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China praises Cambodia as Uighurs deported - Reuters
December 20, 2009 at 11:09 pm


Reuters

China praises Cambodia as Uighurs deported
Reuters
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will deal with 20 ethnic Uighurs who were deported from Cambodia over the weekend as illegal immigrants, praising relations with the Southeast Asian country as a model of good cooperation. The comments came as a top Chinese ...
US slams deportation of Uyghur refugeesCNN International
US 'deeply disturbed' as Cambodia deports 20 Uighurs to ChinaAFP
US decries Cambodia's deportation of UighursThe Associated Press
New York Times -Monsters and Critics.com -BBC News
all 707 news articles »

PROFILE - Montazeri: architect and critic of modern Iran - Reuters India
December 20, 2009 at 10:28 pm


guardian.co.uk

PROFILE - Montazeri: architect and critic of modern Iran
Reuters India
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, who died aged 87, was once the designated successor to spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Kohmeini but fell from grace with Iran's leadership after clashing with hardliners. ...
Iran's Top Dissident Cleric Montazeri DiesVoice of America
Iran opposition calls for mourningAljazeera.net
Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali MontazeriTelegraph.co.uk
ABS CBN News -BBC News -Los Angeles Times
all 774 news articles »

Netanyahu told: Be brave and bring Shalit home - Ha'aretz
December 20, 2009 at 10:18 pm


Ha'aretz

Netanyahu told: Be brave and bring Shalit home
Ha'aretz
A key activist for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday to vote in favor of prisoner exchange with Hamas, ...
Egypt's metal wall sparks crisis with HamasJerusalem Post
Egypt's barrier along Gaza border called 'wall of shame'Los Angeles Times
Hamas using English law to demand arrest of Israeli leaders for war crimesTimes Online
Ynetnews -Washington Post -Ha'aretz
all 578 news articles »

Copenhagen climate summit held to ransom - Gordon Brown - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 8:58 pm


Globe and Mail

Copenhagen climate summit held to ransom - Gordon Brown
BBC News
Gordon Brown will accuse a small group of countries of holding the Copenhagen climate summit talks to ransom. The 193-nation conference ended with delegates simply "taking note" of a US-led climate deal that included limiting temperature rises to less ...
China, US praise nonbinding climate agreementWashington Post
Climate Summit Will Spur More DebateWall Street Journal
Britain accuses China over climate talks - reportReuters UK
Bloomberg -guardian.co.uk -Xinhua
all 10,631 news articles »

Police in Poland find sign stolen from Auschwitz gate - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 7:32 pm


USA Today

Police in Poland find sign stolen from Auschwitz gate
BBC News
The "Arbeit macht frei" sign stolen from Auschwitz in southern Poland has been found in the north and five men have been arrested, police say. They said the metal sign from the main gate, which symbolises for many the atrocities of Nazi Germany, ...
Police recover stolen Auschwitz signAFP
Polish police recover Auschwitz signReuters
Polish police retrieve damaged Auschwitz gate signThe Associated Press
guardian.co.uk -Jerusalem Post -Aljazeera.net
all 1,656 news articles »

Teen sailor found on St. Maarten - Washington Times
December 20, 2009 at 6:58 pm


Globe and Mail

Teen sailor found on St. Maarten
Washington Times
AMSTERDAM | A Dutch teenager - whose dream to become the youngest person to sail single-handedly around the world was thwarted by child welfare authorities - was found on the other side of the Atlantic after ...
Laura Dekker: missing girl sailor found on Dutch Caribbean IslandTelegraph.co.uk
Dutch teen sailor found in CaribbeanKGAN
Missing girl sailor Laura Dekker found safe in AntillesTrend News Agency
The South African Star -The Associated Press -New York Daily News
all 563 news articles »

As US withdrawal nears, Iraqi fear of Iran grows - Christian Science Monitor
December 20, 2009 at 5:45 pm


