police motorcycle officer smelled marijuana smoke wafting from a black Cadillac Escalade driven by her boyfriend on the Las Vegas Strip, then found cocaine in her purse, authorities said.
A crowd quickly gathered when Hilton and Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits were stopped about 11:30 p.m. Friday in the vehicle near the Wynn Las Vegas resort, police said.
The 29-year-old celebrity socialite was taken into the hotel "to keep her safe" during the initial investigation, police Lt. Wayne Holman said.
A crowd quickly gathered when Hilton and Las Vegas nightclub mogul Cy Waits were stopped about 11:30 p.m. Friday in the vehicle near the Wynn Las Vegas resort, police said.
The 29-year-old celebrity socialite was taken into the hotel "to keep her safe" during the initial investigation, police Lt. Wayne Holman said.
Marines expand their influence in southern Afghanistan
Nelvin C. Cepeda
Young Afghan children watch as U.S. Marines make their way through Safar during a patrol last week. To maintain personal contact and relationships, the Marines are using dismounted patrols.
The Marines of Camp Pendleton's Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment spend their time patrolling by foot the Safar bazaar in an effort to maintain contacts and build a relationship with the residents. Their base, Combat Outpost Rankel is names for Sgt. John K. Rankel, the 23-year-old leader of 3rd Platoon, 2nd Squad who was fatally shot June 7, 2010 during a 12-day battle near Safar.
Effective teachers in L.A. get little recognition from district
Zenaida Tan brims with innovative ways to reach limited-English students, handle discipline problems and keep the kids engaged. “I do a lot of singing, games,” says the teacher at a San Fernando school. Many of her students are immigrants like her. (Irfan Khan, Los Angeles Times / May 24, 2010)
Nicole John's 22-floor plunge from West Side apartment balcony is every parent's worst nightmare
Beaming parents Eric and Sophia John pose with daughter Nicole during a celebration.
Seventeen-year-old Nicole John fell from a height where city hawks nest before it is time for their young to take wing on their own.
She, too, had just ventured forth from a home where she must have been the realization of her parents' happiest dreams.
We work and hope that our kids will have the chance to go to college. Then comes the scary moment when they actually do.
Sarah Palin tells crowd at Glenn Beck rally that America needs to be restored, not changed
Brandon/AP
Sarah Palin doesn't want America to fundamentally change. Saturday, she spoke at Glenn Beck's rally in Washington (below).Taliban hint at threats to aid workers in Pakistan as flood damage spreads across country
Favila/AP
Pakistani girls wait for food at a relief camp for displaced people in the Punjab province. A U.S. official told the BBC Thursday the threats are coming from Tehrik-e-Taliban, widely considered the country’s most radical militant group.
Bungling BP boss Tony Hayward refuses to testify in Lockerbie bomber probe
33 trapped miners in Chile need to watch their weight to fit through the rescue tunnel
Roberto Candia
Surrounded by media, men work on a pipe used to be in touch with 33 trapped miners in Copiapo, Chile.Officials say the miners must keep their weight down or stay stuck in the mine, The Associated Press reports.
American imprisoned in N. Korea returns to Boston after Jimmy Carter helps win release
China's Xinhua news agency
Former President Jimmy Carter, center left, hugs with American Aijalon Gomes at Pyongyang airport, North Korea, Friday, before the pair departed for the United States.Taliban sneak attack thwarted, Americans kill 24 Afghan insurgents trying to infiltrate U.S. bases
The brazen ....
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