UN Secretary General arrives in Cyprus
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, January 31. His visit aims to show support for the ongoing peace talks between the two sides of the island.
Haiti holds Americans accused of smuggling children The 33 children rescued from an alleged kidnapping by Americans who said they are missionaries huddled together at an orphanage outside Port-au-Prince, visibly mistrustful of adults.
Afghan, Iraq wars shape Pentagon budget, US strategy The Obama administration plans to unveil a defense budget on Monday that pours billions into drones, helicopters and special forces, reflecting a focus on fighting Islamist extremists rather than conventional armies.
Israel apologizes to Turkey over diplomatic attitude shown to Turkish ambassador
Russia calls on Turkey and Armenia to cement ties Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding contacts in the Armenian capital Yerevan. He was received by his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandyan on Thursday, January 14.
Passengers face tougher checks on US-bound flights US officials toughened security measures for all US-bound airline passengers, and warned those traveling from or via 14 "terror linked" nations will undergo mandatory enhanced screening.
Iran detains ten Turkish citizens Ten Turkish tradesmen are reported to have been taken into custody on December 31 after their entry into Iran. Their vehicles and passports were also seized.
US tightens security for US-bound air passengers US officials tightened security measures for US-bound airline passengers Sunday, including mandatory enhanced screening of all travellers from 14 nations, some on a terrorism blacklist.
New York crowd cheers in 2010 amid high security A huge crowd crammed under tight security into New York`s Times Square to witness the traditional midnight drop of the New Year crystal ball and the first seconds of 2010.
Obama rushes back to vacation home followed by ambulance US President Barack Obama dramatically broke off a round of golf on Monday and rushed back to his rented vacation home followed by an ambulance with lights flashing.
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President Barack Obama will Monday project a record deficit this year in a 2011 budget featuring billions of dollars for jobs but program cuts and tax rises on the rich to tame huge fiscal shortfalls.
R&B diva Beyonce dominated the 52nd Grammys here Sunday with six awards, edging out country star Taylor Swift who finished the music industry extravaganza with four prizes.