ABC News

As US withdrawal nears, Iraqi fear of Iran grows
Christian Science Monitor
On a tour of Iraq, Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to Iraqis about the threat posed by Iran. Iraqis worry that Iran will fill the void left by the withdrawal of US forces. US Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen speaks ...
US army chief: New sanctions likely against 'non-responsive' IranHa'aretz
Obama Administration: Iran to Face 'Consequences' Over Nuclear ProgramVoice of America
Iran leader says report of nuclear trigger work 'fabrication'AFP
Jerusalem Post -The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times (blog)
all 641 news articles »

Afghan Parliament Considers Cabinet - Wall Street Journal
December 20, 2009 at 5:38 pm


CBC.ca

Afghan Parliament Considers Cabinet
Wall Street Journal
KABUL -- Afghanistan's parliament began discussing a new cabinet submitted by President Hamid Karzai, with several lawmakers criticizing as insufficiently reformist the government lineup that has received tepid approval from Western ...
Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changedTimes Online
Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable"Reuters
Afghanistan's Karzai shrugs off criticism of his cabinet picksChristian Science Monitor
Voice of America -Aljazeera.net -AFP
all 1,235 news articles »

Missing girl sailor Laura Dekker found safe in Antilles - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 5:17 pm


Sydney Morning Herald

Missing girl sailor Laura Dekker found safe in Antilles
BBC News
A Dutch teenager barred from sailing solo around the world because of her age has been found on a Caribbean island after going missing, police say. Laura Dekker, 14, was located on the Dutch Antilles island of St Maarten three days after relatives in ...
Reports: Dutch teen sailor found in CaribbeanThe Associated Press
Laura Dekker: missing girl sailor found on Dutch Caribbean IslandTelegraph.co.uk
Dutch sailor Laura Dekker, 14, goes missing after seeking solo tripNew York Daily News
Sydney Morning Herald -Herald Sun -UPI.com
all 446 news articles »

Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changed - Times Online
December 20, 2009 at 4:58 pm


MiamiHerald.com

Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changed
Times Online
President Karzai defended his new Cabinet nominations yesterday and said that he and his Government would be held accountable for corruption. He rejected claims that his choice of new ministers was a weak compromise that would change little. ...
Afghan Parliament Considers CabinetWall Street Journal
Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable"Reuters
Karzai defends cabinet choicesAljazeera.net
Voice of America -Christian Science Monitor -AFP
all 1,245 news articles »

Macau's New Leader Set to Cool Boom - Wall Street Journal
December 20, 2009 at 4:49 pm


ABC Online

Macau's New Leader Set to Cool Boom
Wall Street Journal
MACAU -- Fernando Chui, the Oklahoma-educated scion of one of Macau's most powerful families, took the reins of Macau's government Sunday with an unusual mandate: to slow growth in China's booming gambling capital. ...
Scion of illustrious gambling family fancies the odds on MacauTimes Online
Ho Makes First Appearance, in Macau, After Long Hospital StayBloomberg
Macau marks a decade of Chinese ruleAFP
Casino Gambling Web -Times of India -euronews
all 332 news articles »

Hariri's visit to Damascus ends years of bitterness between Lebanon, Syria - Xinhua
December 20, 2009 at 4:47 pm


Brisbane Times

Hariri's visit to Damascus ends years of bitterness between Lebanon, Syria
Xinhua
BEIRUT, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri ended on Sunday a landmark visit to Damascus, pledging with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to open new prospects on bilateral relations. ...
Lebanon, Syria Wrap Up Landmark MeetingWall Street Journal
Lebanon, Syria pledge to repair relationsABC Online
Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to DamascusYnetnews
Yeshiva World News -CNN International -Daily Star - Lebanon
all 394 news articles »

Iranian Troops Leave Disputed Iraq Oil Field After 'Violation' - Bloomberg
December 20, 2009 at 4:21 pm


The Age

Iranian Troops Leave Disputed Iraq Oil Field After 'Violation'
Bloomberg
Dec. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Iranian troops withdrew from a disputed Iraqi oil well in the East Maysan field after an armed confrontation at the deposit, Iraqi government officials said. The Iranian forces left the ...
Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil WellNew York Times
Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil wellThe Associated Press
Iran troops have left oil well: Iraq officialAFP
Aljazeera.net -Reuters -Wall Street Journal
all 1,905 news articles »

Copenhagen Accord Divides Blogosphere - Wall Street Journal
December 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm


Times Online

Copenhagen Accord Divides Blogosphere
Wall Street Journal
The Commentariat is a roundup of blog excerpts that gives a regular glimpse into the hot topics that are generating comment in the blogosphere. THE STORY: The United Nations climate talks in Copenhagen ended after a 31-hour negotiating marathon, ...
A great step forward: Obama's verdict on climate change pactguardian.co.uk
Barack Obama's climate deal unravels at last momentTimes Online
Copenhagen climate summit: plan for EU to police countries' emissionsTelegraph.co.uk
New York Times -Hindu -The Associated Press
all 10,681 news articles »

Iran regime on alert following death of dissident cleric Montazeri - guardian.co.uk
December 20, 2009 at 4:18 pm


Globe and Mail

Iran regime on alert following death of dissident cleric Montazeri
guardian.co.uk
The body of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri at his home in Qom, surrounded by relatives in mourning. Photograph: AP Thousands of mourners are gathering in the Iranian city of Qom following the death of leading reformist cleric Grand Ayatollah ...
Iran opposition calls for mourningAljazeera.net
Spiritual father of Iran's reform movement diesThe Associated Press
Iran's Opposition Loses a Mentor But Gains a MartyrTIME
Voice of America -Telegraph.co.uk -Los Angeles Times
all 709 news articles »

Eurostar suspends services for third day - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 3:57 pm


ABC Online

Eurostar suspends services for third day
BBC News
Eurostar has said there will be no services for a third day on Monday while further tests are carried out on its fleet of trains. But commercial director Nick Mercer said engineers have now pinpointed the cause of electrical problems and he hoped ...
Eurostar suspension extended, fleet to be modifiedReuters UK
Eurostar passengers suffer terror in darkness on way home from DisneylandTimes Online
Eurostar Cancels Service Tomorrow, to Improve Snow ProtectionBloomberg
Inquirer.net -Telegraph.co.uk -New York Times
all 2,007 news articles »

Israel not worried by Syria-Lebanon alliance - Xinhua
December 20, 2009 at 1:23 pm


Reuters

Israel not worried by Syria-Lebanon alliance
Xinhua
JERUSALEM, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- The headline from two days of talks between top Syrian and Lebanese officials, as far as Israel is concerned, is that Beirut seemingly wants to realign itself with Damascus in order to reduce the Israeli ...
Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to DamascusYnetnews
Lebanon, Syria pledge to repair relationsABC Online
Lebanese leader on first trip to arch-foe SyriaCNN International
AFP -The Associated Press -Yeshiva World News
all 405 news articles »

Travel misery starts to ease as engineers examine Eurostar trains' failure - guardian.co.uk
December 20, 2009 at 12:41 pm


guardian.co.uk

Travel misery starts to ease as engineers examine Eurostar trains' failure
guardian.co.uk
Passengers wait at St Pancras station in London after Eurostar train services were thrown into chaos. Photograph: Tim Ireland/AP Three days of travel misery eased tonight last night on cross-Channel services, as Eurostar engineers worked to solve the ...
Eurostar transports 500 vulnerable passengers to FranceBBC News
Thousands stranded by Eurostar as chief executive 'cannot guarantee' when ...Telegraph.co.uk
50000 travelers affected by Eurostar break downsThe Associated Press
Bloomberg -Los Angeles Times -euronews
all 1,599 news articles »

Iran's Top Dissident Cleric Montazeri Dies - Voice of America
December 20, 2009 at 12:32 pm


Globe and Mail

Iran's Top Dissident Cleric Montazeri Dies
Voice of America
Photo: AP Iranian state media say Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri has died. The dissident cleric helped found the Islamic Republic, but later became one of the government's most vocal critics. His grandson is quoted Sunday as saying the 87-year ...
Crowds gather to mourn reformist Iran cleric MontazeriBBC News
Iranian dissident cleric Montazeri diesMyMotherLode.com
Leader offers condolences over Ayat. Montazeri's deathPress TV
Telegraph.co.uk -Los Angeles Times -Xinhua
all 564 news articles »

Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to Damascus - Ynetnews
December 20, 2009 at 12:24 pm


Reuters

Nasrallah hails Hariri's visit to Damascus
Ynetnews
Lebanese PM calls for renewal of ties with Syria at end of a fence-mending trip to his country's former powerbroker. Hezbollah chief says visit helped make 'atmosphere comfortable' between two countries Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri called on ...
Lebanon, Syria Wrap Up Landmark MeetingWall Street Journal
Engaging Syriaguardian.co.uk
Hezbollah: Hariri's Syria trip positive for Lebanon's political climateXinhua
Naharnet -CNN International -The Associated Press
all 367 news articles »

Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil Well - New York Times
December 20, 2009 at 12:13 pm


Boston Globe

Iraq Says Iranian Troops Left Oil Well
New York Times
BAGHDAD — Iraq said Sunday that Iranian soldiers who had been occupying part of a disputed Iraqi oil field had withdrawn, ending a three-day standoff that has strained relations between the countries. ...
Iranian Troops Leave Disputed Iraqi Oil Field After 'Violation'Bloomberg
Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil wellThe Associated Press
MP: Iraq owes Iran 1 trillion dollarsPress TV
AFP -Aljazeera.net -Reuters
all 2,007 news articles »

Afghanistan's Karzai shrugs off criticism of his cabinet picks - Christian Science Monitor
December 20, 2009 at 11:55 am


Canoe.ca

Afghanistan's Karzai shrugs off criticism of his cabinet picks
Christian Science Monitor
Nearly half of Afghan President Hamid Karzai's 23-member cabinet will carry over from his last term, and it will include a former warlord, and only one woman. By Tom A. Peter Correspondent / December 20, 2009 Afghan President Hamid Karzai defended his ...
Karzai says new cabinet to be "accountable"Reuters
Afghan President Defends Decision on Cabinet NomineesVoice of America
Karzai defends new Afghan cabinetAFP
Xinhua -New York Times -The Associated Press
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Mullen worries about Iran running out clock on US - The Associated Press
December 20, 2009 at 11:51 am


ABC News

Mullen worries about Iran running out clock on US
The Associated Press
ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The top US military officer said Sunday he does not assume Iran's brief seizure of an Iraqi oil well is part of an orchestrated plan in Tehran. Adm. Mike Mullen also said he's worried about "the clock now running" on the ...
Iran opposes US "aggressive, arrogant policies": presidentXinhua
Americans support action on Iran - if neededJerusalem Post
I'm no bogeyman, says Iran's AhmadinejadAFP
Ha'aretz -Fars News Agency -Press TV
all 603 news articles »

Israel threatens to use force against settlers - The Associated Press
December 20, 2009 at 11:41 am


The Associated Press

Israel threatens to use force against settlers
The Associated Press
JERUSALEM — Israeli authorities could soon use special commando units, unmanned spy planes and cellphone-jamming equipment to enforce a moratorium on new settlement construction in the West Bank, military officials said Sunday, deepening a showdown ...
Israel draws up plans to demolish settlementsTelegraph.co.uk
Left-wing activists released from jailJewish Telegraphic Agency
UN should play lead in Middle East settlement -Arab League chiefRIA Novosti
WGME -Ha'aretz -Washington Post
all 239 news articles »

China Hails Climate Change Agreement - Voice of America
December 20, 2009 at 10:35 am


Washington Post

China Hails Climate Change Agreement
Voice of America
China has applauded the outcome of the UN climate change summit in Copenhagen, despite the absence of any clear deals on emissions targets. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi says the accord was a positive step forward in recognizing different ...
China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' resultsThe Associated Press
China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit dealBBC News
World leaders hammered over climate accordAFP
Los Angeles Times -Aljazeera.net -Reuters
all 9,639 news articles »

Philippines volcano eruption likely soon - CNN
December 20, 2009 at 10:19 am


ABC News

Philippines volcano eruption likely soon
CNN
The Mayon volcano spews ash Friday near Legazpi City, Philippines, southeast of Manila. An eruption is expected within days. (CNN) -- Philippine authorities on Sunday raised the alert status of the country's most active volcano to level 4 and ...
Phivolcs says Mayon big blast within daysInquirer.net
Albay evacuees assured of safe drinking waterGMA news.tv
Major volcanic eruption feared in PhilippinesThe Associated Press
BBC News -FOXNews -CTV.ca
all 1,716 news articles »

Israel PM expresses 'shock' at stolen Auschwitz sign - AFP
December 20, 2009 at 7:31 am


Reuters

Israel PM expresses 'shock' at stolen Auschwitz sign
AFP
JERUSALEM — Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday expressed "shock" at the theft of the infamous "Arbeit macht frei" sign from the gates of the Nazi Auschwitz death camp in Poland. "I want to express the shock that this theft has ...
'Twisted criminals stole Auschwitz sign'Jerusalem Post
Conspiracy theories abound over theft of Auschwitz signHa'aretz
HOLOCAUST SYMBOL: Police search for Auschwitz signDetroit Free Press
The Associated Press -BBC News -Times Online
all 1,272 news articles »

Oil well, on Iran's side of border: official - Xinhua
December 20, 2009 at 7:26 am


Washington Post

Oil well, on Iran's side of border: official
Xinhua
TEHRAN, Dec.20 (Xinhua) -- Iran's armed forces have rejected claims that they have taken control of an oil well within Iraqi borders, stressing that the well in question is in Iran, the local English language satellite Press TV reported on Sunday. ...
Iraq says Iranian troops left disputed oil wellBusinessWeek
MP: Iraq owes Iran 1 trillion dollarsPress TV
Pipeline sabotage halts oil exports from northern IraqAFP
The Associated Press -Aljazeera.net -Voice of America
all 1,894 news articles »

Eurostar Cancels Trains Today, Cites 'Severe' Weather - Bloomberg
December 20, 2009 at 6:52 am


Globe and Mail

Eurostar Cancels Trains Today, Cites 'Severe' Weather
Bloomberg
Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Eurostar Group Ltd., operator of high-speed passenger trains between London, Paris and Brussels, canceled all services for the second consecutive day, citing "continuing severe weather" in ...
Eurostar passenger trains remain suspendedguardian.co.uk
Eurostar suspends services, probes 6 train failuresReuters UK
Rail passengers spend a cold, dark night stranded in ChunnelLos Angeles Times
BBC News -Telegraph.co.uk -The Press Association
all 1,293 news articles »

Hamas, Fatah trade accusations over supporters' arrest - Xinhua
December 20, 2009 at 6:52 am


Reuters

Hamas, Fatah trade accusations over supporters' arrest
Xinhua
RAMALLAH/GAZA, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hamas and Fatah, the rival Palestinian factions, on Sunday traded accusations over arresting followers in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Hamas forces, controlling Gaza since 2007, detained 24 members and supporters ...
US: We want Israel to free Fatah prisoners in Shalit dealHa'aretz
Report: Countries offer 'to host' prisoners in Shalit swap dealYnetnews
Egyptians building Gaza barrier come under fireThe Associated Press
Jerusalem Post -New York Times -Reuters
all 1,670 news articles »

Karzai defends new Afghan cabinet - AFP
December 20, 2009 at 6:34 am


The Associated Press

Karzai defends new Afghan cabinet
AFP
KABUL — Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai on Sunday defended his nominees for ministerial posts and promised that all members of his cabinet will be accountable as he fights to eradicate corruption. Karzai is facing extreme pressure from his Western ...
Karzai says new Afghan Cabinet will be accountableThe Associated Press
Karzai defends cabinet choicesAljazeera.net
Cabinet formation a test for Afghan president against corruptionXinhua
New York Times -Voice of America -MiamiHerald.com
all 1,134 news articles »

Macau marks a decade of Chinese rule - AFP
December 20, 2009 at 6:31 am


Boston Globe

Macau marks a decade of Chinese rule
AFP
MACAU — Macau on Sunday marked 10 years of Chinese rule, capping a decade that has seen its transformation from seedy colonial backwater to global gaming hub rivalling the Las Vegas Strip. The enclave was returned to China in 1999 following more than ...
China to tighten control over world's biggest gambling industry in MacauTimes of India
Macau bets all on a diverse futureeuronews
China's Hu Says Macau Should Diversify Its EconomyBloomberg
Macau Daily Times -TopNews Singapore -TIME
all 303 news articles »

Top Iranian Dissident Cleric Dies - Voice of America
December 20, 2009 at 6:14 am


Washington Post

Top Iranian Dissident Cleric Dies
Voice of America
Photo: AP The outspoken ayatollah is reported to have died at his home in the holy Shi'ite city of Qom overnight. Ayatollah Montazeri was 87. He was a leader of the Islamic revolution in 1979, and was once expected to succeed Ayatollah Ruhollah ...
Iran's leading grand cleric diesXinhua
Montazeri, a senior cleric and defender of Iranian opposition, dies at 87Los Angeles Times
Iran's dissident Grand Ayatollah Montazeri diesBBC News
Aljazeera.net -TheNewsTribune.com -Washington Post
all 415 news articles »

John Paul II, Pius XII closer to sainthood - San Francisco Chronicle
December 20, 2009 at 6:01 am


Telegraph.co.uk

John Paul II, Pius XII closer to sainthood
San Francisco Chronicle
Pope Benedict XVI moved two of his predecessors closer to sainthood Saturday, signing decrees on the virtues of the beloved Pope John Paul II and controversial Pope Pius XII, who has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the ...
Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII move closer to sainthoodTimes Online
Pope John Paul II and Pius XII move closer to sainthoodBBC News
Popes Move Closer to SainthoodNew York Times
Wall Street Journal -AFP -euronews
all 602 news articles »

China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit deal - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 5:42 am


Reuters

China and Indonesia welcome Copenhagen summit deal
BBC News
Asian giants China and Indonesia have hailed the Copenhagen UN climate summit outcome, despite its cool reception from aid agencies and campaigners. Beijing's foreign minister said it was a new beginning, and Indonesia's leader said he was pleased with ...
World leaders hammered over climate accordAFP
Copenhagen: A lesson in geopoliticsAljazeera.net
Climate summit hopes less is moreLos Angeles Times
Xinhua -Telegraph.co.uk -Reuters India
all 13,013 news articles »

Taiwan rocked by strong earthquake - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 5:26 am


A Pakistan News

Taiwan rocked by strong earthquake
BBC News
A strong earthquake has struck parts of Taiwan, rattling buildings in the capital, Taipei, although there are no initial reports of serious casualties. The earthquake was measured at a magnitude of 6.4 by the US Geological Survey. ...
Fourteen hurt in Taiwan quakeAFP
Strong quake hits Taiwan, minor damage reportedReuters
Taiwan Hit by 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake, AftershocksBloomberg
FOX11AZ.com -GMA news.tv -Thaindian.com
all 324 news articles »

China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' results - The Associated Press
December 20, 2009 at 1:01 am


Washington Post

China: Climate talks yielded 'positive' results
The Associated Press
BEIJING — China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, lauded Sunday the outcome of a historic UN climate conference that ended with a nonbinding agreement that urges major polluters to make deeper emissions cuts — but does not require it. ...
Copenhagen: The key players and how they ratedguardian.co.uk
UN climate talks end with bare minimum agreementReuters
China 'positive' on Copenhagen summitAFP
Boston Globe -NPR -Washington Post
all 12,772 news articles »

Zardari vows to 'fight back' SC verdict - Times of India
December 20, 2009 at 12:58 am


BBC News

Zardari vows to 'fight back' SC verdict
Times of India
PTI 20 December 2009, 11:20am IST ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday pledged to fight back following the annulment of a graft amnesty by the Supreme Court even as the ruling Pakistan People's Party said it had "complete ...
PPP decides to fight backDaily Times
Pakistan govt: Ministers who lost amnesty to stayThe Associated Press
Pakistan's Ruling Party Meets on Court Ruling ImpactVoice of America
Xinhua -The News International -Daily Times
all 1,694 news articles »

Eurostar trains suspended as cold weather continues - BBC News
December 20, 2009 at 12:15 am


Telegraph.co.uk

Eurostar trains suspended as cold weather continues
BBC News
Eurostar passenger trains will remain suspended on Sunday because of concerns about the wintry weather. More than 2000 people were trapped in the Channel Tunnel for up to 16 hours after condensation caused a series of electrical failures on Friday ...
Eurostar Cancels Trains Today, Cites 'Severe' French WeatherBloomberg
Eurostar halts trains after snow chaosTimes Online
Eurostar cancels services amid snowThe Press Association
guardian.co.uk -AFP -Mirror.co.uk
all 1,113 news articles »

New Afghan Cabinet list draws ire from legislators - The Associated Press
December 19, 2009 at 11:41 pm


Reuters

New Afghan Cabinet list draws ire from legislators
The Associated Press
KABUL — Afghan legislators complained that several members of President Hamid Karzai's proposed Cabinet are inexperienced and beholden to warlords — opposition that threatens to slow the reform Washington believes essential to beating the Taliban. ...
Afghan Cabinet Nominations Show Little ChangeNew York Times
Karzai Presents List of Cabinet Nominees to Afghan ParliamentVoice of America
Karzai ousts two over corruption, keeps two with rights accusationsMiamiHerald.com
CNN International -Bloomberg -Reuters
all 952 news articles »

Chinese mainland expresses sympathy to quake-hit Taiwan compatriots - Xinhua
December 19, 2009 at 11:30 pm


AsiaOne

Chinese mainland expresses sympathy to quake-hit Taiwan compatriots
Xinhua
BEIJING, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office Sunday expressed condolence over losses of lives and property following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck waters off Hualien in eastern Taiwan island at 21:02 (Beijing time) ...
Strong quake hits Taiwan, minor damage reportedReuters
Phivolcs: No tsunami threat in RP after Taiwan quakeGMA news.tv
Little damage from strong quake in TaiwanUPI.com
AFP -Bloomberg -Monsters and Critics.com
all 292 news articles »

PPP decides to fight back - Daily Times
December 19, 2009 at 8:05 pm


BBC News

PPP decides to fight back
Daily Times
ISLAMABAD: The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Saturday decided that party leaders would face National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases revived after the Supreme Court declared the National ...
Pakistan govt: Ministers who lost amnesty to stayThe Associated Press
Pakistan's Ruling Party Meets on Court Ruling ImpactVoice of America
Zardari vows to 'fight back' SC verdictTimes of India
Xinhua -New York Times -The News International
all 1,725 news articles »
 

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